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Mothim
Moth Pokémon |
ガーメイル
Gamale |
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#414 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Swarm |
Tinted Lens
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 2 |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Mothim (Japanese: ガーメイル Gamale) is a dual-type Bug/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves from a male Burmy starting at level 20. It is one of Burmy's final forms, the other being Wormadam.
Biology
Mothim is a moth-like Pokémon with two pairs of wings, one larger than the other is. The wings are primarily tan with an orange, oval marking on each. The tips of the wings split into small, orange squares; there are three on the large pair and two on the small. Mothim has orange eyes with gray, orange-tipped antennae running along the edges before extending and widening above its head. Its body is black with a patch of orange on the underside and a gray stripe down its back. Four gray legs and a small black tail that splits into two squares are also present. Mothim is a nomadic, nocturnal Pokémon that always remains on the move, searching for honey and nectar. Instead of gathering honey on its own, it raids the hives of Combee. It is a male-only species, with Wormadam as its female counterpart.
In the anime
Major appearances
Cheryl's Mothim
Mothim debuted in Some Enchanted Sweetening!, when Cheryl's Burmy evolved. It assisted her in finding the Amber Castle. He reappeared in The Grass-Type Is Always Greener! and An Angry Combeenation!.
Other
In Leading a Stray!, multiple Mothim joined a Luxio in its efforts to help a Wailmer trapped in the sewers.
In Fighting Ire with Fire!, a Trainer's Mothim battled Barry's Empoleon. He was soon defeated with a Metal Claw attack.
Minor appearances
In Tag! We're It...!, Jessie's fantasy featured a Mothim.
In Pruning a Passel of Pals!, a Coordinator's Mothim competed in the Wallace Cup.
In A Trainer and Child Reunion!, a Mothim was living in the forest where Aaron's training center was located.
In Historical Mystery Tour!, Ash encountered a Mothim in Xatu's Forest.
A Trainer's Mothim appeared in a flashback in Flint Sparks the Fire!.
In A Little Rocket R & R!, two Trainers' Mothim were captured by the Matori Matrix but later freed by Ash and his friends.
Pokédex entries
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DP030 |
Mothim |
Ash's Pokédex |
Mothim, the Moth Pokémon, and the evolved form of a male Burmy. It has no particular habitat, but instead flies across the land, searching for its favorite nectar. |
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In the manga
Mothim in
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
A Trainer's Mothim appeared in Bombastic Bibarel & Heroic Hippopotas.
In Vexing Vespiquen & Unmanageable Mothim I, a Mothim was seen under the ownership of a pair of Roughnecks who had been hired by Team Galactic to cause havoc on Iron Island. It reappeared in a flashback in Cleaning Up Grimer.
In the TCG
- Main article: Mothim (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
#047 |
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Johto
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Diamond |
It loves the honey of flowers and steals honey collected by Combee. |
Pearl |
It does not keep a nest. It flies over fields and mountains in constant search of floral honey. |
Platinum |
While it loves floral honey, it won't gather any itself. Instead, it plots to steal some from Combee. |
HeartGold |
It flutters around at night and steals honey from the Combee hive. |
SoulSilver |
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Unova
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Black |
While it loves floral honey, it won't gather any itself. Instead, it plots to steal some from Combee. |
White |
Black 2 |
While it loves floral honey, it won't gather any itself. Instead, it plots to steal some from Combee. |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Central #046 |
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Hoenn
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X |
It loves the honey of flowers and steals honey collected by Combee. |
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It flutters around at night and steals honey from the Combee hive. |
Omega Ruby |
It loves the honey of flowers and steals honey collected by Combee. |
Alpha Sapphire |
It flutters around at night and steals honey from the Combee hive. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
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Kanto
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Sky Stairway (1F-49F), Mt. Mistral (1F-19F) |
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MD Sky |
Sky Stairway (1F-49F), Mt. Mistral (1F-19F) |
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Ranger: SoA |
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Rumble |
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Ranger: GS |
Mitonga Road, Forest Temple, Odd Temple |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Autumnwood: Firebreathing Mountain |
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Rumble U |
Challenge Battle: Lord of the Bugs (Possible Boss) |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
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Rumble World |
Legend Terrain: Primeval Thicket (All Areas) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Garchomp Sea, Arceus Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal |
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Stats
Base stats
Stat |
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HP:
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130 - 177 |
250 - 344 |
Attack:
94
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89 - 160 |
173 - 315 |
Defense:
50
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49 - 112 |
94 - 218 |
Sp. Atk:
94
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89 - 160 |
173 - 315 |
Sp. Def:
50
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49 - 112 |
94 - 218 |
Speed:
66
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63 - 129 |
123 - 254 |
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424
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball (in Generation IV) or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of Ground-type moves is ½×.
- In Generation V, if this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball, the effectiveness of Ground-type moves is 1×.
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Mothim's learnsets from other generations. |
Anime-only moves
Move |
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Supersonic |
Normal |
An Angry Combeenation! |
Side game data
Evolution
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Level 20
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First evolution |
Mothim
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Platinum |
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SoulSilver |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Front |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Mothim images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Mothim and Wormadam are the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 424.
- The Burmy family has only been obtainable with their Hidden Ability in the Pokémon Dream World. Due to the closure of the Pokémon Global Link, the Burmy family can no longer be obtained with their Hidden Ability, except by breeding.
Origin
While Mothim represents the adult stage of a bagworm moth, which only fully matures if it is male, both its appearance and honey-thieving tendencies suggest that it may draw more inspiration from death's-head hawkmoths. It may also draw some inspiration from the Pyraloidea, a superfamily of moths known for their nose-like palps.
Name origin
Mothim is a combination of moth and him.
Gamale is a combination of 蛾 ga (moth) and male.
In other languages
Language |
Title |
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Japanese |
ガーメイル Gamale |
From 蛾 ga (moth) and male |
French |
Papilord |
From papillon and lord |
Spanish |
Mothim |
Same as English name |
German |
Moterpel |
From Motte, er and Pelz |
Italian |
Mothim |
Same as English name |
Korean |
나메일 Nameil |
Combination of 나방 nabang and male |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
紳士蛾 Shēn Shì É |
Literally "Gentleman moth" |
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Hindi |
मोथीम Mothim |
Transliteration of English name |
Thai |
กาเมล Kamen |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
External links
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