Rotom (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

Rotom is a small, orange {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that has a body of plasma. It is mostly spherical, with a bulb below its body and a long pointed protrusion on top, making it shaped like a lightning rod. There is a whitish blue aura of electricity around it that forms lightning bolt-shaped appendages. When moving quickly, these appendages tend to disappear, in favor of a long similar-looking trail of blue electricity. It has teeth, and its unique, blue eyes have a dividing line across them. In its base form, Rotom cannot be touched by anyone without the latter being shocked in the process. According to the [[Rotom Catalog]], Rotom in its base form is possessing a light bulb. Rotom lack any sort circulatory system or pulse.<ref>[[Rotom Pokédex]], ({{g|Sun and Moon}}): "''Waaah! If I had a pulse, it would be pounding like crazzzy right now!''"</ref>

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"

| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | {{color2|000|Rotomi}}<br>[[File:Rotomi_PC_Galar.png|115px]]

| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | {{color2|000|Battle judge#Drone Rotom|Drone Rotom}}<br>[[File:Drone_Rotom_Galar.png|115px]]

|}

===Forms===

[[File:Brock and Rotom.png|thumb|220px|left|Rotom transforming]]

Rotom has five alternate forms: Heat Rotom, Wash Rotom, Frost Rotom, Fan Rotom, and Mow Rotom.

Rotom's forms can be accessed by possessing specific household appliances with a special motor, namely: a convection {{wp|microwave oven}} (Heat Rotom), a {{wp|washing machine}} (Wash Rotom), a {{wp|refrigerator}} (Frost Rotom), an {{wp|mechanical fan|electric fan}} (Fan Rotom), and a {{wp|lawn mower|lawnmower}} (Mow Rotom). When Rotom changes forms, its eyes and electric aura change colors, and its aura appendages take on different shapes: red with oven mitts as Heat Rotom, blue with clothespins as Wash Rotom, purple with lightning bolts as Frost Rotom, yellow with air curls as Fan Rotom, and green with a ripped strip as Mow Rotom.

<div class="scrollbox">

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%; background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}"

|}

</div>

===Pokédex entries===

{{Dex/Header|type=Electric|type2=Ghost}}

{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}}

{{Dex/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|entry=Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.}}

{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=068|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.}}

|}

{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=372|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui|num3=194}}

{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=This bizarre Pokémon appears to be a will-o'-the-wisp powered by electricity. Be wary, as Rotom is both smart and mischievous.}}

{{Dex/Form|Heat Rotom}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=A form in which Rotom lurks within a strange cauldron. The cauldron's origin is unknown. A bothersome Pokémon, causing trouble with the flames it spits.}}

{{Dex/Form|Wash Rotom}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=A form in which Rotom lurks within an odd bureau. The bureau's purpose is unknown. A bothersome Pokémon, causing trouble by splashing cold water everywhere.}}

{{Dex/Form|Frost Rotom}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=A form in which Rotom lurks within a bizarre cupboard. The cupboard's composition is unknown. A bothersome Pokémon, causing trouble by frosting everything over.}}

{{Dex/Form|Fan Rotom}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=A form in which Rotom lurks within a mysterious contraption. The contraption's purpose is unknown. A bothersome Pokémon, causing trouble by stirring up powerful winds.}}

{{Dex/Form|Mow Rotom}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=A form in which Rotom lurks within a misshapen wheelbarrow. The wheelbarrow's mechanisms are bizarre. It's a bothersome Pokémon, causing trouble by mowing down grass and trees.}}

|}

{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}

{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}

{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=TV in [[Old Chateau]]{{Sup/t|N}} ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Platinum)#Rotom|Only one]])}}

{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver}}

|}

{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}

{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire}}

|}

{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}

{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon}}

{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}

|}

|}

{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}

{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Coronet Highlands]]:''' [[Celestica Ruins]] (in boxes), [[Sacred Plaza]] (also in boxes), [[Stonetooth Rows]]}}

|}

{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}

{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=East Province: [[East Province (Area Two)|Area Two]]<br>West Province: [[West Province (Area Two)|Area Two]]<br>[[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 4★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Rotom|4★}}, {{DL|List of 5★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Rotom|5★}})}}

|}

|}

{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Midnight Forest]] (B10F-B20F)}}

{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Midnight Forest]] (B10F-B20F)}}

{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=PokéPark Wii|link=PokéPark Wii|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Haunted Zone]]}}

<!--{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD Light|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|area=}}-->

{{Availability/Cross}}

{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages|Expert Stage: Stage EX2]] <br>Event: ''[[Daily Pokémon|The Daily Pokémon (#1)]]'' <small>('''Heat/Wash/Frost/Fan/Mow Rotom''')</small>}}

{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=HOME|color={{Green color light}}|link=Pokémon HOME|area=Complete a trade on the [[GTS]] for the 1st time (mobile)}}

|}

===Held items===

===Stats===

====Form change====

{{learnlist/eventh/9|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4}}

{{learnlist/event9|{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Form change: Rotom}}<br><small>(having no other moves)</small>|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}

In Generation IV, there are five separate appliances and changing Rotom's form temporarily removes that appliance from the room, so the player can never have more than one of each form. From Generation V onward, this limitation is removed. In [[Hisui]], five separate appliances are again depicted, but changing Rotom's form does not remove that appliance from the room.

<!--

{{Evobox/Formes

|type2-disp=Ghost

===Evolution data===

|type1=Electric

|type2=Ghost

|name1=Rotom

|type1-1=Electric

===Sprites===

{{Spritebox/HOME/6Forms|ndex=0479|form1=O|form2=W|form3=R|form4=F|form5=L}}

{{Spritebox/Footer|479|Rotom}}

==Trivia==

|zh_cmn=洛托姆 ''Luòtuōmǔ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name

|zh_yue=洛托姆 ''Loktokmóuh''|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name

|ru=Ротом ''Rotom''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name

|th=โรตอม ''Rotom''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name

|fr=Motisma Chaleur

|de=Hitze-Rotom

|id=Rotom Panas

|it=Rotom Calore

|fr=Motisma Lavage

|de=Wasch-Rotom

|id=Rotom Cuci

|it=Rotom Lavaggio

|fr=Motisma Froid

|de=Frost-Rotom

|id=Rotom Beku

|it=Rotom Gelo

|fr=Motisma Hélice

|de=Wirbel-Rotom

|id=Rotom Kipas

|it=Rotom Vortice

|fr=Motisma Tonte

|de=Schneid-Rotom

|id=Rotom Pemotong

|it=Rotom Taglio