Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Rotom's spread. It leans special with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 2 Sp. Atk and Speed EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.
Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.
Rotom Weakness
Rotom's Electric/Ghost typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground, Ghost, and Dark. It shrugs off Normal and Fighting-type attacks completely. The Electric/Ghost typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Rotom leans toward special offense (base 95 Sp.Atk) instead of trying to wall anything.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Poison, Flying, Bug, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black 2 & White 2, Excadrill can KO Rotom with Earthquake (173-204%). Jellicent deals 39-46% with Scald.
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Rotom View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x173-204%KO Rock Slide43-51% | ||
 Landorus Ground | A | |
Ground is super effective against RotomView Landorus → | ||
 Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Rotom View Jellicent builds →Scald39-46% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Rotom View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x132-156%KO Draco Meteor107-126%KO Fire Blast60-71% Flamethrower49-58% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
What you see is what you get. Rotom sits outside any evolution chain, so focus on the egg moves and no compatible partners from one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Rotom is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Indeterminate egg group.
Ditto onlyBlack 2 & White 2 Rotom Best Moveset
utility options gives Rotom answers even while choice-locked. Choice Scarf provides speed patching through item lock, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs with Levitate mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Rotom best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Shadow Ball
- Trick
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Rotom learns Uproar and Dream Eater naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Normal and Psychic coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Event Moves
How to Get Rotom in Black 2 & White 2
The way to get Rotom in this game is through an NPC trade at Route 15. Bring the right Pokemon and it's yours. The details below list the exact trade requirements.
Best Locations to Catch Rotom in Black 2 & White 2
Rotom Guide
For Black 2 & White 2, it depends on your team. Rotom at 440 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Electric/Ghost coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
In Black 2 & White 2, Rotom looks average on paper at 440 BST. But Levitate is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier pivot on our tier list. Volt Switch with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
Rotom gets Levitate. But Levitate is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Rotom is immune to Normal and Fighting moves. Free switch-in every time. Sp. Atk is the best stat at base 95. Dual typing means STAB coverage on both Electric and Ghost moves.
Game Availability
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Rotom appears in 14 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves