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'''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]].
'''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 [[List of Pokémon with 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 {{2t|Electric|Ghost}}-type.
*When it possesses a {{wp|microwave oven}}, it becomes '''Heat Rotom''', and is {{2t|Electric|Fire}}-type.
*When it possesses a {{wp|washing machine}}, it becomes '''Wash Rotom''', and is {{2t|Electric|Water}}-type.
*When it possesses a {{wp|refrigerator}}, it becomes '''Frost Rotom''', and is {{2t|Electric|Ice}}-type.
*When it possesses an {{wp|mechanical fan|electric fan}}, it becomes '''Fan Rotom''', and is {{2t|Electric|Flying}}-type.
*When it possesses a {{wp|lawn mower|lawnmower}}, it becomes '''Mow Rotom''', and is {{2t|Electric|Grass}}-type.


Additionally, in [[Generation VII]], it has the ability to possess a special [[Pokédex]] and become the [[Rotom Pokédex]]. In [[Generation VIII]], Rotom has the ability to possess a smartphone that doubles up as a Pokédex and becomes the [[Rotom Phone]].
* 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}}.


Depending on the game, its form can be changed at will in [[Rotom's Room]] in the [[Team Galactic Eterna Building]], Rotom's Room in [[Silph Co.]], the store room in [[Shopping Mall Nine]], on the second floor of [[Professor Sycamore]]'s Lab in [[Lumiose City]], in [[Professor Birch]]'s Lab in [[Littleroot Town]], in the basement of the Pokémon Research Lab on Alola's {{rt|1|Alola}}, or with a [[Rotom Catalog]] in [[Galar]]. In [[Generation IV]], Rotom changes back to its normal form when taken into the [[Union Room]] or [[Wi-Fi Club]], or when deposited in the {{pkmn|Day Care}}.
In [[Generation IV]], Rotom had {{t|Ghost}} as its secondary [[type]] regardless of its form.


In [[Generation IV]], it is {{2t|Electric|Ghost}}-type regardless of its form.
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Form data|Game data&rarr;Form data]] for these details.)
 
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]].


==Biology==
==Biology==
[[File:Brock and Rotom.png|thumb|220px|left|Rotom transforming]]
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>
Rotom has a body of plasma and is shaped like a lightning rod. There is a whitish blue aura of electricity around it that forms lightning bolt-shaped appendages. 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. [[XY081|Also seen in the anime]], Rotom has the ability to [[time travel]].


[[File:Rotom parts.png|thumb|220px|Rotom and the appliances]]
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 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). When Rotom changes form, 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. According to the Rotom Catalog, Rotom in its base form is actually possessing a light bulb.


While Rotom typically use their abilities to make mischief, some Rotom have taken to inhabiting electronics with the intent of helping others, as seen in [[Generation]]s {{gen|VII}} and {{gen|VIII}}. The [[Rotom Pokédex]], found in [[Alola]], and the [[Rotom Phone]]s and [[Rotomi]], found in [[Galar]], are some examples. These particular forms allow Rotom to [[talking Pokémon|speak human languages]].
{| 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]]
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | {{color2|000|Rotom Phone}}<br>[[File:479Rotom-Phone.png|100px]][[File:479Rotom-Phone SV.png|100px]]
| 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]]
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | {{color2|000|Rotom Bike|Rotom Bike}}<br>[[File:Bag Rotom Bike Sprite.png|115px]]
|}


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===Forms===
479Rotom-Pokédex.png|A [[Rotom Pokédex]]
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479Rotom-Phone.png|A [[Rotom Phone]]
[[File:Rotom parts.png|thumb|200px|left|Rotom and the appliances]]
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[[File:Brock and Rotom.png|thumb|220px|left|Rotom transforming]]
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Rotom has five alternate forms: Heat Rotom, Wash Rotom, Frost Rotom, Fan Rotom, and Mow Rotom.


==In the anime==
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.
[[File:Oak Rotom.png|thumb|250px|Rotom in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===In the main series===
====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 the {{series|XY}}, helping Professor Oak with his explanation, and often laughing at him when he gets hurt.


====={{an|Rotom Pokédex}}=====
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.
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]].


=====Other=====
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Rotom debuted in ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]'' in all of its different forms, toying around with {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}.
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%; background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}"
 
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Two Rotom appeared in ''[[BW128|To Catch a Rotom!]]'' alongside {{OP|Professor Oak|Rotom}}, where they took on all of their different forms.
| {{color|000|Rotom}}
 
| {{color|000|Heat Rotom}}
A Rotom appeared in ''[[XY081|Rotom's Wish!]]'', under the ownership of [[Weston]]. It took the form of Wash, Mow, and Frost Rotom. In the episode, it was able to defeat [[Mantle]] and his {{p|Krookodile}} with the assistance of Ash and {{ashfr}}.
| {{color|000|Wash Rotom}}
 
| {{color|000|Frost Rotom}}
A Rotom appeared in ''[[SM057|The Dex Can't Help It!]]'', where it took the form of a Wash Rotom. An accident caused by [[Ash's Pikachu]] resulted in Rotom being ejected from the washing machine and getting swapped with Rotom Pokédex. Eventually, the Rotom were swapped back to their original places.
| {{color|000|Fan Rotom}}
 
| {{color|000|Mow Rotom}}
Two Rotom appeared in [[SS003]], where they possessed the smartphones Ash and {{an|Go}} received from [[Professor Sakuragi]], turning each into a Rotom Phone. They have since made further appearances in the [[new series]].
|-
 
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0479Rotom.png|100px]]
A Rotom appeared in [[SS012]], where it was given to {{TRT}} by {{an|Giovanni}} as a Rotom Phone. It reappeared in [[SS013]].
| 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]]
====Minor appearances====
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0479Rotom-Frost.png|100px]]
A Rotom appeared as an image in ''[[XY091|A Performance Pop Quiz!]]''.
| 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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Heat Rotom anime.png|Heat Rotom in the {{pkmn|anime}}
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Wash Rotom anime.png|Wash Rotom in the anime
Frost Rotom anime.png|Frost Rotom in the anime
Fan Rotom anime.png|Fan Rotom in the anime
Oak Rotom Mow.png|Mow Rotom in the anime
Rotom Pokédex anime.png|Rotom Pokédex in the anime
Ash Rotom Phone.png|Rotom Phone in the anime
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====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|''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}}
{{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|''Sun & Moon''|Alola}}
 
===In Pokémon Generations===
An image of a Rotom appeared in ''[[PG09|The Scoop]]''.
 
==In the manga==
===In the Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!! manga===
A Rotom appeared in [[PBK2]].
 
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Rotom Pokedex 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)}}
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], Rotom is a rare and mysterious Pokémon.
 
Rotom first appeared in ''[[PS345|Robust Rotom]]'' 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. 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.
 
Another Rotom appears in ''[[PASM01|The Grand Entrance and Delivery Boy Sun]]'', with {{adv|Moon}}, accompanying her as she is tasked with delivering it to [[Professor Kukui]]. It later possessed Moon's [[Pokédex]], becoming the {{adv|Rotom Pokédex}}.
 
Two Rotom appeared in <!--[[PASS03]]-->the {{chap|Sword & Shield}}, possessing the smartphones of [[Sōdo]] and [[Shirudomiria]]. Another Rotom appeared in a fantasy in the same chapter.
 
