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 no compatible partners from one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time.
How to Evolve
Breed Rotom (with patience) from 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
Best Rotom Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Shadow Ball
- Trick
- Thunderbolt
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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.
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