Type matchups
Damage Rotom takes from each attacking type.
As an Electric/Ghost type, Rotom has 2 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 3 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. No other Pokémon has the Electric/Ghost typing.
- Levitate (always, already counted above): Ground 2× → 0×
Base stats
- HP
- 50
- Attack
- 50
- Defense
- 77
- Sp. Atk
- 95
- Sp. Def
- 77
- Speed
- 91
- Total
- 440
Rotom has a base stat total of 440, higher than 43% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (95) well above Attack (50), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 91 beats 75% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 50 HP, 77 Defense and 77 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Rotom's only ability is Levitate.
How to beat Rotom
Rotom takes 2× damage from Ghost and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal, Fighting and Ground moves have no effect on it and Flying, Poison, Bug, Steel and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Hydreigon hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Electric and Ghost moves. Zarude hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Electric and Ghost moves. Roaring Moon hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Electric and Ghost moves.
Evolution
Rotom does not evolve.
Best counters to Rotom
Frequently asked questions
What is Rotom weak to?
As an Electric/Ghost type, Rotom takes super-effective damage from Ghost and Dark moves.
What is Rotom resistant to?
Rotom resists Flying, Poison, Bug, Steel and Electric moves. It is immune to Normal, Fighting and Ground.
What are the best counters to Rotom?
Strong type-based picks include Hydreigon, Zarude and Roaring Moon, which hit Rotom with super-effective attacks.