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#479 Rotom
479Rotom
Rotom, as it appears in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
Category Plasma Pokémon
Original Region Sinnoh
National Dex Nr. #479
Sinnoh Dex Nr. #152
Kalos #068 (Mountain)
Generation 4
Pokémon Color Red
First Appearance Pokémon Diamond & Pearl
Latest Appearance Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Type(s) Electric/Ghost
Ability/ies Levitate
Average Height 1'00"
Average Weight 0.7 lbs.

#479 Rotom
479Heat Rotom
Heat Rotom, as it appears in Pokémon Platinum.
Category Plasma
Original Region Sinnoh
National Dex Nr. #479
Sinnoh Dex Nr. #152
First Appearance Pokémon Platinum
Latest Appearance Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Type(s) Electric/Fire
Ability/ies Levitate
Requirement(s) Let Rotom possess a Microwave Oven
To Revert Remove Rotom from the appliance

#479 Rotom
479Wash Rotom
Wash Rotom, as it appears in Pokémon Platinum.
Category Plasma
Original Region Sinnoh
National Dex Nr. #479
Sinnoh Dex Nr. #152
First Appearance Pokémon Platinum
Latest Appearance Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Type(s) Electric/Water
Ability/ies Levitate
Requirement(s) Let Rotom possess a Washing Machine
To Revert Remove Rotom from the appliance

#479 Rotom
479Frost Rotom
Frost Rotom, as it appears in Pokémon Platinum.
Category Plasma
Original Region Sinnoh
National Dex Nr. #479
Sinnoh Dex Nr. #152
First Appearance Pokémon Platinum
Latest Appearance Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Type(s) Electric/Ice
Ability/ies Levitate
Requirement(s) Let Rotom possess a Refrigerator
To Revert Remove Rotom from the appliance

#479 Rotom
479Fan Rotom
Fan Rotom, as it appears in Pokémon Platinum.
Category Plasma
Original Region Sinnoh
National Dex Nr. #479
Sinnoh Dex Nr. #152
First Appearance Pokémon Platinum
Latest Appearance Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Type(s) Electric/Flying
Ability/ies Adaptability
Requirement(s) Let Rotom possess an Electric Fan
To Revert Remove Rotom from the appliance

#479 Rotom
479Mow Rotom
Mow Rotom, as it appears in Pokémon Platinum.
Category Plasma
Original Region Sinnoh
National Dex Nr. #479
Sinnoh Dex Nr. #152
First Appearance Pokémon Platinum
Latest Appearance Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Type(s) Electric/Grass
Ability/ies Levitate
Requirement(s) Let Rotom possess a Lawnmower
To Revert Remove Rotom from the appliance


Rotom, known in Japanese as ロトム (Rotom) is a peculiar Pokémon of the Electric/Ghost type that appears most commonly in the Sinnoh region. It doesn't evolve, but it is able to change its form and typing by possessing old appliances. Rotom has six different forms:

  • Its default form, which doesn't require an old appliance and is Electric/Ghost.
  • Heat Rotom, which requires a Microwave Oven; Electric/Fire.
  • Wash Rotom, which requires a Washing Machine; Electric/Water.
  • Frost Rotom, which requires a Refrigerator; Electric/Ice.
  • Fan Rotom, which requires an Electric Fan; Electric/Flying.
  • Mow Rotom, which requires a Lawnmower; Electric/Grass.

For the first time in Pokémon Sun and Moon, Rotom is able to possess a special Pokédex and become the Rotom Pokédex. See that article for more details.

In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Rotom takes the appearance of a phone, although it is currently unknown what purpose it will serve.

Biology[]

In all forms, Rotom has an orange, plasmic body, white oval eyes with a horizontal line, and a glowing aura of electricity, which also includes two limb-like lightning bolts that changes shape per form. Rotom's normal form is similarly shaped to a lightning rod and consists of a small, round body, a bigger, round head and a large spike atop the head. Its aura is cyan-colored, its pupils are deep navy and its limbs are shaped like a lightning bolt.

Heat Rotom, being a microwave oven, has an oven-like opening lid on its belly, though keeping the spike on top of it. Its aura and pupils are red and its limbs are shaped like oven mitts. Similarly, Wash Rotom is a washing machine, so it has an opening lid on its belly that is more circular. Wash Rotom has a sky blue aura and pupils, and its limbs are more clip-shaped. It holds a hose with its right limb.

Being a refrigerator, Frost Rotom is larger than any other Form, and has has two closet doors and a tray on its belly. Frost Rotom's aura and pupils are colored purple, and its limbs have a lightning shape as well. Fan Rotom looks more similar to the regular Rotom, but has the spike replaced by a hoop with three fan blades. Its gust-shaped limbs are also placed there. Fan Rotom's aura and eyes are colored yellow.

Mow Rotom, the last of the forms, is shaped like a lawnmower. It has an ovarian head with a handple protruding from it, as well as two black wheels and a tray. It also sports a large grin. Mow Rotom's eyes and aura are colored chartreuse green. Mow Rotom is the only form of Rotom that has one limb of plasmic electricity, and it appears to me shaped like a blade.

