Mothim
#414 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Moth Pokémon
Mothim
#414 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Moth Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
70
250
344
Attack
94
173
315
Defense
50
94
218
Sp. Atk
94
173
315
Sp. Def
50
94
218
Speed
66
123
254
Total
424
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Normal

Shiny
Mothim
Moth Pokémon


Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Atk, 1 SpA |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 148 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 100% male 0% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,840 steps) |
Lore

Pokémon Black 2
While it loves floral honey, it won’t gather any itself. Instead, it plots to steal some from Combee.

Pokémon White 2
While it loves floral honey, it won’t gather any itself. Instead, it plots to steal some from Combee.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Burmy #412 | Level 20, female | ![]() Wormadam #413 |
![]() Burmy #412 | Level 20, male | ![]() Mothim #414 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
| 10 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| 15 | Bug Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| 20 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| 23 | Confusion | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 | The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the target confused. |
| 26 | Gust | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 35 | A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage. |
| 29 | Poison Powder | ![]() | Status | - | 75 | 35 | The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust on the target. It may poison the target. |
| 32 | Psybeam | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also cause confusion. |
| 35 | Camouflage | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user’s type is changed depending on its environment, such as at water’s edge, in grass, or in a cave. |
| 38 | Silver Wind | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats. |
| 41 | Air Slash | ![]() | Special | 75 | 95 | 20 | The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. It may also make the target flinch. |
| 44 | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 47 | Bug Buzz | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 50 | Quiver Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. It boosts the user’s Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM09 | Venoshock | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. |
| TM20 | Safeguard | ![]() | Status | - | - | 25 | The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM29 | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
| TM62 | Acrobatics | ![]() | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 | The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. |
| TM70 | Flash | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves. |
| TM76 | Struggle Bug | ![]() | Special | 30 | 100 | 20 | While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets’ Sp. Atk stat is reduced. |
| TM77 | Psych Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target. |
| TM85 | Dream Eater | ![]() | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM89 | U-turn | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| Electroweb | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user captures and attacks opposing Pokémon by using an electric net. It reduces the targets’ Speed stat. |
| Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Roost | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP. |
| Signal Beam | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target. |
| Skill Swap | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target. |
| Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Tailwind | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns. |
Traits
Swarm
Ability Slot 1
Powers up Bug-type moves in a pinch.
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Tinted Lens(Hidden Ability)
Powers up “not very effective” moves.
Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.









































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