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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]]
Soudo Shirudomiria Rotom Phone.png|Rotom Phone in [[Pokémon Adventures]]
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===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
[[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>
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Rotom (TCG)}}
 
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Rotom appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}.


==Game data==
==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
====Rotom====
{{Dex/Header|type=Electric|type2=Ghost}}
{{Dex/Header|type=Electric|type2=Ghost}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=152|label1={{gameabbrev4|Pt}}:|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=152|label1={{gameIcon|Pt}}:|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|entry=Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.}}
{{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/Entry1|v=Platinum|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/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=X|t=FFF|entry=Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.}}
{{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=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/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=372}}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=372|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui|num3=194}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=One boy's invention led to the development of many different machines that take advantage of Rotom's unique capabilities.}}
{{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|entry=With a body made of plasma, it can inhabit all sorts of machines. It loves to surprise others.}}
{{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.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
{{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.}}
====Heat Rotom====
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor.}}
{{Dex/Header|type=Electric|type2=Fire}}
{{Dex/Form|Heat Rotom}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}}
{{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/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=152|label1={{gameabbrev4|Pt}}:|reg2=Johto}}
{{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/NE|[[Generation IV]]}}
{{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/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Form|Frost Rotom}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation V]]}}
{{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/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=068|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{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/NE|[[Generation VI]]}}
{{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/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{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/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=372}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|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|entry=This form of Rotom enjoys making mischief by turning up the heat. It will gleefully burn your favorite outfit.}}
|}
|}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
{{Dex/Footer}}
 
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
====Wash Rotom====
|-
{{Dex/Header|type=Electric|type2=Water}}
|style="border:2px solid #{{electric color light}}; background:#{{electric color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Rotom SV.png|x200px]]
{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}}
|style="border:2px solid #{{electric color light}}; background:#{{electric color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Rotom SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=152|label1={{gameabbrev4|Pt}}:|reg2=Johto}}
|-
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IV]]}}
| 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}}
|}
|-
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation V]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=068|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VI]]}}
|}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=372}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|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|entry=This Rotom has possessed a washing machine that uses a special motor. It blasts out water to get enemies to back down.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
====Frost Rotom====
{{Dex/Header|type=Electric|type2=Ice}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=152|label1={{gameabbrev4|Pt}}:|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IV]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation V]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=068|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VI]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=372}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|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|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/Footer}}
====Fan Rotom====
{{Dex/Header|type=Electric|type2=Flying}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=152|label1={{gameabbrev4|Pt}}:|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IV]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation V]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=068|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VI]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=372}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|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|entry=This Rotom has taken over a fan that has a special motor. Its gusts of wind blow its opponents away!}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
====Mow Rotom====
{{Dex/Header|type=Electric|type2=Grass}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=152|label1={{gameabbrev4|Pt}}:|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IV]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation V]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=068|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VI]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=372}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|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|entry=In this form, Rotom focuses its antics on plants. Any flowers you were growing are going to get mowed down.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}


===Game locations===
===Game locations===
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{{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 the [[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}} <br> [[Unova Link|Transfer]] from {{pkmn|Dream Radar}}}}
{{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/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire}}
|}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Poni Gauntlet]] ({{DL|QR Scanner|Island Scan}}){{dotw|Tu}}}}
{{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/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Lake of Outrage]]}}
{{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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{{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 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=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Midnight Forest]] (B10F-B20F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Silent Forest]], [[Windy Prairie‎]], [[Rocky Cave]], [[Fiery Furnace]], [[Bright Beach]], [[Eternal Tower]]}}
{{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=PokéPark Wii|link=PokéPark Wii|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Haunted Zone]]}}
<!--{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD Light|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|area=}}-->
<!--{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD Light|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|area=}}-->
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|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Rotom Hideout: [[Firebreathing Mountain]] (All Forms; post ending)}}
{{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]] (All Forms)<br>''Heat Rotom'': [[Wonder Area#Haunted Playland|Wonder Area: Haunted Playland]], [[Chill Battle#Fever!|Chill Battle: Fever!]] <small>(Boss)</small><br>''Wash Rotom'': [[Challenge Battle#The Final Battle Royale|Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale]]<br>''Frost Rotom'': [[Variety Battle#Pokémon on a Roll|Variety Battle: Pokémon on a Roll]] <small>(Reward)</small><br>''Fan Rotom'': [[Secret Warehouse#The Enemies Within|Secret Warehouse: The Enemies Within]]<br>''Mow Rotom'': [[Chill Battle#Garden Keepers|Chill Battle: Garden Keepers]] <small>(Reward)</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/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=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Distortion Island#Stage 4|Distortion Island: Stage 4]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages|Expert Stage: Stage EX2]] <br>Event: ''[[Special Stages|The Daily Pokémon (#1)]]'' <small>(Heat, Wash, Frost, Fan, and Mow Rotom)</small>}}
{{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/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={{DL|Sync pair|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)}}
|}
|}
|}
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====In events====
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Electric|type2=Ghost}}
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Electric|type2=Ghost}}
{{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 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|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Tretta Rotom|All|Japan|10|October 15 to December 3, 2014|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 in Generation VII#LINE_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}}
|}
|}


=====In-game events=====
=====In-game events=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Electric|type2=Ghost|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail/h|type=Electric|type2=Ghost|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|HOME GTS Rotom|Worldwide|hide|5|February 12, 2020 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#Rotom}}
{{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===
====In-game trades====
{{HeldItems/header|type=Electric|type2=Ghost}}
{{HeldItems
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black|White|tcolor1=fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions}}
|type=Electric
{{HeldItems/Items1|Max Elixir|100|rows=2|availNote=[[In-game trade]],&#32;}}
|type2=Ghost
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black 2|White 2|tcolor1=fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2}}
|bw1=Max Elixir|bw1type=None|bw1rar=100
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
|b2w21=Max Elixir|b2w21type=None|b2w21rar=100
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Tumblestone|40|Ball of Mud|15|Exp. Candy M|100|Seed of Mastery|20}}
}}
|}


===Stats===
===Stats===
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===Learnset===
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|5|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|10|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|15|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|20|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|25|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|25|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|30|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|35|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|40|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|45|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|50|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|55|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|55|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4|form=yes}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4}}


====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM14|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM23|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM38|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM41|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM77|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM80|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM90|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM93|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR08|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR09|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM096|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR33|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR35|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR38|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR42|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR58|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR68|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR80|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR81|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR82|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR83|Ally Switch|Psychic|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4|form=yes}}
{{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}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4}}
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4}}
{{learnlist/breed8null}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4|form=yes}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4}}
 
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4}}
{{learnlist/tutor8null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4|form=yes}}


====Form change====
====Form change====
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 normal 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 normal form is the form's special move, then that move will be replaced with {{m|Thunder Shock}}.
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.
{{learnlist/eventh/7|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4}}
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4}}
{{learnlist/event7|{{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||'''}}
{{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||'''}}
{{learnlist/event7|{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Form change: Heat Rotom}}|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/event9|{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Form change: Heat Rotom}}|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/event7|{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Form change: Wash Rotom}}|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/event9|{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Form change: Wash Rotom}}|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/event7|{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Form change: Frost Rotom}}|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/event9|{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Form change: Frost Rotom}}|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/event7|{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Form change: Fan Rotom}}|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/event9|{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Form change: Fan Rotom}}|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/event7|{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Form change: Mow Rotom}}|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/event9|{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Form change: Mow Rotom}}|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/eventf/7|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4|form=yes}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4|form=yes}}


