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While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Rotom has the ability to possess the motors of certain appliances and {{form|Rotom|change forms}}. | While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Rotom has the ability to possess the motors of certain appliances and {{form|Rotom|change forms}}. | ||
*When it does not possess an appliance, it is {{2t|Electric|Ghost}}-type. | *When it does not possess an appliance, (or, in [[Generation VIII]], is possessing a {{wp|Electric light|light bulb}}) it is {{2t|Electric|Ghost}}-type. | ||
*When it possesses a {{wp|microwave oven}}, it becomes '''Heat Rotom''', and is {{2t|Electric|Fire}}-type. | *When it possesses a {{wp|microwave oven}}, it becomes '''Heat Rotom''', and is {{2t|Electric|Fire}}-type. | ||
*When it possesses a {{wp|washing machine}}, it becomes '''Wash Rotom''', and is {{2t|Electric|Water}}-type. | *When it possesses a {{wp|washing machine}}, it becomes '''Wash Rotom''', and is {{2t|Electric|Water}}-type. | ||
*When it possesses a {{wp|refrigerator}}, it becomes '''Frost Rotom''', and is {{2t|Electric|Ice}}-type. | *When it possesses a {{wp|refrigerator}}, it becomes '''Frost Rotom''', and is {{2t|Electric|Ice}}-type. | ||
*When it possesses an {{wp| | *When it possesses an {{wp|Fan (machine)|electric fan}}, it becomes '''Fan Rotom''', and is {{2t|Electric|Flying}}-type. | ||
*When it possesses a {{wp|lawn mower | *When it possesses a {{wp|lawn mower}}, it becomes '''Mow Rotom''', and is {{2t|Electric|Grass}}-type. | ||
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. | ||
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}}, | 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}}, with a [[Rotom Catalog]], or in [[Jubilife_Village#Your_quarters|Your Quarters]] in [[Hisui]]'s [[Jubilife Village]]. 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}}. | ||
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 as a Pokédex and becomes the [[Rotom Phone]]; Rotom are also used in [[Rotomi]] terminals and {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}. | Additionally, in [[Generation VII]], it has the ability to possess a special [[Pokédex]] and become the [[Rotom Pokédex]]. In [[Generation VIII|Generations VIII]] and {{gen|IX}}, Rotom has the ability to possess a smartphone that doubles as a Pokédex and becomes the [[Rotom Phone]]; Rotom are also used in [[Rotomi]] terminals, [[Rotom Bike]], and {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}. | ||
==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
[[File:Brock and Rotom.png|thumb|220px|left|Rotom transforming]] | [[File:Brock and Rotom.png|thumb|220px|left|Rotom transforming]] | ||
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. | 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. It is said to be reminiscent of a {{wp|will-o'-the-wisp}} powered by electricity. In this base form, Rotom cannot be touched without being electrocuted in the process. | ||
[[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 | Rotom has the ability to enter and control appliances. Starting in {{v2|Platinum}}, it has five extra forms, each based on a household appliance, which can be accessed by possessing specific appliances with a special motor. 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's forms were first discovered and documented by [[Charon]]. | ||
Rotom typically use their abilities to make mischief, often using the household items they possess to pull pranks on unsuspecting people, as seen in [[DP105|the anime]]. Despite this, 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]], [[Rotom Bike]], and {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}s found in [[Galar]], are some examples. These show that Rotom is also highly intelligent. Some of these particular forms allow Rotom to [[Talking Pokémon|speak human languages]]. As also seen in [[XY081|the anime]], Rotom also has the ability to [[time travel]]. Rotom tends to reside in abandoned buildings. | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
479Rotom-Pokédex.png|A [[Rotom Pokédex]] | 479Rotom-Pokédex.png|A [[Rotom Pokédex]] | ||
479Rotom-Phone.png|A [[Rotom Phone]] | 479Rotom-Phone SV.png|A [[Rotom Phone]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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In ''[[SM057|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. | In ''[[SM057|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. | ||
A Fan Rotom owned by [[Volkner]] appeared in ''[[JN077| | A Fan Rotom owned by [[Volkner]] appeared in ''[[JN077|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!]]''. It participated in his [[World Coronation Series]] battle against {{Ash}} and ended up being defeated by [[Ash's Lucario]]. | ||
====Minor appearances==== | ====Minor appearances==== | ||
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{{Animedexheader|Galar}} | {{Animedexheader|Galar}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|JN037|Rotom|Ash's Rotom Phone|Rotom, Pokédex Forme. An upgrade of the [[Pokédex]]. However, that is its only function.}} | {{Animedexbody|JN037|Rotom|Ash's Rotom Phone|Rotom, Pokédex Forme. An upgrade of the [[Pokédex]]. However, that is its only function.}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|JN077|Rotom|Goh's Rotom Phone|Rotom, {{form|Rotom|Fan Form}}. The Plasma Pokémon. An {{t|Electric}} and {{t|Flying}} type. Fan Rotom lives in an electric fan equipped with a special motor.}} | |||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}} | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}} | ||
