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No. 0479 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Rotom

The Plasma Pokémon

TL;DR. Rotom is a electric/ghost-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 440. Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor.

Electric Ghost

Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor.

Height0.3 m

Weight0.3 kg

AbilitiesLevitate

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 440. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 50

Attack 50

Defense 77

Sp. Attack 95

Sp. Defense 77

Speed 91

Total440

440 base stat total, the 527th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 78th among Electric-types.

95 base Special Attack, Rotom's strongest stat, ranking 42nd of 133 Electric-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Rotom in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Rotom reaches 2,031 CP at level 40 and 2,324 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack185

GO Defense159

GO Stamina137

Max CP (L40)2,031

Max CP (L50)2,296

Best buddy (L51)2,324

Raid catch CP 1,096–1,160 (L20). Weather boosted 1,371–1,451 (L25).

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Competitive

Rotom in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Rotom across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #739 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #739 70.1 score

Ultra League #617 68.3 score

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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Rotom.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Rotom, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Rotom?

Rotom is a Electric/Ghost-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Rotom weak to?

Rotom takes 2× damage from Ground, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Rotom resistant to?

Rotom is immune to Normal, Fighting. It also resists Electric, Poison, Flying, Bug, Steel.

Does Rotom evolve?

Rotom does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Rotom from?

Rotom was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0479.

What are Rotom's base stats?

Rotom has HP 50, Attack 50, Defense 77, Special Attack 95, Special Defense 77, and Speed 91. Total base stat total: 440.

What are Rotom's abilities?

Rotom can have the ability Levitate.

Is Rotom legendary or mythical?

No. Rotom is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Rotom's best stat?

Rotom's highest base stat is Special Attack at 95, which ranks 42nd of 133 Electric-type Pokémon.

Is Rotom good?

Rotom has a base stat total of 440, the 527th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 78th among Electric-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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