Rotomin Pokémon SoulGold
electricghost
Pokédex Entry
Plasma Pokémon
Its body is composed of plasma and loves to surprise others. One boy's invention led to the development of many machines that can use of Rotom's unique capabilities.
Rotom in Pokémon SoulGold
Rotom is #479 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its electric/ghost typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution, and where to find it across 3 encounter locations.
Front
Normal
ShinyAnimated
Shiny Animated
Back
Normal
Shiny
6 Forms Available
Type
ElectricGhost
Dex
#479
Abilities
Not hit by Ground attacks.
Growth Rate
mediumfast
Gender Ratio
Genderless
Egg Groups
amorphous
Hatch Rate
Medium Fast (20 cycles)
Catch Rate
45
Base Exp
154
EV Yield
1 Speed1 SpecialAttack
Wild Held Items
None
Weak To
ground ×2ghost ×2dark ×2
Resists
electric ×0.5poison ×0.5flying ×0.5bug ×0.5steel ×0.5
Immune To
normalfighting
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
You can catch Rotom in Nameless Cave (very rare), in Nameless Cave (very rare), and in Nameless Cave (very rare). Wild ones range from level 58 to 69. You can also get one in an in-game trade in Gate Route39north: Jorda trades Sparkle for a Zorua.
| Location | Level | Method | Form | Held Item | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gate Route39north | - | trade | - | - | Trade: Zorua to Jorda (Sparkle) |
Wild Encounters (3)
Level Up Moves (13)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double TeamLevel: 1Double Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | ||
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| AstonishLevel: 1Astonish | ghost | PWR30 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| An attack that may shock the foe into flinching. | ||||||
| Thunder ShockLevel: 5Thunder Shock | electric | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| An electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| Confuse RayLevel: 10Confuse Ray | ghost | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| A sinister ray that confuses the foe. | ||||||
| ChargeLevel: 15Charge | electric | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Charges power to boost the Electric move used next. | ||||||
| Electro BallLevel: 20Electro Ball | electric | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Hurls an orb that does more damage to slower foes. | ||||||
| Thunder WaveLevel: 25Thunder Wave | electric | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe. | ||||||
| Shock WaveLevel: 30Shock Wave | electric | PWR60 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| A fast and unavoidable electric attack. | ||||||
| HexLevel: 35Hex | ghost | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Does double damage if the foe has a status problem. | ||||||
| SubstituteLevel: 40Substitute | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| TrickLevel: 45Trick | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Tricks the foe into trading held items. | ||||||
| DischargeLevel: 50Discharge | electric | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Zaps all other {PKMN} with electricity. May paralyze. | ||||||
| UproarLevel: 55Uproar | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Causes an uproar for 3 Causes an uproar for 2 to 5 turns and prevents sleep. | ||||||
TM/HM Moves (25)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge BeamCharge Beam | electric | PWR50 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM57TM57 | |
| Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| Dark PulseDark Pulse | dark | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM97TM97 | |
| Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| FlashFlash | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | HM05HM05 | |
| Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| HexHex | ghost | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM05TM05 | |
| Does double damage if the foe has a status problem. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| Light ScreenLight Screen | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | TM16TM16 | |
| Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ReflectReflect | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM33TM33 | |
| Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| RoundRound | normal | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM48TM48 | |
| A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM30TM30 | |
| Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP0 | TM46TM46 | |
| While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item. | ||||||
| ThunderThunder | electric | PWR0 | ACC70 | PP10 | TM25TM25 | |
| A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| ThunderboltThunderbolt | electric | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM24TM24 | |
| A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| Thunder WaveThunder Wave | electric | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM73TM73 | |
| A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| Volt SwitchVolt Switch | electric | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM72TM72 | |
| Does damage then switches out the user. | ||||||
| Will O WispWill O Wisp | fire | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM61TM61 | |
| Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire. | ||||||
Type Summary
3
Weaknesses
5
Resistances
2
Immunities
8
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Rotom. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Rotom resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Rotom, either offensively or defensively.
Ursaluna
groundnormal
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Sandile
grounddark
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Krokorok
grounddark
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Krookodile
grounddark
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Sandshrew
ground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Sandslash
ground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Nidoqueen
poisonground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Nidoking
poisonground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Diglett
ground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Dugtrio
ground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Geodude
rockground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Graveler
rockground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Golem
rockground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Onix
rockground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Cubone
ground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Marowak
ground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Rhyhorn
groundrock
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Rhydon
groundrock
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Wooper
waterground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Quagsire
waterground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
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Base Stats
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rotom in 2 gameselectricghostAttack 65 +15Defense 107 +30Sp. Atk 105 +10Sp. Def 107 +30Speed 86 -5
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