Mothim
Bug/Flying-type, Generation 4. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 455.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Air Slash Bug Buzz
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Bug Buzz costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Mothim takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 455
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,037 CP
Mothim moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace STAB | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Bug Buzz Best STAB | Bug | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
| Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Bug Buzz | Bug | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | Buff / debuff |
| Psybeam | Psychic | 70 | 60 | 1.17 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Air Slash (12 DPS); Bug Bite builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Costumes & special forms 6
Raids
- Status
- Mothim is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Mothim
How to get Mothim
- Evolve from
- Burmy · 50 Candy
- Evolve from
- Burmy (Plant) · 50 Candy
- Evolve from
- Burmy (Sandy) · 50 Candy
- Evolve from
- Burmy (Trash) · 50 Candy
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 43 | 1,569 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 43 | 1,699 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,000 | 1,063 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,244 | 1,322 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,000 | 1,063 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 756 | 804 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,000 | 1,063 |
Is Mothim good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Mothim has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (185), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 25 |
| Lv 2 | 80 |
| Lv 3 | 135 |
| Lv 4 | 190 |
| Lv 5 | 244 |
| Lv 6 | 299 |
| Lv 7 | 354 |
| Lv 8 | 409 |
| Lv 9 | 464 |
| Lv 10 | 518 |
| Lv 11 | 570 |
| Lv 12 | 622 |
| Lv 13 | 674 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 726 |
| Lv 15 | 778 |
| Lv 16 | 830 |
| Lv 17 | 881 |
| Lv 18 | 933 |
| Lv 19 | 985 |
| Lv 20 | 1,037 |
| Lv 21 | 1,089 |
| Lv 22 | 1,141 |
| Lv 23 | 1,193 |
| Lv 24 | 1,245 |
| Lv 25 | 1,297 |
| Lv 26 | 1,348 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,400 |
| Lv 28 | 1,452 |
| Lv 29 | 1,504 |
| Lv 30 | 1,556 |
| Lv 31 | 1,582 |
| Lv 32 | 1,608 |
| Lv 33 | 1,634 |
| Lv 34 | 1,660 |
| Lv 35 | 1,686 |
| Lv 36 | 1,712 |
| Lv 37 | 1,738 |
| Lv 38 | 1,763 |
| Lv 39 | 1,789 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,815 |
| Lv 41 | 1,838 |
| Lv 42 | 1,862 |
| Lv 43 | 1,885 |
| Lv 44 | 1,908 |
| Lv 45 | 1,932 |
| Lv 46 | 1,956 |
| Lv 47 | 1,980 |
| Lv 48 | 2,004 |
| Lv 49 | 2,028 |
| Lv 50 | 2,052 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0414
- Height
- 0.90 m
- Weight
- 23.30 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0414_POKEMON_MOTHIM
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Mothim in Pokemon GO?
Mothim's best moveset is Air Slash (fast) with Bug Buzz (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Mothim's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Mothim takes super effective damage from Rock, Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice-type moves. It is double weak to Rock (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Ground, Fighting, Grass, Bug, so avoid those types against it.
What is Mothim's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Mothim reaches 2,052 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,815 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Mothim?
A perfect 15/15/15 Mothim shows 1,037 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,297 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Mothim in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Burmy (50 Candy) or Burmy (Plant) (50 Candy) or Burmy (Sandy) (50 Candy) or Burmy (Trash) (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Mothim be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Mothim depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.