A Collector's Field Notes on Mothim Pokémon Cards
Discover the best Mothim Pokémon cards to collect. Cute picks, rare finds, set history, and binder layout tips in one guide.
2024-08-12
Popularity Rank: #901
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #923
2019 survey: #645
#901 / 1025
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0414
Height
0.9 m
Weight
23.3 kg
Capture rate
45 / 255
Generation
Gen IV
Gender ratio
100% male
Hatch steps
3,825 steps
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium
Color
Yellow
Habitat
—
Shape
Bug Wings
What makes Mothim so likeable
Three fast, fan-friendly reasons Mothim stands out — no lore dump, just the vibe.
- From its Bulbapedia summary: it evolves from a male Burmy starting at level 20. It is one of Burmy's final forms, the other being Wormadam.
- Mothim has that "favourite since childhood" energy — you don't need lore to explain the appeal.
- Honestly? Some Pokémon are just plain likeable. They don't need a sales pitch.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Mothim from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Crimson Blaze
One Diamond
Triumphant Light
Two Diamond
Brilliant Stars
Rare
Fates Collide
Rare
Arceus
Rare Holo
Majestic Dawn
Uncommon
POP Series 7
Rare
Secret Wonders
Rare
Showing 8 of 8 loaded cards · card data from TCGdex with pokemontcg.io as backup · images via Scrydex when needed
Laying out a Mothim page that photographs well
Binder geometry for Mothim: where the eye should land first and what can stay in the background.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Mothim #11 (Brilliant Stars) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Mothim page.
Mothim #4 (Fates Collide) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
Mothim #6 (Arceus) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Mothim page.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Mothim mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Mothim chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Brilliant Stars
Rare
Fates Collide
Rare
Arceus
Rare Holo
Crimson Blaze
One Diamond
Triumphant Light
Two Diamond
Majestic Dawn
Uncommon
POP Series 7
Rare
Right page
Secret Wonders
Rare
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Start with a background that echoes Mothim's bug and flying, then place your chase holo in the top-left anchor slot. Secondary copies can step down in rarity toward the edges so the spread breathes in photos.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Mothim
Illustration by pixiv.net
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Mothim
Scene wallpaper — Mothim
Illustration by pixiv.net
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Mothim
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- Photograph the Mothim page under warm side light once and cool once — you'll quickly see which copy deserves the top-left anchor slot.
- National Dex #414 is a quiet flex on dividers or handwritten indices — collectors who sort by number will thank you.
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Mothim (ガーメイル) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- Bug/Flying typings give artists a built-in palette — when two Mothim cards clash, it's usually because lighting diverged, not because the species lacks identity.
Mothim: competitive snapshot
Optional competitive context for Mothim. Display collectors can skip straight to the backstory below.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Mothim — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
70
Attack
94
Defense
50
Sp. Atk
94
Sp. Def
50
Speed
66
Total: 424
Players file Mothim around tier "Past" while Ability Swarm (Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Bug/Flying typings invite clash lighting or split backgrounds — lean into that tension on-page.
- Hidden Ability Tinted Lens is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Mothim — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Mothim, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
It loves the honey of flowers and steals honey collected by COMBEE.
It does not keep a nest. It flies over fields and mountains in constant search of floral honey.
While it loves floral honey, it won’t gather any itself. Instead, it plots to steal some from COMBEE.
Collectors still read Burmy, Wormadam, and Mothim fastest left-to-right; matching illustration eras across those stages matters more than cramming every rarity onto one page.
A second dex beat (Soulsilver) frames Mothim as one that flutters around at night and steals honey from the combee hive. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Moterpel
Spanish
Mothim
French
Papilord
Italian
Mothim
Japanese
ガーメイル
Japanese (Romaji)
Garmeil
Korean
나메일
Chinese (Simplified)
绅士蛾
Chinese (Traditional)
紳士蛾
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