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Rotom - Evolutions, Location, and Learnset
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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
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 Ditto
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 Evolution and Learnset |
 Wash Rotom Moveset |
 Heat Rotom Moveset |
 Mow Rotom Moveset |
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List of Contents
Rotom - Type and Abilities
Rotom - Type
| Rotom Plasma Pokémon |
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| Type 1 | Type 2 |
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Rotom Weaknesses and Resistances
| Type | |
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| Takes 4x damage |
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| Takes 2x damage |
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| Takes 0.5x damage |
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| Takes 1/4x damage |
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| Takes 0x damage |
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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 |
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 Amorphous
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Effort Values (EV) Earned
| Effort Values (EV) Earned |
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| Sp.Atk+1/Spd+1 |
Rotom Forms - Type and Abilities
Heat Rotom - Type
| Heat Rotom Plasma Pokémon |
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| Type 1 | Type 2 |
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Heat Rotom Weaknesses and Resistances
| Type | |
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| Takes 4x damage |
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| Takes 2x damage |
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| Takes 0.5x damage |
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| Takes 1/4x damage |
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| Takes 0x damage |
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Wash Rotom - Type
| Wash Rotom Plasma Pokémon |
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| Type 1 | Type 2 |
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Wash Rotom Weaknesses and Resistances
| Type | |
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| Takes 4x damage |
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| Takes 2x damage |
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| Takes 0.5x damage |
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| Takes 1/4x damage |
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| Takes 0x damage |
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Frost Rotom - Type
| Frost Rotom Plasma Pokémon |
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| Type 1 | Type 2 |
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Frost Rotom Weaknesses and Resistances
| Type | |
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| Takes 4x damage |
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| Takes 2x damage |
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| Takes 0.5x damage |
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| Takes 1/4x damage |
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| Takes 0x damage |
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Fan Rotom - Type
| Fan Rotom Plasma Pokémon |
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| Type 1 | Type 2 |
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Fan Rotom Weaknesses and Resistances
| Type | |
|---|---|
| Takes 4x damage |
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| Takes 2x damage |
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| Takes 0.5x damage |
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| Takes 1/4x damage |
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| Takes 0x damage |
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Mow Rotom - Type
| Mow Rotom Plasma Pokémon |
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|---|---|
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| Type 1 | Type 2 |
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Mow Rotom Weaknesses and Resistances
| Type | |
|---|---|
| Takes 4x damage |
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| Takes 2x damage |
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| Takes 0.5x damage |
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| Takes 1/4x damage |
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| Takes 0x damage |
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Evolution Chart of Rotom
| Evolution Line | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rotom
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| This Pokemon does not evolve. | ||||
List of Rotom Forms
| Form | Type | Household Item |
|---|---|---|
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Rotom
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Lightbulb |
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Heat Rotom
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Microwave Oven |
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Wash Rotom
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Washing Machine |
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Frost Rotom
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Refridgerator |
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Fan Rotom
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Electric Fan |
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Mow Rotom
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Lawnmower |
Base Stats of Rotom
| HP | 50 |
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| Atk | 50 |
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| Def | 77 |
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| Sp. Atk | 95 |
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| Sp. Def | 77 |
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| Speed | 91 |
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| Total Base Stats | 440 |
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List of All Pokemon by Base Stats
Base Stats of Rotom Forms
Heat Rotom
| HP | 50 |
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| Atk | 65 |
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| Def | 107 |
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| Sp. Atk | 105 |
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| Sp. Def | 107 |
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| Speed | 86 |
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| Total Base Stats | 520 |
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List of All Pokemon by Base Stats
Wash Rotom
| HP | 50 |
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| Atk | 65 |
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| Def | 107 |
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| Sp. Atk | 105 |
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| Sp. Def | 107 |
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| Speed | 86 |
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| Total Base Stats | 520 |
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List of All Pokemon by Base Stats
Frost Rotom
| HP | 50 |
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| Atk | 65 |
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| Def | 107 |
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| Sp. Atk | 105 |
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| Sp. Def | 107 |
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| Speed | 86 |
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| Total Base Stats | 520 |
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List of All Pokemon by Base Stats
Fan Rotom
| HP | 50 |
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| Atk | 65 |
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| Def | 107 |
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| Sp. Atk | 105 |
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| Sp. Def | 107 |
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| Speed | 86 |
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| Total Base Stats | 520 |
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List of All Pokemon by Base Stats
Mow Rotom
| HP | 50 |
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| Atk | 65 |
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| Def | 107 |
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| Sp. Atk | 105 |
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| Sp. Def | 107 |
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| Speed | 86 |
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| Total Base Stats | 520 |
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List of All Pokemon by Base Stats
Locations Where Rotom Appears and Evolution
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.
