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
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-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.
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 with Bug Buzz. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Mothim's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Mothim takes super effective damage from Rock, Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice. Rock is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Bug. Ground, Fighting, Grass damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Mothim's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Mothim reaches 2,052 CP at level 50 and 1,815 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Mothim?
A 15/15/15 Mothim shows 1,037 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,297 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 778 CP.
How do you get Mothim in Pokemon GO?
Evolve Burmy (50 Candy) or Burmy (Plant) (50 Candy) or Burmy (Sandy) (50 Candy) or Burmy (Trash) (50 Candy).