===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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===Side game data===
===Side game data===
====Normal Rotom====
====Rotom====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric|type2=Ghost}}
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric|type2=Ghost}}
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|att=3|def=3|speed=3
|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
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=479
|Pad=Rotom is a Zone Keeper protecting the [[Haunted Zone]]. As the Attraction Chief of {{DL|Attractions|Rotom's Spooky Shoot-'em-Up}}, Rotom also values having fun.
|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.
}}
}}
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|def=5
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|speed=3
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{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=479O
|walk=2.08
|hp=48
|attack=80
|defense=60
|speed=60
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|walk=2.08
|hp=48
|attack=80
|defense=60
|speed=60
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}}
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====Frost Rotom====
====Frost Rotom====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric|type2=Ice}}
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Electric
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Electric
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{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=479R
|walk=2.08
|hp=48
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|defense=60
|speed=60
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|walk=2.08
|hp=48
|attack=80
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|speed=60
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===Evolution===
===Form data===
{{Evobox-1
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}}.
|type1=Electric
* 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}}.
|type2=Ghost
* Heat Rotom, which has possessed a {{wp|microwave oven}}, knows {{m|Overheat}}, and is {{2t|Electric|Fire}}.
|pictype=art
* Wash Rotom, which has possessed a {{wp|washing machine}}, knows {{m|Hydro Pump}}, and is {{2t|Electric|Water}}.
|no1=479
* Frost Rotom, which has possessed a {{wp|refrigerator}}, knows {{m|Blizzard}}, and is {{2t|Electric|Ice}}.
|name1=Rotom
* Fan Rotom, which has possessed an {{wp|Fan (machine)|electric fan}}, knows {{m|Air Slash}}, and is {{2t|Electric|Flying}}.
|type1-1=Electric
* Mow Rotom, which has possessed a {{wp|lawn mower}}, knows {{m|Leaf Storm}}, and is {{2t|Electric|Grass}}.
|type2-1=Ghost}}
 
{| style="margin:auto"
|
{{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}}
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{{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}}
|}
 
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.
 
* 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}}.
* 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]].
* In {{game4|BWB2W2}}, the appliances are located in boxes in the basement of [[Shopping Mall Nine]].
* 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]].
* In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the appliances are located in boxes in [[Professor Birch]]'s lab in [[Littleroot Town]].
* In {{game4|SMUSUM}}, the appliances are located in boxes in the basement of [[Professor Kukui]]'s lab in [[Alola Route 1|Hau'oli Outskirts]].
* 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.
* 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]].
 
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]].
 
[[Pokémon Egg|Hatched]] Rotom will always be in their standard form.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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
{{Evobox/Formes
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|type2-disp=Ghost
|sprite1=479Rotom
|loc1=&nbsp;
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|name1=Rotom
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|type1-1=Electric
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|forme=6
|forme1=Rotom
|forme1=Rotom
|loc1=Normal
|sprite2=0479Rotom-Heat
|sprite2=479Rotom-Heat
|forme2=Heat Rotom
|forme2=Heat Rotom
|type1-2=Electric
|type1-2=Electric
|type2-2=Fire
|type2-2=Fire
|loc2=Microwave oven
|loc2=Microwave oven
|sprite3=479Rotom-Wash
|sprite3=0479Rotom-Wash
|forme3=Wash Rotom
|forme3=Wash Rotom
|type1-3=Electric
|type1-3=Electric
|type2-3=Water
|type2-3=Water
|loc3=Washing machine
|loc3=Washing machine
|sprite4=479Rotom-Frost
|sprite4=0479Rotom-Frost
|forme4=Frost Rotom
|forme4=Frost Rotom
|type1-4=Electric
|type1-4=Electric
|type2-4=Ice
|type2-4=Ice
|loc4=Refrigerator
|loc4=Refrigerator
|sprite5=479Rotom-Fan
|sprite5=0479Rotom-Fan
|forme5=Fan Rotom
|forme5=Fan Rotom
|type1-5=Electric
|type1-5=Electric
|type2-5=Flying
|type2-5=Flying
|loc5=Electric fan
|loc5=Electric fan
|sprite6=479Rotom-Mow
|sprite6=0479Rotom-Mow
|forme6=Mow Rotom
|forme6=Mow Rotom
|type1-6=Electric
|type1-6=Electric
|type2-6=Grass
|type2-6=Grass
|loc6=Lawnmower}}
|loc6=Lawnmower}}
-->
===Evolution data===
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|type1=Electric
|type2=Ghost
|pictype=art
|no1=0479
|name1=Rotom
|type1-1=Electric
|type2-1=Ghost}}</div>


===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]].
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==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 {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|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}}]]
* 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.
* 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 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 tied with {{p|Tynamo}} as the [[List of Pokémon by weight|lightest]] {{type|Electric}} 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 be {{DL|List of Pokémon by gender ratio|genderless}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* Rotom was the first Pokémon mentioned to have an {{DL|List of Pokémon by gender ratio|unknown gender}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* Rotom and each of its forms were designed by different designers:
* In ''[[JN037|That New Old Gang of Mine!]]'', {{Ash}}'s [[Rotom Phone]] listed the {{an|Rotom Pokédex}} as a pure Electric-type.
** Rotom's base form was designed by [[Ken Sugimori]].
* In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Rotom's formes can't master their exclusive moves, even with a [[Seed of Mastery]].
** Heat Rotom was designed by [[Lee HyunJung]].
** Wash Rotom was designed by [[Hiroki Fuchino]].
** Frost Rotom was designed by [[Hironobu Yoshida]].
** Fan Rotom was designed by [[Motofumi Fujiwara]].
** Mow Rotom was designed by [[Yusuke Ohmura]].


