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Additionally, in [[Generation VII]], it has the ability to possess a special [[Pokédex]] and become the [[Rotom Pokédex]]. In [[Generation VIII]], Rotom has the ability to possess a smartphone that doubles up as a Pokédex and becomes the [[Rotom Phone]]. | Additionally, in [[Generation VII]], it has the ability to possess a special [[Pokédex]] and become the [[Rotom Pokédex]]. In [[Generation VIII]], Rotom has the ability to possess a smartphone that doubles up as a Pokédex and becomes the [[Rotom Phone]]. | ||
Depending on the game, its form can be changed at will in [[Rotom's Room]] in the [[Team Galactic Eterna Building]], Rotom's Room in [[Silph Co.]], the | Depending on the game, its form can be changed at will in [[Rotom's Room]] in the [[Team Galactic Eterna Building]], Rotom's Room in [[Silph Co.]], the storeroom in [[Shopping Mall Nine]], on the second floor of [[Professor Sycamore]]'s Lab in [[Lumiose City]], in [[Professor Birch]]'s Lab in [[Littleroot Town]], in the basement of the Pokémon Research Lab on Alola's {{rt|1|Alola}}, or with a [[Rotom Catalog]] in [[Galar]]. In [[Generation IV]], Rotom changes back to its normal form when taken into the [[Union Room]] or [[Wi-Fi Club]], or when deposited in the {{pkmn|Day Care}}. | ||
In [[Generation IV]], it is {{2t|Electric|Ghost}}-type regardless of its form. | In [[Generation IV]], it is {{2t|Electric|Ghost}}-type regardless of its form. | ||
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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
[[File:Brock and Rotom.png|thumb|220px|left|Rotom transforming]] | [[File:Brock and Rotom.png|thumb|220px|left|Rotom transforming]] | ||
Rotom has a body of plasma and is shaped like a lightning rod. There is a whitish blue aura of electricity around it that forms lightning bolt-shaped appendages. It has teeth, and its unique, blue eyes have a dividing line across them. [[DP105| | Rotom is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that has a body of plasma and is shaped like a lightning rod. There is a whitish blue aura of electricity around it that forms lightning bolt-shaped appendages. It has teeth, and its unique, blue eyes have a dividing line across them. As seen in [[DP105|the anime]], Rotom will often pull pranks on unsuspecting people. As also seen in [[XY081|the anime]], Rotom has the ability to [[time travel]]. | ||
[[File:Rotom parts.png|thumb|220px|Rotom and the appliances]] | [[File:Rotom parts.png|thumb|220px|Rotom and the appliances]] | ||
Rotom has the ability to enter and control appliances. Starting in {{v2|Platinum}}, it also has five extra forms, each based on a household appliance, which can be accessed by possessing specific appliances. The possessed appliances are based on a {{wp|microwave oven}} (Heat Rotom), {{wp|washing machine}} (Wash Rotom), {{wp|refrigerator}} (Frost Rotom), {{wp|mechanical fan|electric fan}} (Fan Rotom), and a {{wp|lawn mower|lawnmower}} (Mow Rotom). When Rotom changes form, its eyes and electric aura change colors and its aura appendages take on different shapes: red with oven mitts as Heat Rotom, blue with clothespins as Wash Rotom, purple with lightning bolts as Frost Rotom, yellow with air curls as Fan Rotom, and green with a ripped strip as Mow Rotom. According to the Rotom Catalog, Rotom in its base form is actually possessing a light bulb. | Rotom has the ability to enter and control appliances. Starting in {{v2|Platinum}}, it also has five extra forms, each based on a household appliance, which can be accessed by possessing specific appliances. The possessed appliances are based on a {{wp|microwave oven}} (Heat Rotom), {{wp|washing machine}} (Wash Rotom), {{wp|refrigerator}} (Frost Rotom), {{wp|mechanical fan|electric fan}} (Fan Rotom), and a {{wp|lawn mower|lawnmower}} (Mow Rotom). When Rotom changes form, its eyes and electric aura change colors, and its aura appendages take on different shapes: red with oven mitts as Heat Rotom, blue with clothespins as Wash Rotom, purple with lightning bolts as Frost Rotom, yellow with air curls as Fan Rotom, and green with a ripped strip as Mow Rotom. According to the Rotom Catalog, Rotom in its base form is actually possessing a light bulb. | ||
While Rotom typically | While Rotom typically uses their abilities to make mischief, some Rotom have taken to inhabiting electronics with the intent of helping others, as seen in [[Generation VII|Generations VII]] and {{gen|VIII}}. The [[Rotom Pokédex]], found in [[Alola]]; and the [[Rotom Phone]]s, [[Rotomi]], and {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}s found in [[Galar]], are some examples. Some of these particular forms allow Rotom to [[Talking Pokémon|speak human languages]]. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
=== | ===Main series=== | ||
[[File:Oak Rotom.png|thumb|250px|Rotom in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | [[File:Oak Rotom.png|thumb|250px|Rotom in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
====Major appearances==== | ====Major appearances==== | ||
