Rotom Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Rotom in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Rotom
Rotom is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Electric/Ghost typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 41.333 DPS.
Rotom can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Rotom is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Normal, Bug-type moves as Rotom resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Rotom is Mega Gengar (41.333 DPS), Primal Groudon (40.900 DPS), and Shadow Darkrai (37.857 DPS).
Catching Rotom: After defeating Rotom, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1124 and 1189 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1398-1480 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Rotom from raids will have exactly 1189 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Rotom?
The best counter for Rotom is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 41.333 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (40.900 DPS) and Shadow Darkrai (37.857 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Rotom?
Rotom can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Rotom weak to?
Rotom is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Normal, Bug, Electric, Flying, Poison, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Rotom be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Rotom's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Rotom from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Rotom from raids will have 1189 CP at level 20, or 1480 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1124. If you see 1189 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Rotom worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Rotom is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Rotom?
For the best moveset for Rotom itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Rotom stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Rotom without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Rotom can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (35.286 DPS) and Landorus (Therian) (34.636 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Rotom in raids?
Weather boost information for Rotom is not currently available. Electric-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.