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'''Rotom''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ロトム''' ''Rotom'') is a dual-type {{2t|Electric|Ghost}} Pokémon.
'''Rotom''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ロトム''' ''Rotom'') is a dual-type {{2t|Electric|Ghost}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IV]].


While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, it has the ability to possess the motors of certain appliances and [[form differences#Rotom|change forms]].  
While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Rotom has the ability to possess the motors of certain appliances and [[#Form data|change forms]]. It also learns a new [[move]] depending on which appliance it possesses. Rotom's form can be changed in by allowing it to possess the appliances in [[Rotom's Room]] or from the [[Rotom Catalog]].
*When it does not possess an appliance, it is '''Normal Rotom''', and is {{2t|Electric|Ghost}}.
*When it possesses a {{wp|microwave oven}} it becomes '''Heat Rotom''', and is {{2t|Electric|Fire}}.
*When it possesses a {{wp|washing machine}} it becomes '''Wash Rotom''', and is {{2t|Electric|Water}}.
*When it possesses a {{wp|refrigerator}} it becomes '''Frost Rotom''', and is {{2t|Electric|Ice}}.
*When it possesses an {{wp|mechanical fan|electric fan}} it becomes '''Fan Rotom''', and is {{2t|Electric|Flying}}.
*When it possesses a {{wp|lawn mower|lawnmower}} it becomes '''Mow Rotom''', and is {{2t|Electric|Grass}}.


Depending on the game, its form can be changed at will in [[Rotom's Room]] in the [[Galactic Eterna Building]], Rotom's Room in [[Silph Co.]], the store room in [[Shopping Mall Nine]], or on the second floor of [[Professor Sycamore]]'s Lab in [[Lumiose City]].
* When it has not possessed any appliance or is possessing a {{wp|Electric light|light bulb}}, it is dual-type {{2t|Electric|Ghost}}, and learns {{m|Thunder Shock}} if the move it had in its other forms is the only move it knows.
* When it possesses a {{wp|microwave oven}}, it becomes '''Heat Rotom''', is dual-type {{2t|Electric|Fire}}, and learns {{m|Overheat}}.
* When it possesses a {{wp|washing machine}}, it becomes '''Wash Rotom''', is dual-type {{2t|Electric|Water}}, and learns {{m|Hydro Pump}}.
* When it possesses a {{wp|refrigerator}}, it becomes '''Frost Rotom''', is dual-type {{2t|Electric|Ice}}, and learns {{m|Blizzard}}.
* When it possesses an {{wp|Fan (machine)|electric fan}}, it becomes '''Fan Rotom''', is dual-type {{2t|Electric|Flying}}, and learns {{m|Air Slash}}.
* When it possesses a {{wp|lawn mower}}, it becomes '''Mow Rotom''', is dual-type {{2t|Electric|Grass}}, and learns {{m|Leaf Storm}}.


In Generation IV, it was {{2t|Electric|Ghost}} regardless of its form.
In [[Generation IV]], Rotom had {{t|Ghost}} as its secondary [[type]] regardless of its form.


==Biology==
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Form data|Game data&rarr;Form data]] for these details.)
[[File:Brock and Rotom.png|thumb|left|Rotom transforming]]
Rotom has a body of plasma and shaped like a lightning rod. There is a whitish blue aura of electricity around it that forms lightning bolt-shaped arms. It has teeth, and its unique, blue eyes have a dividing line across them. [[DP105|As seen in the anime]], Rotom will often pull pranks on unsuspecting people.


[[File:Rotom parts.png|thumb|150px|Rotom and the appliances]]
In [[Generation VII]], Rotom can possess a special [[Pokédex]] and become the [[Rotom Pokédex]], which has the ability to [[Talking Pokémon|speak human language]]. In [[Generation VIII]] and [[Generation IX]], Rotom can possess a smartphone that doubles as a Pokédex and become the [[Rotom Phone]]. Rotom are also used in [[Rotomi]] terminals, and {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}. The Rotom Phone can be used to power a [[Rotom Bike]].
Rotom has the ability to enter and control appliances. Starting in {{v2|Platinum}}, it also has five extra forms, each based on a household appliance, which can be accessed by possessing specific appliances. The possessed appliances are based on a {{wp|microwave oven}} (Heat Rotom), {{wp|washing machine}} (Wash Rotom), {{wp|refrigerator}} (Frost Rotom), {{wp|mechanical fan|electric fan}} (Fan Rotom), and a {{wp|lawn mower|lawnmower}} (Mow Rotom). Rotom's eyes and electric aura will change colors and it gains differently-shaped aura appendages when it changes form: red with oven mitts for 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.
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==In the anime==
==Biology==
[[File:{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|1=Heat|2=Wash|3=Frost|4=Fan|5=Mow}} Rotom anime.png|thumb|210px|{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|1=Heat|2=Wash|3=Frost|4=Fan|5=Mow}} Rotom in the anime]]
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>
===Major appearances===
====[[Professor Oak's Rotom]]====
{{an|Professor Oak}} caught a Rotom on [[Torom Island]] in ''[[BW128|To Catch a Rotom!]]''. Rotom is a prankster, often scaring Ash by appearing over the video phone whenever he calls Professor Oak. It also appears in [[Professor Oak's lecture#XY series|Professor Oak's Holo Caster]] in the {{series|XY}}, helping Professor Oak with his explanation, and often laughing at him when he gets hurt.


====Other====
Rotom have the ability to enter and control appliances. They typically use their abilities to make mischief, often using the household items they possess to pull pranks on unsuspecting people, as seen in the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]''. Despite this, some Rotom have taken to inhabiting electronics with the intent of helping others. The [[Rotom Pokédex]], [[Rotom Phone]]s, [[Rotomi]], and {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}} are some examples. Additionally, in [[Galar]], the Rotom Phone is used to power the [[Rotom Bike]]. Some of these forms allow Rotom to [[Talking Pokémon|speak human languages]], and demonstrate that Rotom are highly intelligent. Rotom tend to reside in abandoned buildings. Research continues on Rotom and its ability to power unique motors. In the ''Pokémon the Series'' episode ''[[XY081|Rotom's Wish!]]'', a specific Rotom was shown to have the ability to [[time travel]].


Rotom made its debut appearance in ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]'' in all its different forms, toying around with {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | {{color2|000|Rotom Pokédex}}<br>[[File:479Rotom-Pokédex.png|100px|link=Rotom Pokédex]]
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | {{color2|000|Rotom Phone}}<br>[[File:479Rotom-Phone.png|100px|link=Rotom Phone]][[File:479Rotom-Phone SV.png|100px|link=Rotom Phone]]
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | {{color2|000|Rotomi}}<br>[[File:Rotomi_PC_Galar.png|115px|link=Rotomi]]
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | {{color2|000|Battle judge#Drone Rotom|Drone Rotom}}<br>[[File:Drone_Rotom_Galar.png|115px|link=Battle judge#Drone Rotom]]
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | {{color2|000|Rotom Bike}}<br>[[File:Rotom_Bike_SWSH_Model.png|100px|link=Rotom Bike]][[File:Rotom Bike Water Mode SWSH Model.png|125px|link=Rotom Bike]]
|}


Three other Rotom appeared in ''[[BW128|To Catch a Rotom!]]'', taking on all of their different forms.
===Forms===
 
[[File:Rotom parts.png|thumb|200px|left|Rotom and the appliances]]
===Minor appearances===
<div style="float:right; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
A Rotom appeared as a plush toy in ''[[XY016|A Jolting Switcheroo!]]''.
[[File:Brock and Rotom.png|thumb|220px|left|Rotom transforming]]
</div>
Rotom has five alternate forms: Heat Rotom, Wash Rotom, Frost Rotom, Fan Rotom, and Mow Rotom.