Raid Encounter
| Location | Hidden Ability? |
|---|---|
| Hammerlocke Hills Rare Den (B) | No |
Lake of Outrage Map and Obtainable Pokemon
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
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 |
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30 | 100 | 15 |
| Base | Double Team |
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- | - | 15 |
| 5 | Thunder Shock |
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40 | 100 | 30 |
| 10 | Confuse Ray |
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- | 100 | 10 |
| 15 | Charge |
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- | 100 | 20 |
| 20 | Electro Ball |
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- | 100 | 10 |
| 25 | Thunder Wave |
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- | 90 | 20 |
| 30 | Shock Wave |
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60 | - | 20 |
| 35 | Hex |
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65 | 100 | 10 |
| 40 | Substitute |
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- | - | 10 |
| 45 | Trick |
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- | 100 | 10 |
| 50 | Discharge |
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80 | 100 | 15 |
| 55 | Uproar |
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90 | 100 | 10 |
Learnset by TM
| No. | Move | Type | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM14 | Thunder Wave |
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- | 90 | 20 |
| TM17 | Light Screen |
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- | - | 30 |
| TM18 | Reflect |
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- | - | 20 |
| TM21 | Rest |
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- | - | 10 |
| TM23 | Thief |
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60 | 100 | 25 |
| TM24 | Snore |
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50 | 100 | 15 |
| TM25 | Protect |
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- | - | 10 |
| TM33 | Rain Dance |
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- | - | 5 |
| TM34 | Sunny Day |
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- | - | 5 |
| TM38 | Will-O-Wisp |
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- | 85 | 15 |
| TM39 | Facade |
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70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM40 | Swift |
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60 | - | 20 |
| TM41 | Helping Hand |
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- | - | 20 |
| TM76 | Round |
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60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM77 | Hex |
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65 | 100 | 10 |
| TM80 | Volt Switch |
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70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM82 | Electroweb |
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55 | 95 | 15 |
| TM90 | Electric Terrain |
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- | 10 | |
| TM93 | Eerie Impulse |
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- | 100 | 15 |
Learnset by TR
| No. | Move | Type | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR08 | Thunderbolt |
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90 | 100 | 15 |
| TR09 | Thunder |
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110 | 70 | 10 |
| TR20 | Substitute |
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- | - | 10 |
| TR26 | Endure |
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- | - | 10 |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk |
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- | - | 10 |
| TR33 | Shadow Ball |
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80 | 100 | 15 |
| TR35 | Uproar |
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90 | 100 | 10 |
| TR38 | Trick |
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- | 100 | 10 |
| TR42 | Hyper Voice |
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90 | 100 | 10 |
| TR58 | Dark Pulse |
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80 | 100 | 15 |
| TR68 | Nasty Plot |
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- | - | 20 |
| TR80 | Electro Ball |
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- | 100 | 10 |
| TR81 | Foul Play |
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95 | 100 | 15 |
| TR82 | Stored Power |
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20 | 100 | 10 |
| TR83 | Ally Switch |
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- | - | 15 |
Learnset through a Move Tutor
| Move | Type | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Voltage |
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70 | 100 | 20 |
| Poltergeist |
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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 |
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130 | 90 | 5 |
Wash Rotom
| Moves | Type | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydro Pump |
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110 | 80 | 5 |
Frost Rotom
| Moves | Type | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzard |
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110 | 70 | 5 |
Fan Rotom
| Moves | Type | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash |
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75 | 95 | 20 |
Mow Rotom
| Moves | Type | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf Storm |
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130 | 90 | 5 |
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