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Starting in ''[[JN003|Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!]]'', Rotom Phones have been under the ownership of several characters in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', including Ash, {{TRT}}, and [[Goh]]. | Starting in ''[[JN003|Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!]]'', Rotom Phones have been under the ownership of several characters in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', including Ash, {{TRT}}, and [[Goh]]. | ||
====={{DL|Battle judge|Rotom | ====={{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}===== | ||
Starting in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', Rotom | Starting in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', Drone Rotom have served as the [[Battle judge|referees]] for [[World Coronation Series]] matches. | ||
=====Other===== | =====Other===== | ||
Rotom debuted in ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]'', where it was in all of its different forms. It spent the episode toying around with Ash and {{ashfr}}. | Rotom debuted in ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]'', where it was in all of its different forms. It spent the episode toying around with Ash and {{ashfr}} in the [[Old Chateau]]. | ||
In ''[[BW128|To Catch a Rotom!]]'', two Rotom were with {{OP|Professor Oak|Rotom}}, occasionally switching between all of their different forms. | In ''[[BW128|To Catch a Rotom!]]'', two Rotom were with {{OP|Professor Oak|Rotom}}, occasionally switching between all of their different forms. | ||
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A Rotom appeared as an image in ''[[XY091|A Performance Pop Quiz!]]''. | A Rotom appeared as an image in ''[[XY091|A Performance Pop Quiz!]]''. | ||
In [[JN027]], a [[Rotomi]] appeared at the [[Wyndon]] [[Pokémon Center]]. | In ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]'', a [[Rotomi]] appeared at the [[Wyndon]] [[Pokémon Center]]. | ||
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Rotom Pokédex anime.png|Rotom Pokédex in the anime | Rotom Pokédex anime.png|Rotom Pokédex in the anime | ||
Ash Rotom Phone.png|Rotom Phone in the anime | Ash Rotom Phone.png|Rotom Phone in the anime | ||
Rotom | Drone Rotom anime.png|Drone Rotom in the anime | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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{{Animedexbody|SM057|Rotom|Rotom Pokédex|Rotom, the Plasma Pokémon. An {{t|Electric}} and {{t|Ghost}} type. Rotom play pranks by inhabiting electrical appliances. When one inhabits a washing machine, it's called Wash Rotom.}} | {{Animedexbody|SM057|Rotom|Rotom Pokédex|Rotom, the Plasma Pokémon. An {{t|Electric}} and {{t|Ghost}} type. Rotom play pranks by inhabiting electrical appliances. When one inhabits a washing machine, it's called Wash Rotom.}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}} | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}} | ||
{{Animedexheader|Galar}} | |||
{{Animedexbody|JN037|Rotom|Ash's Rotom Phone|Rotom, Pokédex Forme. An upgrade of the [[Pokédex]]. However, that is its only function.}} | |||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}} | |||
=== | ===Pokémon Generations=== | ||
A Rotom appeared as an image in ''[[PG09|The Scoop]]''. | A Rotom appeared as an image in ''[[PG09|The Scoop]]''. | ||
=== | ===Pokémon: Twilight Wings=== | ||
[[File:Rotom TW.png|thumb|250px|Rotom in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]] | [[File:Rotom TW.png|thumb|250px|Rotom in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]] | ||
In ''[[TW05|Assistant]]'', a Rotom invaded [[Macro Cosmos]]'s computers, but it was taken care of by [[Oleana]]. | In ''[[TW05|Assistant]]'', a Rotom invaded [[Macro Cosmos]]'s computers, but it was taken care of by [[Oleana]]. | ||
A [[Rotom Phone]] appeared in ''[[TW07|Sky]]'', under the ownership of [[Raihan]]. | A [[Rotom Phone]] appeared in ''[[TW07|Sky]]'', under the ownership of [[Raihan]]. It reappeared in ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]''. | ||
A Rotom Phone appeared in ''The Gathering of Stars'', under the ownership of [[Peony]]. | |||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
=== | ===Pokémon Journeys: The Series=== | ||
[[Rotom Phone]]s appeared in the {{OBP| | [[Rotom Phone]]s appeared in the {{OBP|Pokémon Journeys: The Series|manga}} manga, fulfilling the same roles as in the anime. | ||
{{DL|Battle judge|Rotom | {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}} also appeared in the manga, fulfilling the same roles as in the anime. | ||
=== | ===Pocket Monsters DP=== | ||
[[File:Rotom PMDP.png|thumb|210px|Rotom in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]]] | [[File:Rotom PMDP.png|thumb|210px|Rotom in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]]] | ||
A Rotom appears in [[PMDP47]] in all of its forms. | A Rotom appears in [[PMDP47]] in all of its forms. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== | ===Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!=== | ||
A Rotom appeared in [[PBK2]]. | A Rotom appeared in [[PBK2]]. | ||
=== | ===Pokémon Adventures=== | ||