===Pokédex entries===
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.
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP105|Rotom|Ash's Pokédex|Rotom, the Plasma Pokémon. Rotom plays practical jokes, which it carries out by embedding its plasma body in electronic devices.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW128|Rotom|Ash's Pokédex|Rotom, the Plasma Pokémon. With a body made of plasma Rotom is able to permeate various kinds of electrics devices, causing all sorts of problems.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Best Wishes''|Unova}}


==In the manga==
In modern [[Sinnoh]], Rotom's forms were said to have been first discovered and documented by [[Charon]]. However, Rotom existed in [[Hisui]] and was also documented in the [[List of Pokémon by Hisui Pokédex number|Hisui Pokédex]]. The electric fan that Rotom inhabits to become Fan Rotom was invented by a boy, and was the first Rotom-related appliance to be developed, leading to the creation of many other appliances like it. The washing machine model that Rotom can inhabit has been discontinued, which caused its price to skyrocket. Heat Rotom will become lethargic if the oven it possesses is malfunctioning.
[[File:{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Rotom Adventures.png|1=Heat Rotom Adventures.png|2=Wash Rotom Adventures.png|3=Frost Rotom Adventures.png|4=Fan Rotom Adventures.png|5=Mow Rotom Adventures.png}}|thumb|210px|left|{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=|1=Heat|2=Wash|3=Frost|4=Fan|5=Mow}} Rotom in Pokémon Adventures]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Rotom PMDP.png|1=Heat Rotom PMDP.png|2=Wash Rotom PMDP.png|3=Frost Rotom PMDP.png|4=Fan Rotom PMDP.png|5=Mow Rotom PMDP.png}}|thumb|210px|{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=|1=Heat|2=Wash|3=Frost|4=Fan|5=Mow}} Rotom in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]


In [[Pokémon Adventures]], Rotom is a [[legendary Pokémon]]. It first appeared at the [[Old Chateau]] where it caused havoc for {{adv|Diamond}} and {{adv|Pearl}} until Diamond understood that it only wanted to return in its plasma television and led it there.
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|-
| {{color|000|Rotom}}
| {{color|000|Heat Rotom}}
| {{color|000|Wash Rotom}}
| {{color|000|Frost Rotom}}
| {{color|000|Fan Rotom}}
| {{color|000|Mow Rotom}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0479Rotom.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0479Rotom-Heat.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0479Rotom-Wash.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0479Rotom-Frost.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0479Rotom-Fan.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0479Rotom-Mow.png|100px]]
|}
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It then appeared again when Diamond and Pearl returned to the Old Chateau to try to protect it from [[Charon]]. Like in its previous appearance, Rotom caused havoc for the boys and ran away to the [[Galactic Eterna Building]] where it transformed into its 5 forms and attacked them. Eventually Diamond found out it was just trying to play with them and bonded with it. After telling Rotom of their plan to protect it, Rotom decided to join them.
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
*[[Pokémon UNITE]]: Rotom appears as a wild Pokémon on [[Remoat Stadium]]. When defeated, it advances towards the opposing team's goal zone.


During the subsequent fight against Charon and {{p|Giratina}}, Rotom initially joined the battle transforming into its five forms, then left the fighting to the other legendary Pokémon only to strike at the very last, destroying Charon's device that allowed him to control every Pokémon and thus putting an end to his evil plans.
After that, Rotom decided to stay with Diamond.
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
A Rotom appears in [[PMDP47]] along with all of its forms.
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==In the TCG==
{{main|Rotom (TCG)}}
==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
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|gen=4
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|dpdex=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.}}
|platinumdex=Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor.}}
|hgssdex=Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor.
|}
|bwdex=Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.
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|b2w2dex=Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
|xdex=Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor.
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.}}
|ydex=Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.}}
}}
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{{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=Y|t=FFF|entry=Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.}}
{{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/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=372|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui|num3=194}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=One boy's invention led to the development of many different machines that take advantage of Rotom's unique capabilities.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=With a body made of plasma, it can inhabit all sorts of machines. It loves to surprise others.}}
{{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=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Rotom has possessed a convection microwave oven that uses a special motor. It also has a flair for manipulating flames.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This form of Rotom enjoys making mischief by turning up the heat. It will gleefully burn your favorite outfit.}}
{{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=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This form of Rotom enjoys coming up with water-based pranks. Be careful with it if you don't want your room flooded.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Rotom has possessed a washing machine that uses a special motor. It blasts out water to get enemies to back down.}}
{{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=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Rotom assumes this form when it takes over a refrigerator powered by a special motor. It battles by spewing cold air.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=When it's like this, Rotom likes to play pranks that are freezing cold. You may find it's turned the bath you just filled to solid ice!}}
{{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=Sword|t=FFF|entry=In this form, Rotom applies its new power over wind to its love of pranks. It will happily blow away any important documents it can find.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Rotom has taken over a fan that has a special motor. Its gusts of wind blow its opponents away!}}
{{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=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This is Rotom after it's seized control of a lawn mower that has a special motor. As it mows down grass, it scatters the clippings everywhere.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=In this form, Rotom focuses its antics on plants. Any flowers you were growing are going to get mowed down.}}
{{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.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=310|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=41}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Its electricity-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor.}}
{{Dex/Form|Heat Rotom}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=If the convection microwave oven is not working properly, then the Rotom inhabiting it will become lethargic.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=This Rotom has possessed a convection microwave oven. It will sear the surrounding area with its burning heat, then smile in delight.}}
{{Dex/Form|Wash Rotom}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=This Rotom has entered a washing machine. It nods with satisfaction after it floods the surrounding area.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=The model of washing machine that Rotom can inspirit has been discontinued, so these appliances are now traded at high prices.}}
{{Dex/Form|Frost Rotom}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=This Rotom has entered a refrigerator. It leaps around gleefully after it uses cold air to freeze the area around it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=The special motor within the refrigerator is the key to bringing about Rotom's change in form.}}
{{Dex/Form|Fan Rotom}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=This Rotom has entered an electric fan. It smirks with satisfaction over a prank well pulled after it blows away everything around it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=There are several appliances that Rotom can inspirit, but the first one to be developed was the electric fan.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mow Rotom}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=The lawn mower is one of the household appliances that led to the development of the Rotom Dex.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=This Rotom has possessed a lawn mower. It will mow down grass and flowers, then swagger around with pride at its accomplishments.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
|style="border:2px solid #{{electric color light}}; background:#{{electric color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Rotom SV.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{electric color light}}; background:#{{electric color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Rotom SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
|-
| Rotom in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Rotom in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
|-
|}


===Game locations===
===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Electric|type2={{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Ghost|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}}}}
{{Availability/Header|type=Electric|type2=Ghost}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=TV in [[Old Chateau]] (After obtaining [[National Pokédex]]){{Sup/t|N}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=TV in [[Old Chateau]]{{Sup/t|N}} ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Diamond and Pearl)#Rotom|Only one]]) (After obtaining the [[National Pokédex]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=TV in [[Old Chateau]]{{Sup/t|N}}}}
{{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/Entry2/None|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver}}
|}
|}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|area=[[Trade]] {{p|Ditto}} on {{rt|15|Unova}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|area=[[In-game trade#Pokémon Black and White|Trade]] {{p|Ditto}} on {{rt|15|Unova}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|area=[[Trade]] {{p|Ditto}} on {{rt|15|Unova}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|area=[[In-game trade#Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|Trade]] {{p|Ditto}} on {{rt|15|Unova}} <br> [[Unova Link|Transfer]] from {{pkmn|Dream Radar}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Dream World|color={{dream color}}|area={{dwa|Spooky Manor}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Dream World|color={{dream color}}|area={{dwa|Spooky Manor}}}}
|}
|}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|area=[[Lost Hotel]] (Shaking trash cans){{dotw|Tu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Lost Hotel]] (Shaking trash cans){{dotw|Tu}} <small>('''All Forms''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Poni Gauntlet]] ({{DL|QR Scanner|Island Scan}}){{dotw|Tu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Lake of Outrage]]<br>[[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]] ([[Max Raid Battle]]) <small>('''Heat/Wash/Frost/Fan/Mow Rotom''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Workout Sea]] ([[Wanderer]]) <small>('''All Forms''')</small><br>[[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=TV in [[Old Chateau]]{{Sup/t|N}} ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl)#Rotom|Only one]]) (After obtaining the [[National Pokédex]])}}
{{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|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Savanna Biome]], [[Coastal Biome]], [[Torchlit Labyrinth]], [[Canyon Biome]], [[Chargestone Cavern]], [[Polar Biome]]}}
|}
|}
|}
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====In side games====
====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
{{Availability/Header|type=Electric|type2=Ghost}}
|type=Electric
{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
|type2={{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Ghost|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
|md2=[[Midnight Forest]] (B10-B20)
{{Availability/Entry1/None|1|v=MD Time|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Wonder Mail]] code}}
|rumble=[[Silent Forest]]<br>[[Windy Prairie‎]]<br>[[Rocky Cave]]<br>[[Fiery Furnace]]<br>[[Bright Beach]]<br>[[Eternal Tower]]
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Midnight Forest]] (B10F-B20F)}}
|pokepark=[[Haunted Zone]]
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Midnight Forest]] (B10F-B20F)}}
|rumble2=Rotom Hideout: [[Firebreathing Mountain]] (All Forms; post ending)
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Silent Forest]], [[Windy Prairie]], {{OBP|Rocky Cave|Rumble}}, [[Fiery Furnace]], [[Bright Beach]], [[Eternal Tower]]}}
}}
{{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/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Rotom Hideout: [[Firebreathing Mountain]] <small>(Post-ending; '''All Forms''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Challenge Battle#The Final Battle Royale|Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale]] <small>('''All Forms''')</small><br>[[Wonder Area#Haunted Playland|Wonder Area: Haunted Playland]], [[Chill Battle#Fever!|Chill Battle: Fever!]] <small>(Boss; '''Heat Rotom''')</small><br>[[Challenge Battle#The Final Battle Royale|Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale]] <small>('''Wash Rotom''')</small><br>[[Variety Battle#Pokémon on a Roll|Variety Battle: Pokémon on a Roll]] <small>(Reward; '''Frost Rotom''')</small><br>[[Secret Warehouse#The Enemies Within|Secret Warehouse: The Enemies Within]] <small>('''Fan Rotom''')</small><br>[[Chill Battle#Garden Keepers|Chill Battle: Garden Keepers]] <small>(Reward; '''Mow Rotom''')</small>}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Distortion Island#Stage 4|Distortion Island: Stage 4]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Diamond Crater#Fix-Up Factory|Diamond Crater: Fix-Up Factory]] <small>(All Areas)</small>}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Jirachi Sea]], [[Garchomp Sea]], [[Mimikyu Sea]], [[Arceus Sea]], [[Jirachi Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Garchomp Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Mimikyu Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
|}
|}
{{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=Masters EX|color={{orange color}}|area=[[Sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Elesa|Rotom|sygna=1}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=HOME|color={{Green color light}}|link=Pokémon HOME|area=Complete a trade on the [[GTS]] for the 1st time (mobile)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}


