Rotom
#479 (Sinnoh)
Best moveset for Rotom
The best moves for Rotom are Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Thunder Shock | 10 dps |
| Thunderbolt | 38.4 dps |
Defense
| Astonish | 8.7 dps |
| Thunderbolt | 38.4 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
Rotom currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Forms
There are 6 different forms of Rotom:
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Rotom, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Rotom is an Electric & Ghost Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Ground, Ghost and Dark moves. Rotom's strongest moveset is Thunder Shock & Thunderbolt and it has a Max CP of 2,031.
About
"Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc."
Base stats
| Attack | 185 | |
| Defense | 159 | |
| Stamina | 137 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
870 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,160 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,741 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,031 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,451 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,886 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
Size
| Height | 0.3 m |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Best moveset for Rotom
The best moves for Rotom are Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Thunder Shock | 10 dps |
| Thunderbolt | 38.4 dps |
Defense
| Astonish | 8.7 dps |
| Thunderbolt | 38.4 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Shock | 5 | 13.3 | 10 |
| Astonish | 8 | 12.7 | 8.7 |
| Tackle Legacy | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ominous Wind | 50 | -14.3 | 26.1 |
| Thunder | 100 | -41.7 | 50 |
| Thunderbolt | 80 | -20 | 38.4 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Rotom?
Rotom is a Electric/Ghost type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground, Ghost and Dark moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Rotom are:
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Chandelure,
- Gengar,
- Gengar (Costume 2020),
- Dragapult.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Shadow Ball | 100% |
| Chandelure | Hex | Shadow Ball | 96% |
| Gengar | Lick | Shadow Ball | 95% |
| Gengar (Costume 2020) | Lick | Shadow Ball | 95% |
| Dragapult | Hex | Shadow Ball | 95% |
| Gengar | Shadow Claw | Shadow Ball | 95% |
| Gengar (Costume 2020) | Shadow Claw | Shadow Ball | 95% |
| Darkrai | Snarl | Shadow Ball | 94% |
| Gengar | Hex | Shadow Ball | 94% |
| Gengar (Costume 2020) | Hex | Shadow Ball | 94% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Rotom
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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