Pokemon Legends Arceus Mothim | Locations, Moves, Stats

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Mothim

Moth Pokémon

Hisuian Pokedex: #045

Pokemon Legends Arceus Mothim is a Bug and Flying Type Moth Pokémon with a Medium Fast growth rate and a 1 Attack, 1 Special Attack EV Yield. Mothim can be found with Swarm as an Ability; we recommend the Lonely Nature, based on 424 total combined Base Stats in PLA.

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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).

Mothim Stats
Rank	Stat	Value
F	HP	70
C	Attack	94
F	Defense	50
B	Special Attack	94
F	Special Defense	50
E	Speed	66
D	Total	424

Mothim Details
Mothim	Detail
Best Nature	Lonely ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Defense
Liked Foods	Dazzling Honey Hearty Grains Plump Beans
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	35% Dazzling Honey 15% Apricorn 15% Spoiled Apricorn
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Bug

Mothim Abilities
Abilities	Description
Ability 1	Swarm 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).
Hidden Ability	Tinted Lens Powers up “not very effective” moves.

How To Evolve Mothim in Pokemon Legends Arceus

Burmy can evolve into Wormadam (Level 20, Female) or Mothim (Level 20, Male).

Mothim Evolutions
Base Form		Evolution Requirement	First Evolution
Burmy		Level 20, Male →	Mothim
Burmy		Level 20, Female →	Wormadam

Mothim Evolution Stat Changes
Evolutions	Total	HP	Attack	Special Attack	Defense	Special Defense	Speed
Burmy	224	40	29	29	45	45	36
Stat Change	+200	+30	+65	+65	+5	+5	+30
Mothim	424	70	94	94	50	50	66
Alternative Evolution
Burmy	224	40	29	29	45	45	36
Stat Change	+200	+20	+30	+50	+40	+60	+0
Wormadam	424	60	59	79	85	105	36

Alpha Mothim Locations

List of Locations you can find Alpha Mothim in PLA.

Alpha Mothim Map Locations in Cobalt Coastlands

Cobalt Coastlands Mothim Alpha Pokemon Locations
Lv.	Location	Description
56	Cobalt Coastlands	Spring Path

Alpha Mothim Map Locations in Coronet Highlands

Coronet Highlands Mothim Alpha Pokemon Locations
Lv.	Location	Description
55	Coronet Highlands	Wayward Wood

Where To Find Mothim Locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus

List of Locations where you can find and catch Mothim in PLA.

Pokemon LA 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 use for Mothim Weaknesses

Mothim Type Weakness
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?

Mothim Weak Against
Tier	Pokemon
S	Heatran
S	Tornadus
S	Thundurus
S	Enamorus
S	Enamorus Therian

What pokemon is Mothim Strong Against?

Mothim Strong Against
Tier	Pokemon
S	Garchomp
S	Shaymin Land
A	Ursaluna
A	Tangrowth
A	Hisuian Decidueye

How To Complete Mothim Research Tasks in PLA


Research Task	Task 1	Task 2	Task 3	Task 4	Task 5
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 of you've defeated with Rock-type moves	1	2	5	10	20
Times you have seen it use Silver Wind	1	3	6	12	25
Times you have 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

Best Mothim Moves in Pokemon Legends Arceus

Best Moveset for Mothim Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Mothim Best Moves
Level	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
43	Bug Buzz	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
34	Psychic	Special	90	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
25	Air Slash	Special	112.5	95	20	May cause flinching.
18	Silver Wind	Special	90	100	5	May raise all stats of user at once.

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 Bold

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Mothim Level Up Moves in PLA

List of Moves Mothim can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Legends Arceus. Level Requirements within (#) are the Level you (Master) the move at; this allows you to use the move in Agile and Strong Stance.

Mothim Level Up Moves
Level	Move	Description
1 (10)	Struggle Bug	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special Lowers opponent's Special Attack.
6 (15)	Gust	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Special Hits Pokémon using Fly/Bounce with double power.
11 (20)	Confusion	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special May confuse opponent.
18 (28)	Silver Wind	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special May raise all stats of user at once.
25 (35)	Air Slash	Power: 112.5 Acc: 95 PP: 20 Special May cause flinching.
34 (45)	Psychic	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
43 (54)	Bug Buzz	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.

Mothim Move Shop Attacks in PLA

List of Moves Mothim can learn from the Move Shop.

Mothim Move Shop Moves
Move Shop	Description
Aerial Ace	Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
Swift	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
Ominous Wind	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special May raise all user's stats at once.
Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
Energy Ball	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
Shadow Ball	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
Psychic	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.

Pokemon similar to Mothim based on

Bug Type

Similar Bug Pokemon
TIER	Pokemon	Total	HP	Attack	Special Attack	Defense	Special Defense	Speed
B	Yanmega	515	86	76	116	86	56	95
B	Kleavor	505	70	135	45	95	75	85
B	Scyther	500	70	110	55	80	80	105
B	Scizor	500	70	130	55	100	80	65
B	Heracross	500	80	125	40	75	95	85

Pokemon similar to Mothim based on

Flying Type

Similar Flying Pokemon
TIER	Pokemon	Total	HP	Attack	Special Attack	Defense	Special Defense	Speed
S	Landorus Therian	600	89	145	105	90	80	91
S	Shaymin Sky	600	100	103	120	75	75	127
S	Landorus	600	89	125	115	90	80	101
S	Enamorus	580	74	115	135	70	80	106
S	Enamorus Therian	580	74	115	135	110	100	46

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Last updated 3 years ago on May 31, 2022 by RankedBoost