Rotom (Japanese: ロトム, Hepburn: Rotomu) (ROW-tom[1]) is an Electric/Ghost-type Pokémon created by Team Galactic. Rotom can transform into various forms which resembles household appliances. Prior to Generation V, all of Rotom's forms shared the same Electric/Ghost typing as a normal Rotom before swapping the secondary Ghost type with another type.
Biology[]
Physiology[]
Rotom is a small, round, ghostly creature with a plasma-based body. Its vibrant, orange body mass is spherical with a long, spike-shaped, antenna-like feature atop its head, and a small, round orb on its underside. It is enveloped in a glowing aura of cyan-bluish plasma, with lightning bolt-shaped appendages on either side of its lower body.
Rotom has two ovular, blue eyes and a small, grinning mouth on its face. Heat Rotom's eyes are blue and its mouth is a small white circle. Wash Rotom's eyes are the same as the normal form with a similar grin. Frost Rotom has two purple eyes and a sad frown. Fan Rotom has two yellow eyes and a small smile without any teeth. Mow Rotom has green eyes and a crazed sharp-toothed smile.
Each of Rotom's forms all resemble household appliances and have different colored plasma surrounding them; Heat Rotom's plasma is red, Wash Rotom's plasma is blue, Mow Rotom's plasma is green, Frost Rotom's plasma is purple, and Fan Rotom's plasma is yellow.
Behavior[]
Rotom is very clever and mischievous. It enjoys teasing and frightening people and Pokémon. It often invades appliances and takes control of machines, allowing it to change its form.
It is said that a young male inventor's creation has caused Rotom's multiple forms to be developed.
Natural abilities[]
Thanks to its plasma-composed body, Rotom is able to infiltrate electronic devices, namely appliances, and take control of machines. This allows it to change form, as well as its Ghost type. It can enter a lawn mower to assume its Mow Form, a microwave oven to assume its Heat Form, a refrigerator to assume its Frost Form, a washing machine to assume its Wash Form, and an electric fan to assume its Fan Form. Its “wings” also change for each form: clothes pins for Wash, oven mitts for Heat, splintered wood piece for Mow, lightning bolt for Frost, and wind current for Fan.
As of Generation V, Rotom changes its secondary typing depending on which form it takes: it becomes Electric/Water in its Wash form, Electric/Fire in its Heat form, Electric/Grass in its Mow form, Electric/Ice in its Frost form, and Electric/Flying in its Fan form.
As of Generation VII, Rotom can enter a PokéDex and transform itself into such a shape. This allows it to communicate with people and Pokémon alike.
As of Generation VIII, Rotom can enter a phone. This allows it to attach itself to objects, such as bikes, in order to upgrade them.
Each of Rotom's appliance forms possess elemental abilities that it uses for its mischievous pranks: Heat Rotom is able to manipulate fire with stylish flair and uses this ability for burning up clothing; Wash Rotom possesses water manipulation and can use it to flood rooms; Fan Rotom uses aerokinesis to blow away papers; Frost Rotom can spray cold air and can freeze any body of water, including a water-filled bathtub; and Mow Rotom is able to scatter any grass clippings, as well as slicing through flowers.
Evolution[]
Rotom does not evolve
Game Info[]
Rotom is a Generation IV Pokémon, first appearing in the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl games. With the release of Pokémon Platinum, Rotom was given the ability to transform into 5 other forms with the aid of a special item. In Generation V, to change Rotom's form, you need to go to the basement of Shopping Mall Nine and interact with one of the many boxes of electronics, and choose a form. You will be asked to allow Rotom to forget a move and learn a move the type of the form it takes.
Game locations[]
Locations | ||
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Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
Diamond and Pearl | Old Chateau (night) | One |
Platinum | Old Chateau (night) | One |
HeartGold and SoulSilver | Trade | None |
Black and White | Route 15 (Trade a Ditto) | One |
X and Y | Lost Hotel (Tuesdays) | Rare |
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | Trade | None |
Sword and Shield | Wild Area (Lake of Outrage; Thunderstorms), Max Raids | Rare |
Side Game Locations[]
Locations | |
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Game(s) | Area(s) |
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | Midnight Forest (B10F-B20F) |
Pokédex Entries[]
- 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
Normal Rotom: One boy's invention led to the development of many different machines that take advantage of Rotom's unique capabilities.
Heat Rotom: This Rotom has possessed a convection microwave oven that uses a special motor. It also has a flair for manipulating flames.