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==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
===Pocket Monsters DP=== | ===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]]]] | ||
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[[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]] | ||
{{main|Diamond's Rotom}} | {{main|Diamond's Rotom}} | ||
{{main|Rotom Pokédex (Adventures)}} | |||
{{main|Rotom Phone}} | |||
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. | 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. | 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. | ||
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}}. | ||
In ''[[PASS03|Chomp!! Defeat Drednaw]]'', two Rotom possessed the [[Rotom Phone|smartphones]] of {{Henry}} and {{Casey}}. A fantasy in the same chapter featured a third Rotom. | |||
In ''[[PASS03|Chomp!! Defeat Drednaw]]'', two Rotom possessed the [[Rotom Phone|smartphones]] of | |||
A Drone Rotom appeared in | A Drone Rotom appeared in [[PASS16]], where it is called by [[Opal]] during her match against Henry, using it to announce her upcoming retirement. | ||
====Gallery==== | ====Gallery==== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Heat Rotom Adventures.png|Heat Rotom in | Heat Rotom Adventures.png|Heat Rotom in Pokémon Adventures | ||
Wash Rotom Adventures.png|Wash Rotom in | Wash Rotom Adventures.png|Wash Rotom in Pokémon Adventures | ||
Frost Rotom Adventures.png|Frost Rotom in | Frost Rotom Adventures.png|Frost Rotom in Pokémon Adventures | ||
Fan Rotom Adventures.png|Fan Rotom in | Fan Rotom Adventures.png|Fan Rotom in Pokémon Adventures | ||
Mow Rotom Adventures.png|Mow Rotom in | Mow Rotom Adventures.png|Mow Rotom in Pokémon Adventures | ||
Henry Casey Rotom Phone.png|Rotom Phone in | Henry Casey Rotom Phone.png|Rotom Phone in Pokémon Adventures | ||
Drone Rotom Adventures.png|Drone Rotom in Pokémon Adventures | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series=== | |||
[[Rotom Phone]]s appeared in the {{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}} manga, fulfilling the same roles as in the anime. | |||
{{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}} also appeared in the manga, fulfilling the same roles as in the anime. | |||
==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
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{{Dex/Gen/ | {{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=372|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui|num3=194}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=One boy's invention led to the development of many different machines that take advantage of Rotom's unique capabilities.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=One boy's invention led to the development of many different machines that take advantage of Rotom's unique capabilities.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=With a body made of plasma, it can inhabit all sorts of machines. It loves to surprise others.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=With a body made of plasma, it can inhabit all sorts of machines. It loves to surprise others.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|entry=This bizarre Pokémon appears to be a will-o'-the-wisp powered by electricity. Be wary, as Rotom is both smart and mischievous.}} | |||
{{Dex/Form|Heat Rotom}} | {{Dex/Form|Heat Rotom}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=This Rotom has possessed a convection microwave oven that uses a special motor. It also has a flair for manipulating flames.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=This Rotom has possessed a convection microwave oven that uses a special motor. It also has a flair for manipulating flames.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=This form of Rotom enjoys making mischief by turning up the heat. It will gleefully burn your favorite outfit.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=This form of Rotom enjoys making mischief by turning up the heat. It will gleefully burn your favorite outfit.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|entry=A form in which Rotom lurks within a strange cauldron. The cauldron's origin is unknown. A bothersome Pokémon, causing trouble with the flames it spits.}} | |||
{{Dex/Form|Wash Rotom}} | {{Dex/Form|Wash Rotom}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=This form of Rotom enjoys coming up with water-based pranks. Be careful with it if you don't want your room flooded.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=This form of Rotom enjoys coming up with water-based pranks. Be careful with it if you don't want your room flooded.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=This Rotom has possessed a washing machine that uses a special motor. It blasts out water to get enemies to back down.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=This Rotom has possessed a washing machine that uses a special motor. It blasts out water to get enemies to back down.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|entry=A form in which Rotom lurks within an odd bureau. The bureau's purpose is unknown. A bothersome Pokémon, causing trouble by splashing cold water everywhere.}} | |||
