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 electricity-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Poison, Flying, Bug, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rotom View Garchomp builds →Dig 2x114-134%KO Bulldoze 2x86-101%KO Bite 2x57-67% Sand Tomb 2x50-60% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rotom View Hydreigon builds →Crunch 2x95-113%KO Bite 2x73-86% Assurance 2x73-86% | ||
 Wo-Chien DarkGrass | B | |
Obtain MethodSouth Province Area One Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rotom View Wo-Chien builds →Foul Play 2x95-113%KO Dark Pulse 2x87-103%KO Payback 2x50-60% | ||
 Meowscarada GrassDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rotom View Meowscarada builds →Night Slash 2x87-103%KO Knock Off 2x82-96% Bite 2x75-89% | ||
 Toedscruel GroundGrass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rotom View Toedscruel builds →Earth Power 2x86-101%KO Hex 2x42-50% Mud Shot 2x53-62% Mud-Slap 2x22-26% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Lokix's Sucker Punch also KOs at 111-131%.
 Landorus Ground | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Rotom View Landorus builds →Sludge Bomb27-32% | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves View Annihilape builds →
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 Lokix BugDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTintedlens ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Rotom View Lokix builds →Knock Off 2x102-121%KO U Turn27-32% Sucker Punch 2x111-131%KO | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Rotom View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x157-185%KO Knock Off 2x102-121%KO | ||
 Dragapult DragonGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Rotom View Dragapult builds →U Turn14-16% Draco Meteor136-161%KO Shadow Ball 2x168-198%KO | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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 onlyScarlet & Violet 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
Special Tank Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Hex
- Will O Wisp
- Thunderbolt
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Shadow Ball
- Volt Switch
- Hex
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Rotom's Normal and Dark coverage all comes from technical machines, built on top of Poltergeist and Thunder for same-type damage. Uproar and Foul Play are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Scarlet & Violet Rotom Locations
You'll want mid-game access before hunting Rotom. Low spawn rates across 4 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Best Locations to Catch Rotom in Scarlet & Violet
Rotom's encounter pool splits between Scarlet and Violet. You've got 4 walking spots at Lv. 20-50 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
Rotom Guide
For Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet, 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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