TL;DR. Rotom is a electric/ghost-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 440. Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.
Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.
Stat spread.
Total of 440. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
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Shiny release
Shiny Rotom first appeared on February 16, 2024, during Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh - Los Angeles.
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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.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
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.
Does Rotom's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. With Levitate, Ground moves miss it.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Rotom as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Rotom is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Ability Levitate. Ground moves miss it.
Rotom vs. the average Electric-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 133 Electric-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Rotom | Electric avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 50 | 67 | -17 |
| Attack | 50 | 76 | -26 |
| Defense | 77 | 71 | +6 |
| Special Attack | 95 | 83 | +12 |
| Special Defense | 77 | 73 | +4 |
| Speed | 91 | 74 | +17 |
| Total | 440 | 444 | -4 |
Rotom appears in 21 games.
Every mainline release where Rotom is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Rotom.
Every main-series game Rotom is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildEast Province: Area Two
- WildWest Province: Area Two
- RaidTera Raid Battles (4★, 5★)
- WildSavanna Biome, Coastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth, Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (5★ Electric-type wild zones) (requires special scan) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainable
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildLake of Outrage
- RaidHammerlocke Hills (Max Raid Battle) (Heat/Wash/Frost/Fan/Mow Rotom)
- WildWorkout Sea (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- One-time encounterTV in Old Chateau (night) (Only one) (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCoronet Highlands: Celestica Ruins (in boxes), Sacred Plaza (in boxes), Stonetooth Rows
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildPoni Gauntlet (Island Scan) (Tuesdays)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildLost Hotel (Shaking trash cans) (Tuesdays)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- In-game tradeTrade Ditto on Route 15
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- In-game tradeTrade Ditto on Route 15
- Transferfrom Dream Radar
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- One-time encounterTV in Old Chateau (night) (Only one) (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
- PlatinumObtainable
- One-time encounterTV in Old Chateau (night) (Only one)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Rotom appears in 367 episodes.
From DP105 (2008-12-04) through HZ131 (2026-03-13).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Rotom partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Rotom partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Rotom in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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