Rotom's main ability is to possess electronic devices, which it mainly does to cause pandemonium and scare humans. There's an ongoing research on Rotom, as researcher believe Rotom could become the source of a unique motor.

Appearances[]

Pokémon Dazzling Platinum[]

In Pokémon Dazzling Platinum, Rotom can be encountered at the Old Chateau after the player has defeated Gardenia and received the Forest Badge. Rotom can be found inside of the TV room of the Old Chateau and the player must interact with the TV by thumping it to make Rotom appear, but this only works at night. Rotom is on Level 20, and only one exists in the whole game.

Base stats[]

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
HP: 50
110 - 157 210 - 304
Attack: 50
49 - 112 94 - 218
Defense: 77
73 - 141 143 - 278
Sp.Atk: 95
90 - 161 175 - 317
Sp.Def: 77
73 - 141 143 - 278
Speed: 91
86 - 157 168 - 309
Total: 440   Other Pokémon with this total  
  • The minimum stats were calculated with 0 EV's and IV's, plus a hindering Nature, if applicable.
  • The maximum stats are calculated with 252 EV's, 31 IV's, and a helpful Nature, if applicable.

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
HP: 50
110 - 157 210 - 304
Attack: 50
49 - 112 94 - 218
Defense: 117
109 - 185 215 - 366
Sp.Atk: 145
135 - 216 265 - 427
Sp.Def: 117
109 - 185 215 - 366
Speed: 61
59 - 124 114 - 243
Total: 540   Other Pokémon with this total  
  • The minimum stats were calculated with 0 EV's and IV's, plus a hindering Nature, if applicable.
  • The maximum stats are calculated with 252 EV's, 31 IV's, and a helpful Nature, if applicable.

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
HP: 50
110 - 157 210 - 304
Attack: 50
49 - 112 94 - 218
Defense: 127
118 - 196 233 - 388
Sp.Atk: 135
126 - 205 247 - 405
Sp.Def: 127
118 - 196 233 - 388
Speed: 51
50 - 113 96 - 221
Total: 540   Other Pokémon with this total  
  • The minimum stats were calculated with 0 EV's and IV's, plus a hindering Nature, if applicable.
  • The maximum stats are calculated with 252 EV's, 31 IV's, and a helpful Nature, if applicable.

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
HP: 50
110 - 157 210 - 304
Attack: 50
49 - 112 94 - 218
Defense: 137
127 - 207 251 - 410
Sp.Atk: 125
117 - 194 229 - 383
Sp.Def: 137
127 - 207 251 - 410
Speed: 41
41 - 102 78 - 199
Total: 540   Other Pokémon with this total  
  • The minimum stats were calculated with 0 EV's and IV's, plus a hindering Nature, if applicable.
  • The maximum stats are calculated with 252 EV's, 31 IV's, and a helpful Nature, if applicable.

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
HP: 50
110 - 157 210 - 304
Attack: 50
49 - 112 94 - 218
Defense: 87
82 - 152 161 - 300
Sp.Atk: 115
108 - 183 211 - 361
Sp.Def: 87
82 - 152 161 - 300
Speed: 151
140 - 223 276 - 441
Total: 540   Other Pokémon with this total  
  • The minimum stats were calculated with 0 EV's and IV's, plus a hindering Nature, if applicable.
  • The maximum stats are calculated with 252 EV's, 31 IV's, and a helpful Nature, if applicable.

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
HP: 50
110 - 157 210 - 304
Attack: 50
49 - 112 94 - 218
Defense: 107
100 - 174 197 - 344
Sp.Atk: 125
117 - 194 229 - 383
Sp.Def: 107
100 - 174 197 - 344
Speed: 101
95 - 168 186 - 331
Total: 540   Other Pokémon with this total  
  • The minimum stats were calculated with 0 EV's and IV's, plus a hindering Nature, if applicable.
  • The maximum stats are calculated with 252 EV's, 31 IV's, and a helpful Nature, if applicable.

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
HP: 50
110 - 157 210 - 304
Attack: 50
49 - 112 94 - 218
Defense: 87
82 - 152 161 - 300
Sp.Atk: 135
126 - 205 247 - 405
Sp.Def: 87
82 - 152 161 - 300
Speed: 131
122 - 201 240 - 397
Total: 540   Other Pokémon with this total  
  • The minimum stats were calculated with 0 EV's and IV's, plus a hindering Nature, if applicable.
  • The maximum stats are calculated with 252 EV's, 31 IV's, and a helpful Nature, if applicable.

Trivia[]

  • Coincidentally, Rotom shares its height and weight with all members of the Lake Trio, Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf. By the order of the National Poxédex, Rotom also appears right before them.
  • Rotom is tied with Tynamo as the lightest Electric-type Pokémon.

Gallery[]


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Rotom
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