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rotom
#479

Rotom

Plasma Pokémon

ElectricGhost

Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.

Base Stats

HP 50
Attack 50
Defense 77
Sp. Atk 95
Sp. Def 77
Speed 91
Total 440

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Forms

Evolution Chain

Moves

Details

Category Plasma Pokémon
Height 0.3 m
Weight 0.3 kg
Base Exp 154
Growth Rate Medium
Capture Rate 45
Base Happiness 70
Gender Genderless
Habitat
Egg Groups Indeterminate

Sprites

rotom Front Front
rotom Back Back
rotom Front Shiny Front Shiny
rotom Back Shiny Back Shiny
rotom Official Art Official Art
rotom Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

uu Usage: 1.2%
Choice
Item
Choice Scarf / Choice Specs
Nature
Timid / Modest
EVs
SpA 252
SpD 4
Spe 252
Physically Defensive
Item
Leftovers
Nature
Bold
EVs
HP 252
Def 252
SpD 4
Dual Screens
Item
Light Clay
Nature
Timid
EVs
HP 252
Def 4
Spe 252

Strategy Overview

With the transition from DPP to BW, the Rotom formes traded their Ghost typings for that of their respective signature moves, leaving Rotom as the only Electric / Ghost Pokemon. Its unique typing grants it resistances and immunities to common attacking types such as Electric, Fighting, Bug, and Ground. This in turn gives Rotom numerous opportunities to switch in and pose a nuisance, which it excels at thanks to moves such as Will-O-Wisp, Trick, and Volt Switch. Rotom's stats don't disappoint either: it has relatively good Speed, decent Special Attack, and moderate defenses. Altogether, Rotom is a great Pokemon, and with proper investment can shine in a variety of roles, both offensive and defensive.

Most Used Moves

Trick
9.4%

Most Used Items

Leftovers
90.0%

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc