Best moves for Mothim in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Mothim is a Bug and Flying-type Pokémon that evolves from Burmy (at level 20, but must be male). This Pokémon is a decent one to have on a team as its move pool and stats make it pretty versatile.

Mothim's Flying and Bug-typing means that most of its powerful moves are also Bug and Flying-type as they benefit from S.T.A.B. (Same Type Attack Bonus). This means that Pokémon using moves that match their typing will do increased damage in battle with those moves.

Mothim will learn Bug Buzz at level 43 (master at level 54), Psychic at level 34 (master at level 45), Air Slash at level 25 (master at level 35), and Silver Wind at level 18 (master at level 28).

How to use Mothim best in battle

Mothim is a Bug and Flying-type Pokémon. Players should know this Pokémon's weaknesses and resistances in order to use it most effectively in battle.

Flying-type Pokémon are vulnerable to Electric, Ice, and Rock-type moves. Flying-type attacks will be super effective against Grass, Bug, and Fighting-type Pokémon.

Bug-type attacks will be super effective against Grass, Dark, and Psychic-type Pokémon. Bug-type will be vulnerable to Fire, Rock, and Flying-type attacks.

Related: Best Bug Type Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Mothim's base stats

• Stat Total: 424
  • HP: 70
  • Attack: 94
  • Defense: 50
  • Special Attack: 94
  • Special Defense: 50
  • Speed: 66

Mothim is a unique Pokémon because its base attack and special attack stat are the same. This means that it is not better suited for one type or the other. Most of Mothim's powerful moves are special attacks, so that is the better one to go with for this Pokémon.

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