Rotom will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time until a rescue mission involving it has been completed. This task can be completed by using the following Wonder Mail code:
Rotom will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time until a rescue mission involving it has been completed. This task can be completed by using the following Wonder Mail code:
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====In events====
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=electric|type2={{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Ghost|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}}}}
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Electric|type2=Ghost}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|Pokémon Center Best Wishes Professor Oak's Rotom|Japanese|Japan|10|August 10 to September 6, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Professor Oak's Rotom}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Pokémon Center Best Wishes Professor Oak's Rotom|Japanese|Japan|10|August 10 to September 6, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Professor Oak's Rotom}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|XY}}|Tretta Rotom|All|Japan|10|October 15, 2014 to ???|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Tretta Rotom}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Tretta Rotom|All|Japan|10|October 15 to December 3, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Tretta Rotom}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|LINE Rotom|Japanese|Japan|10|November 17, 2017 to April 30, 2018|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#LINE_Rotom}}
|}
|}


{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
=====In-game events=====
|
{{eventAvail/h|type=Electric|type2=Ghost|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrevss|HOME}}|HOME GTS Rotom|Worldwide|hide|5|February 12, 2020 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Rotom}}
|}


===Held items===
===Held items===
{{HeldItems
{{HeldItems/header|type=Electric|type2=Ghost}}
|type=Electric
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black|White|tcolor1=fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions}}
|type2={{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Ghost|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Max Elixir|100|rows=2|availNote=[[In-game trade]],&#32;}}
|bw1=Max Elixir|bw1type=Ether|bw1rar=100
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black 2|White 2|tcolor1=fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2}}
|b2w21=Max Elixir|b2w21type=Ether|bw1rar=100
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Tumblestone|40|Ball of Mud|15|Exp. Candy M|100|Seed of Mastery|20}}
|}


===Stats===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Base stats====
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=collapsible|expandable}}"
=====Rotom=====
|
{{BaseStats
=====Normal Rotom=====
|type=Electric
|-
|type2=Ghost
|
|HP=50
{{BaseStats |
|Attack=50
type=electric |
|Defense=77
type2=ghost |
|SpAtk=95
HP=     50 |
|SpDef=77
Attack= 50 |
|Speed=91}}
Defense=77 |
 
SpAtk= 95 |
SpDef= 77 |
Speed= 91 }}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|1|2|3|4|5=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Heat, Wash, Frost, Fan, and Mow Rotom=====
=====Heat, Wash, Frost, Fan, and Mow Rotom=====
|-
{{BaseStats
|
|type=Electric
{{BaseStats |
|HP=50
type=electric |
|Attack=65
type2={{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Fire|1=Water|2=Ice|3=Flying|4=Grass}}|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}} |
|Defense=107
HP=     50 |
|SpAtk=105
Attack= 65 |
|SpDef=107
Defense=107 |
|Speed=86}}
SpAtk= 105 |
SpDef= 107 |
Speed=   86 }}
|}


{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
|
====Pokéathlon stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=collapsible|expandable}}"
=====Rotom=====
|
=====Normal Rotom=====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Electric
|type=Electric
|type2=Ghost  
|type2=Ghost
|Speed=3
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=5
|SpeedMax=5
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|Jump=4
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
|JumpMax=5
|}}
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|1=collapsible|expandable}}"
 
|
=====Heat Rotom=====
=====Heat Rotom=====
|-
{{Pokéthlon
|
|type=Electric
{{Pokéthlon |
|type2=Ghost
type=Electric |
|Speed=3
type2=Ghost |
|SpeedMax=4
Speed=3 |
|Power=4
SpeedMax=4 |
|PowerMax=4
Power=4 |
|Technique=3
PowerMax=4 |
|TechniqueMax=4
Technique=3 |
|Stamina=3
TechniqueMax=4 |
|StaminaMax=4
Stamina=3 |
|Jump=4
StaminaMax=4 |
|JumpMax=4
Jump=4 |
JumpMax=4 |
}}
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|2=collapsible|expandable}}"
 
|
=====Wash Rotom=====
=====Wash Rotom=====
|-
{{Pokéthlon
|
|type=Electric
{{Pokéthlon |
|type2=Ghost
type=Electric |
|Speed=3
type2=Ghost |
|SpeedMax=3
Speed=3 |
|Power=3
SpeedMax=3 |
|PowerMax=3
Power=3 |
|Technique=3
PowerMax=3 |
|TechniqueMax=4
Technique=3 |
|Stamina=4
TechniqueMax=4 |
|StaminaMax=4
Stamina=4 |
|Jump=2
StaminaMax=4 |
|JumpMax=4
Jump=2 |
JumpMax=4 |
}}
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|3=collapsible|expandable}}"
 
|
=====Frost Rotom=====
=====Frost Rotom=====
|-
{{Pokéthlon
|
|type=Electric
{{Pokéthlon |
|type2=Ghost
type=Electric |
|Speed=3
type2=Ghost |
|SpeedMax=4
Speed=3 |
|Power=2
SpeedMax=4 |
|PowerMax=3
Power=2 |
|Technique=4
PowerMax=3 |
|TechniqueMax=5
Technique=4 |
|Stamina=3
TechniqueMax=5 |
|StaminaMax=3
Stamina=3 |
|Jump=3
StaminaMax=3 |
|JumpMax=4
Jump=3 |
JumpMax=4 |
}}
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|4=collapsible|expandable}}"
 
|
=====Fan Rotom=====
=====Fan Rotom=====
|-
{{Pokéthlon
|
|type=Electric
{{Pokéthlon |
|type2=Ghost
type=Electric |
|Speed=3
type2=Ghost |
|SpeedMax=5
Speed=3 |
|Power=3
SpeedMax=5 |
|PowerMax=5
Power=3 |
|Technique=3
PowerMax=5 |
|TechniqueMax=3
Technique=3 |
|Stamina=2
TechniqueMax=3 |
|StaminaMax=3
Stamina=2 |
|Jump=5
StaminaMax=3 |
|JumpMax=5
Jump=5 |
JumpMax=5 |
}}
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|5=collapsible|expandable}}"
 
|
=====Mow Rotom=====
=====Mow Rotom=====
|-
{{Pokéthlon
|
|type=Electric
{{Pokéthlon |
|type2=Ghost
type=Electric |
|Speed=3
type2=Ghost |
|SpeedMax=3
Speed=3 |
|Power=3
SpeedMax=3 |
|PowerMax=3
Power=3 |
|Technique=5
PowerMax=3 |
|TechniqueMax=5
Technique=5 |
|Stamina=3
TechniqueMax=5 |
|StaminaMax=4
Stamina=3 |
|Jump=2
StaminaMax=4 |
|JumpMax=4
Jump=2 |
JumpMax=4 |
}}
}}
|}


