Mothim

ガーメイル · Papilord

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.

Type: bugflying
Stage: 2 of 3

Category: Moth Pokémon
Japanese: ガーメイル
Height: 0.9 m
Weight: 23.3 kg
Color: Yellow
Shape: Bug-wings

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 3-stage line — walk through the morphology of Mothim.

#0413

Wormadam-plant

Base form

#0412

Burmy

Stage 1

Base form

#0414

Mothim

Stage 2

From Burmy

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 070

/255
Attack 094

/255
Defense 050

/255
Sp. Atk 094

/255
Sp. Def 050

/255
Speed 066

/255

§ III

Best Mothim cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 6 cards.

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§ IV

Mothim through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 KK

Kazuyuki Kano

Kazuyuki Kano is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2007 to 2008, with artwork appearing primarily in Diamond & Pearl-era releases. Key appearances include Secret Wonders and Mysterious Treasures, alongside select POP Series and DP Black Star Promos cards.

2 cards
EX era → Diamond & Pearl era
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02 AK

Akira Komayama

Akira Komayama is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 to 2025, with artwork appearing across Sword & Shield, Black & White, and Sun & Moon. The work is defined by cartoon-forward character focus, balanced yet dynamic layouts, and vibrant, playful color.

1 card
Sword & Shield era
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03 KH

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

1 card
Diamond & Pearl era
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04 M

MAHOU

MAHOU is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2010 to 2024, with artwork appearing across Black & White, XY, and Sun & Moon releases. The work is defined by cartoonish, playful imagery, lighthearted moods, and vibrant-to-pastel palettes in clear, balanced compositions.

1 card
XY era
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05 MF

Masakazu Fukuda

Masakazu Fukuda has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2003 to 2024, spanning sets such as Black & White, Holon Phantoms, and Supreme Victors. The work leans cartoonish and colorful, with playful energy, balanced framing, and clear character-forward staging.

1 card
Diamond & Pearl era
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