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rotom
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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

ru Usage: 22.8%
Substitute + Pain Split
Item
Life Orb
Nature
Timid
EVs
HP 4
SpA 252
Spe 252
Choice Scarf
Moves
Thunderbolt / Hidden Power Ice
Item
Choice Scarf
Nature
Timid
EVs
HP 4
SpA 252
Spe 252
Bulky
Item
Leftovers
Nature
Timid
EVs
HP 180
Def 252
Spe 76

Strategy Overview

Unlike its appliance counterparts, Rotom doesn't have access to any special moves and it remains a Ghost-type. Rotom's defenses and Special Attack are also lower than that of the appliances. Rotom's Ghost typing is a blessing in disguise, as not only does it grant Rotom an immunity to Normal- and Fighting-type moves, but it also renders Rapid Spin's effect useless. In place of its lower defenses and Special Attack, Rotom has higher Speed, allowing it to outrun faster threats, such as positive Speed natured Moltres. Rotom's support movepool isn't too shabby either; a combination of Trick, Will-O-Wisp, Pain Split, and Volt Switch can royally screw the opponent while aiding Rotom's teammates in sweeping. Rotom is unpredictable, and if you're not prepared for it, you'll be in for a shock.

Most Used Moves

Trick
83.6%

Most Used Items

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc