Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Mothim

Mothim

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Moth Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Mothim is a Bug and Flying Type Moth Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Mothim can be found with Swarm as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 1 Attack, 1 Special Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Lonely Nature, based on 424 combined Base Stats.

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Mothim Stats and Abilities

Based on Mothim Base IVs we consider this pokemon D-Tier choice. Mothim Highest IV Stat is Attack 94 and the Lowest being Defense 50.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	70	250	344
C	Attack	94	173	315
F	Defense	50	94	218
C	Special Attack	94	173	315
F	Special Defense	50	94	218
E	Speed	66	123	254
D	Total	424

Best Held Items	Insect Plate Iron Ball Sharp Beak Silver Powder Sky Plate
Best Nature	Lonely ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Defense
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	5% Silver Powder
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Sour
EV Yield	1 Attack, 1 Special Attack
Growth Rate	Medium Fast
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Bug
Egg Cycles	15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Swarm Ability 1	Swarm increases the power of Bug-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
Tinted Lens Hidden Ability	Powers up “not very effective” moves.

How To Evolve Mothim in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Burmy requires (Level 20, Male) to evolve into Mothim.

Base	→	First Evo
Burmy	Level 20, Male →	Mothim

Where To Find Mothim in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Mothim has 18 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 5-15 Burmy, within the Eterna Forest location using the Honey Tree method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Valley Windworks
Valley Windworks	20 - 5%	Burmy Lv. 5-15
Route 222
Route 222	20 - 5%	Burmy Lv. 5-15
Route 221
Route 221	20 - 5%	Burmy Lv. 5-15
Route 218
Route 218	20 - 5%	Burmy Lv. 5-15
Route 215
Route 215	20 - 5%	Burmy Lv. 5-15
Route 214
Route 214	20 - 5%	Burmy Lv. 5-15
Route 213
Route 213	20 - 5%	Burmy Lv. 5-15
Route 212
Route 212	20 - 5%	Burmy Lv. 5-15
Route 211
Route 211	20 - 5%	Burmy Lv. 5-15
Route 210
Route 210	20 - 5%	Burmy Lv. 5-15
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Route 209
Route 209	20 - 5%	Burmy Lv. 5-15
Route 208
Route 208	20 - 5%	Burmy Lv. 5-15
Route 207
Route 207	20 - 5%	Burmy Lv. 5-15
Route 206
Route 206	20 - 5%	Burmy Lv. 5-15
Route 205
Route 205	20 - 5%	Burmy Lv. 5-15
Fuego Ironworks
Fuego Ironworks	20 - 5%	Burmy Lv. 5-15
Floaroma Meadow
Floaroma Meadow	20 - 5%	Burmy Lv. 5-15
Eterna Forest
Eterna Forest	20 - 5%	Burmy Lv. 5-15

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Mothim Weakness

Mothim is a Bug and Flying Type pokemon. This will cause Mothim to take More Damage from Flying, Fire, Electric, Ice, Rock Type Moves, and Less Damage from Bug, Ground, Fighting, Grass Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Mothim Weaknesses

Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage	Rock
2.0x More Damage	Flying Fire Electric Ice
0.5x Less Damage	Bug
0.25x Less Damage	Fighting Grass
Immune to Damage	Ground

What pokemon is Mothim Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Lugia PSYCHIC FLYING
S	Ho-Oh FIRE FLYING
S	Rayquaza DRAGON FLYING
S	Dragonite DRAGON FLYING
S	Tyranitar ROCK DARK

What pokemon is Mothim Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Groudon GROUND
S	Celebi PSYCHIC GRASS
S	Garchomp DRAGON GROUND
A	Swampert WATER GROUND
A	Tangrowth GRASS

Best Mothim Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Mothim Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
50	Bug Buzz	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
44	Psychic	Special	90	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
47	Lunge	Physical	120	100	15	The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
41	Air Slash	Special	112.5	95	20	May cause flinching.

Best Moveset for Mothim TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	120	100	10	Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM85	Dream Eater	Special	100	100	15	User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Mothim Lv Up Moves

Mothim TM Moves

Mothim Level Up Moves

List of Moves Mothim can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Quiver Dance BUG	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Special Attack, Special Defense and Speed.
1	Tackle NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
10	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
15	Bug Bite BUG	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Receives the effect from the opponent's held berry.
20	String Shot BUG	Power: — Acc: 95 PP: 40 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
23	Confusion PSYCHIC	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special May confuse opponent.
26	Gust FLYING	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Special Hits Pokémon using Fly/Bounce with double power.
29	Poison Powder POISON	Power: — Acc: 75 PP: 35 Status Poisons opponent.
32	Psybeam PSYCHIC	Power: 65 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
35	Roost FLYING	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User recovers half of its max HP and loses the Flying type temporarily.
38	Struggle Bug BUG	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special Lowers opponent's Special Attack.
41	Air Slash FLYING	Power: 112.5 Acc: 95 PP: 20 Special May cause flinching.
44	Psychic PSYCHIC	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
47	Lunge BUG	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
50	Bug Buzz BUG	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.

Mothim TM Moves

List of Moves Mothim can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance WATER	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM19	Giga Drain GRASS	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM20	Safeguard NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 Status The user's party is protected from status conditions.
TM22	Solar Beam GRASS	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM29	Psychic PSYCHIC	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM30	Shadow Ball GHOST	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM40	Aerial Ace FLYING	Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief DARK	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM48	Skill Swap PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status The user swaps Abilities with the opponent.
TM51	Roost FLYING	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User recovers half of its max HP and loses the Flying type temporarily.
TM53	Energy Ball GRASS	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM62	Bug Buzz BUG	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM68	Giga Impact NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM70	Flash NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM77	Psych Up NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Copies the opponent's stat changes.
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM85	Dream Eater PSYCHIC	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM89	U-turn BUG	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical User switches out immediately after attacking.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM97	Defog FLYING	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Lowers opponent's Evasiveness and clears fog.

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