Mothim Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mothim in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mothim
Mothim is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug/Flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Rampardos (Shadow) with Smack Down and Rock Slide, dealing 95.333 DPS.
Mothim can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Mothim is weak to Rock (double weak!), Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Ground, Fighting, Grass-type moves as Mothim resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Mothim is Shadow Rampardos (95.333 DPS), Mega Diancie (94.000 DPS), and Shadow Tyrantrum (88.400 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Mothim: After defeating Mothim, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1000 and 1063 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1244-1322 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mothim from raids will have exactly 1063 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Mothim?
The best counter for Mothim is Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide, dealing 95.333 DPS. Other top options include Mega Diancie (94.000 DPS) and Shadow Tyrantrum (88.400 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mothim?
Mothim can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Mothim weak to?
Mothim is weak to Rock (double weak), Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice-type attacks. It resists Ground, Fighting, Grass, Bug-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mothim be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mothim's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Mothim from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mothim from raids will have 1063 CP at level 20, or 1322 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1000. If you see 1063 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mothim worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mothim is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Mothim?
For the best moveset for Mothim itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mothim stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Mothim without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mothim can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Glimmora (80.200 DPS) and Rampardos (79.524 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Mothim in raids?
Weather boost information for Mothim is not currently available. Bug-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.