The Essentials on Rotom
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Ground, Ghost, Dark Table
- Resistances
- ×½ Electric, Poison, Flying, Bug, Steel · immune: Normal, Fighting
- Evolution
- Rotom does not evolve and has no pre-evolution.
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Stats
- Total 440 · top stat: Special Attack (95) Detail
- In Current Games
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A: No. 22 in the Extradimensional Pokédex (Mega Dimension)
- Scarlet and Violet: No. 310 in the Paldea Pokédex, No. 41 in the Blueberry Pokédex
- Pokémon Champions: playable
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny
- Other Names
- Motisma in French · ロトム, Rotom in Japanese · Rotom in German All Languages
Overview
Rotom is a Electric and Ghost-type Pokémon, No. 479 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 4. Category: Plasma Pokémon. Height: 0.3 m, weight: 0.3 kg.
Ability: Levitate. Rotom is weak to Ground, Ghost and Dark-type moves (×2 damage). Rotom takes no damage from Normal and Fighting-type moves.
Generation
Generation 4
Diamond / Pearl
National No.
#479
National Pokédex
Category
Plasma Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
50
255
Attack
50
255
Defense
77
255
Special Attack
95
255
Special Defense
77
255
Speed
91
255
Total
440
Min HP (Lv. 100)
210
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
304
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Electric / Ghost). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 3 types
Ground
×2
Ghost
×2
Dark
×2
Normal (×1) — 8 types
Fire
×1
Water
×1
Grass
×1
Ice
×1
Psychic
×1
Rock
×1
Dragon
×1
Fairy
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 5 types
Electric
×½
Poison
×½
Flying
×½
Bug
×½
Steel
×½
Immune (×0) — 2 types
Normal
×0
Fighting
×0
Abilities
Ability 1
By floating in the air, the Pokémon receives full immunity to all Ground-type moves.
Rotom Evolution
This Pokémon does not evolve and does not come from any evolution.
Rotom Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Electric · Ghost
Heat Rotom
Electric · Fire
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Rotom Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Astonish
Ghost
Phys.
100%
30
15
1
Double Team
Normal
Stat
—
—
15
5
Thunder Shock
Electric
Spec.
100%
40
30
6
Charge Beam
Electric
Spec.
90%
50
10
10
Confuse Ray
Ghost
Stat
100%
—
10
15
Charge
Electric
Stat
—
—
20
20
Electro Ball
Electric
Spec.
100%
—
10
25
Shadow Ball
Ghost
Spec.
100%
80
15
25
Thunder Wave
Electric
Stat
90%
—
20
29
Ominous Wind
Ghost
Spec.
100%
60
5
30
Shock Wave
Electric
Spec.
—
60
20
34
Thunderbolt
Electric
Spec.
100%
90
15
35
Hex
Ghost
Spec.
100%
65
10
40
Substitute
Normal
Stat
—
—
10
43
Thunder
Electric
Spec.
70%
110
10
45
Trick
Psychic
Stat
100%
—
10
50
Discharge
Electric
Spec.
100%
80
15
55
Uproar
Normal
Spec.
100%
90
10
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Amorphous
Gender
Genderless
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Special Attack
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Rotom
Available in 10 games, 10 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Ultra Moon
Ultra Sun
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Shield
Sword
Scarlet
Violet
Generation IV
Diamond 1 encounter
Available
▼
Static encounter
(1)
Old Chateau
Lv. 15 100%
Night
Pearl 1 encounter
Available
▼
Static encounter
(1)
Old Chateau
Lv. 15 100%
Night
Platinum 1 encounter
Available
▼
Static encounter
(1)
Old Chateau
Lv. 20 100%
Night
Generation VII
Ultra Moon 1 encounter
Available
▼
Island scan
(1)
Poni Gauntlet
Lv. 61 100%
Ultra Sun 1 encounter
Available
▼
Island scan
(1)
Poni Gauntlet
Lv. 61 100%
Generation VIII
Pokémon Legends: Arceus 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Hisui Region
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Wild Area / Galar
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Wild Area / Galar
Generation IX
Scarlet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Violet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Diamond
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Pearl
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Platinum
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Scarlet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Violet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
In Our Tier Lists
Rotom in Pokémon GO
- 2,031Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 1,160Perfect CP in Raids
- 5 kmper Candy as Buddy
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Diamond
“Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.”
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
“Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor.”
SoulSilver
“Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor.”
Black
“Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.”
White
“Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.”
Black 2
“Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.”
White 2
“Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.”
X
“Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor.”
Y
“Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.”
Omega Ruby
“Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor.”
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.”
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.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Motisma
🇬🇧 English
Rotom
🇯🇵 漢字
ロトム
🇯🇵 Kana
ロトム
🇯🇵 Romaji
Rotom
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Rotom
🇪🇸 Español
Rotom
🇮🇹 Italiano
Rotom
🇰🇷 한국어
로토무
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
洛托姆
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
洛托姆
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Plasma
🇬🇧 EN
Plasma Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
プラズマポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Plasma-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Rotom
What type is Rotom?
Rotom is a Electric and Ghost-type Pokémon.
What are Rotom's weaknesses?
Rotom is weak to Ground, Ghost and Dark-type moves (×2 damage). Rotom takes no damage from Normal and Fighting-type moves.
Is Rotom available in Pokémon Champions?
Yes, Rotom is playable in Pokémon Champions. In our Champions · Singles tier list, Rotom is ranked tier B (No. 19).
Can you get a Shiny Rotom in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Rotom is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