{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
===Type effectiveness===
|
=====Rotom=====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Electric
|type2=Ghost
|Normal=0
|Fighting=0
|Flying=50
|Poison=50
|Ground=0
|Rock=100
|Bug=50
|Ghost=200
|Steel=50
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=50
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=200
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|ghost=yes
|newnormal=1
|newfighting=1
|levitate=yes
|newground=2}}
 
=====Heat Rotom=====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Electric
|type2=Fire
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=50
|Poison=100
|Ground=0
|Rock=200
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=25
|Fire=50
|Water=200
|Grass=50
|Electric=50
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|levitate=yes
|newground=4}}
 
=====Wash Rotom=====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Electric
|type2=Water
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=50
|Poison=100
|Ground=0
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=25
|Fire=50
|Water=50
|Grass=200
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|levitate=yes
|newground=2}}
 
=====Frost Rotom=====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Electric
|type2=Ice
|Normal=100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=50
|Poison=100
|Ground=0
|Rock=200
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=200
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=50
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|levitate=yes
|newground=2}}
 
=====Fan Rotom=====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Electric
|type2=Flying
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=50
|Poison=100
|Ground=0
|Rock=200
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=200
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|flying=levitate
|newground=2}}
 
=====Mow Rotom=====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Electric
|type2=Grass
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=200
|Ground=0
|Rock=100
|Bug=200
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=200
|Water=50
|Grass=50
|Electric=25
|Psychic=100
|Ice=200
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|levitate=yes
|newground=1}}
 
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|25|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|55|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4}}


===Type effectiveness===
====By [[TM]]====
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=collapsible|expandable}}"
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4}}
|  
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
=====Normal Rotom=====
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
|-
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
|  
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{TypeEffectiveness|
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
type1=Electric|
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
type2=Ghost|
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM096|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM191|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM198|Poltergeist|Ghost|Physical|110|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4}}


Normal=   0 |
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
Fighting= 0 |
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4}}
Flying= 50 |
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
Poison= 50 |
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4}}
Ground=  0 |
Rock=  100 |
Bug=    50 |
Ghost=  200 |
Steel=  50 |


Fire=   100 |
====Form change====
Water=  100 |
When Rotom changes into an appliance form, it learns a new move in the same way that other Pokémon may learn new moves upon evolving; if Rotom would change from one appliance form to another and knows the special move of its current form, the old special move is automatically forgotten and Rotom learns the new one. If Rotom changes to its base form, it forgets the special move of the form it was in (if it still knows it); if the only move that Rotom knows right before reverting to its base form is the form's special move, then that move will be replaced with {{m|Thunder Shock}}. In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, reverting to the base form will teach it Thunder Shock even if it knows another move.
Grass=  100 |
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4}}
Electric=50 |
{{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||'''}}
Psychic=100 |
{{learnlist/event9|{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Form change: Heat Rotom}}|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
Ice=    100 |
{{learnlist/event9|{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Form change: Wash Rotom}}|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
Dragon= 100 |
{{learnlist/event9|{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Form change: Frost Rotom}}|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||'''}}
Dark=  200 |
{{learnlist/event9|{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Form change: Fan Rotom}}|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
Fairy= 100|
{{learnlist/event9|{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Form change: Mow Rotom}}|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4|form=yes}}


notes=yes|
===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
ghost=yes|
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg lightning color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg lightning color dark}}"
newnormal=1|
|-
newfighting=1|
! style="background: #{{tcg lightning color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
levitate=yes|
! style="background: #{{tcg lightning color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
newground=2}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|1=collapsible|expandable}}"
| {{m|Hail}}
|  
| [[Frost Rotom (Rising Rivals RT2)]]
=====Heat Rotom=====
|-
|-
|  
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Slash}}
{{TypeEffectiveness|
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Mow Rotom (Rising Rivals RT4)]]
type1=Electric|
|}
type2=Fire|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting= 100 |
Flying= 50 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 0 |
Rock=  200 |
Bug= 50 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 25 |


Fire= 50 |
===Side game data===
Water= 200 |
====Rotom====
Grass= 50 |
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric|type2=Ghost}}
Electric= 50 |
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=479
Psychic= 100 |
|body=1
Ice= 50 |
|rate=-12
Dragon= 100 |
|IQ=G
Dark= 100 |
}}
Fairy= 50|
|-
notes=yes|
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Electric
levitate=yes|
|att=3|def=3|speed=3
newground=4}}
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|2=collapsible|expandable}}"
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Electric
|
|att=3|def=3|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=479
|walk=2.08
|hp=48
|attack=76
|defense=55
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=479
|Pad=Rotom is a Zone Keeper protecting the [[Haunted Zone]]. As the Attraction Chief of {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Rotom's Spooky Shoot-'em-Up}}, Rotom also values having fun.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=479
|power=2
|skill=Power of Five
|skilldesc=Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=479|num=039
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Paralyze
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe paralyzed.
|swapper=Mega Boost+
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=479
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=137
|attack=185
|defense=159
|fast={{m|Astonish}}, {{m|Thunder Shock}}
|special={{m|Ominous Wind}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Thunder}}
}}
|}


=====Wash Rotom=====
====Heat Rotom====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric|type2=Fire}}
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Electric
|att=3
|def=5
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Electric
|att=3
|def=5
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=479O
|walk=2.08
|hp=48
|attack=80
|defense=60
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=479O|stype=Fire|num=039
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Mega Boost
|skilldesc=Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type.
}}
|-
|-
|
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=479O
{{TypeEffectiveness|
|hatch=N/A
type1=Electric|
|buddy=5
type2=Water|
|evolution=N/A
Normal= 100 |
|stamina=137
Fighting= 100 |
|attack=204
Flying= 50 |
|defense=219
Poison= 100 |
|fast={{m|Astonish}}, {{m|Thunder Shock}}
Ground= 0 |
|special={{m|Overheat}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Thunder}}
Rock=  100 |
}}
Bug= 100 |
|}
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 25 |


Fire= 50 |
====Wash Rotom====
Water= 50 |
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric|type2=Water}}
Grass= 200 |
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Electric
Electric= 100 |
|att=3
Psychic= 100 |
|def=5
Ice= 50 |
|speed=3
Dragon= 100 |
}}
Dark= 100 |
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Electric
Fairy = 100|
|att=3
notes=yes|
|def=5
levitate=yes|
|speed=3
newground=2}}
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|3=collapsible|expandable}}"
|-
|  
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=479W
=====Frost Rotom=====
|walk=2.08
|hp=48
|attack=80
|defense=60
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=479W|stype=Water|num=039
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Mega Boost
|skilldesc=Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type.
}}
|-
|-
|
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=479W
{{TypeEffectiveness|
|hatch=N/A
type1=Electric|
|buddy=5
type2=Ice|
|evolution=N/A
Normal= 100 |
|stamina=137
Fighting= 200 |
|attack=204
Flying= 50 |
|defense=219
Poison= 100 |
|fast={{m|Astonish}}, {{m|Thunder Shock}}
Ground= 0 |
|special={{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Thunder}}
Rock=  200 |
}}
Bug= 100 |
|}
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |


Fire= 200 |
====Frost Rotom====
Water= 100 |
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric|type2=Ice}}
Grass= 100 |
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Electric
Electric= 50 |
|att=3
Psychic= 100 |
|def=5
Ice= 50 |
|speed=3
Dragon= 100 |
}}
Dark= 100 |
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Electric
Fairy = 100|
|att=3
|def=5
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=479R
|walk=2.08
|hp=48
|attack=80
|defense=60
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=479R|stype=Ice|num=039
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Mega Boost
|skilldesc=Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=479R
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=137
|attack=204
|defense=219
|fast={{m|Astonish}}, {{m|Thunder Shock}}
|special={{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Thunder}}
}}
|}


notes=yes|
====Fan Rotom====
levitate=yes|
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric|type2=Flying}}
newground=2}}
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Electric
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|4=collapsible|expandable}}"
|att=3
|  
|def=5
=====Fan Rotom=====
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Electric
|att=3
|def=5
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=479F
|walk=2.08
|hp=48
|attack=80
|defense=60
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=479F|stype=Flying|num=039
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Mega Boost
|skilldesc=Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type.
}}
|-
|-
|
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=479F
{{TypeEffectiveness|
|hatch=N/A
type1=Electric|
|buddy=5
type2=Flying|
|evolution=N/A
Normal= 100 |
|stamina=137
Fighting= 50 |
|attack=204
Flying= 50 |
|defense=219
Poison= 100 |
|fast={{m|Astonish}}, {{m|Air Slash}}
Ground= 0 |
|special={{m|Ominous Wind}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Thunder}}
Rock=  200 |
}}
Bug= 50 |
|}
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 50 |