Wash Rotom: This form of Rotom enjoys coming up with water-based pranks. Be careful with it if you don't want your room flooded.
Frost Rotom: Rotom assumes this form when it takes over a refrigerator powered by a special motor. It battles by spewing cold air.
Fan Rotom: In this form, Rotom applies its new power over wind to its love of pranks. It will happily blow away any important documents it can find.
Mow Rotom: This is Rotom after it's seized control of a lawn mower that has a special motor. As it mows down grass, it scatters the clippings everywhere. - Shield
Normal Rotom: With a body made of plasma, it can inhabit all sorts of machines. It loves to surprise others.
Heat Rotom: This form of Rotom enjoys making mischief by turning up the heat. It will gleefully burn your favorite outfit.
Wash Rotom: This Rotom has possessed a washing machine that uses a special motor. It blasts out water to get enemies to back down.
Frost Rotom: When it's like this, Rotom likes to play pranks that are freezing cold. You may find it's turned the bath you just filled to solid ice!
Fan Rotom: This Rotom has taken over a fan that has a special motor. Its gusts of wind blow its opponents away!
Mow Rotom: In this form, Rotom focuses its antics on plants. Any flowers you were growing are going to get mowed down. - Brilliant Diamond
Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.
- Shining Pearl
Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.
- Legends: Arceus
Normal Rotom: This bizarre Pokémon appears to be a will-o'-the-wisp powered by electricity. Be wary, as Rotom is both smart and mischievous.
Heat Rotom: A form in which Rotom lurks within a strange cauldron. The cauldron's origin is unknown. A bothersome Pokémon, causing trouble with the flames it spits.
Wash Rotom: A form in which Rotom lurks within an odd bureau. The bureau's purpose is unknown. A bothersome Pokémon, causing trouble by splashing cold water everywhere.
Frost Rotom: A form in which Rotom lurks within a bizarre cupboard. The cupboard's composition is unknown. A bothersome Pokémon, causing trouble by frosting everything over.
Fan Rotom: A form in which Rotom lurks within a mysterious contraption. The contraption's purpose is unknown. A bothersome Pokémon, causing trouble by stirring up powerful winds.
Mow Rotom: A form in which Rotom lurks within a misshapen wheelbarrow. The wheelbarrow's mechanisms are bizarre. It's a bothersome Pokémon, causing trouble by mowing down grass and trees.
Stats[]
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Total | 440
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Total | 520
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Learnset[]
Leveling[]
LevelingGeneration VII | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
1 | Astonish | 30 | 100% | 15 | Ghost | Physical | |||
1 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
5 | Thunder Shock | 40 | 100% | 30 | Electric | Special | |||
10 | Confuse Ray | — | 100% | 10 | Ghost | Status | |||
15 | Charge | — | —% | 20 | Electric | Status | |||
20 | Electro Ball | — | 100% | 10 | Electric | Special | |||
25 | Thunder Wave | — | 90% | 20 | Electric | Status | |||
30 | Shock Wave | 60 | —% | 20 | Electric | Special | |||
35 | Hex | 65 | 100% | 10 | Ghost | Special | |||
29 | Ominous Wind | 60 | 100% | 5 | Ghost | Special | |||
40 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
45 | Trick | — | 100% | 10 | Psychic | Status | |||
50 | Discharge | 80 | 100% | 15 | Electric | Special | |||
55 | Uproar | 90 | 100% | 10 | Normal | Special | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
LevelingGeneration VII | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
1 | Discharge | 80 | 100% | 15 | Electric | Special | |||
1 | Charge | — | —% | 20 | Electric | Status | |||
1 | Trick | — | 100% | 10 | Psychic | Status | |||
1 | Astonish | 30 | 100% | 15 | Ghost | Physical | |||
1 | Thunder Wave | — | 90% | 20 | Electric | Status | |||
1 | Thunder Shock | 40 | 100% | 30 | Electric | Special | |||
1 | Confuse Ray | — | 100% | 10 | Ghost | Status | |||
8 | Uproar | 90 | 100% | 10 | Normal | Special | |||
15 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
22 | Shock Wave | 60 | —% | 20 | Electric | Special | |||
29 | Ominous Wind | 60 | 100% | 5 | Ghost | Special | |||
36 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
43 | Electro Ball | — | 100% | 10 | Electric | Special | |||
50 | Hex | 65 | 100% | 10 | Ghost | Special | |||
57 | Charge | — | —% | 20 | Electric | Status | |||
64 | Discharge | 80 | 100% | 15 | Electric | Special | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
LevelingGeneration VI | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam |
1 | Discharge | 80 | 100% | 15 | Electric | Special | 2 ♥ | 2 ♥ | |
1 | Charge | — | —% | 20 | Electric | Status | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
