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rotom
#479

Rotom

Plasma Pokémon

ElectricGhost

Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.

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

Locations

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: 11.2%
SubSplit
Item
Life Orb
Nature
Timid
EVs
SpA 252
SpD 4
Spe 252
Choice
Moves
Hidden Power Fighting / Hidden Power Grass / Will-O-Wisp
Item
Choice Scarf / Choice Specs
Nature
Timid / Modest
EVs
SpA 252
SpD 4
Spe 252
SubCharge
Moves
Thunderbolt / Hidden Power Fighting
Item
Leftovers
Nature
Timid
EVs
SpA 252
SpD 4
Spe 252
RestTalk
Item
Leftovers
Nature
Bold
EVs
HP 252
Def 252
SpA 4
Double Status
Moves
Shadow Ball / Confuse Ray / Pain Split
Item
Leftovers
Nature
Timid
EVs
SpA 252
SpD 4
Spe 252
Dual Screens
Moves
Thunderbolt / Shadow Ball
Will-O-Wisp / Pain Split
Item
Leftovers / Light Clay
Nature
Timid
EVs
HP 252
SpD 4
Spe 252

Strategy Overview

Rotom may appear to be outclassed by Mismagius due to the latter's higher Special Attack and Speed, but Rotom has a couple of unique traits. It has a fantastic dual typing that boasts many immunities and resistances that allow it to handle many physical threats, a plethora of status inducing moves, and an unresisted STAB attack combo (Steelix and Magneton the only exceptions). This little plasmatic ghost should never be looked down upon, as it can become quite a nuisance towards the opponent.

Most Used Moves

Trick
28.5%

Most Used Items

Leftovers
32.1%
Life Orb
30.2%

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc