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Mothim, the Moth Pokémon — Bug/Flying-type Pokémon official artwork
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Mothim
ID:#414Moth Pokémon
Height
0.9m
Weight
23.3kg
Catch Rate
45
Exp
148
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Mothim Pokémon Legends: Arceus: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Mothim in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 7 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus
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Mothim Pokemon Legends: Arceus Pokedex Entry

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.

Pokemon Legends: Arceus Mothim Sprites

Mothim front-facing sprite from Pokémon Legends: ArceusPrimary
Mothim shiny front-facing sprite from Pokémon Legends: ArceusShiny

Pokémon Legends: Arceus Mothim Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Mothim via various methods in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

MoveTypeRequirement
struggle bug—Lv. 1
gust—Lv. 6
confusion—Lv. 11
silver wind—Lv. 18
air slash—Lv. 25
psychic—Lv. 34
bug buzz—Lv. 43

End of Move Database

Pokémon Legends: Arceus Mothim Locations

Mothim can be caught in 8 locations across Pokémon Legends: Arceus, including Aipom Hill, Ancient Quarry, and Crossing Slope. The most reliable spawn is at Wayward Wood, where you'll find it between Lv. 35 and 38 by land with a variable spawn rate.

Aipom Hill

1 encounter
  • land
    Lv. 29-32 → Lv. 44-47 (post-story)
    Air

Ancient Quarry

1 encounter
  • land
    Lv. 43-46 → Lv. 58-61 (post-story)
    Air
    Nearby

Crossing Slope

1 encounter
  • land
    Lv. 27-30 → Lv. 42-45 (post-story)
    Air
    Nearby

Firespit Island

1 encounter
  • land
    Lv. 33-36 → Lv. 48-51 (post-story)
    Air
    Nearby

Grueling Grove

1 encounter
  • land
    Lv. 20-23 → Lv. 35-38 (post-story)
    Air

Spring Path

2 encounters
  • land
    Lv. 56 (post-story only)
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    Alpha
  • land
    Lv. 41-44 → Lv. 56-59 (post-story)
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    Air

Veilstone Cape

1 encounter
  • land
    Lv. 29-32 → Lv. 44-47 (post-story)
    Air

Wayward Wood

2 encounters
  • land
    Lv. 55 (post-story only)
    Alpha
  • land
    Lv. 35-38 → Lv. 50-53 (post-story)
    Air