1 | Trick | — | 100% | 10 | Psychic | Status | 2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | |
1 | Astonish | 30 | 100% | 15 | Ghost | Physical | 2 ♥ | 3 ♥ | |
1 | Thunder Wave | — | 100% | 20 | Electric | Status | 1 ♥ | 3 ♥ | |
1 | Thunder Shock | 40 | 100% | 30 | Electric | Special | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
1 | Confuse Ray | — | 100% | 10 | Ghost | Status | 2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | |
8 | Uproar | 90 | 100% | 10 | Normal | Special | 2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | |
15 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
22 | Shock Wave | 60 | —% | 20 | Electric | Special | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
29 | Ominous Wind | 60 | 100% | 5 | Ghost | Special | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
36 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
43 | Electro Ball | — | 100% | 10 | Electric | Special | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
50 | Hex | 65 | 100% | 10 | Ghost | Special | 2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | |
57 | Charge | — | —% | 20 | Electric | Status | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
64 | Discharge | 80 | 100% | 15 | Electric | Special | 2 ♥ | 2 ♥ | |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
LevelingGeneration V | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
1 | Trick | — | 100% | 10 | Psychic | Status | |||
1 | Astonish | 30 | 100% | 15 | Ghost | Physical | |||
1 | Thunder Wave | — | 100% | 20 | Electric | Status | |||
1 | ThunderShock | 40 | 100% | 30 | Electric | Special | |||
1 | Confuse Ray | — | 100% | 10 | Ghost | Status | |||
8 | Uproar | 90 | 100% | 10 | Normal | Special | |||
15 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
22 | Shock Wave | 60 | —% | 20 | Electric | Special | |||
29 | Ominous Wind | 60 | 100% | 5 | Ghost | Special | |||
36 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
43 | Electro Ball | — | 100% | 10 | Electric | Special | |||
50 | Hex | 50 | 100% | 10 | Ghost | Special | |||
57 | Charge | — | —% | 20 | Electric | Status | |||
64 | Discharge | 80 | 100% | 15 | Electric | Special | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
LevelingGeneration IV | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | |
1 | Trick | — | 100% | 10 | Psychic | Status | 0 ♥ | ||
1 | Astonish | 30 | 100% | 15 | Ghost | Physical | 3 ♥ | ||
1 | Thunder Wave | — | 100% | 20 | Electric | Status | 2 ♥ | ||
1 | ThunderShock | 40 | 100% | 30 | Electric | Special | 3 ♥ | ||
1 | Confuse Ray | — | 100% | 10 | Ghost | Status | 2 ♥ | ||
8 | Uproar | 50 | 100% | 10 | Normal | Special | 2 ♥ | ||
15 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | 2 ♥ | ||
22 | Shock Wave | 60 | —% | 20 | Electric | Special | 2 ♥ | ||
29 | Ominous Wind | 60 | 100% | 5 | Ghost | Special | 0 ♥ | ||
36 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | 1 ♥ | ||
43 | Charge | — | —% | 20 | Electric | Status | 0 ♥ | ||
50 | Discharge | 80 | 100% | 15 | Electric | Special | 2 ♥ | ||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TM/HM[]
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII | |||||||||
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TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Poison | Status | |||
TM10 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | |||
TM11 | Sunny Day | — | —% | 5 | Fire | Status | |||
TM16 | Light Screen | — | —% | 30 | Psychic | Status | |||
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | Status | |||
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
TM24 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100% | 15 | Electric | Special | |||
TM25 | Thunder | 110 | 70% | 10 | Electric | Special | |||
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
TM30 | Shadow Ball | 80 | 100% | 15 | Ghost | Special | |||
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
TM33 | Reflect | — | —% | 20 | Psychic | Status | |||
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status | |||
TM46 | Thief | 60 | 100% | 25 | Dark | Physical | |||
TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | |||
TM57 | Charge Beam | 50 | 90% | 10 | Electric | Special | |||
TM61 | Will-O-Wisp | — | 85% | 15 | Fire | Status | |||
TM72 | Volt Switch | 70 | 100% | 20 | Electric | Special | |||
TM73 | Thunder Wave | — | 90% | 20 | Electric | Status | |||
TM77 | Psych Up | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
TM85 | Dream Eater | 100 | 100% | 15 | Psychic | Special | |||
TM87 | Swagger | — | 85% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
TM88 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
TM97 | Dark Pulse | 80 | 100% | 15 | Dark | Special | |||
TM100 | Confide | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI | |||||||||
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TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam |
TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Poison | Status | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM10 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM11 | Sunny Day | — | —% | 5 | Fire | Status | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM16 | Light Screen | — | —% | 30 | Psychic | Status | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | Status | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | 2 ♥ | 3 ♥ | |
TM24 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100% | 15 | Electric | Special | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM25 | Thunder | 110 | 70% | 10 | Electric | Special | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM30 | Shadow Ball | 80 | 100% | 15 | Ghost | Special | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM33 | Reflect | — | —% | 20 | Psychic | Status | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM46 | Thief | 60 | 100% | 25 | Dark | Physical | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM57 | Charge Beam | 50 | 90% | 10 | Electric | Special | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM61 | Will-O-Wisp | — | 85% | 15 | Fire | Status | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM70 | Flash | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Status | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM72 | Volt Switch | 70 | 100% | 20 | Electric | Special | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM73 | Thunder Wave | — | 100% | 20 | Electric | Status | 1 ♥ | 3 ♥ | |
TM77 | Psych Up | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM85 | Dream Eater | 100 | 100% | 15 | Psychic | Special | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | Normal | Status | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM88 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM94 | Secret PowerORAS | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM97 | Dark Pulse | 80 | 100% | 15 | Dark | Special | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM100 | Confide | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V | |||||||||
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TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Poison | Status | |||
TM10 | Hidden Power | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | |||
TM11 | Sunny Day | — | —% | 5 | Fire | Status | |||
TM16 | Light Screen | — | —% | 30 | Psychic | Status | |||
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | Status | |||
TM19 | Telekinesis | — | —% | 15 | Psychic | Status | |||
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
TM24 | Thunderbolt | 95 | 100% | 15 | Electric | Special | |||
TM25 | Thunder | 120 | 70% | 10 | Electric | Special | |||
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
TM30 | Shadow Ball | 80 | 100% | 15 | Ghost | Special | |||
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
TM33 | Reflect | — | —% | 20 | Psychic | Status | |||
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status | |||
TM46 | Thief | 40 | 100% | 10 | Dark | Physical | |||
TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | |||
TM57 | Charge Beam | 50 | 90% | 10 | Electric | Special | |||
TM61 | Will-O-Wisp | — | 75% | 15 | Fire | Status | |||
TM70 | Flash | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Status | |||
TM72 | Volt Switch | 70 | 100% | 20 | Electric | Special | |||
TM73 | Thunder Wave | — | 100% | 20 | Electric | Status | |||
TM77 | Psych Up | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
TM85 | Dream Eater | 100 | 100% | 15 | Psychic | Special | |||
TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV | |||||||||
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TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | |
TM06 | Toxic | — | 85% | 10 | Poison | Status | 2 ♥ | ||
TM10 | Hidden Power | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | 1 ♥ | ||
TM11 | Sunny Day | — | —% | 5 | Fire | Status | 2 ♥ | ||
TM16 | Light Screen | — | —% | 30 | Psychic | Status | 2 ♥ | ||
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | 0 ♥ | ||
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | Status | 2 ♥ | ||
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | 2 ♥ | ||
TM24 | Thunderbolt | 95 | 100% | 15 | Electric | Special | 2 ♥ | ||
TM25 | Thunder | 120 | 70% | 10 | Electric | Special | 2 ♥ | ||
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | 2 ♥ | ||
TM30 | Shadow Ball | 80 | 100% | 15 | Ghost | Special | 2 ♥ | ||
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | 2 ♥ | ||
TM33 | Reflect | — | —% | 20 | Psychic | Status | 2 ♥ | ||
TM34 | Shock Wave | 60 | —% | 20 | Electric | Special | 2 ♥ | ||
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | 2 ♥ | ||
TM43 | Secret Power | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | 2 ♥ | ||
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status | 0 ♥ | ||
