TL;DR. Mothim is a bug/flying-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 424. It loves the honey of flowers and steals honey collected by COMBEE.
It loves the honey of flowers and steals honey collected by COMBEE.
Stat spread.
Total of 424. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Mothim in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Mothim reaches 1,815 CP at level 40 and 2,077 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Mothim only comes from evolving a Shiny Burmy. The first Shiny in the family appeared on December 5, 2019.
Mothim in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Mothim across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1065 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Mothim.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Mothim, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Mothim?
Mothim is a Bug/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Mothim weak to?
Mothim takes 4× damage from Rock. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying.
What is Mothim resistant to?
Mothim is immune to Ground. It also resists Bug, Grass, Fighting.
How does Mothim evolve?
Mothim evolves from Burmy (Level 20 (male)). Mothim is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Mothim from?
Mothim was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0414.
What are Mothim's base stats?
Mothim has HP 70, Attack 94, Defense 50, Special Attack 94, Special Defense 50, and Speed 66. Total base stat total: 424.
What are Mothim's abilities?
Mothim can have the ability Swarm, plus the Hidden Ability Tinted Lens.
Is Mothim legendary or mythical?
No. Mothim is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Mothim's best stat?
Mothim's highest base stat is Attack at 94, which ranks 46th of 188 Bug-type Pokémon.
Is Mothim good?
Mothim has a base stat total of 424, the 558th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 94th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Mothim as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Mothim is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Mothim vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 188 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Mothim | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 64 | +6 |
| Attack | 94 | 73 | +21 |
| Defense | 50 | 68 | -18 |
| Special Attack | 94 | 64 | +30 |
| Special Defense | 50 | 66 | -16 |
| Speed | 66 | 72 | -6 |
| Total | 424 | 407 | +17 |
Mothim appears in 15 games.
Every mainline release where Mothim is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Mothim.
Every main-series game Mothim is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveBurmy♂ (Level 20 (male))
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: Grueling Grove
- WildCobalt Coastlands: near Crossing Slope, Aipom Hill, Spring Path (additional (Alpha)), Veilstone Cape, near Firespit Island
- WildCoronet Highlands: Wayward Wood (additional (Alpha)), near Ancient Quarry
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- EvolveBurmy♂ (Level 20 (male))
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VTransfer only
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveBurmy♂ (Level 20 (male))
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Mothim appears in 8 episodes.
From DP030 (2007-04-19) through HZ145 (2026-08-14).
TCG Pocket appearances
Mothim in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Mothim
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.