Rotom
The Electric/Ghost type Pokemon. Discover comprehensive stats, moves, and evolutions across all games.
National #479• Available in 5 game versions

Pokemon Details
Species: Plasma Pokémon
Height: 0.3 m
Weight: 0.3 kg
Abilities:
- Levitate
Training
EV Yield: 1 Special-attack, 1 Speed
Catch Rate: 45
Base Friendship: 50
Base Exp: 182
Growth Rate: Medium Fast
Breeding
Egg Groups:
- Amorphous
Egg Cycles (Steps):
- Min: 4884
- Max: 5140
Gender:
- Genderless
Available Game Versions
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Type Guide
See the full type chart →This Pokémon's type(s) are highlighted below. Read across a highlighted row for its move effectiveness, and down a highlighted column for how much damage it takes.
| Atk ⬇ / Def ➡ | Normal | Fire | Water | Electric | Grass | Ice | Fighting | Poison | Ground | Psychic | Bug | Rock | Ghost | Dragon | Dark | Steel | Fairy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ½× | 0× | — | — | ½× | — |
| Fire | — | ½× | ½× | — | 2× | 2× | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | ½× | — | ½× | — | 2× | — |
| Water | — | 2× | ½× | — | ½× | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — | — | — |
| Electric | — | — | 2× | ½× | ½× | — | — | — | 0× | 2× | — | — | — | — | ½× | — | — | — |
| Grass | — | ½× | 2× | — | ½× | — | — | ½× | 2× | ½× | — | ½× | 2× | — | ½× | — | ½× | — |
| Ice | — | ½× | ½× | — | 2× | ½× | — | — | 2× | 2× | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — |
| Fighting | 2× | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — | ½× | ½× | ½× | 2× | 0× | — | 2× | 2× | ½× |
| Poison | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | ½× | ½× | — | — | — | ½× | ½× | — | — | 0× | 2× |
| Ground | — | 2× | — | 2× | ½× | — | — | 2× | — | 0× | — | ½× | 2× | — | — | — | 2× | — |
| — | — | — | ½× | 2× | — | 2× | — | — | — | — | 2× | ½× | — | — | — | ½× | — | |
| Psychic | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | 2× | — | — | ½× | — | — | — | — | 0× | ½× | — |
| Bug | — | ½× | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | ½× | — | ½× | 2× | — | — | ½× | — | 2× | ½× | ½× |
| Rock | — | 2× | — | — | — | 2× | ½× | — | ½× | 2× | — | 2× | — | — | — | — | ½× | — |
| Ghost | 0× | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — | — |
| Dragon | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | 0× |
| Dark | — | — | — | — | — | — | ½× | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — | ½× |
| Steel | — | ½× | ½× | ½× | — | 2× | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | — | ½× | 2× |
| Fairy | — | ½× | — | — | — | — | 2× | ½× | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | 2× | ½× | — |
Try a matchup
Pick the opponent’s types to see how your moves perform.
Tip: Dual-type opponents combine both types. For example, an Electric move deals ×4 to a Water/Flying opponent.
Pokémon Moves by Learning Method
Moves from All Games
The moves shown below are collected from all games where Rotom appears. These may not match the specific moveset available in your game. Select a specific game version above to see the exact moves for that game.
| Name | Level | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish | 1 | Ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 |
| Trick | 1 | Psychic | Status | - | 100 |
| Thunder Wave | 1 | Electric | Status | - | 100 |
| Thundershock | 1 | Electric | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Confuse Ray | 1 | Ghost | Status | - | 100 |
| Thunder Shock | 1 | Electric | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Charge Beam | 6 | Electric | Special | 50 | 90 |
| Uproar | 8 | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 |
| Double Team | 15 | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Shock Wave | 22 | Electric | Special | 60 | - |
| Shadow Ball | 25 | Ghost | Special | 80 | 100 |
| Ominous Wind | 29 | Ghost | Special | 60 | 100 |
| Thunderbolt | 34 | Electric | Special | 90 | 100 |
| Substitute | 36 | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Charge | 43 | Electric | Status | - | - |
| Electro Ball | 43 | Electric | Special | - | 100 |
| Thunder | 43 | Electric | Special | 110 | 70 |
| Discharge | 50 | Electric | Special | 80 | 100 |
| Hex | 50 | Ghost | Special | 65 | 100 |
Game Locations
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| LegendsArceus | Sacred Plaza - Wild Stonetooth Rows - Wild |
| Platinum | Old Chateau - Wild old-chateau-2f-left-room - Only-one |
| X | Lost Hotel - Wild special-encounter - Special-method |
| Shield | Lake of Outrage - Wild special-encounter - Special-method |
| Scarlet | East Province (Area Two) - Wild West Province (Area Two) - Wild special-encounter - Special-method |
Pokedex Entries
| Game | Entry |
|---|---|
| LegendsArceus | This bizarre Pokémon appears to be a will-o’-the-wisp powered by electricity. Be wary, as Rotom is both smart and mischievous. |
| Platinum | 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. |
| 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. |
| Scarlet | Its electricity-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief. |
| Violet | Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor. |