Rotom

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Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
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Rotom is an Electric/Ghost type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4. It is known as the Plasma Pokémon.

Rotom has 5 alternate forms introduced in Pokémon Platinum. Rotom transforms when it possesses different household appliances: an oven (Heat Rotom), a washing machine (Wash Rotom), a refrigerator (Frost Rotom), a fan (Fan Rotom), and a lawnmower (Mow Rotom).

In Generation 4, all Rotom forms were Electric/Ghost type. From Generation 5 onwards, they each have their own secondary type.

Rotom Heat Rotom Wash Rotom Frost Rotom Fan Rotom Mow Rotom

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	479
Type	Electric Ghost
Species	Plasma Pokémon
Height	1′00″ (0.3 m)
Weight	0.7 lbs (0.3 kg)
Abilities	1. Levitate
Local №	152 (Platinum) 068 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos)

Training

EV yield	1 Special Attack, 1 Speed
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	70 (normal)
Base Exp.	154
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Amorphous
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	20 (base 5,120 steps)

Base stats

HP	50	210	304
Attack	50	94	218
Defense	77	143	278
Sp. Atk	95	175	317
Sp. Def	77	143	278
Speed	91	168	309
Total	440	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Rotom.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
0			½			0	½	0

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½		½		2		2	½

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	479
Type	Electric Fire
Species	Plasma Pokémon
Height	1′00″ (0.3 m)
Weight	0.7 lbs (0.3 kg)
Abilities	1. Levitate
Local №	152 (Platinum) 068 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos)

Training

EV yield	1 Special Attack, 1 Speed
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	70 (normal)
Base Exp.	182
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Amorphous
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	20 (base 5,120 steps)

Base stats

HP	50	210	304
Attack	65	121	251
Defense	107	197	344
Sp. Atk	105	193	339
Sp. Def	107	197	344
Speed	86	159	298
Total	520	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Rotom.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	½	2	½	½	½			0

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½		½	2				¼	½

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	479
Type	Electric Water
Species	Plasma Pokémon
Height	1′00″ (0.3 m)
Weight	0.7 lbs (0.3 kg)
Abilities	1. Levitate
Local №	152 (Platinum) 068 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos)

Training

EV yield	1 Special Attack, 1 Speed
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	70 (normal)
Base Exp.	182
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Amorphous
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	20 (base 5,120 steps)

Base stats

HP	50	210	304
Attack	65	121	251
Defense	107	197	344
Sp. Atk	105	193	339
Sp. Def	107	197	344
Speed	86	159	298
Total	520	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Rotom.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	½	½		2	½			0

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½							¼

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	479
Type	Electric Ice
Species	Plasma Pokémon
Height	1′00″ (0.3 m)
Weight	0.7 lbs (0.3 kg)
Abilities	1. Levitate
Local №	152 (Platinum) 068 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos)

Training

EV yield	1 Special Attack, 1 Speed
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	70 (normal)
Base Exp.	182
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Amorphous
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	20 (base 5,120 steps)

Base stats

HP	50	210	304
Attack	65	121	251
Defense	107	197	344
Sp. Atk	105	193	339
Sp. Def	107	197	344
Speed	86	159	298
Total	520	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Rotom.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	2		½		½	2		0

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½			2

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	479
Type	Electric Flying
Species	Plasma Pokémon
Height	1′00″ (0.3 m)
Weight	0.7 lbs (0.3 kg)
Abilities	1. Levitate
Local №	152 (Platinum) 068 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos)

Training

EV yield	1 Special Attack, 1 Speed
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	70 (normal)
Base Exp.	182
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Amorphous
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	20 (base 5,120 steps)

Base stats

HP	50	210	304
Attack	65	121	251
Defense	107	197	344
Sp. Atk	105	193	339
Sp. Def	107	197	344
Speed	86	159	298
Total	520	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Rotom.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
				½	2	½		0

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½		½	2				½

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	479
Type	Electric Grass
Species	Plasma Pokémon
Height	1′00″ (0.3 m)
Weight	0.7 lbs (0.3 kg)
Abilities	1. Levitate
Local №	152 (Platinum) 068 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos)

Training

EV yield	1 Special Attack, 1 Speed
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	70 (normal)
Base Exp.	182
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Amorphous
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	20 (base 5,120 steps)

Base stats

HP	50	210	304
Attack	65	121	251
Defense	107	197	344
Sp. Atk	105	193	339
Sp. Def	107	197	344
Speed	86	159	298
Total	520	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Rotom.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	2	½	¼	½	2		2	0

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
		2					½

Evolution chart

Rotom does not evolve.

Rotom changes

In Generation 4, Rotom has a base experience yield of 132.

