Alpha Rotom Location and How to Catch

Alpha Rotom is a strong Pokemon found in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Learn how to get Alpha Rotom, its location, with information on its evolutions, type advantages, stats, what moves Rotom learns, and how to complete all research tasks for Rotom.

Alpha Rotom Location

Found randomly in place of normal spawns

All Pokemon which spawn around each of the game's five main maps have a small chance of being an Alpha. Similar to randomly encountering Shiny Pokemon, players simply must get lucky to encounter an Alpha version of Rotom.

There is no currently confirmed way to increase the rate of appearance of random Alpha Pokemon akin to the Mass Outbreak feature for Shinies, but you can maximize your odds of a random Alpha Pokemon appearing by leaving the Map repeatedly and returning to force Rotom to respawn.

Respawn Time: When Do Wild Pokemon and Items Reappear?

Other Rotom Locations

Locations where Rotom Appears

Time and Weather when Rotom Appears

Time and Weather Symbols Key

Times of Day	Weather Conditions
Morning Midday Evening Nightfall	Clear Cloudy Rainy Snowy	Strong Sunlight Foggy Thunderstorm Snowstorm

Weather Guide: All Weather Types and Effects

How to Catch Alpha Rotom

Use Smoke Bombs and Razz Berries

The most important skill for catching wild Pokemon is being able to lure them with berries so that you have a clear shot on their back. Razz Berries make Pokemon easier to catch, so when combined with Heavy/Leaden/Gigaton Balls, they can make it very easy to catch Alpha Pokemon.

Repeatedly catch them unawares

This method of catching a Pokemon allows you to make use of the fact that your character can move freely during battle. Since it only involves going into battle, it requires less precision than the method that involves Smoke Bombs and Razz Berries.

Additionally, this method allows you to continuously have the Alpha Pokemon be caught unawares, so even if your Pokemon is at a much lower level than the Alpha Pokemon, you'll be able to damage them, run, catch them unawares, then repeat in a loop until their HP is low enough to easily catch them.

Rotom Evolution

Evolution Line
Rotom
This Pokemon does not evolve.

Research Tasks for Rotom

Research Tasks and Objectives

	Research Task	Objectives
	Number caught	1/2/4/6/10
	Number you've caught while they were in the air	1/2/3/4/5
	Times you've seen it use Thunder Shock	1/3/6/12/25
	Times you've seen it use an strong style move	1/3/8/20/40
	Times you've seen it use an agile style move	1/3/8/20/40
	Number of different forms you've obtained	2/4/6

= 2 Research Levels

How to Complete Rotom's Research Tasks Fast

Use Thundershock in Agile Style 3 times, then in Strong Style 3 times.

As you progress through the story, the number of Research Points you still need for each Pokemon will undoubtedly change, but following the process above and skipping unneeded steps will work for achieving the goal.

Research Tasks Guide: How to Complete the Pokedex

Rotom Type and Basic Info

Rotom - Basic Info

Category	Plasma Pokemon
Type
Height	1' 00"	Weight	0.7 lbs
Pokedex Entry	This bizarre Pokémon appears to be a will-o’-the-wisp powered by electricity. Be wary, as Rotom is both smart and mischievous.

Preferred Foods

Preferred Foods
Springy Mushroom	Plump Beans

Item Drops (Items Carried)

Items Carried
Tumblestone	Ball of Mud

Rotom Type Effectiveness

	Type
Takes 4x damage (Weakness)	-
Takes 2x damage (Weakness)
Takes 0.5x damage (Resistance)
Takes 1/4x damage (Resistance)	-
Takes 0x damage (Immunity)

Unlisted types deal neutral damage to Rotom

Rotom Base Stats

Rotom Learnset

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. (Master)	Move	Type	BP	Acc.	PP
1 (10)	Thunder Shock		40	100	25
6 (15)	Charge Beam		50	90	15
11 (20)	Hex		65	100	15
18 (28)	Thunder Wave		0	90	20
25 (35)	Shadow Ball		80	100	10
34 (45)	Thunderbolt		80	100	10
43 (54)	Thunder		100	75	5

Learned from the Training Grounds

Move	Type	BP	Acc	PP
Swift		60	-	20
Ominous Wind		60	100	15
Rest		0	-	10
Charge Beam		50	90	15
Shadow Ball		80	100	10
Thunderbolt		80	100	10
Dark Pulse		80	-	10

Pokemon Legends: Arceus Related Guides

All Alpha Pokemon Locations and Maps

Obsidian Fieldlands Alpha Pokemon
Rapidash	Snorlax	Blissey	Magikarp
Heracross	Gyarados	Kricketune	Lopunny
Infernape	Scyther	Alakazam	Floatzel
Stantler	Luxio	Parasect	Staravia
Bibarel	Graveler	Golbat	-
Crimson Mirelands Alpha Pokemon
Raichu	Hippowdon	Roserade	Honchkrow
Yanmega	Ursaring	Torterra	Hisuian Sliggoo
Onix	Carnivine	Vespiquen	Pachirisu
Tangrowth	Toxicroak	Rhyhorn	Lickilicky
Skuntank	Whiscash	Overqwil	Unown
Spiritomb	-	-	-
Cobalt Coastlands Alpha Pokemon
Gyarados	Empoleon	Octillery	Dusknoir
Gastrodon	Ninetales	Golduck	Drapion
Machoke	Walrein	Purugly	Tentacruel
Ambipom	Mothim	Chansey	Lumineon
Mantine	Hisuian Qwilfish	-	-
Coronet Highlands Alpha Pokemon
Hisuian Goodra	Gabite	Luxray	Electivire
Gliscor	Steelix	Golem	Crobat
Mismagius	Rhyperior	Clefable	Bronzong
Mothim	Probopass	Gligar	-
Alabaster Icelands Alpha Pokemon
Garchomp	Lucario	Gallade	Gardevoir
Froslass	Abomasnow	Machamp	Electabuzz
Hisuian Sneasel	Mamoswine	Chimecho	Piloswine
Glalie	Swinub	Hisuian Zoroark	-