mothim

Mothim is a Bug/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Bug / Flying

Abilities:

• Swarm: Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
• Tinted Lens (Hidden Ability): Powers up “not very effective” moves.

Physical Characteristics:

• Resembles a moth with a light brown, furry body and large, colorful wings.
• Wings are orange with yellow and black patterns, and have a distinctive eye-like marking.
• Has large eyes and two antennae on its head.
• The lower part of its body is segmented and ends in a small tail.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Often found in forests and wooded areas, particularly near trees with sap.
• Known for its active nature; it does not stay still and is constantly in search of food.
• Unlike many other Pokémon, it does not build nests or live in colonies.
• Mothim does not have a fixed habitat and is known to wander in search of food.

In Battle:

• Mothim acts as a versatile special attacker with access to a range of Bug and Flying-type moves.
• Notable moves include Bug Buzz, Air Slash, and Quiver Dance.
• Strong against Grass, Psychic, and Fighting types.
• Vulnerable to Rock, Fire, Flying, Electric, and Ice types.

Evolution:

• Evolves from a male Burmy starting at level 20.
• Female Burmy evolve into Wormadam instead of Mothim.

Interesting Facts:

• Mothim does not share its evolved form with its female counterpart; only male Burmy evolve into Mothim.
• Its name is derived from "moth," clearly reflecting its appearance and Flying-type attributes.
• Mothim is known for its active and food-driven behavior, often compared to nomadic insects that do not settle in one place.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Diamond: It loves the honey of flowers and steals honey collected by COMBEE.
• Pearl: It does not keep a nest. It flies over fields and mountains in constant search of floral honey.
• Platinum: While it loves floral honey, it won’t gather any itself. Instead, it plots to steal some from COMBEE.
• Heartgold: It flutters around at night and steals honey from the COMBEE hive.
• Soulsilver: It flutters around at night and steals honey from the COMBEE hive.
• Black: While it loves floral honey, it won’t gather any itself. Instead, it plots to steal some from Combee.
• White: While it loves floral honey, it won’t gather any itself. Instead, it plots to steal some from Combee.
• Black-2: While it loves floral honey, it won’t gather any itself. Instead, it plots to steal some from Combee.
• White-2: While it loves floral honey, it won’t gather any itself. Instead, it plots to steal some from Combee.
• X: It loves the honey of flowers and steals honey collected by Combee.
• Y: It flutters around at night and steals honey from the Combee hive.
• Omega-Ruby: It loves the honey of flowers and steals honey collected by Combee.
• Alpha-Sapphire: It flutters around at night and steals honey from the Combee hive.
• Legends-Arceus: Scatters steel-colored scales as it flaps its wings. Despite being observed feeding primarily on the nectar of flowers, Mothim is not often seen around flower gardens.

414 National

47 Original-Sinnoh

47 Extended-Sinnoh

46 Kalos-Central

45 Hisui