Is Mothim Good in Legends: Arceus Playthrough?
Bug/Flying Mothim has better offensive stats than Wormadam but the same core problem: low base stats that can't compete with mid-game options. Survey filler.
How to Get Mothim in Legends: Arceus
Mothim appears at decent spawn rates across 6 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Mothim in PLA
Burmy is your first catch on the way to Mothim. You'll find special and walking encounters from Lv. 2-46 across 32 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch BurmyDeertrack PathLv.7-10Shaking berry treesDeertrack HeightsLv.9-14Shaking berry treesNature’s PantryLv.9-12Shaking berry treesGrueling GroveLv.15-18Shaking berry treesAspiration HillLv.2-4Shaking berry treesRate 15%Tidewater DamLv.9-12Shaking berry treesRate 15%Deadwood HauntLv.10-40Shaking berry treesRate 15%Droning MeadowLv.11-36Shaking berry treesRate 15%Avalanche SlopesLv.16-19Shaking berry treesBonechill WastesLv.16-19Shaking berry treesCelestica RuinsLv.16-19Shaking berry treesCloudpool RidgeLv.16-19Shaking berry treesCrossing SlopeLv.16-19Shaking berry treesGlacier TerraceLv.16-19Shaking berry treesGolden LowlandsLv.16-19Shaking berry treesHeavenward LookoutLv.16-19Shaking berry treesShrouded RuinsLv.16-19Shaking berry treesStonetooth RowsLv.16-19Shaking berry treesVeilstone CapeLv.16-19Shaking berry treesCelestica TrailLv.30-46Shaking berry treesBathers' LagoonLv.16-19Shaking berry treesRate 15%Gapejaw BogLv.16-19Shaking berry treesRate 15%Ginkgo LandingLv.16-19Shaking berry treesRate 15%Sacred PlazaLv.16-19Shaking berry treesRate 15%Tranquility CoveLv.16-19Shaking berry treesRate 15%Ursa's RingLv.16-19Shaking berry treesRate 15%
Step 2Mothim ✓Ginkgo LandingLv.16-30GrassRate 15%Grueling GroveLv.20-23GrassRate 15%Aipom HillLv.29-32GrassRate 15%Veilstone CapeLv.29-32GrassRate 15%Wayward WoodLv.35-38GrassRate 15%Spring PathLv.41-44GrassRate 15%or evolve from Burmy (Step 1)
Mothim Weakness
Type-wise, Mothim takes extra damage from Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice, and Flying. Watch out for Rock attacks, those deal 4x damage. Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
What is Mothim Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Mothim
In Legends: Arceus, Tyranitar can KO Mothim with Stone Edge (680-801%). Cinderace's Sucker Punch hits Mothim for 44-52%. Kyurem's Ice Beam also KOs at 273-321%.
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mothim View Tyranitar builds →Crunch136-160%KO Stone Edge 4x680-801%KO | ||
 Cinderace Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mothim View Cinderace builds →Sucker Punch44-52% High Jump Kick20-23% U Turn22-26% | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mothim View Kyurem builds →Ice Beam 2x273-321%KO Draco Meteor196-231%KO | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves View Salamence builds →
| ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemStickybarb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mothim View Rotom builds →Hex53-63% | ||
Mothim Evolutions
Mothim is the evolved form of Burmy. Breeding produces Burmy eggs, and they're quick to hatch. Evolving from Burmy gave Mothim the biggest boost in Attack (+65), bringing the total to 424 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
PLA Mothim Best Moveset
Bug/Flying at 94/94 mixed offenses and 66 Speed. The moveset hits from either side at moderate power. 60/50/50 bulk collapses on any strong hit, but the mixed offensive flexibility is decent for encounters.
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves List
Mothim's movepool balances level-up moves with TM options. Consistent STAB comes from Bug Buzz and Air Slash, and Psychic and Grass coverage and more keeps opponents from switching in for free. No major gaps here.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
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.
Mothim Legends: Arceus Guide
In Legends: Arceus, Mothim's biggest threats include Tyranitar (Rock), Blaziken (Fire), and Rotom (Electric), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Tyranitar is the most dangerous since Rock moves deal 4x damage. Ice and Flying-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
In Legends: Arceus, Mothim can work for a story run. 424 BST is average, but Bug/Flying typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Legends: Arceus, Don't let Mothim's 424 base stat total fool you. Tinted Lens is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it D-Tier.
In Legends: Arceus, Run Tinted Lens on Mothim. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Mothim also gets Swarm, but they don't compare.
In Legends: Arceus, Tinted Lens is the hidden ability. It doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves. Worth hunting for if you want Mothim to compete at a higher level.
Game Availability
Mothim first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 11 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves