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MothimMoth Pokémon
ガーメイルGamale
#0414
Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Bug
Flying
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Abilities
Swarm
Cacophony
Cacophony
Tinted Lens Hidden Ability
Cacophony Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
100% male
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Bug
Hatch time
15 cycles
Height
2'11"
0.9 m
Mothim
0'0"
0 m
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0'0"
0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0"
0 m
{{{form4}}}
0'0"
0 m
{{{form5}}}
0'0"
0 m
{{{form6}}}
0'0"
0 m
{{{form7}}}
Weight
51.4 lbs.
23.3 kg
Mothim
0 lbs.
0 kg
{{{form2}}}
0 lbs.
0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs.
0 kg
{{{form4}}}
0 lbs.
0 kg
{{{form5}}}
0 lbs.
0 kg
{{{form6}}}
0 lbs.
0 kg
{{{form7}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]]
[[|]]
Base experience yield
159Gen. IV
UnknownIV
148V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
Mothim
0HP
1Atk
0Def
1Sp.Atk
0Sp.Def
0Speed
0HP
0Atk
0Def
0Sp.Atk
0Sp.Def
0Speed
0HP
0Atk
0Def
0Sp.Atk
0Sp.Def
0Speed
0HP
0Atk
0Def
0Sp.Atk
0Sp.Def
0Speed
Shape
Footprint
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Yellow
Base friendship
70
External Links
On Smogon Pokédex:
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Generation IX
Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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.
Contents
1Biology
1.1Evolution
2Game data
2.1Pokédex entries
2.2Game locations
2.2.1In side games
2.3Held items
2.4Stats
2.4.1Base stats
2.4.2Pokéathlon stats
2.5Type effectiveness
2.6Learnset
2.6.1By leveling up
2.6.2By TM
2.6.3By breeding
2.6.4By tutoring
2.6.5By a prior Evolution
2.6.6Animated series-only moves
2.7Side game data
2.8Form data
2.9Evolution data
2.10Sprites
3In animation
3.1Major appearances
3.1.1Cheryl's Mothim
3.1.2Other
3.2Minor appearances
3.3Pokédex entries
4In the manga
4.1Pokémon Adventures
5In the TCG
6Trivia
6.1Origin
6.1.1Name origin
7In other languages
8Related articles
9External links
Biology
Mothim is a moth-like Pokémon with two pairs of wings, one pair 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 larger pair and two on the smaller pair. Mothim spreads steel-colored scales whenever it flaps its wings. Mothim's head has orange semi-circular eyes with gray, orange-tipped antennae running along the edges before extending and widening at the top. Its body is black with a patch of orange on the underside and a gray stripe down its back. It also has four gray legs and a small black tail that splits into two squares.
Mothim is a nomadic, nocturnal Pokémon that always remains on the move, searching for flower honey and nectar. It has often been seen traveling in fields and mountains. Despite its diet, Mothim is never seen near any flower gardens. This is because, instead of gathering honey on its own, Mothim raids the hives of Combee for honey. It is a male-only species, with Wormadam as its female counterpart.
Evolution
Mothim evolves from male Burmy and is one of the final forms of the species, the other being Wormadam.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Unevolved
BurmyAny Cloak Bug
Male→
First Evolution
Mothim Bug Flying
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Sinnoh #047
Johto #—
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
Generation V
Unova #—
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.
White 2
Generation VI
Central Kalos #046
Coastal Kalos #—
Mountain Kalos #—
Hoenn #—
X
It loves the honey of flowers and steals honey collected by Combee.
Y
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.
Generation VII
Alola #—
Kanto #—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII
Galar #—
Isle of Armor #—
Crown Tundra #—
Sinnoh #047
Hisui #045
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield.
Brilliant Diamond
It loves the nectar of flowers and steals nectar collected by Combee.
Shining Pearl
It does not keep a nest. It flies over fields and mountains in constant search of its much-beloved nectar.
Legends: Arceus
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.
Generation IX
Paldea #—
Kitakami #—
Blueberry #—
Lumiose #—
Hyperspace #—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.
Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond
Pearl
Evolve Burmy♂
Platinum
Evolve Burmy♂
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Evolve Burmy♂
Generation V
Black
White
Poké Transfer
Black 2
White 2
Poké Transfer
Generation VI
X
Y
Evolve Burmy♂
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun
Moon
Pokémon Bank
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Pokémon Bank
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword
Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Evolve Burmy♂
Legends: Arceus
Obsidian Fieldlands: Grueling GroveCobalt Coastlands: near Crossing Slope, Aipom Hill, Spring Path (additional ), Veilstone Cape, near Firespit IslandCoronet Highlands: Wayward Wood (additional ), near Ancient Quarry
Generation IX
Scarlet
Violet
Unobtainable
Legends: Z-A
Unobtainable
In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
MD Time
MD Darkness
Sky Stairway (1F-49F), Mt. Mistral (1F-19F)
MD Sky
Sky Stairway (1F-49F), Mt. Mistral (1F-19F)
Ranger: SoA
Oil Field Hideout
Rumble
Silent Forest
Ranger: GS
Mitonga Road, Forest Temple, Odd Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Autumnwood: Firebreathing Mountain
Rumble U
Challenge Battle: Lord of the Bugs (Possible Boss)
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 2Su
Rumble World
Legend Terrain: Primeval Thicket (All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Garchomp Sea, Arceus Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Graucus Hall: Stage 497
Held items
Games
Held items
Legends: Arceus
Normal Dazzling Honey (35%) Spoiled Apricorn (15%) Grit items by level Alpha Exp. Candy M (100%) Seed of Mastery (20%) Grit items by level
Stats
Base stats
Stat
Range
At Lv. 50
At Lv. 100
HP:70
130 - 177
250 - 344
Attack:94
89 - 160
173 - 315
Defense:50
49 - 112
94 - 218
Sp. Atk:94
89 - 160
173 - 315
Sp. Def:50
49 - 112
94 - 218
Speed:66
63 - 129
123 - 254
Total:424
Other Pokémon with this total
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.
Pokéathlon stats
Speed
4/5
★★★★☆
Power
3/4
★★★☆
Skill
2/4
★★☆☆
Stamina
1/2
★☆
Jump
5/5
★★★★★
Total
15/20
★★★☆
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damagednormally by:
Normal
1×
Fighting
¼×
Flying
2×
Poison
1×
Ground
0×
Rock
4×
Bug
½×
Ghost
1×
Steel
1×
Fire
2×
Water
1×
Grass
¼×
Electric
2×
Psychic
1×
Ice
2×
Dragon
1×
Dark
1×
Fairy
1×
None
Weak to:
Normal
1×
Fighting
¼×
Flying
2×
Poison
1×
Ground
0×
Rock
4×
Bug
½×
Ghost
1×
Steel
1×
Fire
2×
Water
1×
Grass
¼×
Electric
2×
Psychic
1×
Ice
2×
Dragon
1×
Dark
1×
Fairy
1×
None
Immune to:
Normal
1×
Fighting
¼×
Flying
2×
Poison
1×
Ground
0×
Rock
4×
Bug
½×
Ghost
1×
Steel
1×
Fire
2×
Water
1×
Grass
¼×
Electric
2×
Psychic
1×
Ice
2×
Dragon
1×
Dark
1×
Fairy
1×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
1×
Fighting
¼×
Flying
2×
Poison
1×
Ground
0×
Rock
4×
Bug
½×
Ghost
1×
Steel
1×
Fire
2×
Water
1×
Grass
¼×
Electric
2×
Psychic
1×
Ice
2×
Dragon
1×
Dark
1×
Fairy
1×
None
Notes:
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×.
Learnset
Mothim is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
By leveling up
BDSP
Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - IX
Level
Move
Type
Cat.
Pwr.
Acc.
PP
011
Quiver Dance
Bug
Status
0000—
00——%
20
011
Tackle
Normal
Physical
04040
100100%
35
011
Protect
Normal
Status
0000—
00——%
10
011
Bug Bite
Bug
Physical
06060
100100%
20
Evo.Evo.
Quiver Dance
Bug
Status
0000—
00——%
20
1010
Protect
Normal
Status
0000—
00——%
10
1515
Bug Bite
Bug
Physical
06060
100100%
20
2020
String Shot
Bug
Status
0000—
09595%
40
2323
Confusion
Psychic
Special
05050
100100%
25
2626
Gust
Flying
Special
04040
100100%
35
2929
Poison Powder
Poison
Status
0000—
07575%
35
3232
Psybeam
Psychic
Special
06565
100100%
20
3535
Roost
Flying
Status
0000—
00——%
10
3838
Struggle Bug
Bug
Special
05050
100100%
20
4141
Air Slash
Flying
Special
07575
09595%
15
4444
Psychic
Psychic
Special
09090
100100%
10
4747
Lunge
Bug
Physical
08080
100100%
15
5050
Bug Buzz
Bug
Special
09090
100100%
10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mothim
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mothim
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
LA
Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - IX
Learn
Mastery
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Accuracy
PP
Base
St.
Ag.
Base
St.
1
10
Struggle Bug
Bug
Special
40
50
30
100%
100%
20
6
15
Gust
Flying
Special
40
50
30
100%
100%
25
11
20
Confusion
Psychic
Special
50
60
40
100%
100%
20
18
28
Silver Wind
Bug
Special
60
75
45
100%
100%
15
25
35
Air Slash
Flying
Special
75
90
60
95%
100%
10
34
45
Psychic
Psychic
Special
80
100
60
100%
100%
10
43
54
Bug Buzz
Bug
Special
80
100
60
100%
100%
10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mothim
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mothim
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
By TM
Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - IX
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Pwr.
Acc.
PP
TM11
TM11
Sunny Day
Fire
Status
0000—
00—}}—%
5
TM15
TM15
Hyper Beam
Normal
Special
150150
090}}90%
5
TM17
TM17
Protect
Normal
Status
0000—
00—}}—%
10
TM18
TM18
Rain Dance
Water
Status
0000—
00—}}—%
5
TM19
TM19
Giga Drain
Grass
Special
07575
100}}100%
10
TM20
TM20
Safeguard
Normal
Status
0000—
00—}}—%
25
TM22
TM22
Solar Beam
Grass
Special
120120
100}}100%
10
TM29
TM29
Psychic
Psychic
Special
09090
100}}100%
10
TM30
TM30
Shadow Ball
Ghost
Special
08080
100}}100%
15
TM32
TM32
Double Team
Normal
Status
0000—
00—}}—%
15
TM40
TM40
Aerial Ace
Flying
Physical
06060
00—}}—%
20
TM42
TM42
Facade
Normal
Physical
07070
100}}100%
20
TM44
TM44
Rest
Psychic
Status
0000—
00—}}—%
10
TM45
TM45
Attract
Normal
Status
0000—
100}}100%
15
TM46
TM46
Thief
Dark
Physical
06060
100}}100%
25
TM48
TM48
Skill Swap
Psychic
Status
0000—
00—}}—%
10
TM51
TM51
Roost
Flying
Status
0000—
00—}}—%
10
TM53
TM53
Energy Ball
Grass
Special
09090
100}}100%
10
TM58
TM58
Endure
Normal
Status
0000—
00—}}—%
10
TM62
TM62
Bug Buzz
Bug
Special
09090
100}}100%
10
TM68
TM68
Giga Impact
Normal
Physical
150150
090}}90%
5
TM70
TM70
Flash
Normal
Status
0000—
100}}100%
20
TM77
TM77
Psych Up
Normal
Status
0000—
00—}}—%
10
TM82
TM82
Sleep Talk
Normal
Status
0000—
00—}}—%
10
TM85
TM85
Dream Eater
Psychic
Special
100100
100}}100%
15
TM87
TM87
Swagger
Normal
Status
0000—
085}}85%
15
TM89
TM89
U-turn
Bug
Physical
07070
100}}100%
20
TM90
TM90
Substitute
Normal
Status
0000—
00—}}—%
10
TM97
TM97
Defog
Flying
Status
0000—
00—}}—%
15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mothim
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mothim
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
By breeding
Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - IX
Parent
Move
Type
Cat.
Pwr.
Acc.
PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Mothim in Generation VIII
Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Mothim in that game.
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mothim
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mothim
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
By tutoring
BDSP
Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - IX
Game
Move
Type
Cat.
Pwr.
Acc.
PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mothim
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mothim
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
LA
Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - IX
Game
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Accuracy
PP
Base
St.
Ag.
Base
St.
LA
Aerial Ace
Flying
Physical
60
75
45
—%
—%
20
LA
Energy Ball
Grass
Special
80
100
60
100%
100%
10
LA
Giga Impact
Normal
Physical
120
150
100
90%
95%
5
LA
Hyper Beam
Normal
Special
120
150
100
90%
95%
5
LA
Ominous Wind
Ghost
Special
60
75
45
100%
100%
15
LA
Psychic
Psychic
Special
80
100
60
100%
100%
10
LA
Rest
Psychic
Status
—
—
—
—%
—%
10
LA
Shadow Ball
Ghost
Special
80
100
60
100%
100%
10
LA
Swift
Normal
Special
60
75
45
—%
—%
20
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mothim
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mothim
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
By a prior Evolution
Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - IX
Stage
Move
Type
Cat.
Pwr.
Acc.
PP
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mothim
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mothim
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
Animated series-only moves
Move
Type
Episode
Supersonic
Normal
An Angry Combeenation!
Side game data
Pokémon Mystery DungeonExplorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: G
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Introduced by Spewpa Connected to: Spewpa Connection Orb Set: 3
Phrases
Normal
Hi, do you know where I can find any of Combee's Honey? I need it badly!
Low HP (< 50%)
*pant pant* I need some of Combee's Honey…
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Bug
Poké Assist:
Flying
Field move:
(Cut ×2)
Browser entry R-241
It lets loose twisters and poison dust while protecting itself with a psychic barrier.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Bug
Poké Assist:(present)
Bug
Field move:(present)
(Cut ×2)
Poké Assist:(past)
Flying
Field move:(past)
(Cut ×1)
Browser entry R-156/N-046
It flings gooey blobs that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack
●●●
Defense
●●
Speed
●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack
●●●
Defense
●●
Speed
●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds
Base HP: 53
Base Attack: 76
Base Defense: 48
Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Bug
Attack Power:
★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle
Bug
Attack Power: 60 - 105
5
#624
Cross Attack
Increases damage when making a + shaped match.
Pokémon GO
Base HP: 172
Base Attack: 185
Base Defense: 98
Egg Distance: N/A
Buddy Distance: 1 km
Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Air Slash, Bug Bite
Charged Attacks: Psybeam, Aerial Ace, Bug Buzz
Form data
Despite not having any form differences, Mothim technically has three forms based on the cloak of Burmy it evolves from, though this is only shown in its internal data.
However, a Mothim from Pokémon GO will always be in the Plant Cloak form if evolved from a Burmy whilst still in GO. The Trash and Sandy Cloak forms of Mothim can still be obtained by transferring Burmy to Pokémon Legends: Arceus first and then evolving there.
Evolution data
Unevolved
BurmyAny Cloak Bug
+ Level 20(male)→
First Evolution
Mothim Bug Flying
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Front
Back
Front
Back
Front
Back
Generation V
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Front
Back
Front
Back
Generation VI
X
Y
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Front
Back
Front
Back
Generation VII
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Front
Back
Front
Back
Generation VIII
Legends: Arceus
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation
HOME
For other sprites and images, please see Mothim images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
In animation
Mothim in Pokémon the Series
Major appearances
Cheryl's Mothim
Mothim debuted in Some Enchanted Sweetening!, when Cheryl's Burmy evolved. He 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
Episode
Pokémon
Source
Entry
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.
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)
Trivia
Mothim and Wormadam are the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 424.
Before Generation VIII, the Burmy family had only been obtainable with their Hidden Ability in the Pokémon Dream World. Due to the closure of the Pokémon Global Link, the Burmy family could no longer be obtained with their Hidden Ability, except by trading between games and breeding. The Burmy family's Hidden Ability can currently be obtained via the Ability Patch.
Burmy, Wormadam, Mothim, Geodude, Graveler and Golem are the only Pokémon in all five Hisui Pokédex sublistings.
In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, wild Mothim will always be in their standard form (which evolves from Plant Cloak Burmy), despite only spawning in locations where Sandy or Trash Cloak Burmy appear.
Origin
Given its honey-thieving behavior, Mothim seems to be based on a squeaking death's-head hawkmoth—the bee robber.
Its bird-like silhouette and antennae that resemble hawk feathers may play on “hawk moth” while simultaneously referencing the Slavic cikavac (“squeaker”), a pouch-wielding avian familiar with a penchant for stealing milk and honey.
Mothim also represents the adult stage of a male bagworm, maturing into a full-fledged flying moth. Its thoracic stripe may symbolize a pouch opening, referencing not only the cikavac but also creating a visual pun on "bag moth."
Name origin
Mothim may be a combination of moth and him. It may also involve nim (to steal or take).
Gamale may be a combination of 蛾 ga (moth) and male. It may also double as a pun on がめる gameru (to swipe or pilfer).
In other languages
Language
Title
Meaning
Japanese
ガーメイル Gamale
From 蛾 ga, male, and がめる gameru
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
From 나방 nabang and male
Mandarin Chinese
紳士蛾 / 绅士蛾 Shēnshì'é
From 紳士 / 绅士 shēnshì and 蛾 é
Cantonese Chinese
紳士蛾 Sānsíngòh
From 紳士 sānsí and 蛾 ngòh
More languages
Hindi
मॉथनर Mothnar
From moth and नर nar
Thai
กาเมล Kamen
Transcription of Japanese name
Related articles
Cheryl's Mothim
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