[[File:Rotom Pokedex Adventures.png|thumb|210px|left|Rotom Pokédex in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | [[File:Rotom Pokedex Adventures.png|thumb|210px|left|Rotom Pokédex in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | ||
[[File:Rotom Adventures.png|thumb|210px|Rotom in [[Pokémon Adventures]] | [[File:Rotom Adventures.png|thumb|210px|Rotom in Pokémon Adventures]] | ||
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], Rotom is a rare and mysterious Pokémon. | |||
===={{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}==== | |||
{{main|Diamond's Rotom}} | {{main|Diamond's Rotom}} | ||
Rotom first appeared in ''[[PS345|Robust Rotom]]'', where it caused havoc for {{adv|Diamond}} and {{adv|Pearl}} at the [[Old Chateau]] until Diamond understood that it only wanted to return in its plasma television and led it there. During the subsequent fight against Charon and {{p|Giratina}}, Rotom initially joined the battle transforming into its five forms, then left the fighting to the other legendary Pokémon only to strike at the very last, destroying Charon's device that allowed him to control every Pokémon and thus putting an end to his evil plans. After that, Rotom decided to stay with Diamond. | Rotom first appeared in ''[[PS345|Robust Rotom]]'', where it caused havoc for {{adv|Diamond}} and {{adv|Pearl}} at the [[Old Chateau]] until Diamond understood that it only wanted to return in its plasma television and led it there. | ||
===={{chap|Platinum}}==== | |||
During the subsequent fight against Charon and {{p|Giratina}}, Rotom initially joined the battle transforming into its five forms, then left the fighting to the other legendary Pokémon only to strike at the very last, destroying Charon's device that allowed him to control every Pokémon and thus putting an end to his evil plans. After that, Rotom decided to stay with Diamond. | |||
===={{chap|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}==== | |||
{{main|Rotom Pokédex (Adventures)}} | |||
In ''[[PASM01|The Grand Entrance and Delivery Boy Sun]]'', a Rotom accompanied {{adv|Moon}} as she was tasked with delivering it to [[Professor Kukui]]. It later possessed Moon's [[Pokédex]], becoming the {{adv|Rotom Pokédex}}. | In ''[[PASM01|The Grand Entrance and Delivery Boy Sun]]'', a Rotom accompanied {{adv|Moon}} as she was tasked with delivering it to [[Professor Kukui]]. It later possessed Moon's [[Pokédex]], becoming the {{adv|Rotom Pokédex}}. | ||
===={{chap|Sword & Shield}}==== | |||
In [[PASS03]], two Rotom possessed the [[Rotom Phone|smartphones]] of [[Sōdo Tsurugi|Sōdo]] and [[Shirudomiria Tate|Shirudomiria]]. A fantasy in the same chapter featured a third Rotom. | In [[PASS03]], two Rotom possessed the [[Rotom Phone|smartphones]] of [[Sōdo Tsurugi|Sōdo]] and [[Shirudomiria Tate|Shirudomiria]]. A fantasy in the same chapter featured a third Rotom. | ||
A Drone Rotom appeared in <!--[[PASS016]]-->this chapter, where it is called by Opal during her match against [[Sōdo Tsurugi|Sōdo]], where she announces her retirement after the current tournament. | |||
====Gallery==== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Heat Rotom Adventures.png|Heat Rotom in [[Pokémon Adventures]] | Heat Rotom Adventures.png|Heat Rotom in [[Pokémon Adventures]] | ||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Lake of Outrage]]}} | {{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Lake of Outrage]]<br>[[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{galar color}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Workout Sea]]}} | {{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{galar color}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Workout Sea]] ([[Wanderer]])<br>[[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]])}} | ||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v= | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Jirachi Sea]], [[Garchomp Sea]], [[Mimikyu Sea]], [[Arceus Sea]], [[Jirachi Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Garchomp Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Mimikyu Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{orange color}}|area=[[Sync pair|Sync Pair]] Scout ([[Sygna Suit]] {{mas|Elesa}}'s)}} | |||
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====Form change==== | ====Form change==== | ||
When Rotom changes into an appliance form, it learns a new move in the same way that other Pokémon may learn new moves upon evolving; if Rotom would change from one appliance form to another and knows the special move of its current form, the old special move is automatically forgotten and Rotom learns the new one. If Rotom changes to its | When Rotom changes into an appliance form, it learns a new move in the same way that other Pokémon may learn new moves upon evolving; if Rotom would change from one appliance form to another and knows the special move of its current form, the old special move is automatically forgotten and Rotom learns the new one. If Rotom changes to its base form, it forgets the special move of the form it was in (if it still knows it); if the only move that Rotom knows right before reverting to its base form is the form's special move, then that move will be replaced with {{m|Thunder Shock}}. | ||
