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
9.6dps
38.4dps
Defense
8.4dps
38.4dps
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 would have 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 2,296.
About
"Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Thunder Shock | 4 | 9.6 |
| Astonish | 7 | 8.4 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Ominous Wind | 55 | 26.4 |
| Thunder | 100 | 48 |
| Thunderbolt | 80 | 38.4 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 dps
|
Thunderbolt
38.4 dps
|
21.2 | 100% |
|
Astonish
8.4 dps
|
Thunderbolt
38.4 dps
|
19.7 | 93% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 dps
|
Thunder
48 dps
|
19.2 | 90% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 dps
|
Ominous Wind
26.4 dps
|
18.1 | 85% |
|
Astonish
8.4 dps
|
Thunder
48 dps
|
17.4 | 82% |
|
Astonish
8.4 dps
|
Ominous Wind
26.4 dps
|
17.3 | 81% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Rotom?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Rotom are:
- Blacephalon,
- Landorus (Therian),
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Gengar,
- Gengar (Costume 2020).
Rotom is a Electric/Ghost type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground, Ghost and Dark moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
185 |
| Defense |
|
159 |
| Stamina |
|
137 |
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 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
870 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,160 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,741 |
|
Level 40 |
2,031 |
|
Level 50 |
2,296 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,451 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,886 |