Rotom

Rotom Pokémon GOElectric Ghost
  • rain
  • fog
Rotom is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
Table of Contents

Rotom is a Electric and Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Electric and Ghost-type Pokémon, Rotom is weak to Dark, Ghost, and Ground-type moves.

Rotom's maximum Combat Power stat is 2296 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Thunder Shock / Thunderbolt. Rotom encounters are boosted during Rain and Fog weather. Shiny Rotom is available! ✨

Rotom Stats and Max CP

185 ATK
159 DEF
137 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2296 CP
Lvl 40
2031 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1451 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1160 CP
Lvl 15 Research
870 CP

Rotom's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
ElectricElectric-type
GhostGhost-type
Great LeagueGreat League
Ultra LeagueUltra League

Rotom Type Chart

Rotom takes increased damage from:Rotom takes increased damage from:

DarkDark160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%
GroundGround160.0%

Rotom takes reduced damage from:Rotom takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting39.1%
NormalNormal39.1%
BugBug62.5%
ElectricElectric62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt

Rotom's best Electric-type moveset is Thunder Shock / Thunderbolt, with 9.79 DPS and 120.6 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Rotom ranks #110 (F Tier) as a Electric attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.ElectricThunder Shock ElectricThunderbolt 9.79120.68.14
      2.GhostAstonish ElectricThunderbolt 8.82108.77.33
      3.ElectricThunder Shock GhostOminous Wind 8.55105.47.11
      4.ElectricThunder Shock ElectricThunder 8.43103.97.01
      5.GhostAstonish GhostOminous Wind 7.8396.66.52
      6.GhostAstonish ElectricThunder 7.2188.96.00

      Fast Attacks

      • ElectricThunder ShockDamage4Energy7Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Thunder Shock
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage4
        Energy7
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.2s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage4
        Energy9

        Effects
        Thunder Shock has no special effects.
        See Thunder Shock details page ↗
      • GhostAstonishDamage7Energy13Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Astonish
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • DarkDark
        • 39.1%
          • NormalNormal
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage7
        Energy13
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.6s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage12
        Energy10

        Effects
        Astonish has no special effects.
        See Astonish details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • ElectricThunderDamage100Energy100Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Thunder
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage100
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.3s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage100
        Energy60

        Effects
        Thunder has no special effects.
        See Thunder details page ↗
      • ElectricThunderboltDamage80Energy50Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Thunderbolt
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.8s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy55

        Effects
        Thunderbolt has no special effects.
        See Thunderbolt details page ↗
      • GhostOminous WindDamage55Energy33Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Ominous Wind
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • DarkDark
        • 39.1%
          • NormalNormal
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage55
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window2.0s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage45
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Ominous Wind has a 10.0% chance to:

        • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
        • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
        See Ominous Wind details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Rotom's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Rotom's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Rotom has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Rotom in the meta

      Rotom in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Recommended moves

      Not yet analysed, come back soon!

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Recommended moves

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      Pokédex information

      Sinnoh
      Pokédex Number#479
      Height0.3 m
      Weight0.3 kg
      RegionGeneration 4
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance5 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy75
      Stardust75000

      Evolution Chart

      Rotom has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

      More information

      Rotom family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Rotom in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Rotom Pokémon GORotom
      Fan Rotom Pokémon GOFan Rotom
      Frost Rotom Pokémon GOFrost Rotom
      Heat Rotom Pokémon GOHeat Rotom
      Mow Rotom Pokémon GOMow Rotom
      Wash Rotom Pokémon GOWash Rotom
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Rotom scaled to 0.33647058823529413x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Rotom scaled to 0.3382352941176471x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Rotom scaled to 0.42647058823529416x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmRotom scaled to 0.5147058823529411x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Rotom scaled to 0.5588235294117647x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.15 m0.15 m0.3 m0.45 m0.53 m

