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Mothim Location, Learnset, and Evolution

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Mothim is a Pokemon available in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP). Learn about how to get Mothim with detailed locations, its full learnset with all learnable moves, evolution data and how to evolve, along with its abilities, type advantages, and more.

Sinnoh Dex
Pokemon BDSP WormadamWormadam
(#46) 		Pokemon BDSP MothimMothim
(#47)		 Pokemon BDSP WurmpleWurmple
(#48)
National Dex
Pokemon BDSP WormadamWormadam
(#413) 		Pokemon BDSP MothimMothim
(#414)		 Pokemon BDSP CombeeCombee
(#415)

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Mothim Type and Abilities

Mothim - Type and Basic Info

Mothim
Moth Pokémon
Pokemon - Mothim
Type 1 Type 2
Bug Type Pokemon Flying Type Pokemon
Hatch Steps Weight
3840 51.4 lbs.

Mothim Weaknesses and Resistances

Type
Takes 4x damage
Pokemon Rock Type Icon
Takes 2x damage
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon
Takes 0.5x damage
Pokemon Bug Type Icon
Takes 1/4x damage
Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon
Takes 0x damage
Pokemon Ground Type Icon

Mothim Abilities

Name Description
Swarm Powers up Bug-type moves in a pinch.

Mothim Hidden Ability

Name Description
Tinted Lens Powers up "not very effective" moves.

Mothim Egg Group

Egg Groups
Pokemon - Bug Egg GroupBug

Effort Values (EV) Earned

Effort Values (EV) Earned
HP EVs Attack EVs Defense EVs SpAtk EVs SpDef EVs Speed EVs
0 1 0 1 0 0

Held Item on Wild Encounter

Silver Powder ImageSilver Powder
About 5% chance

Mothim Base Stats

HP
70
Atk
94
Def
50
Sp. Atk
94
Sp. Def
50
Speed
66
Total Base Stats
424

How to Evolve Burmy into Mothim

Evolution Line
Pokemon BDSP BurmyBurmy Lvl 20 (Female)
→		 Pokemon BDSP WormadamWormadam
Lvl 20 (Male)
→		 Pokemon BDSP MothimMothim

Raise Male Burmy Level to 20

A male Burmy will evolve into Mothim once it reaches level 20. A male Burmy cannot evolve into a Wormadam.

Mothim Location

Available Via Evolution Only

Mothim has only been confirmed to be available by evolving Burmy.

If you have found another method to obtain Mothim, please leave a comment below!

Mothim Trainers

Route 210 - Ace Trainer Ernest

Head over to Route 210 and face Ace Trainer Ernest if you havent found a Mothim to complete your National Dex.

How to Unlock the National Dex

Mothim Learnset

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Power Acc. PP
Base Quiver Dance Bug Type Move - - 20
Base Tackle Normal Type Move 40 100 35
Base Protect Normal Type Move - - 10
Base Bug Bite Bug Type Move 60 100 20
Evo. Quiver Dance Bug Type Move - - 20
10 Protect Normal Type Move - - 10
15 Bug Bite Bug Type Move 60 100 20
20 String Shot Bug Type Move - 95 40
23 Confusion Psychic Type Move 50 100 25
26 Gust Flying Type Move 40 100 35
29 Poison Powder Poison Type Move - 75 35
32 Psybeam Psychic Type Move 65 100 20
35 Roost Flying Type Move - - 10
38 Struggle Bug Bug Type Move 50 100 20
41 Air Slash Flying Type Move 75 95 20
44 Psychic Psychic Type Move 90 100 10
47 Lunge Bug Type Move 80 100 15
50 Bug Buzz Bug Type Move 90 100 10

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
11 Sunny Day Fire Type Move - - 5
15 Hyper Beam Normal Type Move 150 90 5
17 Protect Normal Type Move - - 10
18 Rain Dance Water Type Move - - 5
19 Giga Drain Grass Type Move 75 100 10
20 Safeguard Normal Type Move - - 25
22 Solar Beam Grass Type Move 120 100 10
29 Psychic Psychic Type Move 90 100 10
30 Shadow Ball Ghost Type Move 80 100 15
32 Double Team Normal Type Move - - 15
40 Aerial Ace Flying Type Move 60 - 20
42 Facade Normal Type Move 70 100 20
44 Rest Psychic Type Move - - 10
45 Attract Normal Type Move - 100 15
46 Thief Dark Type Move 60 100 25
48 Skill Swap Psychic Type Move - - 10
51 Roost Flying Type Move - - 10
53 Energy Ball Grass Type Move 90 100 10
58 Endure Normal Type Move - - 10
62 Bug Buzz Bug Type Move 90 100 10
68 Giga Impact Normal Type Move 150 90 5
70 Flash Normal Type Move - 100 20
77 Psych Up Normal Type Move - - 10
82 Sleep Talk Normal Type Move - - 10
85 Dream Eater Psychic Type Move 100 100 15
87 Swagger Normal Type Move - 85 15
89 U-turn Bug Type Move 70 100 20
90 Substitute Normal Type Move - - 10
97 Defog Flying Type Move - - 15

Learnset through a Move Tutor

This Pokemon currently has no moves learned in this way.

Learnset via Egg Moves

This Pokemon currently has no moves learned in this way.

Mothim Pokedex Number

Sinnoh Dex
Pokemon BDSP WormadamWormadam
(#46) 		Pokemon BDSP MothimMothim
(#47)		 Pokemon BDSP WurmpleWurmple
(#48)
National Dex
Pokemon BDSP WormadamWormadam
(#413) 		Pokemon BDSP MothimMothim
(#414)		 Pokemon BDSP CombeeCombee
(#415)

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