Fire= 100 |
====Mow Rotom====
Water= 100 |
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric|type2=Grass}}
Grass= 50 |
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Electric
Electric= 100 |
|att=3
Psychic= 100 |
|def=5
Ice= 200 |
|speed=3
Dragon= 100 |
}}
Dark= 100 |
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Electric
Fairy = 100|
|att=3
notes=yes|
|def=5
flying=levitate|
|speed=3
newground=2}}
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|5=collapsible|expandable}}"
|-
|
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=479L
 
|walk=2.08
=====Mow Rotom=====
|hp=48
|attack=80
|defense=60
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=479L|stype=Grass|num=039
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Mega Boost
|skilldesc=Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type.
}}
|-
|-
|
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=479L
{{TypeEffectiveness|
|hatch=N/A
type1=Electric|
|buddy=5
type2=Grass|
|evolution=N/A
Normal= 100 |
|stamina=137
Fighting= 100 |
|attack=204
Flying= 100 |
|defense=219
Poison= 200 |
|fast={{m|Astonish}}, {{m|Thunder Shock}}
Ground= 0 |
|special={{m|Ominous Wind}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Thunder}}
Rock=  100 |
}}
Bug= 200 |
|}
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 50 |


Fire= 200 |
===Form data===
Water= 50 |
Rotom has five alternate forms it can change between, in addition to its default form. To take on these alternate forms, Rotom possesses a different {{wp|household appliance}}, and each has its own special [[move]]. These alternate forms were introduced in {{game|Platinum}}.
Grass= 50 |
* When Rotom is not possessing any appliance (prior to Generation VIII) or possessing a {{wp|Electric light|light bulb}} (starting in [[Generation VIII]] except in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}), it is {{2t|Electric|Ghost}}.
Electric= 25 |
* Heat Rotom, which has possessed a {{wp|microwave oven}}, knows {{m|Overheat}}, and is {{2t|Electric|Fire}}.
Psychic= 100 |
* Wash Rotom, which has possessed a {{wp|washing machine}}, knows {{m|Hydro Pump}}, and is {{2t|Electric|Water}}.
Ice= 200 |
* Frost Rotom, which has possessed a {{wp|refrigerator}}, knows {{m|Blizzard}}, and is {{2t|Electric|Ice}}.
Dragon= 100 |
* Fan Rotom, which has possessed an {{wp|Fan (machine)|electric fan}}, knows {{m|Air Slash}}, and is {{2t|Electric|Flying}}.
Dark= 100 |
* Mow Rotom, which has possessed a {{wp|lawn mower}}, knows {{m|Leaf Storm}}, and is {{2t|Electric|Grass}}.
Fairy = 100|


notes=yes|
{| style="margin:auto"
levitate=yes|
|
newground=1}}
{{Compare|name=Rotom|forme=Rotom|type=Electric|type2=Ghost|ndex=479|ab=Levitate|HP=50|Attack=50|Defense=77|SpAtk=95|SpDef=77|Speed=91}}
|
{{Compare|name=Rotom|forme=Heat Rotom|type=Electric|type2=Fire|image=479Rotom-Heat|ab=Levitate|HP=50|Attack=65|Defense=107|SpAtk=105|SpDef=107|Speed=86}}
|
{{Compare|name=Rotom|forme=Wash Rotom|type=Electric|type2=Water|image=479Rotom-Wash|ab=Levitate|HP=50|Attack=65|Defense=107|SpAtk=105|SpDef=107|Speed=86}}
|
{{Compare|name=Rotom|forme=Frost Rotom|type=Electric|type2=Ice|image=479Rotom-Frost|ab=Levitate|HP=50|Attack=65|Defense=107|SpAtk=105|SpDef=107|Speed=86}}
|
{{Compare|name=Rotom|forme=Fan Rotom|type=Electric|type2=Flying|image=479Rotom-Fan|ab=Levitate|HP=50|Attack=65|Defense=107|SpAtk=105|SpDef=107|Speed=86}}
|
{{Compare|name=Rotom|forme=Mow Rotom|type=Electric|type2=Grass|image=479Rotom-Mow|ab=Levitate|HP=50|Attack=65|Defense=107|SpAtk=105|SpDef=107|Speed=86}}
|}
|}


===Learnset===
In [[Generation IV]], all forms of Rotom are {{2t|Electric|Ghost}}-type; from [[Generation V]] onward, the appliance forms replace the Ghost type with the type of their associated move. All appliance forms have the same [[base stats]], with a higher total than that of Rotom's default form; the only base stat of normal Rotom that is higher than its appliance forms is its Speed.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
 