TM46 | Thief | 40 | 100% | 10 | Dark | Physical | 0 ♥ | ||
TM49 | Snatch | — | —% | 10 | Dark | Status | 0 ♥ | ||
TM57 | Charge Beam | 50 | 90% | 10 | Electric | Special | 2 ♥ | ||
TM58 | Endure | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | 2 ♥ | ||
TM61 | Will-O-Wisp | — | 75% | 15 | Fire | Status | 2 ♥ | ||
TM70 | Flash | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Status | 2 ♥ | ||
TM73 | Thunder Wave | — | 100% | 20 | Electric | Status | 2 ♥ | ||
TM77 | Psych Up | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | 0 ♥ | ||
TM79 | Dark Pulse | 80 | 100% | 15 | Dark | Special | 2 ♥ | ||
TM82 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | 3 ♥ | ||
TM83 | Natural Gift | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Physical | 2 ♥ | ||
TM85 | Dream Eater | 100 | 100% | 15 | Psychic | Special | 1 ♥ | ||
TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | Normal | Status | 2 ♥ | ||
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | 1 ♥ | ||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Breeding[]
Rotom learns no moves via breeding. |
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Tutoring[]
Tutoring Generation VII | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | ||||
Ally Switch USUM | — | —% | 15 | Psychic | Status | ||||
Defog USUM | — | —% | 15 | Flying | Status | ||||
Electroweb USUM | 55 | 95% | 15 | Electric | Special | ||||
Foul Play USUM | 95 | 100% | 15 | Dark | Physical | ||||
Pain Split USUM | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | ||||
Shock Wave USUM | 60 | —% | 20 | Electric | Special | ||||
Signal Beam USUM | 75 | 100% | 15 | Bug | Special | ||||
Snatch USUM | — | —% | 10 | Dark | Status | ||||
Snore USUM | 50 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | ||||
Spite USUM | — | 100% | 10 | Ghost | Status | ||||
Telekinesis USUM | — | —% | 15 | Psychic | Status | ||||
Trick USUM | — | 100% | 10 | Psychic | Status | ||||
Uproar USUM | 90 | 100% | 10 | Normal | Special | ||||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Tutoring Generation VI | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam | |
Electroweb ORAS | 55 | 95% | 15 | Electric | Special | 2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | ||
Foul Play ORAS | 95 | 100% | 15 | Dark | Physical | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Pain Split ORAS | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Shock Wave ORAS | 60 | —% | 20 | Electric | Special | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Signal Beam ORAS | 75 | 100% | 15 | Bug | Special | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Snatch ORAS | — | —% | 10 | Dark | Status | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Snore ORAS | 50 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Spite ORAS | — | 100% | 10 | Ghost | Status | 2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | ||
Trick ORAS | — | 100% | 10 | Psychic | Status | 2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | ||
Uproar ORAS | 90 | 100% | 10 | Normal | Special | 2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | ||
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Tutoring Generation V | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | ||||
Dark Pulse | 80 | 100% | 15 | Dark | Special | ||||
Electroweb | 55 | 95% | 15 | Electric | Special | ||||
Pain Split | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | ||||
Signal Beam | 75 | 100% | 15 | Bug | Special | ||||
Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | ||||
Snatch | — | —% | 10 | Dark | Status | ||||
Snore | 40 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | ||||
Spite | — | 100% | 10 | Ghost | Status | ||||
Trick | — | 100% | 10 | Psychic | Status | ||||
Uproar | 90 | 100% | 10 | Normal | Special | ||||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Tutoring Generation IV | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | ||
Mud-Slap | 20 | 100% | 10 | Ground | Special | 3 ♥ | |||
Ominous Wind | 60 | 100% | 5 | Ghost | Special | 0 ♥ | |||
Pain Split HGSS | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | 2 ♥ | |||
Signal Beam | 75 | 100% | 15 | Bug | Special | 2 ♥ | |||
Snore | 40 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | 3 ♥ | |||
Spite | — | 100% | 10 | Ghost | Status | 2 ♥ | |||
Sucker Punch | 80 | 100% | 5 | Dark | Physical | 2 ♥ | |||
Swift | 60 | —% | 20 | Normal | Special | 2 ♥ | |||
Trick | — | 100% | 10 | Psychic | Status | 0 ♥ | |||
Uproar | 50 | 100% | 10 | Normal | Special | 2 ♥ | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Sprites[]
Appearances[]
Anime[]
Rotom first appeared in the episode "Get Your Rotom Running!" and it was tricking and toying around with Ash and his friends.
In "To Catch a Rotom!", Professor Oak caught a Rotom after saving it from Team Rocket and healing it.
Ash obtained a Rotom Pokedex in "Loading the Dex!", and a Rotom Phone in "Legend? Go! Friends? Go!"
In PH001: The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One), during Liko's interview for the school she was going to attend, she uses a tablet version of Rotom.
- Rotom (DP105)
- Rotom (BW130)
- Professor Oak's Rotom
- Weston's Rotom
- Goh's Rotom Phone
- Ash's Rotom Phone
- Rotom Bike
- Rotom Drone (anime)
- Rotomi (anime)
Manga[]
Trivia[]
- Rotom makes motor sounds in the manga.
- In Frost Rotom's artwork, it is pictured frowning; when in all the other forms, it is smiling.
- Next to the type-changes when it takes other forms, its eyes and the plasma around it change color too (Frost-purple, Fan-yellow, Mow-green, Wash-blue, Heat-red).
- Rotom is the only Pokémon that has an Electric/Ghost-type.
- It is also the only one to be Electric/Fire (Heat Forme).
- As of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, the Electric/Grass-type will no longer be exclusive to Mow Forme Rotom since Hisuian Voltorb was introduced with that typing.
- Rotom changes its forms in a similar fashion to Deoxys in the Generation IV games.
- Rotom is the only Pokémon with the ability to change its form by will that must possess another object in order to do so.
- Rotom is the only Pokémon whose alternate forms have a different base stat total than that of the original form. Other Pokémon with alternate forms may have different distributions, however.
- In Pokémon Battle Revolution, its "arms" are almost clear and are tinted a gentle blue.
- Fan Rotom is the only form with a special move whose base power isn't over 100.
- It is also the only form whose ability will remain useless if negated since its secondary Flying type ignores Ground-type attacks.
- Both Heat Rotom and Mow Rotom are the only forms whose special moves have identical flavor texts and negative secondary effects (Overheat and Leaf Storm both lower the user's Special Attack stat by one stage).
- Before the Generation V games, many of Rotom's Formes were the only Pokémon that could learn their special attacks, but weren't that attack's type.
- As of the official Japanese tournament held in 2008, all of Rotom's forms have been banned from official tournaments. This is due to the special status of the alternate forms as event-exclusive Pokémon.
- From Pokémon Black and White onwards, when it changes to Fan Rotom, it becomes a Flying type, which is immune to Ground-type attacks, and yet it still has the Ability Levitate, making the Ability redundant.
- All of Rotom's forms before Generation VII were made by different designers:
- Normal Rotom was designed by Ken Sugimori.
- Heat Rotom was designed by Lee HyunJung.
- Fan Rotom was designed by Motofumi Fujiwara.
- Mow Rotom was designed by Yusuke Ohmura.
- Wash Rotom was designed by Hiroki Fuchino.
- Frost Rotom was designed by Hironobu Yoshida.
- Rotom is one of the collectable spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
- In Pokémon Platinum, it is revealed that Charon discovered Rotom.
- Pokémon Sword's Pokedex entry for Rotom has further stated that the discovery of Rotom's alternate forms was the result of a boy's invention.
- Despite being based on Game Freak's Pulseman, whose Volteccer technique was the basis of the move Volt Tackle, Rotom can't learn it.
- In its beta development stage, Rotom was originally designed to be a blue electric ghost with only two small eyes and thin arms.
- In Pokémon Sword and Shield, when the player changes between Rotom's forms, normal Rotom is called "Lightbulb Form".
- Rotom can change forms in Legends: Arceus despite those devices not being invented yet. It is possible these items are here due to the Space-Time Rift atop Mount Coronet.
Origin[]
Rotom may be based on a Poltergeist or related to the phrase "ghost in the machine". It may also be based on the Obake and the Tsukumogami, which are objects that become animate when reaching their 100th year of existence. Rotom may also be based on ball lightning and its mysterious and seemingly mischievous behavior. Ball lightning was once described as a living mythological "species of fire" known as ignis fatuus, which loosely translates to "foolish/mischievous fire". Due to its ability to possess electrical appliances, Rotom is based on the electric motor. Rotom also appears to resemble Pulseman, which was also designed by Ken Sugimori and can also enter electrical devices. As evidenced by changing its form in Pokémon Sword and Shield, it may also be based on a lightbulb.
Etymology[]
Rotom's name is motor backwards. This is because of the fact that all of the household appliances it can turn into in battle have motors. It may also come from router and modem, both being devices capable of transferring data to other devices, similarly to how Rotom is able to transfer itself into appliances.
Gallery[]
See also[]
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 313. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.