{{Dex/Form|Frost Rotom}} | {{Dex/Form|Frost Rotom}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=Rotom assumes this form when it takes over a refrigerator powered by a special motor. It battles by spewing cold air.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=Rotom assumes this form when it takes over a refrigerator powered by a special motor. It battles by spewing cold air.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=When it's like this, Rotom likes to play pranks that are freezing cold. You may find it's turned the bath you just filled to solid ice!}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=When it's like this, Rotom likes to play pranks that are freezing cold. You may find it's turned the bath you just filled to solid ice!}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|entry=A form in which Rotom lurks within a bizarre cupboard. The cupboard's composition is unknown. A bothersome Pokémon, causing trouble by frosting everything over.}} | |||
{{Dex/Form|Fan Rotom}} | {{Dex/Form|Fan Rotom}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=In this form, Rotom applies its new power over wind to its love of pranks. It will happily blow away any important documents it can find.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=In this form, Rotom applies its new power over wind to its love of pranks. It will happily blow away any important documents it can find.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=This Rotom has taken over a fan that has a special motor. Its gusts of wind blow its opponents away!}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=This Rotom has taken over a fan that has a special motor. Its gusts of wind blow its opponents away!}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|entry=A form in which Rotom lurks within a mysterious contraption. The contraption's purpose is unknown. A bothersome Pokémon, causing trouble by stirring up powerful winds.}} | |||
{{Dex/Form|Mow Rotom}} | {{Dex/Form|Mow Rotom}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=This is Rotom after it's seized control of a lawn mower that has a special motor. As it mows down grass, it scatters the clippings everywhere.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=This is Rotom after it's seized control of a lawn mower that has a special motor. As it mows down grass, it scatters the clippings everywhere.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=In this form, Rotom focuses its antics on plants. Any flowers you were growing are going to get mowed down.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=In this form, Rotom focuses its antics on plants. Any flowers you were growing are going to get mowed down.}} | ||
{{Dex/ | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|entry=A form in which Rotom lurks within a misshapen wheelbarrow. The wheelbarrow's mechanisms are bizarre. It's a bothersome Pokémon, causing trouble by mowing down grass and trees.}} | ||
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{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}} | {{Availability/NA|gen=IV}} | ||
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=TV in [[Old Chateau]] | {{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=TV in [[Old Chateau]]{{Sup/t|N}} ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Diamond and Pearl)#Rotom|only one]])}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=TV in [[Old Chateau]]{{Sup/t|N}}}} | {{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=TV in [[Old Chateau]]{{Sup/t|N}} ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Platinum)#Rotom|only one]])}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver}} | {{Availability/Entry2/None|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver}} | ||
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{galar color}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Workout Sea]] ([[Wanderer]])<br>[[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]])}} | {{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{galar color}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Workout Sea]] ([[Wanderer]])<br>[[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]])}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=TV in [[Old Chateau]] ( | {{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=TV in [[Old Chateau]]{{Sup/t|N}} ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl)#Rotom|only one]])}} | ||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}} | ||
{{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=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>}} | ||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=HOME|color={{Green color light}}|link=Pokémon HOME|area=Complete a trade on the [[GTS]] for the 1st time (mobile)}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=HOME|color={{Green color light}}|link=Pokémon HOME|area=Complete a trade on the [[GTS]] for the 1st time (mobile)}} | ||
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====In events==== | ====In events==== | ||
