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This is a guide to the Pokemon Rotom, how and where to find it and catch it, and how to change its form in the games Pokemon Sword and Shield. Read on for information on what moves Rotom learns, as well as its evolutions, abilities, type advantages, and more.

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Rotom - Type and Abilities

Rotom - Type

Rotom
Plasma Pokémon
Pokemon - Rotom
Type 1 Type 2
Pokemon Electric Image Pokemon Ghost Image

Rotom Weaknesses and Resistances

Type
Takes 4x damage
-
Takes 2x damage
Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Takes 0.5x damage
Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
Takes 1/4x damage
-
Takes 0x damage
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon

Rotom Pokédex Entries

Sword
Shield
One boy’s invention led to the development of many different machines that take advantage of Rotom’s unique capabilities.
With a body made of plasma, it can inhabit all sorts of machines. It loves to surprise others.

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Rotom Abilities

Name Description
Levitate Gives immunity to Ground type moves.

Rotom Egg Group

Egg Groups
Pokemon - Amorphous Egg GroupAmorphous

Effort Values (EV) Earned

Effort Values (EV) Earned
Sp.Atk+1/Spd+1

Rotom Forms - Type and Abilities

Heat Rotom - Type

Heat Rotom
Plasma Pokémon
Pokemon - Heat Rotom
Type 1 Type 2
Pokemon Electric Image Pokemon Fire Image

Heat Rotom Weaknesses and Resistances

Type
Takes 4x damage
Pokemon Ground Type Icon
Takes 2x damage
Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon
Takes 0.5x damage
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Takes 1/4x damage
Pokemon Steel Type Icon
Takes 0x damage
-

Wash Rotom - Type

Wash Rotom
Plasma Pokémon
Pokemon - Wash Rotom
Type 1 Type 2
Pokemon Electric Image Pokemon Water Image

Wash Rotom Weaknesses and Resistances

Type
Takes 4x damage
-
Takes 2x damage
Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon
Takes 0.5x damage
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon
Takes 1/4x damage
Pokemon Steel Type Icon
Takes 0x damage
-

Frost Rotom - Type

Frost Rotom
Plasma Pokémon
Pokemon - Frost Rotom
Type 1 Type 2
Pokemon Electric Image Pokemon Ice Image

Frost Rotom Weaknesses and Resistances

Type
Takes 4x damage
-
Takes 2x damage
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon
Takes 0.5x damage
Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon
Takes 1/4x damage
-
Takes 0x damage
-

Fan Rotom - Type

Fan Rotom
Plasma Pokémon
Pokemon - Fan Rotom
Type 1 Type 2
Pokemon Electric Image Pokemon Flying Image

Fan Rotom Weaknesses and Resistances

Type
Takes 4x damage
-
Takes 2x damage
Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon
Takes 0.5x damage
Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
Takes 1/4x damage
-
Takes 0x damage
Pokemon Ground Type Icon

Mow Rotom - Type

Mow Rotom
Plasma Pokémon
Pokemon - Mow Rotom
Type 1 Type 2
Pokemon Electric Image Pokemon Grass Image

Mow Rotom Weaknesses and Resistances

Type
Takes 4x damage
-
Takes 2x damage
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon
Takes 0.5x damage
Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
Takes 1/4x damage
Pokemon Electric Type Icon
Takes 0x damage
-

Evolution Chart of Rotom

Evolution Line
Rotom ImageRotom
This Pokemon does not evolve.

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List of Rotom Forms

Form Type Household Item
RotomRotom Pokemon Sword and Shield - Electric Type Pokemon Sword and Shield - Ghost Type Lightbulb
Heat RotomHeat Rotom Pokemon Sword and Shield - Electric Type Pokemon Sword and Shield - Fire Type Microwave Oven
Wash RotomWash Rotom Pokemon Sword and Shield - Electric Type Pokemon Sword and Shield - Water Type Washing Machine
Frost RotomFrost Rotom Pokemon Sword and Shield - Electric Type Pokemon Sword and Shield - Ice Type Refridgerator
Fan RotomFan Rotom Pokemon Sword and Shield - Electric Type Pokemon Sword and Shield - Flying Type Electric Fan
Mow RotomMow Rotom Pokemon Sword and Shield - Electric Type Pokemon Sword and Shield - Grass Type Lawnmower

Base Stats of Rotom

HP
50
Atk
50
Def
77
Sp. Atk
95
Sp. Def
77
Speed
91
Total Base Stats
440

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Base Stats of Rotom Forms

Heat Rotom

HP
50
Atk
65
Def
107
Sp. Atk
105
Sp. Def
107
Speed
86
Total Base Stats
520

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Wash Rotom

HP
50
Atk
65
Def
107
Sp. Atk
105
Sp. Def
107
Speed
86
Total Base Stats
520

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Frost Rotom

HP
50
Atk
65
Def
107
Sp. Atk
105
Sp. Def
107
Speed
86
Total Base Stats
520

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Fan Rotom

HP
50
Atk
65
Def
107
Sp. Atk
105
Sp. Def
107
Speed
86
Total Base Stats
520

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Mow Rotom

HP
50
Atk
65
Def
107
Sp. Atk
105
Sp. Def
107
Speed
86
Total Base Stats
520

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Locations Where Rotom Appears and Evolution

Obtaining Rotom

When the weather is Rainy or Stormy, Rotom can be found at the Lake of Outrage as a Visible Encounter. While biking around the Lake of Outrage, a Rotom will typically appear within about three minutes of searching.

