Bug Buzz
Learned at Lv. 50
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Power: 90Accuracy: 100PP: 10Special
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
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POKÉDEX No. #414
Mothim
Moth Pokémon
It loves the honey of flowers and steals honey collected by COMBEE.
Weak to
Rock×4
Flying
Fire
Electric
Ice
Height0.9 m
Weight23.3 kg
AbilitiesSwarm
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP70250–344
- Attack94173–315
- Defense5094–218
- Sp. Atk94173–315
- Sp. Def5094–218
- Speed66123–254
Total424
/ 720
BST424
45 percentile (1025)-8 vs Gen 4 avg (432)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 4
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Yellow
Shape
Bug Wings
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Burmy#412Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #414 |
| Extended Sinnoh | #47 |
| Hisui | #45 |
| Kalos Central | #46 |
| Original Sinnoh | #47 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
148
EV Yield
+1 Attack+1 Sp. Atk
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Silver Powder
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heartgold
Evolution Chain
→
Level 20
#413
Wormadam
or
Level 20
#414
Mothim
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Resistances
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Grass
Psychic
Dark
FightingBug
Offensive Coverage
Mothim's Bug / Flying typing gives it 5 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, psychic, dark, fighting, bug types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Naive
+Speed−Sp. Def
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 424, Mothim plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Attack at 94, while Defense (50) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Its Bug, Flying typing leaves Mothim with 5 weaknesses against 3 resistances and 1 full immunity. Watch out for Rock moves in particular — they land for 4× damage. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 5 types for super-effective damage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Mothim a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +1, Special Attack +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.9 m
Weight
23.3 kg
TypeBugFlying
Abilities
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Bug
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
100%
♀
0%
🐣
Hatch Steps
3,825
Hatch Counter: 15
⚪
Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
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Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Mothim?
Mothim is a dual-type Bug, Flying Pokémon.
What are Mothim's weaknesses?
Mothim takes 4× damage from Rock type moves and takes 2× damage from Flying, Fire, Electric, Ice type moves. It is immune to Ground type moves.
How does Mothim evolve?
Mothim is the final form of the Burmy → Wormadam evolution line.
What are Mothim's base stats?
Mothim has a base stat total of 424: HP 70, Attack 94, Defense 50, Sp. Atk 94, Sp. Def 50, Speed 66. Its highest stat is Attack (94).