====Generation V type change====
====Generation V type change====
* Rotom is the only Pokémon to have its type changed to a type that was not newly introduced.
* Rotom is the only Pokémon to have its type changed to a type that was not newly introduced.
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Rotom's base form, Heat Rotom, or Mow Rotom.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
** 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.
** 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.
* 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 appliance forms are the lightest 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 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}}". It may also be based on {{wp|electrical energy}}.
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}}, 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 {{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.
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{{Other languages|type=Electric|type2=Ghost
{{Other languages|type=Electric|type2=Ghost
|ja=ロトム ''Rotom''|jameaning=From ''motor'' spelled backwards
|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''
|es=Rotom|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Rotom|esmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|de=Rotom|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Rotom|itmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|it=Rotom|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=로토무 ''Rotomu''|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
|ru=Ротом ''Rotom''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Ротом ''Rotom''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โรตอม ''Rotom''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
}}
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''Heat Rotom''
''Heat Rotom''
{{langtable
{{langtable
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|fr=Motisma Chaleur
|fr=Motisma Chaleur
|de=Hitze-Rotom
|de=Hitze-Rotom
|hi=हीट रोटॉम ''Heat Rotom''
|id=Rotom Panas
|it=Rotom Calore
|it=Rotom Calore
|ko=히트로토무 ''Heat Rotom''
|ko=히트로토무 ''Heat Rotom''
|ms=Rotom Haba
|no=Varme-Rotom
|no=Varme-Rotom
|pl=Rotom Grzewczy
|pl=Rotom Grzewczy
|pt_br=Rotom Calor
|pt=Rotom Calor
|pt_eu=Rotom Calor
|es=Rotom Calor
|es=Rotom Calor
|sv=Värme Rotom
|sv=Värme Rotom
|th=ฮีทโรตอม ''Heat Rotom''
|tr=Sıcak Rotom
|vi=Rotom Nhiệt
|vi=Rotom Nhiệt
}}
}}
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''Wash Rotom''
''Wash Rotom''
{{langtable
{{langtable
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|fr=Motisma Lavage
|fr=Motisma Lavage
|de=Wasch-Rotom
|de=Wasch-Rotom
|hi=वॉश रोटॉम ''Wash Rotom''
|id=Rotom Cuci
|it=Rotom Lavaggio
|it=Rotom Lavaggio
|ko=워시로토무 ''Wash Rotom''
|ko=워시로토무 ''Wash Rotom''
|ms=Rotom Cucian
|no=Vaske-Rotom {{tt|*|SM057}}<br>Wash Rotom {{tt|*|XY081}}
|no=Vaske-Rotom {{tt|*|SM057}}<br>Wash Rotom {{tt|*|XY081}}
|pl=Rotom Piorący
|pl=Rotom Piorący
|pt_br=Rotom Lavagem {{tt|*|SM057-present, TCG}}<br>Wash Rotom {{tt|*|XY081}}
|pt_br=Rotom Lavagem {{tt|*|Pokémon GO, SM057-present, TCG}}<br>Wash Rotom {{tt|*|XY081}}
|pt_eu=Rotom Lavagem
|pt_eu=Rotom Lavagem
|es=Rotom Lavado
|es=Rotom Lavado
|sv=Tvätt Rotom
|sv=Tvätt Rotom
|th=วอชโรตอม''Wash Rotom''
|tr=Yıkayan Rotom
|vi=Rotom Tẩy Rửa
|vi=Rotom Tẩy Rửa
}}
}}
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''Frost Rotom''
''Frost Rotom''
{{langtable
{{langtable
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|fr=Motisma Froid
|fr=Motisma Froid
|de=Frost-Rotom
|de=Frost-Rotom
|hi=फ़्रॉस्ट रोटॉम ''Frost Rotom''
|id=Rotom Beku
|it=Rotom Gelo
|it=Rotom Gelo
|ko=프로스트로토무 ''Frost Rotom''
|ko=프로스트로토무 ''Frost Rotom''
|ms=Rotom Beku
|no=Frys-Rotom {{tt|*|SM057}}<br>Frost Rotom {{tt|*|XY081}}
|no=Frys-Rotom {{tt|*|SM057}}<br>Frost Rotom {{tt|*|XY081}}
|pl=Rotom Chłodniczy
|pl=Rotom Chłodniczy
|pt_br=Rotom Congelante {{tt|*|SM057-present, TCG}}<br>Frost Rotom {{tt|*|Early anime}}
|pt_br=Rotom Congelante {{tt|*|Pokémon GO, SM057-present, TCG}}<br>Frost Rotom {{tt|*|Early anime}}
|pt_eu=Rotom Frio
|pt_eu=Rotom Frio
|es=Rotom Frío
|es=Rotom Frío
|sv=Kyl Rotom {{tt|*|SM057}}<br>Frost-Rotom {{tt|*|XY081}}
|sv=Kyl Rotom {{tt|*|SM057}}<br>Frost-Rotom {{tt|*|XY081}}
|th=ฟรอสต์โรตอม ''Frost Rotom''
|tr=Buz Rotom
|vi=Rotom Sương Giá
|vi=Rotom Sương Giá
}}
}}
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''Fan Rotom''
''Fan Rotom''
{{langtable
{{langtable
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|fr=Motisma Hélice
|fr=Motisma Hélice
|de=Wirbel-Rotom
|de=Wirbel-Rotom
|hi=फ़ैन रोटॉम ''Fan Rotom''
|id=Rotom Kipas
|it=Rotom Vortice
|it=Rotom Vortice
|ko=스핀로토무 ''Spin Rotom''
|ko=스핀로토무 ''Spin Rotom''
|ms=Rotom Kipas
|no=Vifte-Rotom
|no=Vifte-Rotom
|pl=Rotom Wentylujący
|pl=Rotom Wentylujący
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|es=Rotom Ventilador
|es=Rotom Ventilador
|sv=Fläkt Rotom
|sv=Fläkt Rotom
|th=สปินโรตอม ''Spin Rotom''
|tr=Vantilatör Rotom
|vi=Rotom Lượn Xoay
|vi=Rotom Lượn Xoay
}}
}}
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''Mow Rotom''
''Mow Rotom''
{{langtable
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|fr=Motisma Tonte
|fr=Motisma Tonte
|de=Schneid-Rotom
|de=Schneid-Rotom
|hi=कट रोटॉम ''Cut Rotom''
|id=Rotom Pemotong
|it=Rotom Taglio
|it=Rotom Taglio
|ko=커트로토무 ''Cut Rotom''
|ko=커트로토무 ''Cut Rotom''
|ms=Rotom Mesin Rumput
|no=Klipp-Rotom {{tt|*|SM057}}<br>Mow Rotom {{tt|*|XY081}}
|no=Klipp-Rotom {{tt|*|SM057}}<br>Mow Rotom {{tt|*|XY081}}
|pl=Rotom Koszący
|pl=Rotom Koszący
|pt_br=Rotom Corte {{tt|*|SM057-present, TCG}}<br>Mow Rotom {{tt|*|Early anime}}
|pt_br=Rotom Corte {{tt|*|Pokémon GO, SM057-present, TCG}}<br>Mow Rotom {{tt|*|Early anime}}
|pt_eu=Rotom Corte
|pt_eu=Rotom Corte
|es=Rotom Corte
|es=Rotom Corte
|sv=Gräsklippare Rotom {{tt|*|SM057}}<br>Klipp-Rotom {{tt|*|XY081}}
|sv=Gräsklippare Rotom {{tt|*|SM057}}<br>Klipp-Rotom {{tt|*|XY081}}
|th=คัตโรตอม ''Cut Rotom''
|tr=Biçer Rotom
|vi=Rotom Cắt
|vi=Rotom Cắt
}}
}}
|}{{-}}
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==Related articles==
==Related articles==
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* [[Professor Oak's Rotom]]
* [[Professor Oak's Rotom]]
* [[Diamond's Rotom]]
* [[Diamond's Rotom]]
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* [[Rotom Pokédex (anime)]]
* [[Rotom Pokédex (anime)]]
* [[Rotom Pokédex (Adventures)]]
* [[Rotom Pokédex (Adventures)]]
* [[Rotojī]]
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* [[Rotom Phone]]
* [[Rotom Phone]]
* [[Rotom Bike]]
* [[Rotom Bike]]
* [[Rotomi]]
* [[Rotomi]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
* [[Rotom's Room]]
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==External links==
==External links==


