Rotom punches above its weight class thanks to Levitate. It gives it a Ground immunity, which is enough to make up for stats that don't impress on their own. Normal and Fighting moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively.
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 Weakness
ExcellentRotom's Electric/Ghost typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground, Ghost, and Dark moves. 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.
What you see is what you get. Rotom sits outside any evolution chain, so focus on the egg moves and plenty of partners from one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time.
How to Evolve
Breed Rotom (with patience) with 63 breeding partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
Ditto only
utility 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
Best Rotom Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Shadow Ball
- Trick
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
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
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
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:
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 doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Electric/Ghost-type Pokemon with a 440 base stat total.
Rotom gets Levitate. But Levitate is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Rotom is a special attacker with base 95 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 91 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. Fits the pivot role.
Rotom appears in 14 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Rotom appears in 14 games across 6 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A