Nothing fancy in Rotom's spread. It leans special with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 2 Sp. Atk and Speed EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Its electricity-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.
Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor.
Rotom's Electric/Ghost typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground, Ghost, and Dark. It shrugs off Normal and Fighting-type attacks completely. The Electric/Ghost typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Rotom leans toward special offense (base 95 Sp.Atk) instead of trying to wall anything.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Poison, Flying, Bug, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
Lokix's Sucker Punch also KOs at 111-131%.
 Landorus Ground | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Rotom View Landorus builds →Sludge Bomb27-32% | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves View Annihilape builds →
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 Lokix BugDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTintedlens ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Rotom View Lokix builds →Knock Off 2x102-121%KO U Turn27-32% Sucker Punch 2x111-131%KO | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Rotom View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x157-185%KO Knock Off 2x102-121%KO | ||
 Dragapult DragonGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Rotom View Dragapult builds →U Turn14-16% Draco Meteor136-161%KO Shadow Ball 2x168-198%KO | ||
What you see is what you get. Rotom sits outside any evolution chain, so focus on the egg moves and no compatible partners from one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Rotom is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Indeterminate egg group.
Ditto onlyutility options gives Rotom answers even while choice-locked. Choice Scarf provides speed patching through item lock, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs with Levitate mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Rotom best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Shadow Ball
- Trick
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Hex
- Will O Wisp
- Thunderbolt
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Shadow Ball
- Volt Switch
- Hex
Recommended Teammates
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Shadow Ball
- Trick
- Thunderbolt
Special Tank Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Hex
- Will O Wisp
- Thunderbolt
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Shadow Ball
- Volt Switch
- Hex
Recommended Teammates
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dark Pulse
- Discharge
- Hex
- Nasty Plot
Recommended Teammates
Screens Setter Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Hex
- Reflect
- Trick
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Rotom's Normal and Dark coverage all comes from technical machines, built on top of Poltergeist and Thunder for same-type damage. Uproar and Foul Play are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Rotom learns Dream Eater and Hyper Beam naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Psychic and Dark coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
A compact toolkit overall. The offense runs through Thunder and Thunderbolt for Rotom, with Dark and Normal coverage doing what it can. Don't expect versatility from this one.
The level-up pool tells the story here. Rotom learns Uproar and Dream Eater naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Normal and Dark coverage extends the reach beyond that.
You'll want mid-game access before hunting Rotom. Low spawn rates across 4 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Best Locations to Catch Rotom in Scarlet & Violet
Rotom's encounter pool splits between Scarlet and Violet. You've got 4 walking spots at Lv. 20-50 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
Rotom can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Bring it over from Diamond, Platinum, or Scarlet instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
decent spawn rates for Rotom across 2 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Rotom in Legends: Arceus
Rotom doesn't appear in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Transfer it from Diamond, Platinum, or Scarlet to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Rotom is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Also found in:
It depends on your team. Rotom at 440 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Electric/Ghost coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
Rotom looks average on paper at 440 BST. But Levitate is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier pivot on our tier list.
Rotom gets Levitate. But Levitate is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Rotom is immune to Normal and Fighting moves. Free switch-in every time. Sp. Atk is the best stat at base 95. Dual typing means STAB coverage on both Electric and Ghost moves.
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Rotom appears in 14 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves