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Rotom(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Electric/Ghost Pokémon that made its first appearance in the fourth generation games Diamond and Pearl. It has 5 alternate forms that change its secondary typing; Heat for Fire, Wash for Water, Frost for Ice, Fan for Flying, and Mow for Grass.
Physiology and Behaviour
Appearances
Main Pokémon games
Other Pokémon games
Super Smash Bros. series
Rotom appears as a Spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Trophy descriptions
In the anime
In Pokkén Tournament
Rotom can be used as an assist in Pokkén Tournament.
Other media
Rotom is featured in Project Voltage, representing Electric.
Origin and inspiration
In-game information
Pokédex entries
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc. |
| Pokémon Pearl | Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc. |
| Pokémon Platinum | Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief. |
| Pokémon White | Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief. |
| Pokémon White 2 | Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor. |
| Pokémon Y | Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | One boy's invention led to the development of many different machines that take advantage of Rotom's unique capabilities. |
| Pokémon Shield | With a body made of plasma, it can inhabit all sorts of machines. It loves to surprise others. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc. |
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | This bizarre Pokémon appears to be a will-o'-the-wisp powered by electricity. Be wary, as Rotom is both smart and mischievous. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | Its electricity-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief. |
| Pokémon Violet | Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor. |
| Pokémon Legends: Z-A | Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc. |
| Pokémon Pokopia | This Rotom entered a mini stereo system and was deeply moved by the synth-pop CD someone left inside. The experience gave this Pokémon an upbeat personality. |
Game locations
| Title | Location(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Fourth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Diamond | (After obtaining National Dex) | |
| Pokémon Pearl | (After obtaining National Dex) | |
| Pokémon Platinum | ||
| Pokémon HeartGold | ||
| Pokémon SoulSilver | ||
| Fifth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Black | ||
| Pokémon White | ||
| Pokémon Black 2 | ||
| Pokémon White 2 | ||
| Sixth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon X | ||
| Pokémon Y | ||
| Seventh Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | ||
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | ||
| Eighth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Sword | Hammerlocke Hills (Max Raid Battle) (Heat/Wash/Frost/Fan/Mow Rotom) | |
| Pokémon Shield | Hammerlocke Hills (Max Raid Battle) (Heat/Wash/Frost/Fan/Mow Rotom) | |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | (After obtaining National Dex) | |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | (After obtaining National Dex) | |
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | ||
| Ninth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Scarlet | West Province: Area Two Savanna Biome, Coastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth, Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome | |
| Pokémon Violet | West Province: Area Two Savanna Biome, Coastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth, Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome | |
| Pokémon Legends: Z-A | ||
Base Stats
Normal
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 50 |
| Defense | 77 |
| Sp. Attack | 95 |
| Sp. Defense | 77 |
| Speed | 91 |
| Total | 440 |
Forms
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 65 |
| Defense | 107 |
| Sp. Attack | 105 |
| Sp. Defense | 107 |
| Speed | 86 |
| Total | 520 |
Moveset
Form change
Depending on the game, Rotom's form can be changed at will in Rotom's Room in the Team Galactic Eterna Building, Rotom's Room in Silph Co., the storeroom in Shopping Mall Nine, on the second floor of Professor Sycamore's Lab in Lumiose City, in Professor Birch's Lab in Littleroot Town, in the basement of the Pokémon Research Lab on Alola's Route 1, with a Rotom Catalog, or in Your Quarters in Hisui's Jubilife Village. In Generation IV, Rotom changes back to its normal form when taken into the Union Room or Wi-Fi Club, or when deposited in the Day Care.
Additionally, in Generation VII, Rotom can possess a special Pokédex and become the Rotom Pokédex, which has the ability to speak human language. In Generations VIII and IX, Rotom can possess a smartphone that doubles as a Pokédex and becomes the Rotom Phone. Rotom are also used in Rotomi terminals, Rotom Bikes, and Drone Rotom.
Sprites
Trivia
| Pokémon with multiple forms | |
|---|---|
| Generation I | Pikachu |
| Generation II | Pichu • Unown |
| Generation III | Castform • Kyogre • Groudon • Deoxys |
| Generation IV | Burmy • Wormadam • Cherrim • Shellos • Gastrodon • Rotom • Dialga • Palkia • Giratina • Shaymin • Arceus |
| Generation V | Basculin • Darmanitan • Deerling • Sawsbuck • Tornadus • Thundurus • Landorus • Kyurem • Keldeo • Meloetta • Genesect |
| Generation VI | Greninja • Vivillon • Flabébé • Floette • Florges • Furfrou • Meowstic • Aegislash • Pumpkaboo • Gourgeist • Xerneas • Zygarde • Hoopa |
| Generation VII | Oricorio • Lycanroc • Wishiwashi • Silvally • Minior • Mimikyu • Necrozma • Magearna |
| Generation VIII | Cramorant • Toxtricity • Sinistea • Polteageist • Alcremie • Eiscue • Indeedee • Morpeko • Zacian • Zamazenta • Eternatus • Urshifu • Zarude • Calyrex • Ursaluna • Enamorus |
| Generation IX | Oinkologne • Maushold • Squawkabilly • Palafin • Cyclizar • Tatsugiri • Dudunsparce • Gimmighoul • Koraidon • Miraidon • Poltchageist • Sinistcha • Ogerpon • Terapagos |