      Rotom's height ranges from 0.15 m to 0.53 m, with the average being 0.3 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Rotom in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.147 m0.15 m
      0′06″0′06″
      XS0.15 m0.3 m
      0′06″0′12″
      M0.225 m0.375 m
      0′09″1′03″
      XL0.375 m0.45 m
      1′03″1′06″
      XXL0.45 m0.525 m
      1′06″1′09″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_HOVERING
      Movement Timer10s
      Jump Time1s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer29s
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance1
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Rotom CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Rotom's has 2296 max CP (at Level 50). A Rotom obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1096 CP to 1160 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1371 CP to 1451 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Rotom can be found in the 822 CP to 870 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP2296 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch822 CP - 870 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs1096 CP - 1160 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids1096 CP - 1160 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      1371 CP - 1451 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Rotom Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      128 CP290 CP3151 CP
      4212 CP5274 CP6335 CP
      7396 CP8457 CP9519 CP
      10580 CP11638 CP12696 CP
      13754 CP14812 CP15870 CP
      16928 CP17986 CP181044 CP
      191102 CP201160 CP211218 CP
      221276 CP231334 CP241393 CP
      251451 CP261509 CP271567 CP
      281625 CP291683 CP301741 CP
      311770 CP321799 CP331828 CP
      341857 CP351886 CP361915 CP
      371944 CP381973 CP392002 CP
      402031 CP412057 CP422083 CP
      432109 CP442135 CP452162 CP
      462188 CP472215 CP482242 CP
      492269 CP502296 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Rotom

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Rotom's Electric and Ghost-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Rotom.

      Electric Electric

      Ghost Ghost

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Rotom Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Rotom Candy296 Rotom Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Rotom Candy10 Rotom Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Rotom Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Rotom Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Rotom Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Rotom Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Rotom Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Rotom Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Rotom Candy-

      Rotom Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Rotom from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Rotom in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Rotom Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Rotom Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Rotom Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Rotom Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Rotom Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Rotom Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Rotom Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Rotom Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Rotom Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Rotom Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Rotom Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Rotom Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Rotom Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Rotom Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Rotom Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Rotom Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Rotom Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Rotom Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Rotom Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Rotom Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Rotom Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Rotom Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Rotom Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Rotom Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Rotom Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Rotom Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Rotom Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Rotom Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Rotom Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Rotom Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Rotom Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Rotom Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Rotom Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Rotom Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Rotom Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Rotom Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Rotom Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Rotom Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Rotom Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Rotom Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Rotom Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Rotom Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Rotom Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Rotom Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Rotom Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Rotom Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Rotom Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Rotom Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Rotom Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Rotom Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Rotom Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Rotom Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Rotom Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Rotom Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Rotom Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Rotom Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Rotom Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Rotom Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Rotom Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Rotom Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Rotom Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Rotom Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Rotom Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Rotom Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Rotom Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Rotom Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Rotom Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Rotom Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Rotom Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Rotom Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Rotom Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Rotom Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Rotom Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Rotom Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Rotom Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Rotom Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Rotom Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Rotom Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Rotom Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Rotom Candy XL280,000304 Rotom Candy10 Rotom Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Rotom Candy XL290,000304 Rotom Candy20 Rotom Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Rotom Candy XL301,000304 Rotom Candy30 Rotom Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Rotom Candy XL312,000304 Rotom Candy40 Rotom Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Rotom Candy XL323,000304 Rotom Candy52 Rotom Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Rotom Candy XL334,000304 Rotom Candy64 Rotom Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Rotom Candy XL346,000304 Rotom Candy76 Rotom Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Rotom Candy XL358,000304 Rotom Candy88 Rotom Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Rotom Candy XL370,000304 Rotom Candy103 Rotom Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Rotom Candy XL382,000304 Rotom Candy118 Rotom Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Rotom Candy XL395,000304 Rotom Candy133 Rotom Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Rotom Candy XL408,000304 Rotom Candy148 Rotom Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Rotom Candy XL421,000304 Rotom Candy165 Rotom Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Rotom Candy XL434,000304 Rotom Candy182 Rotom Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Rotom Candy XL448,000304 Rotom Candy199 Rotom Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Rotom Candy XL462,000304 Rotom Candy216 Rotom Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Rotom Candy XL476,000304 Rotom Candy236 Rotom Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Rotom Candy XL490,000304 Rotom Candy256 Rotom Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Rotom Candy XL505,000304 Rotom Candy276 Rotom Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Rotom Candy XL520,000304 Rotom Candy296 Rotom Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Rotom

      Rotom high resolution sprites

      Rotom Pokédex entries

      Sinnoh

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Rotom’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Electric and Ghost-type Pokémon, Rotom is weak to Dark, Ghost, and Ground-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Rotom in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Rotom in Pokémon GO are Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.785 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 120.624.

      How does Rotom perform in Raids?

      Rotom's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Rotom rank as a Electric-type attacker?

      Rotom is an F-Tier Electric-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      How does Rotom rank as a Ghost-type attacker?

      Rotom is an F-Tier Ghost-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Rotom?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Rotom: Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, Primal Kyogre, Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye, and Mega Banette.

      What is Rotom’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Rotom’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2031 CP and 2296 CP at Level 50.

      Can Rotom be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Rotom can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Rotom Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Rotom cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.