{{learnlist/eventh/8|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4}} | {{learnlist/eventh/8|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4}} | ||
{{learnlist/event8|{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Form change: Rotom}}<br><small>(having no other moves)</small>|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}} | {{learnlist/event8|{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Form change: Rotom}}<br><small>(having no other moves)</small>|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}} | ||
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{{learnlist/event8|{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Form change: Mow Rotom}}|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''}} | {{learnlist/event8|{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Form change: Mow Rotom}}|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/eventf/8|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4|form=yes}} | {{learnlist/eventf/8|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4|form=yes}} | ||
====By [[transfer]] from another generation==== | |||
{{learnlist/prevgenh/8|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Rotom|4|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''|IV=yes<!--TM-->|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Rotom|4|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Rotom|4|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15|VII=yes<!--tutor-->}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Rotom|4|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15|VII=event<!--{{DL|List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|LINE Rotom}}-->}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Rotom|4|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|IV=yes<!--TM-->|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Rotom|4|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|IV=yes<!--TM-->|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Rotom|4|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|IV=yes<!--TM-->|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Rotom|4|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|IV=yes<!--TM-->|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Rotom|4|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|IV=yes<!--tutor-->}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Rotom|4|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|IV=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Rotom|4|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|100|5||'''|IV=yes<!--level,tutor-->|V=yes<!--level-->|VI=yes<!--level-->|VII=yes<!--level-->|x=yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Rotom|4|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20|IV=yes<!--tutor-->|V=yes<!--tutor-->|VI=yes<!--tutor-->|VII=yes<!--tutor-->}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Rotom|4|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|IV=yes<!--TM-->|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Rotom|4|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|IV=yes<!--TM-->|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Rotom|4|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|IV=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Rotom|4|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|IV=yes<!--tutor-->|V=yes<!--tutor,{{dwa|Spooky Manor}}-->|VI=yes<!--tutor-->|VII=yes<!--tutor-->|x=yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Rotom|4|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|IV=yes<!--TM-->|V=yes<!--tutor-->|VI=yes<!--tutor-->|VII=yes<!--tutor-->|x=yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Rotom|4|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|IV=yes<!--tutor-->|V=yes<!--tutor-->|VI=yes<!--tutor-->|VII=yes<!--tutor-->}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Rotom|4|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5|IV=yes<!--tutor-->}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Rotom|4|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15|IV=yes<!--TM-->|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Rotom|4|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|V=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--tutor-->|x=yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Rotom|4|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10|IV=yes<!--TM-->|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgenf/8|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4}} | |||
===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves==== | ===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves==== | ||
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{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Electric | {{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Electric | ||
|att=3|def=3|speed=3 | |att=3|def=3|speed=3 | ||
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{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=479 | |||
|walk=2.08 | |||
|hp=48 | |||
|attack=76 | |||
