What is Rotom weak to?

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

For Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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 Colbur Berry 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

Pivot

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

No Sun Moon entries available

Its electricity-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.

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 Sun & Moon (Best Counters)

Chandelure GhostFire	A
Ghost is super effective against RotomView Chandelure →
Swampert WaterGround	A
Ground is super effective against RotomView Swampert →
Hydreigon DarkDragon	A
Dark is super effective against RotomView Hydreigon →
Landorus GroundFlying	B
Ground is super effective against RotomView Landorus →

Sun & Moon 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

Sun & Moon Rotom Best Moveset

Volt Switch keeps your team's momentum going. Rotom doesn't need to stay in long, Colbur Berry provides extra utility and flexible EVs make every visit count. Hex threatens on the way out. Levitate adds passive value.

Best Build

Experimental

Ability

Levitate

Item

Colbur BerryRECOVERY

Best Nature for Rotom

Timid+SPE

Rotom best EVs are Speed and HP

EVs

SpA

Spe

Doubles Pivot Moveset

Volt SwitchSTAB
Will O Wisp
HexSTAB
DefogUtility

Recommended Teammates

StaraptorExcellent

EmpoleonExcellent

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

B—9020Electric

Lv 1

Trick

C—10010Psychic

Lv 8

Uproar

—9010010Normal

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

D—10010Electric

Lv 50

Hex

S6510010Ghost

Lv 57

Charge

D——20Electric

Lv 64

Discharge

C8010015Electric

TM Moves

TM57

Charge Beam

C509010Electric

TM100

Confide

D——20Normal

TM97

Dark Pulse

B8010015Dark

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM85

Dream Eater

C10010015Psychic

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM16

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM77

Psych Up

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM33

Reflect

C——20Psychic

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM48

Round

D6010015Normal

TM30

Shadow Ball

S8010015Ghost

TM88

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

D—8515Normal

TM46

Thief

D6010025Dark

TM25

Thunder

C1107010Electric

TM73

Thunder Wave

B—9020Electric

TM24

Thunderbolt

A9010015Electric

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

Rotom can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 4

Endure+4

C——10Normal

Gen 6

Flash

D—10020Normal

Gen 4

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Gen 4

Natural Gift

——10015Normal

Gen 6

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

Gen 4

Sucker Punch+1

D701005Dark

Gen 4

Swift

D60—20Normal

Event Moves

Evt

Event

Thunder Shock

—4010030Electric

How to Get Rotom in Sun & Moon

Rotom doesn't appear in Sun & Moon. Transfer it from Diamond, Platinum, or Scarlet to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.

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

Catch in the wild in:

Ultra SunWalking · Poni Gauntlet · Island Scan; Tuesday

Then trade to Sun & Moon.

Also found in:

Diamond Platinum Black Black 2 X Sword

Rotom Guide

In Sun & Moon, watch for Garchomp (Ground), Gengar (Ghost), and Houndoom (Dark) when using Rotom. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
For Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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 Colbur Berry 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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