Rotom
Rotom is an Electric/Ghost type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4. It is known as the Plasma Pokémon
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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.
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Pokédex data
National № 479 Type Electric Ghost Species Plasma Pokémon Height 1′0″ (0.30m) Weight 0.7 lbs (0.3 kg) Abilities Levitate Local № 152 (Platinum)
068 (X/Y)Japanese Rotomu Training
EV yield 1 Special Attack, 1 Speed Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) Base Happiness 70 (normal) Base EXP 132 Growth Rate Medium Fast Breeding
Egg Groups Amorphous Gender Genderless Egg cycles 20 (base 5,120 steps) Base stats
Total 440 Min Max 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 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.
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Pokédex data
National № 479 Type Electric Fire Species Plasma Pokémon Height 1′0″ (0.30m) Weight 0.7 lbs (0.3 kg) Abilities Levitate Local № 152 (Platinum)
068 (X/Y)Japanese Rotomu Training
EV yield 1 Special Attack, 1 Speed Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) Base Happiness 70 (normal) Base EXP 132 Growth Rate Medium Fast Breeding
Egg Groups Amorphous Gender Genderless Egg cycles 20 (base 5,120 steps) Base stats
Total 520 Min Max 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 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.
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Pokédex data
National № 479 Type Electric Water Species Plasma Pokémon Height 1′0″ (0.30m) Weight 0.7 lbs (0.3 kg) Abilities Levitate Local № 152 (Platinum)
068 (X/Y)Japanese Rotomu Training
EV yield 1 Special Attack, 1 Speed Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) Base Happiness 70 (normal) Base EXP 132 Growth Rate Medium Fast Breeding
Egg Groups Amorphous Gender Genderless Egg cycles 20 (base 5,120 steps) Base stats
Total 520 Min Max 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 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.
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National № 479 Type Electric Ice Species Plasma Pokémon Height 1′0″ (0.30m) Weight 0.7 lbs (0.3 kg) Abilities Levitate Local № 152 (Platinum)
068 (X/Y)Japanese Rotomu Training
EV yield 1 Special Attack, 1 Speed Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) Base Happiness 70 (normal) Base EXP 132 Growth Rate Medium Fast Breeding
Egg Groups Amorphous Gender Genderless Egg cycles 20 (base 5,120 steps) Base stats
Total 520 Min Max 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 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.
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Pokédex data
National № 479 Type Electric Flying Species Plasma Pokémon Height 1′0″ (0.30m) Weight 0.7 lbs (0.3 kg) Abilities Levitate Local № 152 (Platinum)
068 (X/Y)Japanese Rotomu Training
EV yield 1 Special Attack, 1 Speed Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) Base Happiness 70 (normal) Base EXP 132 Growth Rate Medium Fast Breeding
Egg Groups Amorphous Gender Genderless Egg cycles 20 (base 5,120 steps) Base stats
Total 520 Min Max 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 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.
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Pokédex data
National № 479 Type Electric Grass Species Plasma Pokémon Height 1′0″ (0.30m) Weight 0.7 lbs (0.3 kg) Abilities Levitate Local № 152 (Platinum)
068 (X/Y)Japanese Rotomu Training
EV yield 1 Special Attack, 1 Speed Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) Base Happiness 70 (normal) Base EXP 132 Growth Rate Medium Fast Breeding
Egg Groups Amorphous Gender Genderless Egg cycles 20 (base 5,120 steps) Base stats
Total 520 Min Max 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 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 entries
| 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. |
Evolution chart
- Rotom does not evolve.
Name origin
- motor
- Rotom is ‘motor’ backwards
Moves learned by Rotom
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Moves learnt by level up
Rotom learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.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):
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.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:
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.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 — — -
Moves learnt by level up
Rotom learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun/Moon at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.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:
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.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 — —
Rotom sprites
| Type | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 |
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| Normal |
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| Shiny |
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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 |
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?
- What if you forget these moves?
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