|defense=55 | |||
|speed=60 | |||
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|def=5 | |def=5 | ||
|speed=3 | |speed=3 | ||
}} | |||
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{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=479O | |||
|walk=2.08 | |||
|hp=48 | |||
|attack=80 | |||
|defense=60 | |||
|speed=60 | |||
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|def=5 | |def=5 | ||
|speed=3 | |speed=3 | ||
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{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=479W | |||
|walk=2.08 | |||
|hp=48 | |||
|attack=80 | |||
|defense=60 | |||
|speed=60 | |||
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====Frost Rotom==== | ====Frost Rotom==== | ||
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric|type2= | {{Spindata/Head|type=Electric|type2=Ice}} | ||
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Electric | {{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Electric | ||
|att=3 | |att=3 | ||
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|def=5 | |def=5 | ||
|speed=3 | |speed=3 | ||
}} | |||
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{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=479R | |||
|walk=2.08 | |||
|hp=48 | |||
|attack=80 | |||
|defense=60 | |||
|speed=60 | |||
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|def=5 | |def=5 | ||
|speed=3 | |speed=3 | ||
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{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=479F | |||
|walk=2.08 | |||
|hp=48 | |||
|attack=80 | |||
|defense=60 | |||
|speed=60 | |||
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|def=5 | |def=5 | ||
|speed=3 | |speed=3 | ||
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{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=479L | |||
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|attack=80 | |||
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{{Evobox/Formes | {{Evobox/Formes | ||
|type2-disp=Ghost | |type2-disp=Ghost | ||
|loc1= | |||
|sprite1=479Rotom | |sprite1=479Rotom | ||
|name1=Rotom | |name1=Rotom | ||
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|forme=6 | |forme=6 | ||
|forme1=Rotom | |forme1=Rotom | ||
|sprite2=479Rotom-Heat | |sprite2=479Rotom-Heat | ||
|forme2=Heat Rotom | |forme2=Heat Rotom | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* When Rotom is encountered in the [[Old Chateau]] in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the music is | [[File:Rotom Pokédex type.png|thumb|250px|Rotom Pokédex's type in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
* Rotom's alternate forms, along with {{p|Arceus}}'s forms, were the only | * When Rotom is encountered in the [[Old Chateau]] in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the music is [[Pokémon Diamond & Pokémon Pearl: Super Music Collection|Battle! (Legendary Pokémon)]], even though Rotom is not classified as a Legendary. Rotom is, to date, the only non-Legendary Pokémon to do this. | ||
* Rotom's alternate forms, along with {{p|Arceus}}'s forms, were the only alternative forms of a Pokémon not featured in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]. However, despite being introduced a year before the game was released like Rotom, {{p|Shaymin}} and {{p|Giratina}}'s alternate forms made an appearance in the game. | |||
* Rotom is tied with {{p|Tynamo}} as the [[List of Pokémon by weight|lightest]] {{type|Electric}} Pokémon. | * Rotom is tied with {{p|Tynamo}} as the [[List of Pokémon by weight|lightest]] {{type|Electric}} Pokémon. | ||
* Rotom was the first Pokémon mentioned to | * Rotom was the first Pokémon mentioned to have {{DL|List of Pokémon by gender ratio|unknown gender}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}. | ||
* Rotom and each of its alternate forms were designed by different designers: | * Rotom and each of its alternate forms were designed by different designers: | ||
** Rotom's base form was designed by [[Ken Sugimori]]. | ** Rotom's base form was designed by [[Ken Sugimori]]. | ||
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** Fan Rotom was designed by [[Motofumi Fujiwara]]. | ** Fan Rotom was designed by [[Motofumi Fujiwara]]. | ||
** Mow Rotom was designed by [[Yusuke Ohmura]]. | ** Mow Rotom was designed by [[Yusuke Ohmura]]. | ||
* In ''[[JN037|That New Old Gang of Mine!]]'', {{Ash}}'s [[Rotom Phone]] listed the {{an|Rotom Pokédex}} as a pure Electric type. | |||
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* Rotom is the only Pokémon to have its type changed to a type that was not newly introduced. | * Rotom is the only Pokémon to have its type changed to a type that was not newly introduced. | ||
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Rotom's base form, Heat Rotom, or Mow Rotom. | * No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Rotom's base form, Heat Rotom, or Mow Rotom. | ||
