Rotom
Electric/Ghost-type, Generation 4. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 481.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Thunder Shock Thunder
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Thunder costs 100 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Rotom takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 481
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,160 CP
Rotom moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish STAB | Ghost | 7 | 13 | 1.0s | 7 | 13 |
| Thunder Shock Best STAB | Electric | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ominous Wind STAB | Ghost | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Thunder Best STAB | Electric | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
| Thunderbolt STAB | Electric | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish | Ghost | 12 | 10 | 2 | 6.00 | 5.00 |
| Thunder Shock | Electric | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ominous Wind | Ghost | 45 | 45 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Thunder | Electric | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | — |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Thunder Shock (8 DPS); Thunder Shock builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Evolution
Rotom does not evolve.
Costumes & special forms 5
Raids
- Status
- Rotom is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Rotom
How to get Rotom
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 49 | 1,755 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 49 | 1,900 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,124 | 1,189 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,398 | 1,480 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,124 | 1,189 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 850 | 899 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,124 | 1,189 |
Is Rotom good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Rotom has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (185), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog and Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 28 |
| Lv 2 | 90 |
| Lv 3 | 151 |
| Lv 4 | 212 |
| Lv 5 | 274 |
| Lv 6 | 335 |
| Lv 7 | 396 |
| Lv 8 | 457 |
| Lv 9 | 519 |
| Lv 10 | 580 |
| Lv 11 | 638 |
| Lv 12 | 696 |
| Lv 13 | 754 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 812 |
| Lv 15 | 870 |
| Lv 16 | 928 |
| Lv 17 | 986 |
| Lv 18 | 1,044 |
| Lv 19 | 1,102 |
| Lv 20 | 1,160 |
| Lv 21 | 1,218 |
| Lv 22 | 1,276 |
| Lv 23 | 1,334 |
| Lv 24 | 1,393 |
| Lv 25 | 1,451 |
| Lv 26 | 1,509 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,567 |
| Lv 28 | 1,625 |
| Lv 29 | 1,683 |
| Lv 30 | 1,741 |
| Lv 31 | 1,770 |
| Lv 32 | 1,799 |
| Lv 33 | 1,828 |
| Lv 34 | 1,857 |
| Lv 35 | 1,886 |
| Lv 36 | 1,915 |
| Lv 37 | 1,944 |
| Lv 38 | 1,973 |
| Lv 39 | 2,002 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,031 |
| Lv 41 | 2,057 |
| Lv 42 | 2,083 |
| Lv 43 | 2,109 |
| Lv 44 | 2,135 |
| Lv 45 | 2,162 |
| Lv 46 | 2,188 |
| Lv 47 | 2,215 |
| Lv 48 | 2,242 |
| Lv 49 | 2,269 |
| Lv 50 | 2,296 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0479
- Height
- 0.30 m
- Weight
- 0.30 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0479_POKEMON_ROTOM
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Rotom in Pokemon GO?
Rotom's best moveset is Thunder Shock (fast) with Thunder (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Rotom's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Rotom takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost, Ground-type moves. It resists Fighting, Normal, Bug, Electric, Flying, Poison, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Rotom's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Rotom reaches 2,296 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,031 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Rotom?
A perfect 15/15/15 Rotom shows 1,160 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,451 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Rotom in Pokemon GO?
Rotom spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Rotom be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Rotom depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.