==References==
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Rotom (disambiguation).
Rotom
Plasma Pokémon 		ロトム
Rotom
#0479
Rotom
Rotom
Heat Rotom
Heat Rotom 		Wash Rotom
Wash Rotom 		Frost Rotom
Frost Rotom
Frost Rotom
Frost Rotom 		Fan Rotom
Fan Rotom 		Mow Rotom
Mow Rotom
Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types
Electric Ghost
Rotom
Electric Fire
Heat Rotom
Electric Water
Wash Rotom
Electric Ice
Frost Rotom
Electric Flying
Fan Rotom
Electric Grass
Mow Rotom
Ability
Levitate Cacophony
Heat Rotom 		Cacophony
Wash Rotom 		Cacophony
Hidden Ability 		Cacophony
Hidden Ability 		Cacophony
Heat Rotom 		Cacophony
Wash Rotom
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Amorphous
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
1'00" 0.3 m
Rotom
0'0" 0 m
Heat Rotom
0'0" 0 m
Wash Rotom
0'0" 0 m
Frost Rotom
Weight
0.7 lbs. 0.3 kg
Rotom
0 lbs. 0 kg
Heat Rotom
0 lbs. 0 kg
Wash Rotom
0 lbs. 0 kg
Frost Rotom
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
132
Gen. IV 		Unknown
IV 		154
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
Rotom
0
HP 		0
Atk 		0
Def 		1
Sp.Atk 		0
Sp.Def 		1
Speed
Heat Rotom
0
HP 		0
Atk 		0
Def 		0
Sp.Atk 		0
Sp.Def 		0
Speed
Wash Rotom
0
HP 		0
Atk 		0
Def 		0
Sp.Atk 		0
Sp.Def 		0
Speed
Frost Rotom
0
HP 		0
Atk 		0
Def 		0
Sp.Atk 		0
Sp.Def 		0
Speed
Shape
Body01.png
Footprint
F0479.png F000.png
Heat Rotom
Pokédex color
  Red
Base friendship
70
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Rotom (Japanese: ロトム Rotom) is a dual-type Electric/Ghost Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Rotom has the ability to possess the motors of certain appliances and 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.

In Generation IV, Rotom had Ghost as its secondary type regardless of its form.

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Form data for these details.)

In Generation VII, Rotom can possess a special Pokédex and become the Rotom Pokédex, which has the ability to 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 Drone Rotom. The Rotom Phone can be used to power a Rotom Bike.

Biology

Rotom is a small, orange Pokémon 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.[1]

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 Get Your Rotom Running!. Despite this, some Rotom have taken to inhabiting electronics with the intent of helping others. The Rotom Pokédex, Rotom Phones, Rotomi, and 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 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 Rotom's Wish!, a specific Rotom was shown to have the ability to time travel.

Rotom Pokédex
  		Rotom Phone
   		Rotomi
  		Drone Rotom
  		Rotom Bike
 

Forms

 
Rotom and the appliances
 
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 microwave oven (Heat Rotom), a washing machine (Wash Rotom), a refrigerator (Frost Rotom), an electric fan (Fan Rotom), and a 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.

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 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.

Rotom Heat Rotom Wash Rotom Frost Rotom Fan Rotom Mow Rotom
           

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh
 Pt : #152 		Johto
#—
Diamond Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.
Pearl
Platinum Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.
HeartGold Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor.
SoulSilver
Generation V Unova
#—
Black Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.
White
Black 2 Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Mountain #068 		Hoenn
#—
X Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor.
Y Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.
Omega Ruby Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor.
Alpha Sapphire Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.
Generation VII Alola
#— 		Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#372 		Sinnoh
#— 		Hisui
#194
Sword One boy's invention led to the development of many different machines that take advantage of Rotom's unique capabilities.
Shield With a body made of plasma, it can inhabit all sorts of machines. It loves to surprise others.
Brilliant Diamond Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus This bizarre Pokémon appears to be a will-o'-the-wisp powered by electricity. Be wary, as Rotom is both smart and mischievous.
Heat Rotom
Sword This Rotom has possessed a convection microwave oven that uses a special motor. It also has a flair for manipulating flames.
Shield This form of Rotom enjoys making mischief by turning up the heat. It will gleefully burn your favorite outfit.
Legends: Arceus 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.
Wash Rotom
Sword This form of Rotom enjoys coming up with water-based pranks. Be careful with it if you don't want your room flooded.
Shield This Rotom has possessed a washing machine that uses a special motor. It blasts out water to get enemies to back down.
Legends: Arceus 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.
Frost Rotom
Sword Rotom assumes this form when it takes over a refrigerator powered by a special motor. It battles by spewing cold air.
Shield 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!
Legends: Arceus 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.
Fan Rotom
Sword 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.
Shield This Rotom has taken over a fan that has a special motor. Its gusts of wind blow its opponents away!
Legends: Arceus 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.
Mow Rotom
Sword 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.
Shield In this form, Rotom focuses its antics on plants. Any flowers you were growing are going to get mowed down.
Legends: Arceus 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.
Generation IX Paldea
#310 		Kitakami
#— 		Blueberry
#41
Scarlet Its electricity-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.
Violet Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor.
Heat Rotom
Scarlet If the convection microwave oven is not working properly, then the Rotom inhabiting it will become lethargic.
Violet This Rotom has possessed a convection microwave oven. It will sear the surrounding area with its burning heat, then smile in delight.
Wash Rotom
Scarlet This Rotom has entered a washing machine. It nods with satisfaction after it floods the surrounding area.
Violet The model of washing machine that Rotom can inspirit has been discontinued, so these appliances are now traded at high prices.
Frost Rotom
Scarlet This Rotom has entered a refrigerator. It leaps around gleefully after it uses cold air to freeze the area around it.
Violet The special motor within the refrigerator is the key to bringing about Rotom's change in form.
Fan Rotom
Scarlet This Rotom has entered an electric fan. It smirks with satisfaction over a prank well pulled after it blows away everything around it.
Violet There are several appliances that Rotom can inspirit, but the first one to be developed was the electric fan.
Mow Rotom
Scarlet The lawn mower is one of the household appliances that led to the development of the Rotom Dex.
Violet This Rotom has possessed a lawn mower. It will mow down grass and flowers, then swagger around with pride at its accomplishments.


   
Rotom in the Paldea Pokédex Rotom in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
TV in Old ChateauNight (Only one) (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Platinum
TV in Old ChateauNight (Only one)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Trade
Generation V
Black White
Trade Ditto on Route 15
Black 2 White 2
Trade Ditto on Route 15
Transfer from Dream Radar
Dream World
Spooky Manor
Generation VI
X Y
Lost Hotel (Shaking trash cans)Tu (All Forms)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Poni Gauntlet (Island Scan)Tu
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Lake of Outrage
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Raid Battle) (Heat/Wash/Frost/Fan/Mow Rotom)
Expansion Pass
Workout Sea (Wanderer) (All Forms)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
TV in Old ChateauNight (Only one) (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Legends: Arceus
Coronet Highlands: Celestica Ruins (in boxes), Sacred Plaza (also in boxes), Stonetooth Rows
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
East Province: Area Two
West Province: Area Two
Tera Raid Battles (4★, 5★)
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Savanna Biome, Coastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth, Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
MD Time
Wonder Mail code
MD Darkness
Midnight Forest (B10F-B20F)
MD Sky
Midnight Forest (B10F-B20F)
Rumble
Silent Forest, Windy Prairie, Rocky Cave, Fiery Furnace, Bright Beach, Eternal Tower
PokéPark Wii
Haunted Zone
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Rotom Hideout: Firebreathing Mountain (Post-ending; All Forms)
Rumble U
Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale (All Forms)
Wonder Area: Haunted Playland, Chill Battle: Fever! (Boss; Heat Rotom)
Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale (Wash Rotom)
Variety Battle: Pokémon on a Roll (Reward; Frost Rotom)
Secret Warehouse: The Enemies Within (Fan Rotom)
Chill Battle: Garden Keepers (Reward; Mow Rotom)
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Distortion Island: Stage 4
Rumble World
Diamond Crater: Fix-Up Factory (All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Jirachi Sea, Garchomp Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Arceus Sea, Jirachi SeaFinal, Garchomp SeaFinal, Mimikyu SeaFinal
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Expert Stage: Stage EX2
Event: The Daily Pokémon (#1) (Heat/Wash/Frost/Fan/Mow Rotom)
Masters EX
Sync pair scout: Sygna Suit Elesa & Rotom
HOME
Complete a trade on the GTS for the 1st time (mobile)