* Despite becoming part {{type|Flying}}, Fan Rotom retains the Ability Levitate, being the only Flying-type Pokémon with this Ability. As its Flying type already makes it immune to {{type|Ground}} moves, its Ability is effectively useless under normal conditions. | * Despite becoming part {{type|Flying}}, Fan Rotom retains the Ability Levitate, being the only Flying-type Pokémon with this Ability. As its Flying-type already makes it immune to {{type|Ground}} moves, its Ability is effectively useless under normal conditions. | ||
** In [[Inverse Battle]]s, Fan Rotom is still protected from Ground moves due to Levitate, making it the only Flying-type Pokémon to not be affected by Ground-type moves in these battles. | ** In [[Inverse Battle]]s, Fan Rotom is still protected from Ground moves due to Levitate, making it the only Flying-type Pokémon to not be affected by Ground-type moves in these battles. | ||
* All of Rotom's appliance forms except Mow Rotom are tied for or have the fewest weaknesses of all Pokémon of their secondary types. | * All of Rotom's appliance forms except Mow Rotom are tied for or have the fewest weaknesses of all Pokémon of their secondary types. | ||
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|zh_cmn=洛托姆 ''Luò Tuō Mǔ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name | |zh_cmn=洛托姆 ''Luò Tuō Mǔ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name | ||
|ru=Ротом ''Rotom''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | |ru=Ротом ''Rotom''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
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|no=Vaske-Rotom {{tt|*|SM057}}<br>Wash Rotom {{tt|*|XY081}} | |no=Vaske-Rotom {{tt|*|SM057}}<br>Wash Rotom {{tt|*|XY081}} | ||
|pl=Rotom Piorący | |pl=Rotom Piorący | ||
|pt_br=Rotom Lavagem {{tt|*|SM057-present, TCG}}<br>Wash Rotom {{tt|*|XY081}} | |pt_br=Rotom Lavagem {{tt|*|Pokémon GO, SM057-present, TCG}}<br>Wash Rotom {{tt|*|XY081}} | ||
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|no=Frys-Rotom {{tt|*|SM057}}<br>Frost Rotom {{tt|*|XY081}} | |no=Frys-Rotom {{tt|*|SM057}}<br>Frost Rotom {{tt|*|XY081}} | ||
|pl=Rotom Chłodniczy | |pl=Rotom Chłodniczy | ||
|pt_br=Rotom Congelante {{tt|*|SM057-present, TCG}}<br>Frost Rotom {{tt|*|Early anime}} | |pt_br=Rotom Congelante {{tt|*|Pokémon GO, SM057-present, TCG}}<br>Frost Rotom {{tt|*|Early anime}} | ||
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|no=Klipp-Rotom {{tt|*|SM057}}<br>Mow Rotom {{tt|*|XY081}} | |no=Klipp-Rotom {{tt|*|SM057}}<br>Mow Rotom {{tt|*|XY081}} | ||
|pl=Rotom Koszący | |pl=Rotom Koszący | ||
|pt_br=Rotom Corte {{tt|*|SM057-present, TCG}}<br>Mow Rotom {{tt|*|Early anime}} | |pt_br=Rotom Corte {{tt|*|Pokémon GO, SM057-present, TCG}}<br>Mow Rotom {{tt|*|Early anime}} | ||
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* [[Professor Oak's Rotom]] | * [[Professor Oak's Rotom]] | ||
* [[Diamond's Rotom]] | * [[Diamond's Rotom]] | ||
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* [[Rotom Pokédex (anime)]] | * [[Rotom Pokédex (anime)]] | ||
* [[Rotom Pokédex (Adventures)]] | * [[Rotom Pokédex (Adventures)]] | ||
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* [[Rotom Phone]] | * [[Rotom Phone]] | ||
* [[Rotom Bike]] | * [[Rotom Bike]] | ||
* [[Rotomi]] | * [[Rotomi]] | ||
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]] | * [[List of Pokémon with form differences]] | ||
* [[Rotom's Room]] | |||
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Rotom (Japanese: ロトム Rotom) is a dual-type Electric/Ghost Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Rotom has the ability to possess the motors of certain appliances and change forms.
- When it does not possess an appliance, it is Electric/Ghost-type.
- When it possesses a microwave oven, it becomes Heat Rotom, and is Electric/Fire-type.
- When it possesses a washing machine, it becomes Wash Rotom, and is Electric/Water-type.
- When it possesses a refrigerator, it becomes Frost Rotom, and is Electric/Ice-type.
- When it possesses an electric fan, it becomes Fan Rotom, and is Electric/Flying-type.
- When it possesses a lawnmower, it becomes Mow Rotom, and is Electric/Grass-type.
Additionally, in Generation VII, it has the ability to possess a special Pokédex and become the Rotom Pokédex. In Generation VIII, Rotom has the ability to possess a smartphone that doubles up as a Pokédex and becomes the Rotom Phone.
Depending on the game, its form can be changed at will in Rotom's Room in the Team Galactic Eterna Building, Rotom's Room in Silph Co., the storeroom in Shopping Mall Nine, on the second floor of Professor Sycamore's Lab in Lumiose City, in Professor Birch's Lab in Littleroot Town, in the basement of the Pokémon Research Lab on Alola's Route 1, or with a Rotom Catalog in Galar. In Generation IV, Rotom changes back to its normal form when taken into the Union Room or Wi-Fi Club, or when deposited in the Day Care.
In Generation IV, it is Electric/Ghost-type regardless of its form.
Biology
Rotom is a Pokémon that has a body of plasma and is shaped like a lightning rod. There is a whitish blue aura of electricity around it that forms lightning bolt-shaped appendages. It has teeth, and its unique, blue eyes have a dividing line across them. As seen in the anime, Rotom will often pull pranks on unsuspecting people. As also seen in the anime, Rotom has the ability to time travel.
