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.
Pokédex data
National № | 479 |
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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 |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 154 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Amorphous |
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Gender | Genderless |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 50 | 210 | 304 | |
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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.
Pokédex data
National № | 479 |
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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 |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 182 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Amorphous |
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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.
Pokédex data
National № | 479 |
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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 |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 182 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Amorphous |
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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.
Pokédex data
National № | 479 |
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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 |
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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.
Pokédex data
National № | 479 |
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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.
Pokédex data
National № | 479 |
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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.
Evolution chart
- Rotom does not evolve.
Rotom changes
- In Generation 4, Rotom has a base experience yield of 132.
- In Generations 4-7, Rotom has a base Friendship value of 70.
- In Generations 4-7, Rotom (Heat Rotom) has a base Friendship value of 70.
- In Generations 4-7, Rotom (Wash Rotom) has a base Friendship value of 70.
- In Generations 4-7, Rotom (Frost Rotom) has a base Friendship value of 70.
- In Generations 4-7, Rotom (Fan Rotom) has a base Friendship value of 70.
- In Generations 4-7, Rotom (Mow Rotom) has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Rotom
Diamond Pearl | Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc. |
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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. |
Heat Rotom
Sword | This Rotom has possessed a convection microwave oven that uses a special motor. It also has a flair for manipulating flames. |
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Shield | This form of Rotom enjoys making mischief by turning up the heat. It will gleefully burn your favorite outfit. |
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. |
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Shield | This Rotom has possessed a washing machine that uses a special motor. It blasts out water to get enemies to back down. |
Frost Rotom
Sword | Rotom assumes this form when it takes over a refrigerator powered by a special motor. It battles by spewing cold air. |
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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! |
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. |
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Shield | This Rotom has taken over a fan that has a special motor. Its gusts of wind blow its opponents away! |
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. |
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Shield | In this form, Rotom focuses its antics on plants. Any flowers you were growing are going to get mowed down. |
Moves learned by Rotom
Moves learnt by level up
Rotom learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Astonish | Ghost | ![]() | 30 | 100 |
1 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
5 | Thunder Shock | Electric | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
10 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
15 | Charge | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Electro Ball | Electric | ![]() | — | 100 |
25 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
30 | Shock Wave | Electric | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
35 | Hex | Ghost | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
40 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Trick | Psychic | ![]() | — | 100 |
50 | Discharge | Electric | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
55 | Uproar | Normal | ![]() | 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. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Poltergeist | Ghost | ![]() | 110 | 90 |
Rising Voltage | Electric | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Rotom is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
17 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
23 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
38 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | ![]() | — | 85 |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
40 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
41 | Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
77 | Hex | Ghost | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
80 | Volt Switch | Electric | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
82 | Electroweb | Electric | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
90 | Electric Terrain | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
93 | Eerie Impulse | Electric | ![]() | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Rotom is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
09 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
35 | Uproar | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
38 | Trick | Psychic | ![]() | — | 100 |
42 | Hyper Voice | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
58 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
68 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
80 | Electro Ball | Electric | ![]() | — | 100 |
81 | Foul Play | Dark | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
82 | Stored Power | Psychic | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
83 | Ally Switch | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Rotom learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | 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 | Cat. | 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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
06 | 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 | ![]() | — | — |
Special moves
Rotom can know these moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via events and other sources:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Details |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thunder Shock | Electric | ![]() | 40 | 100 | On form change |
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Details |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 | On form change |
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Details |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Leaf Storm | Grass | ![]() | 130 | 90 | On form change |
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.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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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 |
Rotom sprites
Where to find Rotom
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Old Chateau |
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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 |
Answers to Rotom questions
- What is a good moveset for Rotom (Normal form)?
- What is a good moveset for Rotom (Mow form)?
- What is a good moveset for Rotom (Heat form)?
- What is a good moveset for Rotom (Wash form)?
- What is a good moveset for Rotom (Frost form)?
- What is a good moveset for Rotom (Fan form)?
- How do you get Rotom in Pokemon SoulSilver or HeartGold?
- How does Rotom learn the new moves?
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Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Rotom |
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Japanese | ロトム (Rotom) |
German | Rotom |
French | Motisma |
Name origin
- motor
- Rotom is ‘motor’ backwards