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:

8HTR MY9+ K6+@
NT=M 9Q6R 38@5
Objective: Escort Rotom to floor 4 of Tiny Meadow.

In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
BWB2W2 Pokémon Center Best Wishes Professor Oak's Rotom Japanese Japan 10 August 10 to September 6, 2013
XY Tretta Rotom All Japan 10 October 15 to December 3, 2014
USUM LINE Rotom Japanese Japan 10 November 17, 2017 to April 30, 2018
In-game events
Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
HOME HOME GTS Rotom Worldwide hide 5 February 12, 2020 onwards

Held items

Games Held items
Black White
Black 2 White 2
Legends: Arceus
  Normal
Grit items by level
  Alpha
Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Rotom
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
50
110 - 157 210 - 304
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
77
73 - 141 143 - 278
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
77
73 - 141 143 - 278
91
86 - 157 168 - 309
Total:
440
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
Heat, Wash, Frost, Fan, and Mow Rotom
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
50
110 - 157 210 - 304
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
107
100 - 174 197 - 344
105
99 - 172 193 - 339
107
100 - 174 197 - 344
86
81 - 151 159 - 298
Total:
520
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Rotom
Speed
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Power
2/3 ★★☆
Skill
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Stamina
3/4 ★★★☆
Jump
4/5 ★★★★☆
Total
15/22 ★★★☆


Heat Rotom
Speed
3/4 ★★★☆
Power
4/4 ★★★★
Skill
3/4 ★★★☆
Stamina
3/4 ★★★☆
Jump
4/4 ★★★★
Total
17/20 ★★★☆


Wash Rotom
Speed
3/3 ★★★
Power
3/3 ★★★
Skill
3/4 ★★★☆
Stamina
4/4 ★★★★
Jump
2/4 ★★☆☆
Total
15/18 ★★★


Frost Rotom
Speed
3/4 ★★★☆
Power
2/3 ★★☆
Skill
4/5 ★★★★☆
Stamina
3/3 ★★★
Jump
3/4 ★★★☆
Total
15/19 ★★★


Fan Rotom
Speed
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Power
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Skill
3/3 ★★★
Stamina
2/3 ★★☆
Jump
5/5 ★★★★★
Total
16/21 ★★★☆


Mow Rotom
Speed
3/3 ★★★
Power
3/3 ★★★
Skill
5/5 ★★★★★
Stamina
3/4 ★★★☆
Jump
2/4 ★★☆☆
Total
16/19 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Rotom
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 0×
Fighting 0×
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground 0×
Rock 1×
Bug ½×
Ghost 2×
Steel ½×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 2×
Fairy 1×
None
Weak to:
Normal 0×
Fighting 0×
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground 0×
Rock 1×
Bug ½×
Ghost 2×
Steel ½×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 2×
Fairy 1×
None
Immune to:
Normal 0×
Fighting 0×
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground 0×
Rock 1×
Bug ½×
Ghost 2×
Steel ½×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 2×
Fairy 1×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 0×
Fighting 0×
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground 0×
Rock 1×
Bug ½×
Ghost 2×
Steel ½×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 2×
Fairy 1×
None
Notes:
Heat Rotom
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel ¼×
Fire ½×
Water 2×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel ¼×
Fire ½×
Water 2×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel ¼×
Fire ½×
Water 2×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel ¼×
Fire ½×
Water 2×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:
Wash Rotom
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel ¼×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass 2×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel ¼×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass 2×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel ¼×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass 2×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel ¼×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass 2×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Notes:
Frost Rotom
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting 2×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 2×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 2×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 2×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 2×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 2×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 2×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 2×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Notes:
Fan Rotom
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Notes:
Mow Rotom
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison 2×
Ground 0×
Rock 1×
Bug 2×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire 2×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ¼×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison 2×
Ground 0×
Rock 1×
Bug 2×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire 2×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ¼×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison 2×
Ground 0×
Rock 1×
Bug 2×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire 2×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ¼×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison 2×
Ground 0×
Rock 1×
Bug 2×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire 2×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ¼×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15
011 Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00——% 15
055 Thunder Shock Electric Special 04040 100100% 30
1010 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 10
1515 Charge Electric Status 0000— 00——% 20
2020 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100100% 10
2525 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 09090% 20
3030 Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 00——% 20
3535 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100100% 10
4040 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10
4545 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100100% 10
5050 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15
5555 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rotom
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Rotom
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM007  TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM017  TM017 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM018  TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM023  TM023 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10
TM025  TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM029  TM029 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM032  TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM041  TM041 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM042  TM042 Night Shade Ghost Special 0000— 100}}100% 15
TM047  TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM048  TM048 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20
TM049  TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM050  TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM062  TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15
TM070  TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM072  TM072 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM074  TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM075  TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30
TM082  TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20
TM085  TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM094  TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM096  TM096 Eerie Impulse Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 15
TM103  TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM107  TM107 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15
TM109  TM109 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM114  TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM117  TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM126  TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM130  TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM136  TM136 Electric Terrain Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM140  TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM166  TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM171  TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM173  TM173 Charge Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM177  TM177 Spite Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM191  TM191 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM198  TM198 Poltergeist Ghost Physical 110110 090}}90% 5
TM202  TM202 Pain Split Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM211  TM211 Electroweb Electric Special 05555 095}}95% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rotom
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Rotom
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Rotom
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rotom
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Rotom
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

Form change

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 Thunder Shock. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, reverting to the base form will teach it Thunder Shock even if it knows another move.

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Form change: Rotom
(having no other moves) 		Thunder Shock Electric Special 40 100% 30
Form change: Heat Rotom Overheat Fire Special 130 90% 5
Form change: Wash Rotom Hydro Pump Water Special 110 80% 5
Form change: Frost Rotom Blizzard Ice Special 110 70% 5
Form change: Fan Rotom Air Slash Flying Special 75 95% 15
Form change: Mow Rotom Leaf Storm Grass Special 130 90% 5
  • A superscript level indicates that Rotom can learn this move normally in Generation IX
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rotom
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or alternate form of Rotom
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Hail Frost Rotom (Rising Rivals RT2)
Slash Mow Rotom (Rising Rivals RT4)

Side game data

Rotom

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -12%
IQ group: G
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 48
Base Attack: 76 Base Defense: 55 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
  PokéPark Pad entry:
Rotom is a Zone Keeper protecting the Haunted Zone. As the Attraction Chief of Rotom's Spooky Shoot-'em-Up, Rotom also values having fun.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Electric
Attack Power: ★★★★★

 

Power of Five
Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 60 - 105   5

#039
 

Paralyze
Leaves the foe paralyzed.
  Swappable Skill(s): Mega Boost+


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 137 Base Attack: 185 Base Defense: 159
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Astonish, Thunder Shock
Charged Attacks: Ominous Wind, Thunderbolt, Thunder

Heat Rotom

Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 48
Base Attack: 80 Base Defense: 60 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Shuffle
 
Fire
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#039
 

Mega Boost
Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type.


