Rotom

Rotom official artwork
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Rotom

Plasma Pokémon

ELECTRICGHOST

One boy’s invention led to the development of many different machines that take advantage of Rotom’s unique capabilities.

Rotom is No. 0479 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as an Electric and Ghost-type Plasma Pokémon. One boy’s invention led to the development of many different machines that take advantage of Rotom’s unique capabilities. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.

Rotom first belongs to Generation Iv. Rotom does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Special Attack, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Levitate, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.

Rotom at a glance

Type
ELECTRICGHOST
Weak to
GROUNDGHOSTDARK
Best base stat
Special Attack — 95
Abilities
Levitate
Evolution
Final stage or no evolution data
Height
0.3 m
Weight
0.3 kg
Generation
Generation Iv
Growth rate
Medium
Capture rate
45
Base happiness
70

Base stats

Hp50
Attack50
Defense77
Special Attack95
Special Defense77
Speed91
Total440

Type effectiveness

Damage taken when Rotom is hit by each type:

Weak to

GROUNDGHOSTDARK

Resists

ELECTRIC½×POISON½×FLYING½×BUG½×STEEL½×

Immune to

NORMALFIGHTING

Based on Electric / Ghost typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Evolution family

Selected game context

Pokémon Gold and Silver