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Mothim - How to Get and Location, Evolution, and Research Tasks

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Legends Arceus - Mothim

Mothim in Other Pokemon Games
BDSP	PLA

Mothim is one of the Pokemon found in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Read on for more information on how to get Mothim and all locations, its evolutions, type advantages, stats, what moves Mothim learns, and how to complete all research tasks for Mothim.

All Mothim Pages
Mothim	Alpha Mothim

Hisui Pokedex
Wormadam (#44)	Mothim (#45)	Geodude (#46)

List of Contents

How to Get Mothim and Location
Evolution
Research Tasks
Type and Basic Info
Base Stats
Learnset
Pokedex Number
Pokemon Legends: Arceus Related Guides

How to Get Mothim

All Map Locations

Obsidian Fieldlands

Obsidian Fieldlands Map Locations

Obsidian Fieldlands Map and Pokemon List

Cobalt Coastlands

Cobalt Coastlands Map Locations

Cobalt Coastlands Map and Pokemon List

Coronet Highlands

Coronet Highlands Map Locations

Coronet Highlands Map and Pokemon List

Locations where Mothim Appears

Mothim Habitats
Obsidian Fields	Grueling Grove
Crimson Mirelands	Not Found Here
Cobalt Coastlands	Ginkgo Landing Aipom Hill Veilstone Cape Spring Path
Coronet Highlands	Wayward Wood
Alabaster Icelands	Not Found Here

Time and Weather when Mothim Appears

Favored Conditions
Time	All Times of Day
Weather	All Weather Conditions

Times of Day	Weather Conditions
Morning Midday Evening Nightfall	Clear Cloudy Rainy Snowy	Strong Sunlight Foggy Thunderstorm Snowstorm

Weather Guide: All Weather Types and Effects

Alpha Mothim Location(s)

Zone	Image of Location
Cobalt Coastlands Spring Path
Alpha Pokemon Location on Map

Coronet Highlands Wayward Wood
Alpha Pokemon Location on Map

Alpha Pokemon Guide: List of Alpha Pokemon

Mothim Evolution

Evolution Line
Burmy	(Female) Lv.20 →	Wormadam
Burmy	(Male) Lv. 20 →	Mothim

Research Tasks for Mothim

Research Tasks and Objectives

	Research Task	Objectives
	Number caught	1/2/4/10/15
	Number you've caught without being spotted	1/2/4/6/10
	Number defeated	1/3/6/12/25
	Number you've defeated with Rock-type moves	1/2/5/10/20
	Times you've seen it use Silver Wind	1/3/6/12/25
	Times you've seen it use Bug Buzz	1/3/8/20/40
	Times you've seen it use a strong style move	1/3/6/12/25

= 2 Research Levels

How to Complete Mothim's Research Tasks Fast

Without being spotted, catch four.

As you progress through the story, the number of Research Points you still need for each Pokemon will undoubtedly change, but following the process above and skipping unneeded steps will work for achieving the goal.

Research Tasks Guide: How to Complete the Pokedex

Mothim Type and Basic Info

Mothim - Basic Info

Category	Moth Pokemon
Type
Height	2' 11"	Weight	51.4 lbs
Pokedex Entry	Scatters steel-colored scales as it flaps its wings. Despite being observed feeding primarily on the nectar of flowers, Mothim is not often seen around flower gardens.

Preferred Foods

Preferred Foods
Springy Mushroom	Dazzling Honey	Plump Beans	Hearty Grains

Item Drops (Items Carried)

Items Carried
Spoiled Apricorn	Dazzling Honey

Mothim Type Effectiveness

	Type
Takes 4x damage (Weakness)
Takes 2x damage (Weakness)
Takes 0.5x damage (Resistance)
Takes 1/4x damage (Resistance)
Takes 0x damage (Immunity)

Unlisted types deal neutral damage to Mothim

Mothim Base Stats

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

Mothim Learnset

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. (Master)	Move	BP	Acc.	PP
1 (10)	Struggle Bug	40	100	20
6 (15)	Gust	40	100	25
11 (20)	Confusion	50	100	20
18 (28)	Silver Wind	60	100	15
25 (35)	Air Slash	75	95	10
34 (45)	Psychic	80	100	10
43 (54)	Bug Buzz	80	100	10

Learned from the Training Grounds

Move	BP	Acc	PP
Aerial Ace	60	-	20
Swift	60	-	20
Ominous Wind	60	100	15
Rest	0	-	10
Energy Ball	80	100	10
Shadow Ball	80	100	10
Giga Impact	120	90	5
Hyper Beam	120	90	5
Psychic	80	100	10

Mothim Pokedex Number

All Mothim Pages
Mothim	Alpha Mothim

Hisui Pokedex
Wormadam (#44)	Mothim (#45)	Geodude (#46)

Pokemon Legends: Arceus Related Guides

Mothim in Other Pokemon Games

Mothim in Other Pokemon Games
BDSP	PLA

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