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 137 Base Attack: 204 Base Defense: 219
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Astonish, Thunder Shock
Charged Attacks: Overheat, Thunderbolt, Thunder

Wash Rotom

Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 48
Base Attack: 80 Base Defense: 60 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Shuffle
 
Water
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#039
 

Mega Boost
Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type.


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 137 Base Attack: 204 Base Defense: 219
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Astonish, Thunder Shock
Charged Attacks: Hydro Pump, Thunderbolt, Thunder

Frost Rotom

Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 48
Base Attack: 80 Base Defense: 60 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Shuffle
 
Ice
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#039
 

Mega Boost
Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type.


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 137 Base Attack: 204 Base Defense: 219
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Astonish, Thunder Shock
Charged Attacks: Blizzard, Thunderbolt, Thunder

Fan Rotom

Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 48
Base Attack: 80 Base Defense: 60 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Shuffle
 
Flying
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#039
 

Mega Boost
Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type.


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 137 Base Attack: 204 Base Defense: 219
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Astonish, Air Slash
Charged Attacks: Ominous Wind, Thunderbolt, Thunder

Mow Rotom

Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 48
Base Attack: 80 Base Defense: 60 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Shuffle
 
Grass
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#039
 

Mega Boost
Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type.


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 137 Base Attack: 204 Base Defense: 219
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Astonish, Thunder Shock
Charged Attacks: Ominous Wind, Thunderbolt, Thunder

Form data

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 household appliance, and each has its own special move. These alternate forms were introduced in Pokémon Platinum.

 
Rotom
Rotom
 Electric  Ghost 
Levitate
HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe
50 50 77 95 77 91
 
Rotom
Heat Rotom
 Electric  Fire 
Levitate
HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe
50 65 107 105 107 86
 
Rotom
Wash Rotom
 Electric  Water 
Levitate
HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe
50 65 107 105 107 86
 
Rotom
Frost Rotom
 Electric  Ice 
Levitate
HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe
50 65 107 105 107 86
 
Rotom
Fan Rotom
 Electric  Flying 
Levitate
HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe
50 65 107 105 107 86
 
Rotom
Mow Rotom
 Electric  Grass 
Levitate
HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe
50 65 107 105 107 86

In Generation IV, all forms of Rotom are 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.

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.

Hatched Rotom will always be in their standard form.

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 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.

Rotom's appliance forms first appeared as silhouettes in August 2008, shortly before the Japanese release of Pokémon 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.

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.

Evolution data

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
           
Front Back        
       
       
       
       
           
Front Back        
       
       
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Legends: Arceus
Cross-Generation
HOME
   
   
   
   
   
   
  For other sprites and images, please see Rotom images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In the anime

Main series

 
Rotom in the anime

Major appearances

Professor Oak's Rotom

Professor Oak caught a Rotom on Torom Island in 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.

Rotom Pokédex

A Rotom inhabiting Ash's Alolan Pokédex debuted in 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 Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!, it remained in Alola to work with the Aether Foundation while Ash returned home.

Rotom Phone

Starting in Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!, Rotom Phones have been under the ownership of several characters in Pokémon Journeys: The Series, including Ash, Team Rocket, and Goh.

Drone Rotom

Starting in Destination: Coronation!, Drone Rotom have served as the referees for World Coronation Series matches.

Other

Rotom debuted in Get Your Rotom Running!, where it was in all of its different forms. It spent the episode toying around with Ash and his friends in the Old Chateau.

In To Catch a Rotom!, two Rotom were with Professor Oak's, occasionally switching between all of their different forms.

In Rotom's Wish!, Weston used a Rotom to defeat Mantle and his Krookodile with the assistance of Ash and his friends. It assumed the form of Wash, Mow, and Frost Rotom.

In 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 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 A Performance Pop Quiz!.

In Toughing It Out!, a Rotomi appeared at the Wyndon Pokémon Center.

A Trainer's Rotom appeared in The Door That Never Opens.

  • Heat Rotom in the anime

  • Wash Rotom in the anime

  • Frost Rotom in the anime

  • Fan Rotom in the anime

  • Mow Rotom in the anime

  • Rotom Pokédex in the anime

  • Rotom Phone in the anime

  • Drone Rotom in the anime

  • Rotomi in the anime

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
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.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
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.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
SM057 Rotom Rotom Pokédex Rotom, the Plasma Pokémon. An Electric and Ghost type. Rotom play pranks by inhabiting electrical appliances. When one inhabits a washing machine, it's called Wash Rotom.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
JN037 Rotom Ash's Rotom Phone Rotom, Pokédex Forme. An upgrade of the Pokédex. However, that is its only function.
JN077 Rotom Goh's Rotom Phone Rotom, Fan Form. The Plasma Pokémon. An Electric and Flying type. Fan Rotom lives in an electric fan equipped with a special motor.

Pokémon Generations

A Rotom appeared as an image in The Scoop.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

 
Rotom in Pokémon: Twilight Wings

In Assistant, a Rotom invaded Macro Cosmos's computers, but it was taken care of by Oleana.

A Rotom Phone appeared in Sky, under the ownership of Raihan. It reappeared in The Gathering of Stars.

A Rotom Phone appeared in The Gathering of Stars, under the ownership of Peony.

Pokémon: Paldean Winds

Two Rotom Phones appeared in Breathe Out, under the ownership of Hohma and Ohara.

In the manga

Pocket Monsters DP

 
Rotom in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Rotom appears in PMDP47 in all of its forms.

Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!

A Rotom appeared in PBK2.

Pokémon Adventures

 
Rotom Pokédex in Pokémon Adventures
 
Rotom in Pokémon Adventures
Main article: Diamond's Rotom
Main article: Rotom Pokédex (Adventures)
Main article: Rotom Phone
Main article: Rotojī

Rotom first appeared in Robust Rotom, where it caused havoc for Diamond and 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 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 Grand Entrance and Delivery Boy Sun, a Rotom accompanied Moon as she was tasked with delivering it to Professor Kukui. It later possessed Moon's Pokédex, becoming the Rotom Pokédex.

In Chomp!! Defeat Drednaw, two Rotom possessed the smartphones of Henry and Casey. A fantasy in the same chapter featured a third Rotom.

A Drone Rotom appeared in Rising!! Opal of Ballonlea, where it is called by Opal during her match against Henry, using it to announce her upcoming retirement.

Gallery

  • Heat Rotom in Pokémon Adventures

  • Wash Rotom in Pokémon Adventures

  • Frost Rotom in Pokémon Adventures

  • Fan Rotom in Pokémon Adventures

  • Mow Rotom in Pokémon Adventures

  • Rotom Phone in Pokémon Adventures

  • Drone Rotom in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Rotom Phones appeared in the Pokémon Journeys: The Series manga, fulfilling the same roles as in the anime.