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Electric|type2=Ghost}} | {{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Electric|type2=Ghost}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Pokémon Center Best Wishes Professor Oak's Rotom|Japanese|Japan|10|August 10 to September 6, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Pokémon Center Best Wishes Professor Oak's Rotom|Japanese|Japan|10|August 10 to September 6, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Professor Oak's Rotom}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Tretta Rotom|All|Japan|10|October 15 to December 3, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Tretta Rotom}} | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Tretta Rotom|All|Japan|10|October 15 to December 3, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Tretta Rotom}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|LINE Rotom|Japanese|Japan|10|November 17, 2017 to April 30, 2018|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#LINE_Rotom}} | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|LINE Rotom|Japanese|Japan|10|November 17, 2017 to April 30, 2018|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#LINE_Rotom}} | ||
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===Learnset=== | ===Learnset=== | ||
Rotom is available in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} | Rotom is available in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]. | ||
====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | ====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | ||
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}} | |||
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4}} | {{learnlist/levelh/8|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4}} | ||
{{learnlist/level8|1|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||'''}} | {{learnlist/level8|1|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||'''}} | ||
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{{learnlist/level8|50|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''}} | {{learnlist/level8|50|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/level8|55|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}} | {{learnlist/level8|55|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4|form=yes}} | |||
{{gameabbrev8|LA}} | |||
{{learnlist/levelh/PLA|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4}} | |||
{{learnlist/levelPLA|1|10|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|25||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/levelPLA|6|15|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|15||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/levelPLA|11|20|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|15||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/levelPLA|18|28|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20||}} | |||
{{learnlist/levelPLA|25|35|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|10||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/levelPLA|34|45|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|80|100|10||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/levelPLA|43|54|Thunder|Electric|Special|100|75|5||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4|form=yes}} | {{learnlist/levelf/8|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4|form=yes}} | ||
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====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]==== | ====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]==== | ||
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4}} | {{learnlist/tutorh/8|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4}} | ||
{{learnlist/tutor8|Poltergeist|Ghost|Physical|110|90|5||'''|no|yes}} | {{learnlist/tutor8|Poltergeist|Ghost|Physical|110|90|5||'''|no|yes}} | ||
{{learnlist/tutor8|Rising Voltage|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''|no|yes}} | {{learnlist/tutor8|Rising Voltage|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''|no|yes}} | ||
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4|form=yes}} | {{learnlist/tutorf/8|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4|form=yes}} | ||
{{gameabbrev8|LA}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutorh/PLA|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|4}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|60|40|90|100|15||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|60|—|—|10||}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|75|45|100|100|15||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|—|—|—|10||}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|60|100|100|10||'''}} | |||
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[[File:Rotom Pokédex type.png|thumb|250px|Rotom Pokédex's type in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | [[File:Rotom Pokédex type.png|thumb|250px|Rotom Pokédex's type in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
* When Rotom is encountered in the [[Old Chateau]] in {{ | * When Rotom is encountered in the [[Old Chateau]] in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl}}, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl}}, 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'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. | ||
* Heat Rotom is tied with {{form|Castform|Sunny Form}} {{p|Castform}}, {{p|Litwick}}, and {{p|Scorbunny}} for the [[List of Pokémon by height|shortest]] {{type|Fire}} Pokémon. | |||
** Frost Rotom is tied with {{form|Castform|Snowy Form}} {{p|Castform}} and {{p|Snom}} for the shortest {{type|Ice}} Pokémon. | |||
* Rotom was the first Pokémon mentioned to have {{DL|List of Pokémon by gender ratio|unknown gender}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}. | * 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:{{fact}} | ||