{{learnlist/levelh/6|Rotom|Electric|{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Ghost|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}}|4}}
* In Pokémon Platinum, {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl}}, the appliances are located in [[Rotom's Room]] in the [[Team Galactic Eterna Building]], which can only be accessed by using the {{si|Secret Key}}.
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the appliances are located in [[Rotom's Room]] in [[Silph Co.]], which can be accessed when entering the broken elevator with Rotom as the [[walking Pokémon]].
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Charge|Electric|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
* In {{game4|BWB2W2}}, the appliances are located in boxes in the basement of [[Shopping Mall Nine]].
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Trick|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|100|10||}}
* In {{g|X and Y}}, the appliances are located in boxes on the second floor of the {{DL|South Boulevard|Sycamore Pokémon Lab}} in [[Lumiose City]].
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6='''|''}}}}
* In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the appliances are located in boxes in [[Professor Birch]]'s lab in [[Littleroot Town]].
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
* In {{game4|SMUSUM}}, the appliances are located in boxes in the basement of [[Professor Kukui]]'s lab in [[Alola Route 1|Hau'oli Outskirts]].
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
* In {{g|Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield}}, {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl}}, and {{g|Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet, and Violet}}, the [[Rotom Catalog]] appears as a [[Key Item]] that allows the player to change Rotom's form at will wherever they are. In Sword and Shield, it can be obtained in a house in [[Wyndon]] from a {{tc|League Staff}} member after defeating him in {{pkmn|battle}}. In Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, the Rotom Catalog is automatically obtained after letting Rotom enter an appliance in Rotom's Room.  Rotom must have been in a form at least once to unlock that form in the Rotom Catalog. In Scarlet and Violet, it can be purchased from an auction in the [[Porto Marinada Market]] if the player owns a Rotom.
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|&mdash;|100|10}}
* In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, an appliance may sometimes be sold by [[Ginter]] of the [[Ginkgo Guild]]; after being purchased, it is placed in the [[player's house|player's quarters]] in [[Jubilife Village#Your Quarters|Jubilife Village]].
{{learnlist/level5|8|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|22|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|&mdash;|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|100|5||{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6='''|''}}}}
{{learnlist/level5|36|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|&mdash;|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6='''|''}}}}
{{learnlist/level5|57|Charge|Electric|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|64|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/6|Rotom|Electric|{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Ghost|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}}|4|form=yes}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
Using these locations, Rotom can also return the appliance to change back to its default form. In Generation IV, Rotom changes back to its default form when taken into the [[Union Room]] or [[Wi-Fi Club]], or when deposited in the [[Pokémon Day Care]].
{{learnlist/tmh/6|Rotom|Electric|{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Ghost|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}}|4}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6='''|''}}}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM33|Reflect|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM61|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|&mdash;|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM72|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM97|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tmf/6|Rotom|Electric|{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Ghost|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}}|4|form=yes}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
[[Pokémon Egg|Hatched]] Rotom will always be in their standard form.
{{learnlist/breedh/6|Rotom|Electric|{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Ghost|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}}|4}}
{{learnlist/breed5null}}
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====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
Upon changing into an appliance form, Rotom will learn the special move associated with the form, and upon changing from an appliance form, it will forget that special move. When changing forms, if Rotom knows four moves but not the special move of its previous form, the player will be prompted to replace a move with the new exclusive move (Rotom cannot change to an appliance form unless it does). If Rotom's only known move is its special move and it changes to its default form, then the Rotom will learn {{m|Thunder Shock}}. In Generation IV and Generation V, if Rotom forgets the move that is tied to its appliance form, it changes back into its default form. Starting in Generation VI, Rotom can remain in an appliance form even if it forgets the associated special move.
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{{learnlist/tutorf/6|Rotom|Electric|{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Ghost|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}}|4|form=yes}}
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====By {{pkmn2|event}}s====
Rotom's appliance forms first appeared as silhouettes in August 2008, shortly before the Japanese release of {{game|Platinum}}, with a statement that indicated that these Pokémon would be in the game. Days before the game's release, it was revealed that these Pokémon were the alternate forms of Rotom. These new forms made their debut in Pokémon Platinum, and have been included in every [[core series]] game since.
{{learnlist/eventh/6|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4}}
{{learnlist/event6|{{DL|Form differences|Rotom|Form change: Normal Rotom}}<br><small>(having no other moves)</small>|ThunderShock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/event6|{{DL|Form differences|Rotom|Form change: Heat Rotom}}|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||''}}
{{learnlist/event6|{{DL|Form differences|Rotom|Form change: Wash Rotom}}|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||''}}
{{learnlist/event6|{{DL|Form differences|Rotom|Form change: Frost Rotom}}|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||''}}
{{learnlist/event6|{{DL|Form differences|Rotom|Form change: Fan Rotom}}|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/event6|{{DL|Form differences|Rotom|Form change: Mow Rotom}}|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||''}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|6|4|form=yes}}
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===Side game data===
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.
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===Forms===
{{Evobox/Formes
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===Evolution data===
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===Sprites===
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==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Oak Rotom.png|thumb|250px|Rotom in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Professor Oak's Rotom]]=====
{{an|Professor Oak}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Rotom on [[Torom Island]] in ''[[BW128|To Catch a Rotom!]]''. Rotom is a prankster, often scaring {{Ash}} by appearing over the video phone whenever he calls Professor Oak. It also appeared in [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]] in ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', helping Professor Oak with his explanation, and often laughing at him when he gets hurt.
====={{an|Rotom Pokédex}}=====
A Rotom inhabiting Ash's [[Alola]]n [[Pokédex]] debuted in ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]''. As a Pokédex, Rotom has access to data about many different Pokémon species, but it often hurts itself and others by trying to see a Pokémon do a certain action after reading its information. In ''[[SM146|Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!]]'', it remained in Alola to work with the [[Aether Foundation]] while Ash returned [[Pallet Town|home]].
=====[[Rotom Phone]]=====
Starting in ''[[JN003|Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!]]'', Rotom Phones have been under the ownership of several characters in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', including Ash, {{TRT}}, and [[Goh]].
====={{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}=====
Starting in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', Drone Rotom have served as the [[Battle judge|referees]] for [[World Coronation Series]] matches.
=====Other=====
Rotom debuted in ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]'', where it was in all of its different forms. It spent the episode toying around with Ash and {{ashfr}} in the [[Old Chateau]].
In ''[[BW128|To Catch a Rotom!]]'', two Rotom were with {{OP|Professor Oak|Rotom}}, occasionally switching between all of their different forms.
In ''[[XY081|Rotom's Wish!]]'', [[Weston]] used a Rotom to defeat [[Mantle]] and his {{p|Krookodile}} with the assistance of Ash and {{ashfr}}. It assumed the form of Wash, Mow, and Frost Rotom.
In ''[[SM057|The Dex Can't Help It!]]'', a Wash Rotom was involved in an accident caused by [[Ash's Pikachu]] that ejected it from the washing machine and caused it to get swapped with the Rotom Pokédex. Eventually, the Rotom were swapped back to their original places.
A Fan Rotom owned by [[Volkner]] appeared in ''[[JN077|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!]]''. It participated in his [[World Coronation Series]] battle against {{Ash}} and ended up being defeated by [[Ash's Lucario]].
====Minor appearances====
A Rotom appeared as an image in ''[[XY091|A Performance Pop Quiz!]]''.
In ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]'', a [[Rotomi]] appeared at the [[Wyndon]] [[Pokémon Center]].
A Trainer's Rotom appeared in ''[[HZ008|The Door That Never Opens]]''.
<gallery>
Heat Rotom anime.png|Heat Rotom in the {{pkmn|anime}}
Wash Rotom anime.png|Wash Rotom in the anime
Frost Rotom anime.png|Frost Rotom in the anime
Volkner Fan Rotom.png|Fan Rotom in the anime
Oak Rotom Mow.png|Mow Rotom in the anime
Rotom Pokédex anime.png|Rotom Pokédex in the anime
Goh Rotom Phone.png|Rotom Phone in the anime
Drone Rotom anime.png|Drone Rotom in the anime
Rotomi anime.png|Rotomi in the anime
</gallery>
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP105|Rotom|Ash's Pokédex|Rotom, the Plasma Pokémon. Rotom plays practical jokes, which it carries out by embedding its plasma body in electronic devices.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW128|Rotom|Ash's Pokédex|Rotom, the Plasma Pokémon. With a body made of plasma, Rotom is able to permeate various kinds of electrics devices, causing all sorts of problems.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM057|Rotom|Rotom Pokédex|Rotom, the Plasma Pokémon. An {{t|Electric}} and {{t|Ghost}} type. Rotom play pranks by inhabiting electrical appliances. When one inhabits a washing machine, it's called Wash Rotom.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN037|Rotom|Ash's Rotom Phone|Rotom, Pokédex Forme. An upgrade of the [[Pokédex]]. However, that is its only function.}}
{{Animedexbody|JN077|Rotom|Goh's Rotom Phone|Rotom, {{form|Rotom|Fan Form}}. The Plasma Pokémon. An {{t|Electric}} and {{t|Flying}} type. Fan Rotom lives in an electric fan equipped with a special motor.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}
===Pokémon Generations===
A Rotom appeared as an image in ''[[PG09|The Scoop]]''.
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Rotom TW.png|thumb|250px|Rotom in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
In ''[[TW05|Assistant]]'', a Rotom invaded [[Macro Cosmos]]'s computers, but it was taken care of by [[Oleana]].
A [[Rotom Phone]] appeared in ''[[TW07|Sky]]'', under the ownership of [[Raihan]]. It reappeared in ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]''.
A Rotom Phone appeared in ''The Gathering of Stars'', under the ownership of [[Peony]].
===Pokémon: Paldean Winds===
Two [[Rotom Phone]]s appeared in ''[[PPW01|Breathe Out]]'', under the ownership of [[Hohma]] and [[Ohara]].
{{-}}
==In the manga==
===Pocket Monsters DP===
[[File:Rotom PMDP.png|thumb|210px|Rotom in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]]]
A Rotom appears in [[PMDP47]] in all of its forms.
<gallery>
Heat Rotom PMDP.png|Heat Rotom in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
Wash Rotom PMDP.png|Wash Rotom in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
Frost Rotom PMDP.png|Frost Rotom in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
Fan Rotom PMDP.png|Fan Rotom in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
Mow Rotom PMDP.png|Mow Rotom in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
</gallery>
===Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!===
A Rotom appeared in [[PBK2]].
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Rotom Pokédex Adventures.png|thumb|210px|left|Rotom Pokédex in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Rotom Adventures.png|thumb|210px|Rotom in Pokémon Adventures]]
{{main|Diamond's Rotom}}
{{main|Rotom Pokédex (Adventures)}}
{{main|Rotom Phone}}
{{main|Rotojī}}
Rotom first appeared in ''[[PS345|Robust Rotom]]'', where it caused havoc for {{adv|Diamond}} and {{adv|Pearl}} at the [[Old Chateau]] until Diamond understood that it only wanted to return in its plasma television and led it there.
During the subsequent fight against Charon and {{p|Giratina}}, Rotom initially joined the battle transforming into its five forms, then left the fighting to the other legendary Pokémon only to strike at the very last, destroying Charon's device that allowed him to control every Pokémon and thus putting an end to his evil plans. After that, Rotom decided to stay with Diamond.
In ''[[PASM01|The Grand Entrance and Delivery Boy Sun]]'', a Rotom accompanied {{adv|Moon}} as she was tasked with delivering it to [[Professor Kukui]]. It later possessed Moon's [[Pokédex]], becoming the {{adv|Rotom Pokédex}}.
In ''[[PASS03|Chomp!! Defeat Drednaw]]'', two Rotom possessed the [[Rotom Phone|smartphones]] of {{Henry}} and {{Casey}}. A fantasy in the same chapter featured a third Rotom.
A Drone Rotom appeared in ''[[PASS16|Rising!! Opal of Ballonlea]]'', where it is called by [[Opal]] during her match against Henry, using it to announce her upcoming retirement.
====Gallery====
<gallery>
Heat Rotom Adventures.png|Heat Rotom in Pokémon Adventures
Wash Rotom Adventures.png|Wash Rotom in Pokémon Adventures
Frost Rotom Adventures.png|Frost Rotom in Pokémon Adventures
Fan Rotom Adventures.png|Fan Rotom in Pokémon Adventures
Mow Rotom Adventures.png|Mow Rotom in Pokémon Adventures
Henry Casey Rotom Phone.png|Rotom Phone in Pokémon Adventures
Drone Rotom Adventures.png|Drone Rotom in Pokémon Adventures
</gallery>
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
[[Rotom Phone]]s appeared in the {{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}} manga, fulfilling the same roles as in the anime.
{{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}} also appeared in the manga, fulfilling the same roles as in the anime.
==In the TCG==
{{main|Rotom (TCG)}}
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Rotom appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* When Rotom is encountered in the Old Chateau in Diamond, Pearl and Platinum, the music is the same as {{pkmn2|Legendary}} encounters, although it is not classified as one. Rotom is, to date, the only non-Legendary Pokémon to do this.
[[File:Rotom Pokédex type.png|thumb|250px|The [[Rotom Pokédex]]'s type in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
* When Rotom transforms, it learns a new move in the same way that other Pokémon may learn new moves upon evolving. The move is replaced by another if Rotom possesses another object, and is deleted when Rotom transforms back to its normal form. If the only move that Rotom knows right before reverting to its original form is exclusive to its alternate form, then that move will be replaced with {{m|Thunder Shock}}.
* When Rotom is encountered in the [[Old Chateau]] in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl}}, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl}}, the music is [[Pokémon Diamond & Pokémon Pearl: Super Music Collection|Battle! (Legendary Pokémon)]], even though Rotom is not classified as a Legendary. To date, Rotom is the only Pokémon with this trait.
* Rotom's alternate forms, along with {{p|Arceus}}'s forms, were the only alternate forms of a Pokémon not featured in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]. However, despite being introduced a year before the game was released like Rotom, {{p|Shaymin}} and {{p|Giratina}}'s alternate forms made an appearance in the game.
* Rotom's alternate forms, along with {{p|Arceus}}'s forms, were the only alternative forms of a Pokémon not featured in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}. However, despite being introduced a year before the game was released like Rotom, {{p|Shaymin}} and {{p|Giratina}}'s alternate forms made an appearance in the game.
* Rotom is the lightest Electric-type Pokémon.
* Rotom is tied with {{p|Tynamo}} as the [[List of Pokémon by weight|lightest]] {{type|Electric}} Pokémon.
* Rotom was the first Pokémon mentioned to have an {{DL|List of Pokémon by gender ratio|unknown gender}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* In ''[[JN037|That New Old Gang of Mine!]]'', {{Ash}}'s [[Rotom Phone]] listed the {{an|Rotom Pokédex}} as a pure Electric-type.
* In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Rotom's formes can't master their exclusive moves, even with a [[Seed of Mastery]].


