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Rotom is a Electric / Ghost-type Pokemon known for its Sinnoh-era role, evolution method, abilities and matchup profile. This guide covers Rotom’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Alternate Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Rotom guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Rotom is a Electric / Ghost-type Pokemon from the Sinnoh era. It is known for its distinctive design, battle role, evolution requirements and useful movepool across different Pokemon games.
Competitive Overview
Rotom can be useful in competitive Pokemon depending on the format, available moves and ruleset. Its typing, abilities and movepool give it specific matchups where it can pressure opponents or support a team.
Like many Pokemon, Rotom performs best when its weaknesses are covered by teammates and its strongest moves are used in the right matchup.
Here are the key facts to know about Rotom, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Rotom
National Dex
#0479
Type
Electric / Ghost
Species
Plasma Pokemon
Height
1’00” / 0.3 m
30 cm
Weight
0.7 lbs / 0.3 kg
0.3 kg
Abilities
Levitate
Rotom has a stat profile built around its battle role and typing. Use the stat section below to compare its HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense and Speed.
These are some of Rotom’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
Thunderbolt is one of Rotom’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Volt Switch is one of Rotom’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Shadow Ball is one of Rotom’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Will-O-Wisp is one of Rotom’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Nasty Plot is one of Rotom’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Hydro Pump is one of Rotom’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Overheat is one of Rotom’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Leaf Storm is one of Rotom’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Use the section below to view Rotom’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Rotom is a Electric / Ghost-type Pokemon. Its typing determines which attacks are super effective, resisted or blocked.
Type
Electric, Ghost
Weaknesses
Ghost, Dark
Resistances
Electric, Flying, Poison, Bug, Steel
Immunities
Normal, Fighting, Ground
Rotom’s abilities can affect how it handles matchups, disruption, damage or team support.
Levitate gives Rotom an important battle trait depending on the game, format and ruleset.
This section shows the Rotom evolution line and how each stage is obtained.
Single Stage
Rotom does not evolve
Rotom’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Older games are still listed for consistency, including games where Rotom had not been introduced yet.
| Game | Where to Find Rotom |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Rotom had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Rotom had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Rotom had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Rotom |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Rotom had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Rotom had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Rotom had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Rotom |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Rotom had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Rotom had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Rotom had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Rotom had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Rotom had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Rotom |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Old Chateau. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Old Chateau. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Old Chateau. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Rotom |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Rotom |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Rotom |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Rotom |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Lake of Outrage. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Lake of Outrage. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Old Chateau. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Old Chateau. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Coronet Highlands. |
| Game | Where to Find Rotom |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
East Province Area Two and West Province Area Two. |
 Pokemon Violet |
East Province Area Two and West Province Area Two. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Rotom |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Rotom has several appliance-based forms, including Heat Rotom, Wash Rotom, Frost Rotom, Fan Rotom and Mow Rotom. These forms change Rotom’s secondary typing and give it access to form-specific moves.
Rotom has several appliance-based forms, including Heat Rotom, Wash Rotom, Frost Rotom, Fan Rotom and Mow Rotom. These forms change Rotom’s secondary typing and give it access to form-specific moves.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Rotom. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Rotom is a Electric / Ghost-type Pokemon.
Rotom is weak to Ghost, Dark-type moves.
Rotom does not evolve.
Rotom’s abilities are Levitate.
Rotom’s best moves often include Thunderbolt, Volt Switch, Shadow Ball, Will-O-Wisp, Nasty Plot, Hydro Pump, Overheat, Leaf Storm.
Rotom can be useful depending on the game and format thanks to its typing, abilities and movepool.
Check the location section above because Rotom availability changes by game.
Not available in this game.
Final Output Note:
Removed the Featured Competitive Build section because no confirmed The Game Haus Pokemon Champions build link was provided or confirmed for Rotom.
Removed Mega or alternate form sections where not applicable. Kept alternate form coverage where applicable.
Stats, image and move tables are shortcode-driven. Description, abilities, locations, FAQ and form notes are manually written.
Pokemon Legends Z-A rows should receive human review before publishing if TGH requires exact spawn verification beyond the current availability/location guides.
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