Pokédex entries

Diamond Pearl	Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.
Platinum	Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.
HeartGold SoulSilver	Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor.
Black White Black 2 White 2	Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.
X Omega Ruby	Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor.
Y Alpha Sapphire	Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.

Moves learned by Rotom

In other generations
4
5
6

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Sun/Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Rotom learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Astonish	Ghost	30	100
1	Charge	Electric	—	—
1	Confuse Ray	Ghost	—	100
1	Discharge	Electric	80	100
1	Thunder Shock	Electric	40	100
1	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	90
1	Trick	Psychic	—	100
8	Uproar	Normal	90	100
15	Double Team	Normal	—	—
22	Shock Wave	Electric	60	∞
29	Ominous Wind	Ghost	60	100
36	Substitute	Normal	—	—
43	Electro Ball	Electric	—	100
50	Hex	Ghost	65	100
57	Charge	Electric	—	—
64	Discharge	Electric	80	100

Egg moves

Rotom does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move Tutor moves

Rotom can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Ally Switch	Psychic	—	—
Defog	Flying	—	—
Electroweb	Electric	55	95
Foul Play	Dark	95	100
Pain Split	Normal	—	—
Shock Wave	Electric	60	∞
Signal Beam	Bug	75	100
Snatch	Dark	—	—
Snore	Normal	50	100
Spite	Ghost	—	100
Telekinesis	Psychic	—	—
Trick	Psychic	—	100
Uproar	Normal	90	100

Moves learnt by TM

Rotom is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
16	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
25	Thunder	Electric	110	70
27	Return	Normal	—	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
33	Reflect	Psychic	—	—
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric	50	90
61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	—	85
72	Volt Switch	Electric	70	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	90
77	Psych Up	Normal	—	—
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	100	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
97	Dark Pulse	Dark	80	100
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Rotom can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Rotom Heat Rotom Wash Rotom Frost Rotom Fan Rotom Mow Rotom

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Sucker Punch	Dark	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Sucker Punch	Dark	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Overheat	Fire	130	90	Generation 6 — Special

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Sucker Punch	Dark	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Hydro Pump	Water	110	80	Generation 6 — Special

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Sucker Punch	Dark	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Blizzard	Ice	110	70	Generation 6 — Special

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Sucker Punch	Dark	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Air Slash	Flying	75	95	Generation 6 — Special

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Sucker Punch	Dark	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Leaf Storm	Grass	130	90	Generation 6 — Special

Moves learnt by level up

Rotom learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Astonish	Ghost	30	100
1	Charge	Electric	—	—
1	Confuse Ray	Ghost	—	100
1	Discharge	Electric	80	100
1	Thunder Shock	Electric	40	100
1	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	90
1	Trick	Psychic	—	100
8	Uproar	Normal	90	100
15	Double Team	Normal	—	—
22	Shock Wave	Electric	60	∞
29	Ominous Wind	Ghost	60	100
36	Substitute	Normal	—	—
43	Electro Ball	Electric	—	100
50	Hex	Ghost	65	100
57	Charge	Electric	—	—
64	Discharge	Electric	80	100

Egg moves

Rotom does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sun & Moon.

Moves learnt by TM

Rotom is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
16	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
25	Thunder	Electric	110	70
27	Return	Normal	—	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
33	Reflect	Psychic	—	—
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric	50	90
61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	—	85
72	Volt Switch	Electric	70	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	90
77	Psych Up	Normal	—	—
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	100	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
97	Dark Pulse	Dark	80	100
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Rotom can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Sun & Moon.

Rotom Heat Rotom Wash Rotom Frost Rotom Fan Rotom Mow Rotom

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Sucker Punch	Dark	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Sucker Punch	Dark	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Overheat	Fire	130	90	Generation 6 — Special

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Sucker Punch	Dark	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Hydro Pump	Water	110	80	Generation 6 — Special

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Sucker Punch	Dark	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Blizzard	Ice	110	70	Generation 6 — Special

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Sucker Punch	Dark	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Air Slash	Flying	75	95	Generation 6 — Special

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Sucker Punch	Dark	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Leaf Storm	Grass	130	90	Generation 6 — Special

In other generations
4
5
6

Rotom sprites

Type	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7
Normal				—
Shiny				—

See all Rotom sprites

Where to find Rotom

Diamond Pearl Platinum	Old Chateau
HeartGold SoulSilver	Trade/migrate from another game
Black White Black 2 White 2	Route 15
X Y	Lost Hotel
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
Sun Moon	Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Poni Gauntlet

Answers to Rotom questions

Other languages

English	Rotom
Japanese	ロトム (Rotom)
German	Rotom
French	Motisma

Name origin

motor: Rotom is ‘motor’ backwards