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How to Change Rotom's Form

Obtain the Rotom Catalog

Rotom's Form can be changed using the Rotom Catalog item obtained in Wyndon. From the Stadium, go down to the house two houses down on the left, and battle the Trainer inside. After he is defeated, he will hand over the Rotom Catalog.

Select the Rotom Catalog from the Key Items pouch

Rotom Catalog

After obtaining the Rotom Catalog, you can use it to change Rotom to any of its five forms at any time. Access the Rotom Catalog from the Key Items pouch of the Bag, and Use the item. From the dropdown, select the household item associated with the Rotom Form you want to use. For example, selecting the Microwave will change Rotom to its Heat Rotom Form.

Moves learned by Rotom

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Power Acc. PP
Base Astonish Pokemon Ghost Image 30 100 15
Base Double Team Pokemon Normal Image - - 15
5 Thunder Shock Pokemon Electric Image 40 100 30
10 Confuse Ray Pokemon Ghost Image - 100 10
15 Charge Pokemon Electric Image - 100 20
20 Electro Ball Pokemon Electric Image - 100 10
25 Thunder Wave Pokemon Electric Image - 90 20
30 Shock Wave Pokemon Electric Image 60 - 20
35 Hex Pokemon Ghost Image 65 100 10
40 Substitute Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
45 Trick Pokemon Psychic Image - 100 10
50 Discharge Pokemon Electric Image 80 100 15
55 Uproar Pokemon Normal Image 90 100 10

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TM14 Thunder Wave Pokemon Electric Image - 90 20
TM17 Light Screen Pokemon Psychic Image - - 30
TM18 Reflect Pokemon Psychic Image - - 20
TM21 Rest Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10
TM23 Thief Pokemon Dark Image 60 100 25
TM24 Snore Pokemon Normal Image 50 100 15
TM25 Protect Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TM33 Rain Dance Pokemon Water Image - - 5
TM34 Sunny Day Pokemon Fire Image - - 5
TM38 Will-O-Wisp Pokemon Fire Image - 85 15
TM39 Facade Pokemon Normal Image 70 100 20
TM40 Swift Pokemon Normal Image 60 - 20
TM41 Helping Hand Pokemon Normal Image - - 20
TM76 Round Pokemon Normal Image 60 100 15
TM77 Hex Pokemon Ghost Image 65 100 10
TM80 Volt Switch Pokemon Electric Image 70 100 20
TM82 Electroweb Pokemon Electric Image 55 95 15
TM90 Electric Terrain Pokemon Electric Image - 10
TM93 Eerie Impulse Pokemon Electric Image - 100 15

Learnset by TR

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TR08 Thunderbolt Pokemon Electric Image 90 100 15
TR09 Thunder Pokemon Electric Image 110 70 10
TR20 Substitute Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR26 Endure Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR27 Sleep Talk Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR33 Shadow Ball Pokemon Ghost Image 80 100 15
TR35 Uproar Pokemon Normal Image 90 100 10
TR38 Trick Pokemon Psychic Image - 100 10
TR42 Hyper Voice Pokemon Normal Image 90 100 10
TR58 Dark Pulse Pokemon Dark Image 80 100 15
TR68 Nasty Plot Pokemon Dark Image - - 20
TR80 Electro Ball Pokemon Electric Image - 100 10
TR81 Foul Play Pokemon Dark Image 95 100 15
TR82 Stored Power Pokemon Psychic Image 20 100 10
TR83 Ally Switch Pokemon Psychic Image - - 15

Learnset through a Move Tutor

Move Type Power Acc. PP
Rising Voltage Pokemon Electric Image 70 100 20
Poltergeist Pokemon Ghost Image 110 90 5

Learnset via Egg Moves

This Pokemon currently has no moves learned in this way.

Moves learned by Rotom Forms

Heat Rotom

Moves Type Power Acc. PP
Overheat Pokemon Fire Image 130 90 5

Wash Rotom

Moves Type Power Acc. PP
Hydro Pump Pokemon Water Image 110 80 5

Frost Rotom

Moves Type Power Acc. PP
Blizzard Pokemon Ice Image 110 70 5

Fan Rotom

Moves Type Power Acc. PP
Air Slash Pokemon Flying Image 75 95 20

Mow Rotom

Moves Type Power Acc. PP
Leaf Storm Pokemon Grass Image 130 90 5

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