Pokédex - Mothim (Black Version)
![[Picture of Mothim]](../pictures/bw/front/normal/414.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #414 |
| Height | 0.9 m (2'11") |
| Weight | 23.3 kg (51.4 lb) |
| Type | BUG / FLYING |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Mothim]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAF0lEQVQ4jWNgGAUjAPyH4oEzYBQMCQAAFm4D/YzNTlcAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Color | Yellow |
| Body Form | ![[Form 4]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAx0lEQVQYlbWUuxHDMAiGcS4DME5Klyk9KqVKSo/DCCl0ZykSEaBYf2Vz8ImXtDEzrNHT4yQizOf1u+8vRDSjHlEuADCfInIDuuEOjGH0tBaiyxjnZjWIKln3syJK2bsnZiNR6qOub6MhREnNHRHzwQPZvVYRJvcLrRYeVQ0paET8k95MflPfEE+9tY7j3RuVXke5v0LsMaoZqcYweloKus5okJ3ppr/XnnpNN1dDmqV07qgL3dx1z7PlRUOVqf9a6VfmFi1cvg+qilQi+b53hAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 45 |
| Base Experience | 148 |
| Growth Rate | Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | Always male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Bug |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 3840 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | SilverPowder (5%) |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Attack: 1; Special Attack: 1 |
| Abilities | Swarm |
| Hidden (Dream World) Abilities | Tinted Lens |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Mothim
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 94 |
| Defense | 50 |
| Speed | 66 |
| Special Attack | 94 |
| Special Defense | 50 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Mothim - Moth Pokémon
While it loves floral honey, it won't gather any itself. Instead, it plots to steal some from Combee.
French
Papilord - Pokémon Phalène
German
Moterpel - Motte
Spanish
Mothim - Pokémon Polilla
Italian
Mothim - Pokémon Falena
Japanese
ガーメイル (GAAMEIRU) - ミノガポケモン (MINOGAPOKEMON)
Evolutions (When Mothim Evolves)
- Evolves from Burmy at level 20 if it is male.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Mothim)
Not found in this version.
Moves Learned
Black Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | Physical | 50 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 10 | Protect | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 101 | 10 | 0 | User | |
| 15 | Bug Bite | BUG | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 20 | Hidden Power | NORMAL | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 23 | Confusion | PSYCHIC | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 26 | Gust | FLYING | Special | 40 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | ben |
| 29 | PoisonPowder | POISON | Status | 0 | 75 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 32 | Psybeam | PSYCHIC | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 35 | Camouflage | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 101 | 20 | 0 | User | d |
| 38 | Silver Wind | BUG | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 41 | Air Slash | FLYING | Special | 75 | 95 | 20 | 30 | Single exc. user | ben |
| 44 | Psychic | PSYCHIC | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 47 | Bug Buzz | BUG | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | 10 | Single exc. user | bek |
| 50 | Quiver Dance | BUG | Status | 0 | 101 | 20 | 0 | User | d |
What moves can Mothim learn in Pokémon Black?
Mothim can learn the following moves:
AcrobaticsTM62
Aerial AceTM40
Air CutterPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Air SlashLevel 41
AttractTM45
Bug Bite
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White Versions and Later: Level 15 (as Burmy)
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Burmy)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pokemonkafemori (III) (with Hidden Ability) (as Burmy)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Rugged Mountain (III) (with Hidden Ability) (as Burmy)
Bug BuzzLevel 47
CamouflageLevel 35
CaptivateBefore Black/White: TM78
ConfusionLevel 23
DefogDiamond/Pearl; Platinum: HM05
Double TeamTM32
Dream EaterTM85
EndureBefore Black/White: TM58
Energy BallTM53
FacadeTM42
FlashTM70
FrustrationTM21
Giga DrainBefore Black/White: TM19
Giga ImpactTM68
GustLevel 26
Hidden Power
- Level 20
- TM10
- Level 20 (as Burmy)
Hyper BeamTM15
Mud-SlapPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Natural GiftBefore Black/White: TM83
Ominous WindPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
PoisonPowderLevel 29
Protect
- Move Maniac
- TM17
- Level 1 (as Burmy)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pokemonkafemori (II) (with Hidden Ability) (as Burmy)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Rugged Mountain (II) (with Hidden Ability) (as Burmy)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pokémon Global Link Promotion (Japan) (With Hidden Ability) (as Burmy)
PsybeamLevel 32
Psych UpTM77
Psychic
- Level 44
- TM29
Quiver DanceLevel 50
Rain DanceTM18
RestTM44
ReturnTM27
RoostBefore Black/White: TM51
RoundTM48
SafeguardTM20
Secret PowerBefore Black/White: TM43
Shadow BallTM30
Signal BeamPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Silver Wind
- Level 38
- Before Black/White: TM62
Skill SwapBefore Black/White: TM48
Sleep TalkBefore Black/White: TM82
Snore
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Burmy)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pokemonkafemori (I) (with Hidden Ability) (as Burmy)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Rugged Mountain (I) (with Hidden Ability) (as Burmy)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pokémon Global Link Promotion (Japan) (With Hidden Ability) (as Burmy)
SolarBeamTM22
String Shot
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Burmy)
Struggle BugTM76
SubstituteTM90
Sunny DayTM11
SwaggerTM87
SwiftPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
TailwindHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
ThiefTM46
ToxicTM06
TwisterPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
U-turnTM89
VenoshockTM09