rotom

Rotom is an Electric/Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Electric/Ghost

Abilities:

• Levitate: Grants immunity to Ground-type moves

Physical Characteristics:

• Small, light-blue Pokémon with a plasma-like body
• Orange aura surrounding its form
• Thin, lightning-bolt-shaped arms
• A single blue eye in the center of its body
• Capable of possessing electrical appliances, changing its form and type

Behavior and Habitat:

• Known to inhabit abandoned buildings or places rich in electrical energy
• Displays mischievous behavior, often causing electrical appliances to malfunction
• Enjoys possessing various machines and gadgets
• Communicates through electric pulses, often influencing electronics

In Battle:

• Versatile special attacker with access to a wide range of moves
• Signature move: Thunder Shock (in base form)
• Can change forms to alter type and moveset, such as Heat Rotom, Wash Rotom, etc.
• Strong against Water and Flying types with its Electric moves, and against Psychic and Ghost types with its Ghost moves
• Weak against Dark and Ghost types

Evolution:

• Rotom does not evolve but can change forms by possessing different home appliances, each form having a unique secondary type and exclusive move.

Interesting Facts:

• Rotom's name is "motor" spelled backward, referencing its ability to possess machines.
• It can change into five different forms: Heat, Wash, Frost, Fan, and Mow, each with unique typing and signature moves.
• The idea for Rotom's design is inspired by poltergeist phenomena, which involve spirits manipulating objects.
• Rotom's ability to inhabit different appliances was a unique feature introduced in Pokémon Platinum, expanding its utility and strategies in battles.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Diamond: Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.
• Pearl: Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.
• 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: Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor.
• Black: Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.
• White: Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.
• Black-2: Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.
• White-2: Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.