Rotom has the ability to enter and control appliances. Starting in Platinum, it also has five extra forms, each based on a household appliance, which can be accessed by possessing specific appliances. The possessed appliances are based on a microwave oven (Heat Rotom), washing machine (Wash Rotom), refrigerator (Frost Rotom), electric fan (Fan Rotom), and a lawnmower (Mow Rotom). When Rotom changes form, its eyes and electric aura change colors, and its aura appendages take on different shapes: red with oven mitts as Heat Rotom, blue with clothespins as Wash Rotom, purple with lightning bolts as Frost Rotom, yellow with air curls as Fan Rotom, and green with a ripped strip as Mow Rotom. According to the Rotom Catalog, Rotom in its base form is actually possessing a light bulb.
While Rotom typically uses their abilities to make mischief, some Rotom have taken to inhabiting electronics with the intent of helping others, as seen in Generations VII and VIII. The Rotom Pokédex, found in Alola; and the Rotom Phones, Rotomi, and Drone Rotoms found in Galar, are some examples. Some of these particular forms allow Rotom to speak human languages.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Professor Oak's Rotom
Professor Oak caught a Rotom on Torom Island in To Catch a Rotom!. Rotom is a prankster, often scaring Ash by appearing over the video phone whenever he calls Professor Oak. It also appeared in Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster in Pokémon the Series: XY, helping Professor Oak with his explanation, and often laughing at him when he gets hurt.
Rotom Pokédex
A Rotom inhabiting Ash's Alolan Pokédex debuted in Loading the Dex!. As a Pokédex, Rotom has access to data about many different Pokémon species, but it often hurts itself and others by trying to see a Pokémon do a certain action after reading its information. In Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!, it remained in Alola to work with the Aether Foundation while Ash returned home.
Rotom Phone
Starting in Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!, Rotom Phones have been under the ownership of several characters in Pokémon Journeys: The Series, including Ash, Team Rocket, and Goh.
Drone Rotom
Starting in Destination: Coronation!, Drone Rotom have served as the referees for World Coronation Series matches.
Other
Rotom debuted in Get Your Rotom Running!, where it was in all of its different forms. It spent the episode toying around with Ash and his friends in the Old Chateau.
In To Catch a Rotom!, two Rotom were with Professor Oak's, occasionally switching between all of their different forms.
In Rotom's Wish!, Weston used a Rotom to defeat Mantle and his Krookodile with the assistance of Ash and his friends. It assumed the form of Wash, Mow, and Frost Rotom.
In The Dex Can't Help It!, a Wash Rotom was involved in an accident caused by Ash's Pikachu that ejected it from the washing machine and caused it to get swapped with the Rotom Pokédex. Eventually, the Rotom were swapped back to their original places.
Minor appearances
A Rotom appeared as an image in A Performance Pop Quiz!.
In Toughing It Out!, a Rotomi appeared at the Wyndon Pokémon Center.
Heat Rotom in the anime
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A Rotom appeared as an image in The Scoop.
Pokémon: Twilight Wings
In Assistant, a Rotom invaded Macro Cosmos's computers, but it was taken care of by Oleana.
A Rotom Phone appeared in Sky, under the ownership of Raihan. It reappeared in The Gathering of Stars.
A Rotom Phone appeared in The Gathering of Stars, under the ownership of Peony.
In the manga
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Rotom Phones appeared in the Pokémon Journeys: The Series manga, fulfilling the same roles as in the anime.
Drone Rotom also appeared in the manga, fulfilling the same roles as in the anime.
Pocket Monsters DP
A Rotom appears in PMDP47 in all of its forms.
Heat Rotom in Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Wash Rotom in Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Frost Rotom in Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Fan Rotom in Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Mow Rotom in Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!
A Rotom appeared in PBK2.
Pokémon Adventures
In Pokémon Adventures, Rotom is a rare and mysterious Pokémon.
Diamond & Pearl arc
- Main article: Diamond's Rotom
Rotom first appeared in Robust Rotom, where it caused havoc for Diamond and Pearl at the Old Chateau until Diamond understood that it only wanted to return in its plasma television and led it there.
Platinum arc
During the subsequent fight against Charon and Giratina, Rotom initially joined the battle transforming into its five forms, then left the fighting to the other legendary Pokémon only to strike at the very last, destroying Charon's device that allowed him to control every Pokémon and thus putting an end to his evil plans. After that, Rotom decided to stay with Diamond.
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon arc
- Main article: Rotom Pokédex (Adventures)
In The Grand Entrance and Delivery Boy Sun, a Rotom accompanied Moon as she was tasked with delivering it to Professor Kukui. It later possessed Moon's Pokédex, becoming the Rotom Pokédex.
