What is Rotom weak to?

In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, watch for Garchomp (Ground), Gengar (Ghost), and Houndoom (Dark) when using Rotom. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.

For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 on our tier list. Volt Switch with Leftovers is the standard set.

What is the best ability for Rotom?

Rotom gets Levitate. But Levitate is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.

What are Rotom's strengths?

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.

Rotom - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Balanced

CTier

91Speed · Above Avg

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.

Base Stats

Above

HP50

Attack50

Defense77

Sp. Atk95

Sp. Def77

Speed91

Total440

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height0.3 m

Weight0.3 kg

Base XP154

Abilities

LevitateTop Pick

Evades ground moves.

Levitate grants Ground immunity

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpA+1SpDSpe+1

Special Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor.

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.

Rotom Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Ground, Ghost, Dark
0.5x (Resist)	Electric, Poison, Flying, Bug, Steel
0x (Immune)	Normal, Fighting

Type ChartExcellent

3Weak

5Resist

3Immune

Score+5

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Ground Ghost Dark

½xResist

Electric Poison Flying Bug Steel

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Normal Fighting Ground

STAB (4)

Water Flying Psychic Ghost

How to Beat Rotom in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire (Best Counters)

In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Garchomp can KO Rotom with Earthquake (134-158%). Weavile threatens a KO with Knock Off (123-145%). Gengar's Shadow Ball also KOs at 146-172%.

Garchomp DragonGround	A
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves EarthquakeSTAB Stealth Rock Swords Dance Dragon Claw Damage vs Rotom Earthquake 2x 134-158%KO View Garchomp builds →
Weavile DarkIce	A
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves Knock Off Icicle Crash Ice Shard PursuitSTAB Damage vs Rotom Knock Off 2x 123-145%KO Ice Shard 38-45% Pursuit 2x 76-90% View Weavile builds →
Gengar GhostPoison	B
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves Shadow Ball Sludge Bomb Focus Blast Sludge Wave Damage vs Rotom Shadow Ball 2x 146-172%KO Sludge Bomb 41-48% View Gengar builds →
Landorus GroundFlying	B
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves Earth Power Focus Blast Hidden Power Ice Earthquake Damage vs Rotom Earthquake 2x 125-147%KO View Landorus builds →

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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

No Evolution

#479RotomDoes not evolve

Breeding

Challenging

Rotom is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Indeterminate egg group.

Egg Groups

Indeterminate

Gender

Genderless

Ditto only

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Rotom Best Moveset

Volt Switch keeps your team's momentum going. Rotom doesn't need to stay in long, Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn and max HP and Sp. Atk EVs make every visit count. Volt Switch threatens on the way out. Levitate adds passive value.

Best Build

Experimental

Special Tank

Ability

Levitate

Item

LeftoversSUSTAIN

Best Nature for Rotom

Calm+SPD

Rotom best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk

EVs

SpA

SpD

Special Tank Moveset

Volt SwitchSTAB
Shadow BallSTAB
Will O Wisp
Pain Split

Recommended Teammates

DoubladeGood

JellicentGood

BisharpGood

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 Dark coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Astonish

—3010015Ghost

Lv 1

Charge

D——20Electric

Lv 1

Confuse Ray

D—10010Ghost

Lv 1

Discharge

C8010015Electric

Lv 1

Thunder Shock

—4010030Electric

Lv 1

Thunder Wave

C—10020Electric

Lv 1

Trick

C—10010Psychic

Lv 8

Uproar

C9010010Normal

Lv 15

Double Team

———15Normal

Lv 22

Shock Wave

—60—20Electric

Lv 29

Ominous Wind

—601005Ghost

Lv 36

Substitute

C——10Normal

Lv 43

Electro Ball

——10010Electric

Lv 50

Hex

C6510010Ghost

Lv 57

Charge

D——20Electric

Lv 64

Discharge

C8010015Electric

TM Moves

TM57

Charge Beam

C509010Electric

TM100

Confide

———20Normal

TM97

Dark Pulse

C8010015Dark

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM85

Dream Eater

C10010015Psychic

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM70

Flash

D—10020Normal

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM16

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM77

Psych Up

D——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM33

Reflect

C——20Psychic

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM48

Round

D6010015Normal

TM94

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM30

Shadow Ball

S8010015Ghost

TM88

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM46

Thief

D6010025Dark

TM25

Thunder

C1107010Electric

TM73

Thunder Wave

C—10020Electric

TM24

Thunderbolt

B9010015Electric

TM06

Toxic

C—9010Poison

TM72

Volt Switch

S7010020Electric

TM61

Will-O-Wisp

S—8515Fire

Egg Moves

Rotom doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Electroweb

C559515Electric

Tutor

Foul Play

D9510015Dark

Tutor

Pain Split

S——20Normal

Tutor

Shock Wave

—60—20Electric

Tutor

Signal Beam

C7510015Bug

Tutor

Snatch+4

———10Dark

Tutor

Snore

—5010015Normal

Tutor

Spite

——10010Ghost

Tutor

Trick

C—10010Psychic

Tutor

Uproar

C9010010Normal

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 4

Endure+4

D——10Normal

Gen 4

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Gen 4

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

Gen 4

Sucker Punch+1

D801005Dark

Gen 4

Swift

—60—20Normal

Gen 5

Telekinesis

———15Psychic

Event Moves

Evt

Event

Thunder Shock

—4010030Electric

How to Get Rotom in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

Rotom can't be caught in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Bring it over from Diamond, Platinum, or Scarlet instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.

Rotom is not available as a wild encounter in this game.

Catch in the wild in:

XWalking · Lost Hotel · Shaking spot (Tuesday)

Then trade to Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

Also found in:

Diamond Platinum Black Black 2 Ultra Sun Sword

Rotom Guide

In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, watch for Garchomp (Ground), Gengar (Ghost), and Houndoom (Dark) when using Rotom. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 on our tier list. Volt Switch with Leftovers 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.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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