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Rotom.

national dex #479 · gen IV
BST 440 · electric / ghost
Rotom official artwork
electricghost
#479 · gen IV
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HP
50
ATK
50
DEF
77
SPA
95
SPD
77
SPE
91
BST 440 · best Sp. Atk 95 · worst HP 50 · meters scale to 200

Rotom is weak to Ground, Ghost, Dark and resists Electric, Poison, Flying, Bug, Steel and is immune to Normal, Fighting.

Typingelectricghost
AbilitiesLevitate
Height, weight0.3 m / 0.3 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsIndeterminate
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Rotom base stats

BST 440 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP50210304
Atk5094218
Def77143278
SpA95175317
SpD77143278
Spe91168309
BST440bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 SpA, 1 Spe

Rotom weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Electric / Ghost dual typing
nor0
fir1
wat1
ele½
gra1
ice1
fig0
poi½
gro2
fly½
psy1
bug½
roc1
gho2
dra1
dar2
ste½
fai1
Weak to
Ground, Ghost, Dark
Resists
Electric, Poison, Flying, Bug, Steel
Immune to
Normal, Fighting

Rotom abilities

1 total · 0 hidden
LevitateEvades ground moves.

Best Rotom moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
electricThunderSPEC110
ghostPoltergeistPHYS110
electricThunderboltSPEC90
ghostShadow BallSPEC80
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
darkFoul PlayPHYS95
normalUproarSPEC90
normalHyper VoiceSPEC90
darkDark PulseSPEC80

Rotom moves

gen 9 · 69 moves · 17 level-up · 41 TM/HM · 11 tutor
42 moves · Rotom appears in 13 games
Charge BeamL6Confuse RayL10Double TeamL15Shadow BallL25Thunder WaveL25ThunderboltL34SubstituteL40Electro BallL43ThunderL43TrickL45HexL50UproarL55ChargeL57DischargeL64Dark PulseTMEerie ImpulseTMElectric TerrainTMElectrowebTMEndureTMFacadeTMFoul PlayTMHelping HandTMHyper VoiceTMLight ScreenTMNasty PlotTMNight ShadeTMPain SplitTMPoltergeistTMProtectTMRain DanceTMReflectTMRestTMRising VoltagetrainRoundTMSleep TalkTMSnoreTMSpiteTMStored PowerTMSunny DayTMThiefTMVolt SwitchTMWill O WispTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
AstonishSTABghostPHYS30100%15Level 1
Thunder ShockSTABelectricSPEC40100%30Level 5
Charge BeamSTABelectricSPEC5090%10Level 6
Confuse RayghostSTAT-100%10Level 10
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15Level 15
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20Level 25
Shadow BallSTABghostSPEC80100%15Level 25
Shock WaveSTABelectricSPEC60-20Level 30
ThunderboltSTABelectricSPEC90100%15Level 34
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Level 40
ThunderSTABelectricSPEC11070%10Level 43
Electro BallSTABelectricSPEC-100%10Level 43
TrickpsychicSTAT-100%10Level 45
HexSTABghostSPEC65100%10Level 50
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10Level 55
ChargeelectricSTAT--20Level 57
DischargeSTABelectricSPEC80100%15Level 64
ChargeelectricSTAT--20TM / HM
Charge BeamSTABelectricSPEC5090%10TM / HM
Confuse RayghostSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Dark PulsedarkSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15TM / HM
Eerie ImpulseelectricSTAT-100%15TM / HM
Electric TerrainelectricSTAT--10TM / HM
Electro BallSTABelectricSPEC-100%10TM / HM
ElectrowebSTABelectricSPEC5595%15TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Foul PlaydarkPHYS95100%15TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
HexSTABghostSPEC65100%10TM / HM
Hyper VoicenormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Light ScreenpsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Nasty PlotdarkSTAT--20TM / HM
Night ShadeSTABghostSPEC-100%15TM / HM
Pain SplitnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
PoltergeistSTABghostPHYS11090%5TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
ReflectpsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Shadow BallSTABghostSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Shock WaveSTABelectricSPEC60-20TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SpiteghostSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Stored PowerpsychicSPEC20100%10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
ThunderSTABelectricSPEC11070%10TM / HM
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20TM / HM
ThunderboltSTABelectricSPEC90100%15TM / HM
TrickpsychicSTAT-100%10TM / HM
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Volt SwitchSTABelectricSPEC70100%20TM / HM
Will O WispfireSTAT-85%15TM / HM
Dark PulsedarkSPEC80100%15Tutor
ElectrowebSTABelectricSPEC5595%15Tutor
Foul PlaydarkPHYS95100%15Tutor
Pain SplitnormalSTAT--20Tutor
PoltergeistSTABghostPHYS11090%5Tutor
Shock WaveSTABelectricSPEC60-20Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SpiteghostSTAT-100%10Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor
TrickpsychicSTAT-100%10Tutor
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10Tutor

Rotom Pokédex entries

4 generations · newest first
Generation VIII3 entries
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.

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.

Generation VI2 entries
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.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.

Generation IV3 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.

Rotom species data

gen IV species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationIV (Sinnoh)
ColorRed
ShapeBall
HabitatUnknown
Height0.3 m (0'12")
Weight0.3 kg (0.7 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratioGenderless
Egg groupsIndeterminate
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience154
EV yield1 SpA, 1 Spe
Regional dex numbers
National#479
Sinnoh (Pt)#152
Kalos Mountain#068
Galar#372
Hisui#194
Paldea#310
Blueberry#041
Hyperspace#022
Champions#479
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleSpecial attacker50 Atk / 95 SpA
Best statSp. Atk 95good
Speed tier91 Spemoderately fast
Defensive load3 weak / 5 resist2 immunity
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Rotom

Rotom is a Electric and Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). One boy’s invention led to the development of many different machines that take advantage of Rotom’s unique capabilities. Rotom stands 0.3 m (0'12") tall and weighs 0.3 kg (0.7 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Rotom base stats

Rotom has a base stat total of 440, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 95 (good), while its lowest is HP at 50 (below average). Rotom excels as a special attacker. Rotom is moderately fast with a base Speed of 91.

Rotom weaknesses and resistances

As a Electric and Ghost-type, Rotom is weak to Ground, Ghost, Dark-type moves, resists Electric, Poison, Flying, Bug, Steel-type attacks, and is completely immune to Normal and Fighting-type moves. This gives Rotom 3 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 2 immunities.

Rotom abilities

Rotom's abilities include Levitate. Levitate evades ground moves.

Rotom moves and learnset

Rotom can learn 69 moves in Generation 9, including 17 by leveling up, 41 via TM/HM, and 11 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Thunder (Electric, 110 power), Poltergeist (Ghost, 110 power), Thunderbolt (Electric, 90 power), Shadow Ball (Ghost, 80 power). For coverage, Rotom can learn Foul Play (Dark), Uproar (Normal), Hyper Voice (Normal).

Training Rotom

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Rotom can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Rotom yields 1 Sp. Attack, 1 Speed EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Rotom belongs to the Indeterminate egg group.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Rotom. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Rotom, or use the team builder to see how Rotom fits into your squad.

Tools for Rotom
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