Rotom

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Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
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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	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	70 (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.

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	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	70 (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.

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	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	70 (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.

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	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	70 (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.

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	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	70 (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.

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	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	70 (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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

Moves learned by Rotom

In other generations
4
5
6
7
8

Sword/Shield Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
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	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	Power	Acc.
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	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.
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:

Rotom Heat Rotom Wash Rotom Frost Rotom Fan Rotom Mow Rotom

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	Details
Thunder Shock	Electric		40	100	On form change

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	Details
Overheat	Fire		130	90	On form change

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	Details
Hydro Pump	Water		110	80	On form change

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	Details
Blizzard	Ice		110	70	On form change

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	Details
Air Slash	Flying		75	95	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	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

In other generations
4
5
6
7
8

Rotom sprites

Type	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
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
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Trade/migrate from another game
Sword Shield	Lake of Outrage

Answers to Rotom questions

Other languages

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

Name origin

motor: Rotom is ‘motor’ backwards