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Rotom

Abilities

Levitate
Height: 0.3 m (0'12")
Weight: 0.3 kg (0.7 lbs)
Base Exp: 154
Base Stats
HP50
Atk50
Def77
SpA95
SpD77
Spe91
BST440
EV Yield: 1 SpA, 1 Spe
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
210304
Atk
94218
Def
143278
SpA
175317
SpD
143278
Spe
168309

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
IV (Sinnoh)
Color
Red
Shape
Ball
Habitat
Unknown
Growth Rate
Medium
Capture Rate
45 (17.6%)
Gender Ratio
Genderless
Egg Groups
Indeterminate
Hatch Counter
20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
Base Experience
154
EV Yield
1 SpA, 1 Spe
Height
0.3 m (0'12")
Weight
0.3 kg (0.7 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Electric/Ghost dual typing.

nor0
fir
wat
ele½
gra
ice
fig0
poi½
gro2
fly½
psy
bug½
roc
gho2
dra
dar2
ste½
fai
Weak to: Ground, Ghost, Dark
Resists: Electric, Poison, Flying, Bug, Steel
Immune to: Normal, Fighting
Abilities
Levitate

Evades ground moves.

Pokedex Entries9 entries

Generation VI

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 VIII

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.

Show older entries (Gen IV, V)

Generation IV

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.

Generation V

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

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

Moves (Gen 9)69 moves

Level Up

17 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1AstonishSTABghoP30100%15
5Thunder ShockSTABeleS40100%30
6Charge BeamSTABeleS5090%10
10Confuse RayghoN100%10
15Double TeamnorN15
25Thunder WaveeleN90%20
25Shadow BallSTABghoS80100%15
30Shock WaveSTABeleS6020
34ThunderboltSTABeleS90100%15
40SubstitutenorN10
43ThunderSTABeleS11070%10
43Electro BallSTABeleS100%10
45TrickpsyN100%10
50HexSTABghoS65100%10
55UproarnorS90100%10
57ChargeeleN20
64DischargeSTABeleS80100%15

TM / HM

41 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
ChargeeleN20
Charge BeamSTABeleS5090%10
Confuse RayghoN100%10
Dark PulsedarS80100%15
Double TeamnorN15
Eerie ImpulseeleN100%15
Electric TerraineleN10
Electro BallSTABeleS100%10
ElectrowebSTABeleS5595%15
EndurenorN10
FacadenorP70100%20
Foul PlaydarP95100%15
Helping HandnorN20
HexSTABghoS65100%10
Hyper VoicenorS90100%10
Light ScreenpsyN30
Nasty PlotdarN20
Night ShadeSTABghoS100%15
Pain SplitnorN20
PoltergeistSTABghoP11090%5
ProtectnorN10
Rain DancewatN5
ReflectpsyN20
RestpsyN5
Shadow BallSTABghoS80100%15
Shock WaveSTABeleS6020
Sleep TalknorN10
SpiteghoN100%10
Stored PowerpsyS20100%10
SubstitutenorN10
Sunny DayfirN5
SwiftnorS6020
Tera BlastnorS80100%10
ThiefdarP60100%25
ThunderSTABeleS11070%10
Thunder WaveeleN90%20
ThunderboltSTABeleS90100%15
TrickpsyN100%10
UproarnorS90100%10
Volt SwitchSTABeleS70100%20
Will O WispfirN85%15

Move Tutor

11 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Dark PulsedarS80100%15
ElectrowebSTABeleS5595%15
Foul PlaydarP95100%15
Pain SplitnorN20
PoltergeistSTABghoP11090%5
Shock WaveSTABeleS6020
Sleep TalknorN10
SpiteghoN100%10
SwiftnorS6020
TrickpsyN100%10
UproarnorS90100%10
Pokedex Numbers
National#479
Sinnoh (Pt)#152
Kalos Mountain#068
Galar#372
Hisui#194
Paldea#310
Blueberry#041
Hyperspace#022
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

eleThunder110 powS
ghoPoltergeist110 powP
eleThunderbolt90 powS
ghoShadow Ball80 powS

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

darFoul Play95 powP
norUproar90 powS
norHyper Voice90 powS
darDark Pulse80 powS
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Tools for Rotom

About Rotom

Rotom is a Electric and Ghost-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.

Rotom Base Stats

Rotom has a base stat total of 440, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokemon. 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 & 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 & 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 above 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.