** Rotom's base form was designed by [[Ken Sugimori]]. | ** Rotom's base form was designed by [[Ken Sugimori]]. | ||
** Heat Rotom was designed by [[Lee HyunJung]]. | ** Heat Rotom was designed by [[Lee HyunJung]]. | ||
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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. | * 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 or Heat Rotom. | * No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Rotom's base form or Heat Rotom, making Rotom the only Pokémon with more than one unique type combination. | ||
* Despite becoming part {{type|Flying}}, Fan Rotom retains the Ability Levitate, being the only Flying-type Pokémon with this Ability. As its Flying | * 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 by default. | ||
* 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. | ||
* All | ** All appliance forms but Mow Rotom are also the lightest Pokémon of their secondary typing. | ||
* Frost Rotom is the only {{type|Ice}} Pokémon in the {{egg3|Amorphous}}. | * Frost Rotom is the only {{type|Ice}} Pokémon in the {{egg3|Amorphous}}. | ||
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Rotom is ''motor'' backwards | Rotom is derived from ''motor'' spelled backwards. | ||
In {{game|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. | In {{game|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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{{Other languages|type=Electric|type2=Ghost | {{Other languages|type=Electric|type2=Ghost | ||
|ja=ロトム ''Rotom''|jameaning=From ''motor'' spelled backwards | |ja=ロトム ''Rotom''|jameaning=From ''motor'' spelled backwards | ||
|fr=Motisma|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|moteur|engine}}'' and ''{{wp|Plasma (physics)|plasma}}'' | |fr=Motisma|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|moteur|engine}}'' and ''{{wp|Plasma (physics)|plasma}}'' | ||
|es=Rotom|esmeaning=Same as Japanese name | |es=Rotom|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name | ||
|it=Rotom|itmeaning=Same as Japanese name | |de=Rotom|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name | ||
|ko=로토무 ''Rotomu''|komeaning= | |it=Rotom|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name | ||
|zh_cmn=洛托姆 '' | |ko=로토무 ''Rotomu''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | ||
|zh_cmn=洛托姆 ''Luòtuōmǔ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | |||
|zh_yue=洛托姆 ''Loktokmóuh''|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | |||
|ru=Ротом ''Rotom''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | |ru=Ротом ''Rotom''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
|th=โรตอม ''Rotom''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | |th=โรตอม ''Rotom''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | ||
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|fr=Motisma Chaleur | |fr=Motisma Chaleur | ||
|de=Hitze-Rotom | |de=Hitze-Rotom | ||
|id=Rotom Panas | |||
|it=Rotom Calore | |it=Rotom Calore | ||
|ko=히트로토무 ''Heat Rotom'' | |ko=히트로토무 ''Heat Rotom'' | ||
|ms=Rotom Haba | |||
|no=Varme-Rotom | |no=Varme-Rotom | ||
|pl=Rotom Grzewczy | |pl=Rotom Grzewczy | ||
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|es=Rotom Calor | |es=Rotom Calor | ||
|sv=Värme Rotom | |sv=Värme Rotom | ||
|th=ฮีทโรตอม | |th=ฮีทโรตอม ''Heat Rotom'' | ||
|vi=Rotom Nhiệt | |vi=Rotom Nhiệt | ||
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|fr=Motisma Lavage | |fr=Motisma Lavage | ||
|de=Wasch-Rotom | |de=Wasch-Rotom | ||
|id=Rotom Cuci | |||
|it=Rotom Lavaggio | |it=Rotom Lavaggio | ||
|ko=워시로토무 ''Wash Rotom'' | |ko=워시로토무 ''Wash Rotom'' | ||
|ms=Rotom Cucian | |||
|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 | ||
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|es=Rotom Lavado | |es=Rotom Lavado | ||
|sv=Tvätt Rotom | |sv=Tvätt Rotom | ||
|th=วอชโรตอม | |th=วอชโรตอม''Wash Rotom'' | ||
|vi=Rotom Tẩy Rửa | |vi=Rotom Tẩy Rửa | ||
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|fr=Motisma Froid | |fr=Motisma Froid | ||
|de=Frost-Rotom | |de=Frost-Rotom | ||
|id=Rotom Beku | |||
|it=Rotom Gelo | |it=Rotom Gelo | ||
|ko=프로스트로토무 ''Frost Rotom'' | |ko=프로스트로토무 ''Frost Rotom'' | ||
|ms=Rotom Beku | |||
|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 | ||
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|es=Rotom Frío | |es=Rotom Frío | ||
|sv=Kyl Rotom {{tt|*|SM057}}<br>Frost-Rotom {{tt|*|XY081}} | |sv=Kyl Rotom {{tt|*|SM057}}<br>Frost-Rotom {{tt|*|XY081}} | ||
|th=ฟรอสต์โรตอม | |th=ฟรอสต์โรตอม ''Frost Rotom'' | ||
|vi=Rotom Sương Giá | |vi=Rotom Sương Giá | ||
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|fr=Motisma Hélice | |fr=Motisma Hélice | ||
|de=Wirbel-Rotom | |de=Wirbel-Rotom | ||
|id=Rotom Kipas | |||
|it=Rotom Vortice | |it=Rotom Vortice | ||
|ko=스핀로토무 ''Spin Rotom'' | |ko=스핀로토무 ''Spin Rotom'' | ||
|ms=Rotom Kipas | |||
|no=Vifte-Rotom | |no=Vifte-Rotom | ||
|pl=Rotom Wentylujący | |pl=Rotom Wentylujący | ||
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|es=Rotom Ventilador | |es=Rotom Ventilador | ||
|sv=Fläkt Rotom | |sv=Fläkt Rotom | ||
|th=สปินโรตอม | |th=สปินโรตอม ''Spin Rotom'' | ||
|vi=Rotom Lượn Xoay | |vi=Rotom Lượn Xoay | ||
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|fr=Motisma Tonte | |fr=Motisma Tonte | ||
|de=Schneid-Rotom | |de=Schneid-Rotom | ||
|id=Rotom Pemotong | |||
|it=Rotom Taglio | |it=Rotom Taglio | ||
|ko=커트로토무 ''Cut Rotom'' | |ko=커트로토무 ''Cut Rotom'' | ||
|ms=Rotom Mesin Rumput | |||