Drone Rotom also appeared in the manga, fulfilling the same roles as in the anime.

In the TCG

Main article: Rotom (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Rotom appears as a Spirit.

Trivia

 
The Rotom Pokédex's type in the anime

Generation V type change

  • Rotom is the only Pokémon to have its type changed to a type that was not newly introduced.
  • No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Rotom's base form or Heat Rotom, making Rotom the only Pokémon with more than one unique type combination.
  • Despite becoming part Flying-type, Fan Rotom retains the Ability Levitate, being the only Flying-type Pokémon with this Ability. As its Flying type already makes it immune to Ground-type moves, its Ability is effectively useless under normal conditions.
    • In Inverse Battles, 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.
  • 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 Sunny Form Castform, Litwick, and Scorbunny for the shortest Fire-type Pokémon.
  • Frost Rotom is:

Origin

Rotom appears to be based on poltergeists or tsukumogami, a type of ghost that possesses household items. Its Pokédex entry also brings to mind gremlins. Rotom may also be an embodiment of ball lightning or electronic "magic smoke".

Additionally, Rotom appears to be based on 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 light bulb, Heat Rotom possesses an oven, Wash Rotom a washing machine, Frost Rotom a refrigerator, Fan Rotom a fan and Mow Rotom possesses a lawnmower.

Name origin

Rotom is derived from motor spelled backwards.

In Pokémon 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

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese ロトム Rotom From motor spelled backwards
  French Motisma From moteur and plasma
  Spanish Rotom Same as English/Japanese name
  German Rotom Same as English/Japanese name
  Italian Rotom Same as English/Japanese name
  Korean 로토무 Rotomu Transcription of Japanese name
  Mandarin Chinese 洛托姆 Luòtuōmǔ Transcription of Japanese name
  Cantonese Chinese 洛托姆 Loktokmóuh Transcription of Japanese name


Heat Rotom

Language Title
  Japanese ヒートロトム Heat Rotom
Chinese Cantonese 加熱洛托姆 Gāyiht Loktokmóuh
Mandarin 加熱洛托姆 / 加热洛托姆 Jiārè Luòtuōmǔ
  Danish Varme-Rotom
  Finnish Lämpö-Rotom
  French Motisma Chaleur
  German Hitze-Rotom
  Hindi हीट रोटॉम Heat Rotom
  Indonesian Rotom Panas
  Italian Rotom Calore
  Korean 히트로토무 Heat Rotom
  Malaysian Rotom Haba
  Norwegian Varme-Rotom
  Polish Rotom Grzewczy
  Portuguese Rotom Calor
  Spanish Rotom Calor
  Swedish Värme Rotom
  Thai ฮีทโรตอม Heat Rotom
  Turkish Sıcak Rotom
  Vietnamese Rotom Nhiệt

Wash Rotom

Language Title
  Japanese ウォッシュロトム Wash Rotom
Chinese Cantonese 清洗洛托姆 Chīngsái Loktokmóuh
Mandarin 清洗洛托姆 Qīngxǐ Luòtuōmǔ
  Danish Vaske-Rotom
  Finnish Pesu-Rotom
  French Motisma Lavage
  German Wasch-Rotom
  Hindi वॉश रोटॉम Wash Rotom
  Indonesian Rotom Cuci
  Italian Rotom Lavaggio
  Korean 워시로토무 Wash Rotom
  Malaysian Rotom Cucian
  Norwegian Vaske-Rotom *
Wash Rotom *
  Polish Rotom Piorący
Portuguese   Brazil Rotom Lavagem *
Wash Rotom *
  Portugal Rotom Lavagem
  Spanish Rotom Lavado
  Swedish Tvätt Rotom
  Thai วอชโรตอมWash Rotom
  Turkish Yıkayan Rotom
  Vietnamese Rotom Tẩy Rửa

Frost Rotom

Language Title
  Japanese フロストロトム Frost Rotom
Chinese Cantonese 結冰洛托姆 Gitbīng Loktokmóuh
Mandarin 結冰洛托姆 / 结冰洛托姆 Jiébīng Luòtuōmǔ
  Danish Frost-Rotom
  Finnish Kylmä-Rotom *
Huurre-Rotom *
  French Motisma Froid
  German Frost-Rotom
  Hindi फ़्रॉस्ट रोटॉम Frost Rotom
  Indonesian Rotom Beku
  Italian Rotom Gelo
  Korean 프로스트로토무 Frost Rotom
  Malaysian Rotom Beku
  Norwegian Frys-Rotom *
Frost Rotom *
  Polish Rotom Chłodniczy
Portuguese   Brazil Rotom Congelante *
Frost Rotom *
  Portugal Rotom Frio
  Spanish Rotom Frío
  Swedish Kyl Rotom *
Frost-Rotom *
  Thai ฟรอสต์โรตอม Frost Rotom
  Turkish Buz Rotom
  Vietnamese Rotom Sương Giá

Fan Rotom

Language Title
  Japanese スピンロトム Spin Rotom
Chinese Cantonese 旋轉洛托姆 Syùhnjyún Loktokmóuh
Mandarin 旋轉洛托姆 / 旋转洛托姆 Xuánzhuǎn Luòtuōmǔ
  Danish Ventilator-Rotom
  Finnish Tuuletin-Rotom
  French Motisma Hélice
  German Wirbel-Rotom
  Hindi फ़ैन रोटॉम Fan Rotom
  Indonesian Rotom Kipas
  Italian Rotom Vortice
  Korean 스핀로토무 Spin Rotom
  Malaysian Rotom Kipas
  Norwegian Vifte-Rotom
  Polish Rotom Wentylujący
Portuguese   Brazil Rotom Ventilador
  Portugal Rotom Vento
  Spanish Rotom Ventilador
  Swedish Fläkt Rotom
  Thai สปินโรตอม Spin Rotom
  Turkish Vantilatör Rotom
  Vietnamese Rotom Lượn Xoay

Mow Rotom

Language Title
  Japanese カットロトム Cut Rotom
Chinese Cantonese 切割洛托姆 Chitgot Loktokmóuh
Mandarin 切割洛托姆 Qiēgē Luòtuōmǔ
  Danish Græsslå-Rotom *
Græsslånings-Rotom *
  Finnish Leikkuri-Rotom
  French Motisma Tonte
  German Schneid-Rotom
  Hindi कट रोटॉम Cut Rotom
  Indonesian Rotom Pemotong
  Italian Rotom Taglio
  Korean 커트로토무 Cut Rotom
  Malaysian Rotom Mesin Rumput
  Norwegian Klipp-Rotom *
Mow Rotom *
  Polish Rotom Koszący
Portuguese   Brazil Rotom Corte *
Mow Rotom *
  Portugal Rotom Corte
  Spanish Rotom Corte
  Swedish Gräsklippare Rotom *
Klipp-Rotom *
  Thai คัตโรตอม Cut Rotom
  Turkish Biçer Rotom
  Vietnamese Rotom Cắt


Related articles

External links

References

  1. ↑ Rotom Pokédex, (Pokémon Sun and Moon): "Waaah! If I had a pulse, it would be pounding like crazzzy right now!"


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