Sword & Shield arc
In PASS03, two Rotom possessed the smartphones of Sōdo and Shirudomiria. A fantasy in the same chapter featured a third Rotom.
A Drone Rotom appeared in this chapter, where it is called by Opal during her match against Sōdo, where she announces her retirement after the current tournament.
Gallery
Heat Rotom in Pokémon Adventures
Wash Rotom in Pokémon Adventures
Frost Rotom in Pokémon Adventures
Fan Rotom in Pokémon Adventures
Mow Rotom in Pokémon Adventures
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Rotom Phone in Pokémon Adventures
In the TCG
- Main article: Rotom (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Rotom appears as a Spirit.
Game data
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Rotom will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time until a rescue mission involving it has been completed. This task can be completed by using the following Wonder Mail code:
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- Objective: Escort Rotom to floor 4 of Tiny Meadow.
In events
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BWB2W2 | Pokémon Center Best Wishes Professor Oak's Rotom | Japanese | Japan | 10 | August 10 to September 6, 2013 |
XY | Tretta Rotom | All | Japan | 10 | October 15 to December 3, 2014 |
USUM | LINE Rotom | Japanese | Japan | 10 | November 17, 2017 to April 30, 2018 |
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HOME | HOME GTS Rotom | Worldwide | 5 | February 12, 2020 onwards |
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When Rotom changes into an appliance form, it learns a new move in the same way that other Pokémon may learn new moves upon evolving; if Rotom would change from one appliance form to another and knows the special move of its current form, the old special move is automatically forgotten and Rotom learns the new one. If Rotom changes to its base form, it forgets the special move of the form it was in (if it still knows it); if the only move that Rotom knows right before reverting to its base form is the form's special move, then that move will be replaced with Thunder Shock.
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- When Rotom is encountered in the Old Chateau in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, the music is Battle! (Legendary Pokémon), even though Rotom is not classified as a Legendary. Rotom is, to date, the only non-Legendary Pokémon to do this.
- Rotom's alternate forms, along with Arceus's forms, were the only alternative forms of a Pokémon not featured in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky. However, despite being introduced a year before the game was released like Rotom, Shaymin and Giratina's alternate forms made an appearance in the game.
- Rotom is tied with Tynamo as the lightest Electric-type Pokémon.
- Rotom was the first Pokémon mentioned to have unknown gender in the anime.
- Rotom and each of its alternate forms were designed by different designers:
- Rotom's base form was designed by Ken Sugimori.
- Heat Rotom was designed by Lee HyunJung.
- Wash Rotom was designed by Hiroki Fuchino.
- Frost Rotom was designed by Hironobu Yoshida.
- Fan Rotom was designed by Motofumi Fujiwara.
- Mow Rotom was designed by Yusuke Ohmura.
- In That New Old Gang of Mine!, Ash's Rotom Phone listed the Rotom Pokédex as a pure Electric type.
Generation V type change
- Rotom is the only Pokémon to have its type changed to a type that was not newly introduced.
- No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Rotom's base form, Heat Rotom, or Mow Rotom.
- Despite becoming part Flying-type, Fan Rotom retains the Ability Levitate, being the only Flying-type Pokémon with this Ability. As its Flying-type already makes it immune to Ground-type moves, its Ability is effectively useless under normal conditions.
- In Inverse Battles, Fan Rotom is still protected from Ground moves due to Levitate, making it the only Flying-type Pokémon to not be affected by Ground-type moves in these battles.
- All of Rotom's appliance forms except Mow Rotom are tied for or have the fewest weaknesses of all Pokémon of their secondary types.
- All of Rotom's appliance forms are the lightest Pokémon of their secondary types.
Origin
Rotom appears to be based on Pulseman, who was designed by Pokémon designer Ken Sugimori, although it may also be inspired by the unexplained phenomenon of ball lightning. Its Pokédex entry brings to mind gremlins. Its possession of other objects may be based on poltergeists or tsukumogami. Rotom may also be an embodiment of electronic "magic smoke". Additionally, it may be based on electrical energy. Finally, Rotom's general shape seems to be based on that of a light bulb.
Name origin
Rotom is motor backwards; this may refer to the fact that motors make many appliances function, while Rotom makes them fail.
In Pokémon Platinum, an old notebook in Rotom's Room describes how a person discovered and named the first known Rotom. It appeared out of a lawn mower's motor, and the person named it Rotom due to this origin.
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Heat Rotom
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Wash Rotom
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Frost Rotom
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Fan Rotom
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Mow Rotom
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