====Generation V type change====
====Generation V type change====
* Rotom is only the third Pokémon to have its types changed, after {{p|Magnemite}} and {{p|Magneton}}: in Generation IV, its alternate forms shared the Electric/Ghost type combination with normal Rotom, but in Generation V, their Ghost type was exchanged for the type of their specialty move, with Heat Rotom being Electric/Fire, Wash Rotom being Electric/Water, Fan Rotom being Electric/Flying, Frost Rotom being Electric/Ice, and Mow Rotom being Electric/Grass.
* Rotom is the only Pokémon to have its type changed to a type that was not newly introduced.
** This makes Rotom the only Pokémon to have its type changed to a pre-existing type.
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Rotom's base form or Heat Rotom, making Rotom the only Pokémon with more than one unique type combination.
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Normal, Heat, Frost, and Mow Rotom.
* Despite becoming part {{type|Flying}}, Fan Rotom retains the [[Ability]] {{a|Levitate}}, being the only Flying-type Pokémon with this Ability. As its Flying type already makes it immune to {{type|Ground}} [[move]]s, its Ability is effectively useless under normal conditions.
* Despite becoming part {{type|Flying}}, Fan Rotom retains the Ability Levitate, being the only Flying-type Pokémon with this Ability. As its Flying type already makes it immune to {{type|Ground}} moves, its Ability is effectively useless under normal conditions.
** In [[Inverse Battle]]s, Fan Rotom is still protected from Ground-type moves due to Levitate, making it the only Flying-type Pokémon to not be affected by Ground-type moves in these battles by default.
** In [[Inverse Battle]]s, Fan Rotom is still protected from Ground moves due to Levitate, making it the only Flying-type Pokémon to not be affected by Ground-type moves in these battles.
* All of Rotom's appliance forms (except Mow Rotom) are tied for or have the fewest weaknesses of all Pokémon of their secondary types.
* All of Rotom's appliance forms except Mow Rotom are tied for or have the fewest weaknesses of all Pokémon of their secondary types.
** All of Rotom's alternate forms (except Mow Rotom) are also the lightest Pokémon of their secondary typing.
* Heat Rotom is tied with {{form|Castform|Sunny Form}} {{p|Castform}}, {{p|Litwick}}, and {{p|Scorbunny}} for the [[List of Pokémon by height|shortest]] {{type|Fire}} Pokémon.
* Frost Rotom is:
** tied with {{form|Castform|Snowy Form}} {{p|Castform}} and {{p|Snom}} for the shortest {{type|Ice}} Pokémon,
** the only {{type|Ice}} Pokémon in the {{egg3|Amorphous}},
** one of the only Ice Pokémon, the other ones being Snom and {{p|Chien-Pao}}, to not be able to learn {{m|Ice Beam}}.


===Origin===
===Origin===
Rotom appears to be [[List of references to Pulseman|based on]] {{wp|Pulseman}}, who was actually designed by Pokémon designer [[Ken Sugimori]], although it may also be inspired by the unexplained phenomenon of {{wp|ball lightning}}. Its Pokédex entry brings to mind {{wp|gremlin}}s. Its possession of other objects may be based on {{wp|poltergeist}}s or {{wp|tsukumogami}}. Rotom may also be an embodiment of electronic "{{wp|magic smoke}}".
Rotom appears to be based on {{wp|poltergeist}}s or {{wp|tsukumogami}}, a type of ghost that possesses household items. Its Pokédex entry also brings to mind {{wp|gremlin}}s. Rotom may also be an embodiment of {{wp|ball lightning}} or electronic "{{wp|magic smoke}}".
 
Additionally, Rotom appears to be [[List of references to Pulseman|based on]] {{wp|Pulseman}}, who was designed by Pokémon designer [[Ken Sugimori]].
 
Each of Rotom's forms takes its appearance after an electronic object with arms made out of electric sparks. Its regular form seems to be based on a {{wp|Electric light|light bulb}}, Heat Rotom possesses an {{wp|oven}}, Wash Rotom a {{wp|washing machine}}, Frost Rotom a {{wp|refrigerator}}, Fan Rotom a {{wp|Fan (machine)|fan}} and Mow Rotom possesses a {{wp|lawnmower}}.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Rotom is ''motor'' backwards; this may refer to the fact that motors make many appliances function, while Rotom makes them fail.
Rotom is derived from ''motor'' spelled backwards.


In {{game|Platinum}}, it is revealed that [[Charon]] discovered and named the first known Rotom. It appeared out of his toy robot, and he named it Rotom due to its origin.
In {{game|Platinum}}, an old notebook in [[Rotom's Room]] describes how a person discovered and named the first known Rotom. It appeared out of a lawn mower's motor, and the person named it Rotom due to this origin.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|ja=ロトム ''Rotom''|jameaning=From ''motor'' spelled backwards
|de=Rotom|demeaning=Same as Japanese name
|fr=Motisma|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|moteur|engine}}'' and ''{{wp|Plasma (physics)|plasma}}''
|fr=Motisma|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|moteur|engine}}'' and ''plasma''
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|ko=로토무 ''Rotom''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|ko=로토무 ''Rotomu''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=洛托姆 ''Luò Tuō Mǔ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=洛托姆 ''Luòtuōmǔ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=洛托姆 ''Loktokmóuh''|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|hi=रोटॉम ''Rotom''|himeaning=Transcription of its English/Japanese name
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|th=โรตอม ''Rotom''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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''Heat Rotom''
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|ja=ヒートロトム ''Heat Rotom''
|zh_yue=加熱洛托姆 ''{{tt|Gāyiht Loktokmóuh|Heat Rotom}}''
|zh_cmn=加熱洛托姆 / 加热洛托姆 ''{{tt|Jiārè Luòtuōmǔ|Heat Rotom}}''
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|fi=Lämpö-Rotom
|fr=Motisma Chaleur
|de=Hitze-Rotom
|hi=हीट रोटॉम ''Heat Rotom''
|id=Rotom Panas
|it=Rotom Calore
|ko=히트로토무 ''Heat Rotom''
|ms=Rotom Haba
|no=Varme-Rotom
|pl=Rotom Grzewczy
|pt=Rotom Calor
|es=Rotom Calor
|sv=Värme Rotom
|th=ฮีทโรตอม ''Heat Rotom''
|tr=Sıcak Rotom
|vi=Rotom Nhiệt
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Wash Rotom''
{{langtable
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|ja=ウォッシュロトム ''Wash Rotom''
|zh_yue=清洗洛托姆 ''{{tt|Chīngsái Loktokmóuh|Wash Rotom}}''
|zh_cmn=清洗洛托姆 ''{{tt|Qīngxǐ Luòtuōmǔ|Wash Rotom}}''
|da=Vaske-Rotom
|fi=Pesu-Rotom
|fr=Motisma Lavage
|de=Wasch-Rotom
|hi=वॉश रोटॉम ''Wash Rotom''
|id=Rotom Cuci
|it=Rotom Lavaggio
|ko=워시로토무 ''Wash Rotom''
|ms=Rotom Cucian
|no=Vaske-Rotom {{tt|*|SM057}}<br>Wash Rotom {{tt|*|XY081}}
|pl=Rotom Piorący
|pt_br=Rotom Lavagem {{tt|*|Pokémon GO, SM057-present, TCG}}<br>Wash Rotom {{tt|*|XY081}}
|pt_eu=Rotom Lavagem
|es=Rotom Lavado
|sv=Tvätt Rotom
|th=วอชโรตอม''Wash Rotom''
|tr=Yıkayan Rotom
|vi=Rotom Tẩy Rửa
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Frost Rotom''
{{langtable
|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{ice color}}
|ja=フロストロトム ''Frost Rotom''
|zh_yue=結冰洛托姆 ''{{tt|Gitbīng Loktokmóuh|Frost Rotom}}''
|zh_cmn=結冰洛托姆 / 结冰洛托姆 ''{{tt|Jiébīng Luòtuōmǔ|Frost Rotom}}''
|da=Frost-Rotom
|fi=Kylmä-Rotom {{tt|*|SM057}}<br>Huurre-Rotom {{tt|*|BW128}}
|fr=Motisma Froid
|de=Frost-Rotom
|hi=फ़्रॉस्ट रोटॉम ''Frost Rotom''
|id=Rotom Beku
|it=Rotom Gelo
|ko=프로스트로토무 ''Frost Rotom''
|ms=Rotom Beku
|no=Frys-Rotom {{tt|*|SM057}}<br>Frost Rotom {{tt|*|XY081}}
|pl=Rotom Chłodniczy
|pt_br=Rotom Congelante {{tt|*|Pokémon GO, SM057-present, TCG}}<br>Frost Rotom {{tt|*|Early anime}}
|pt_eu=Rotom Frio
|es=Rotom Frío
|sv=Kyl Rotom {{tt|*|SM057}}<br>Frost-Rotom {{tt|*|XY081}}
|th=ฟรอสต์โรตอม ''Frost Rotom''
|tr=Buz Rotom
|vi=Rotom Sương Giá
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Fan Rotom''
{{langtable
|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{flying color}}
|ja=スピンロトム ''Spin Rotom''
|zh_yue=旋轉洛托姆 ''{{tt|Syùhnjyún Loktokmóuh|Spin Rotom}}''
|zh_cmn=旋轉洛托姆 / 旋转洛托姆 ''{{tt|Xuánzhuǎn Luòtuōmǔ|Spin Rotom}}''
|da=Ventilator-Rotom
|fi=Tuuletin-Rotom
|fr=Motisma Hélice
|de=Wirbel-Rotom
|hi=फ़ैन रोटॉम ''Fan Rotom''
|id=Rotom Kipas
|it=Rotom Vortice
|ko=스핀로토무 ''Spin Rotom''
|ms=Rotom Kipas
|no=Vifte-Rotom
|pl=Rotom Wentylujący
|pt_br=Rotom Ventilador
|pt_eu=Rotom Vento
|es=Rotom Ventilador
|sv=Fläkt Rotom
|th=สปินโรตอม ''Spin Rotom''
|tr=Vantilatör Rotom
|vi=Rotom Lượn Xoay
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Mow Rotom''
{{langtable
|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{grass color}}
|ja=カットロトム ''Cut Rotom''
|zh_yue=切割洛托姆 ''{{tt|Chitgot Loktokmóuh|Cut Rotom}}''
|zh_cmn=切割洛托姆 ''{{tt|Qiēgē Luòtuōmǔ|Cut Rotom}}''
|da=Græsslå-Rotom {{tt|*|SM057}}<br>Græsslånings-Rotom {{tt|*|XY081}}
|fi=Leikkuri-Rotom
|fr=Motisma Tonte
|de=Schneid-Rotom
|hi=कट रोटॉम ''Cut Rotom''
|id=Rotom Pemotong
|it=Rotom Taglio
|ko=커트로토무 ''Cut Rotom''
|ms=Rotom Mesin Rumput
|no=Klipp-Rotom {{tt|*|SM057}}<br>Mow Rotom {{tt|*|XY081}}
|pl=Rotom Koszący
|pt_br=Rotom Corte {{tt|*|Pokémon GO, SM057-present, TCG}}<br>Mow Rotom {{tt|*|Early anime}}
|pt_eu=Rotom Corte
|es=Rotom Corte
|sv=Gräsklippare Rotom {{tt|*|SM057}}<br>Klipp-Rotom {{tt|*|XY081}}
|th=คัตโรตอม ''Cut Rotom''
|tr=Biçer Rotom
|vi=Rotom Cắt
}}
</div></div>
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==Related articles==
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| style="vertical-align:top" width=50% |
* [[Professor Oak's Rotom]]
* [[Diamond's Rotom]]
* [[Rotom Pokédex]]
* [[Rotom Pokédex (anime)]]
* [[Rotom Pokédex (Adventures)]]
* [[Rotojī]]
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* [[Rotom Phone]]
* [[Rotom Bike]]
* [[Rotomi]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
* [[Rotom's Room]]
|}


==External links==
==External links==
{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: w}} mod 7}}|0|6=|*[http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/rotom Normal Rotom] on Smogon Pokédex (Generation IV)
* [http://www.smogon.com/bw/pokemon/rotom Normal Rotom] on Smogon Pokédex (Generation V)}}
{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: w}} mod 7}}|1=|*[http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/rotom-h Heat Rotom] on Smogon Pokédex (Generation IV)
* [http://www.smogon.com/bw/pokemon/rotom-h Heat Rotom] on Smogon Pokédex (Generation V)}}
{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: w}} mod 7}}|2=|*[http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/rotom-w Wash Rotom] on Smogon Pokédex (Generation IV)
* [http://www.smogon.com/bw/pokemon/rotom-w Wash Rotom] on Smogon Pokédex (Generation V)}}
{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: w}} mod 7}}|3=|*[http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/rotom-f Frost Rotom] on Smogon Pokédex (Generation IV)
* [http://www.smogon.com/bw/pokemon/rotom-f Frost Rotom] on Smogon Pokédex (Generation V)}}
{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: w}} mod 7}}|4=|*[http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/rotom-s Fan Rotom] on Smogon Pokédex (Generation IV)
* [http://www.smogon.com/bw/pokemon/rotom-s Fan Rotom] on Smogon Pokédex (Generation V)}}
{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: w}} mod 7}}|5=|*[http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/rotom-c Mow Rotom] on Smogon Pokédex (Generation IV)
* [http://www.smogon.com/bw/pokemon/rotom-c Mow Rotom] on Smogon Pokédex (Generation V)}}


{{PokémonPrevNext | prevnum=478 | prev=Froslass | nextnum=480 | next=Uxie | type=electric | type2 = {{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Ghost|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}}}}
==References==
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{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Electric|prevnum=0478|prev=Froslass|nextnum=0480|next=Uxie}}
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