Pokemon Legends Arceus Mothim is a Bug and 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.
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).
Rank | Stat | Value |
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F | HP | 70 |
C | Attack | 94 |
F | Defense | 50 |
B | Special Attack | 94 |
F | Special Defense | 50 |
E | Speed | 66 |
D | Total | 424 |
Mothim | Detail |
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Best Nature | Lonely
↑ +10% Attack↓ -10% Defense |
Liked Foods | |
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 |
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Abilities | Description |
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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).
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution | ||
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Burmy
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→ |
Mothim
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Burmy
![]() | Level 20, Female
→ |
Wormadam
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Evolutions | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
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![]() 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
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![]() 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.

Lv. | Location | Description |
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56 | Cobalt Coastlands | Spring Path |

Lv. | Location | Description |
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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 Type pokemon. This will cause Mothim to take More Damage from , Fire, Electric, Ice, Rock Type Moves, and Less Damage from Bug, Ground, Fighting, Grass Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage |
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2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage |
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Immune to Damage |
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What pokemon is Mothim Weak Against?
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What pokemon is Mothim Strong Against?
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How To Complete Mothim Research Tasks in PLA
Research Task | Task 1 | Task 2 | Task 3 | Task 4 | Task 5 | Task 6 | Task 7 |
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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.
Level | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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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. |
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.
Level | Move | Description |
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1
(10)
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Power:
75 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Special Attack.
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6
(15)
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 35
![]() Hits Pokémon using Fly/Bounce with double power.
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11
(20)
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Power: 50
Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() May confuse opponent.
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18
(28)
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() May raise all stats of user at once.
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25
(35)
|
Power:
112.5 Acc: 95
PP: 20
![]() May cause flinching.
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34
(45)
|
Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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43
(54)
|
Power:
135 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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Mothim Move Shop Attacks in PLA
List of Moves Mothim can learn from the Move Shop.
Move Shop | Description |
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Power:
90 Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
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Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() May raise all user's stats at once.
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() User must recharge next turn.
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Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() User must recharge next turn.
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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TIER | Pokemon | Type | 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 |

TIER | Pokemon | Type | 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 |







































