Rotom

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

Rotom artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

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

Training

EV yield 1 Special Attack, 1 Speed
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 154
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Amorphous
Gender Genderless
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 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.

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Rotom (Heat Rotom) artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

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

Training

EV yield 1 Special Attack, 1 Speed
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 182
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Amorphous
Gender Genderless
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 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.

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Rotom (Wash Rotom) artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

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

Training

EV yield 1 Special Attack, 1 Speed
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 182
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Amorphous
Gender Genderless
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 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.

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Rotom (Frost Rotom) artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

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

Training

EV yield 1 Special Attack, 1 Speed
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 182
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Amorphous
Gender Genderless
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 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.

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Rotom (Fan Rotom) artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

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

Training

EV yield 1 Special Attack, 1 Speed
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 182
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Amorphous
Gender Genderless
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 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.

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Rotom (Mow Rotom) artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

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

Training

EV yield 1 Special Attack, 1 Speed
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 182
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Amorphous
Gender Genderless
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 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.

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Evolution chart

Rotom changes

Pokédex entries

Rotom

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.
Sword One boy’s invention led to the development of many different machines that take advantage of Rotom’s unique capabilities.
Shield With a body made of plasma, it can inhabit all sorts of machines. It loves to surprise others.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl		 Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.
Legends: Arceus This bizarre Pokémon appears to be a will-o’-the-wisp powered by electricity. Be wary, as Rotom is both smart and mischievous.

Heat Rotom

Sword This Rotom has possessed a convection microwave oven that uses a special motor. It also has a flair for manipulating flames.
Shield This form of Rotom enjoys making mischief by turning up the heat. It will gleefully burn your favorite outfit.
Legends: Arceus A form in which Rotom lurks within a strange cauldron. The cauldron’s origin is unknown. A bothersome Pokémon, causing trouble with the flames it spits.

Wash Rotom

Sword This form of Rotom enjoys coming up with water-based pranks. Be careful with it if you don’t want your room flooded.
Shield This Rotom has possessed a washing machine that uses a special motor. It blasts out water to get enemies to back down.
Legends: Arceus A form in which Rotom lurks within an odd bureau. The bureau’s purpose is unknown. A bothersome Pokémon, causing trouble by splashing cold water everywhere.

Frost Rotom

Sword Rotom assumes this form when it takes over a refrigerator powered by a special motor. It battles by spewing cold air.
Shield When it’s like this, Rotom likes to play pranks that are freezing cold. You may find it’s turned the bath you just filled to solid ice!
Legends: Arceus A form in which Rotom lurks within a bizarre cupboard. The cupboard’s composition is unknown. A bothersome Pokémon, causing trouble by frosting everything over.

Fan Rotom

Sword In this form, Rotom applies its new power over wind to its love of pranks. It will happily blow away any important documents it can find.
Shield This Rotom has taken over a fan that has a special motor. Its gusts of wind blow its opponents away!
Legends: Arceus A form in which Rotom lurks within a mysterious contraption. The contraption’s purpose is unknown. A bothersome Pokémon, causing trouble by stirring up powerful winds.

Mow Rotom

Sword This is Rotom after it’s seized control of a lawn mower that has a special motor. As it mows down grass, it scatters the clippings everywhere.
Shield In this form, Rotom focuses its antics on plants. Any flowers you were growing are going to get mowed down.
Legends: Arceus A form in which Rotom lurks within a misshapen wheelbarrow. The wheelbarrow’s mechanisms are bizarre. It’s a bothersome Pokémon, causing trouble by mowing down grass and trees.

Moves learned by Rotom

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Sword/Shield

Moves learnt by level up

Rotom learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AstonishGhostPhysical 30 100
1Double TeamNormalStatus — —
5Thunder ShockElectricSpecial 40 100
10Confuse RayGhostStatus — 100
15ChargeElectricStatus — —
20Electro BallElectricSpecial — 100
25Thunder WaveElectricStatus — 90
30Shock WaveElectricSpecial 60 ∞
35HexGhostSpecial 65 100
40SubstituteNormalStatus — —
45TrickPsychicStatus — 100
50DischargeElectricSpecial 80 100
55UproarNormalSpecial 90 100

Egg moves

Rotom does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Moves learnt by TM

Rotom is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
11Sunny DayFireStatus — —
16Light ScreenPsychicStatus — —
17ProtectNormalStatus — —
18Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
24ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
25ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
30Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus — —
33ReflectPsychicStatus — —
34Shock WaveElectricSpecial 60 ∞
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
43Volt SwitchElectricSpecial 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus — —
46ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
57Charge BeamElectricSpecial 50 90
58EndureNormalStatus — —
61Will-O-WispFireStatus — 85
63Nasty PlotDarkStatus — —
70FlashNormalStatus — 100
73Thunder WaveElectricStatus — 90
77Psych UpNormalStatus — —
79Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
82Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
85Dream EaterPsychicSpecial 100 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus — 85
90SubstituteNormalStatus — —

Moves learnt by TR

Rotom cannot be taught any TR moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Moves learnt by level up

Rotom learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AstonishGhostPhysical 30 100
1Double TeamNormalStatus — —
5Thunder ShockElectricSpecial 40 100
10Confuse RayGhostStatus — 100
15ChargeElectricStatus — —
20Electro BallElectricSpecial — 100
25Thunder WaveElectricStatus — 90
30Shock WaveElectricSpecial 60 ∞
35HexGhostSpecial 65 100
40SubstituteNormalStatus — —
45TrickPsychicStatus — 100
50DischargeElectricSpecial 80 100
55UproarNormalSpecial 90 100

Egg moves

Rotom does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

Move Tutor moves

Rotom can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
PoltergeistGhostPhysical 110 90
Rising VoltageElectricSpecial 70 100

Moves learnt by TM

Rotom is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
14Thunder WaveElectricStatus — 90
17Light ScreenPsychicStatus — —
18ReflectPsychicStatus — —
21RestPsychicStatus — —
23ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
24SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
25ProtectNormalStatus — —
33Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
34Sunny DayFireStatus — —
38Will-O-WispFireStatus — 85
39FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
40SwiftNormalSpecial 60 ∞
41Helping HandNormalStatus — —
76RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
77HexGhostSpecial 65 100
80Volt SwitchElectricSpecial 70 100
82ElectrowebElectricSpecial 55 95
90Electric TerrainElectricStatus — —
93Eerie ImpulseElectricStatus — 100

Moves learnt by TR

Rotom is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
08ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
09ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
20SubstituteNormalStatus — —
26EndureNormalStatus — —
27Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
33Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
35UproarNormalSpecial 90 100
38TrickPsychicStatus — 100
42Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial 90 100
58Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
68Nasty PlotDarkStatus — —
80Electro BallElectricSpecial — 100
81Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
82Stored PowerPsychicSpecial 20 100
83Ally SwitchPsychicStatus — —

Rotom sprites

Type Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8
Normal Rotom sprite from Diamond & Pearl Rotom sprite from Black & White Rotom sprite from X & Y — Rotom sprite from Sword & Shield
Shiny Rotom Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Rotom Shiny sprite from Black & White Rotom Shiny sprite from X & Y — —

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
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee		 Not available in this game
Sword
Shield		 Lake of Outrage
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl		 Location data not yet available

Answers to Rotom questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian Rotom
Japanese ロトム (Rotom)
German Rotom
French Motisma

Name origin

motor
Rotom is ‘motor’ backwards