|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 | ||
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|es=Rotom Corte | |es=Rotom Corte | ||
|sv=Gräsklippare Rotom {{tt|*|SM057}}<br>Klipp-Rotom {{tt|*|XY081}} | |sv=Gräsklippare Rotom {{tt|*|SM057}}<br>Klipp-Rotom {{tt|*|XY081}} | ||
|th=คัตโรตอม | |th=คัตโรตอม ''Cut Rotom'' | ||
|vi=Rotom Cắt | |vi=Rotom Cắt | ||
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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, (or, in Generation VIII, is possessing a light bulb) 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 lawn mower, it becomes Mow Rotom, and is Electric/Grass-type.
In Generation IV, it is Electric/Ghost-type regardless of its form.
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, with a Rotom Catalog, or in Your Quarters in Hisui's Jubilife Village. 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.
Additionally, in Generation VII, it has the ability to possess a special Pokédex and become the Rotom Pokédex. In Generations VIII and IX, Rotom has the ability to possess a smartphone that doubles as a Pokédex and becomes the Rotom Phone; Rotom are also used in Rotomi terminals, Rotom Bike, and Drone Rotom.
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. It is said to be reminiscent of a will-o'-the-wisp powered by electricity. In this base form, Rotom cannot be touched without being electrocuted in the process.
Rotom has the ability to enter and control appliances. Starting in Platinum, it has five extra forms, each based on a household appliance, which can be accessed by possessing specific appliances with a special motor. 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. Rotom's forms were first discovered and documented by Charon.
Rotom typically use their abilities to make mischief, often using the household items they possess to pull pranks on unsuspecting people, as seen in the anime. Despite this, 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, Rotom Bike, and Drone Rotoms found in Galar, are some examples. These show that Rotom is also highly intelligent. Some of these particular forms allow Rotom to speak human languages. As also seen in the anime, Rotom also has the ability to time travel. Rotom tends to reside in abandoned buildings.
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.
A Fan Rotom owned by Volkner appeared in Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!. It participated in his World Coronation Series battle against Ash and ended up being defeated by Ash's Lucario.
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
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
- Main article: Diamond's Rotom
- Main article: Rotom Pokédex (Adventures)
- Main article: Rotom Phone
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.
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.
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.
In Chomp!! Defeat Drednaw, two Rotom possessed the smartphones of Henry and Casey. A fantasy in the same chapter featured a third Rotom.
A Drone Rotom appeared in PASS16, where it is called by Opal during her match against Henry, using it to announce her upcoming retirement.
Gallery
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.
In the TCG
- Main article: Rotom (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Rotom appears as a Spirit.
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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:
- 8HTR MY9+ K6+@
- NT=M 9Q6R 38@5
- 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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90 - 161 | 175 - 317 | |
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86 - 157 | 168 - 309 | |
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99 - 172 | 193 - 339 | |
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Rotom is available in Sword and Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
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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 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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Slash | Mow Rotom (Rising Rivals RT4) |
Side game data
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Trivia
- When Rotom is encountered in the Old Chateau in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl, 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.
- Heat Rotom is tied with Sunny Form Castform, Litwick, and Scorbunny for the shortest Fire-type Pokémon.
- Frost Rotom is tied with Snowy Form Castform and Snom for the shortest Ice-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:[citation needed]
- 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 or Heat Rotom, making Rotom the only Pokémon with more than one unique type combination.
- 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 by default.
- 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 appliance forms but Mow Rotom are also the lightest Pokémon of their secondary typing.
- Frost Rotom is the only Ice-type Pokémon in the Amorphous Egg Group.
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 derived from motor spelled backwards.
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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Frost Rotom
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Fan Rotom
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Mow Rotom
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