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#479
Default
185
ATK
159
DEF
137
STA
Lvl 50Max CP
2296
Lvl 40
2031
Lvl 25Weather Boost
1451
Lvl 20Raids/Eggs
1160
Lvl 15Research
870

PvE Analysis

Rotom is a great Pokemon in terms of design and concept. An Electrical Ghost that acts as a poltergeist is just plainly fun concept. But, sadly, Rotom just doesn't have the stats needed to be good in the PvE meta. It's got a decent typing for defense, but its defensive stats just don't allow it to work well in general.

Best PvE Offensive Moveset

Thunder Shock + ThunderboltBest
  • Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt is Rotom's best offensive moveset.
  • Astonish and Ominous Wind is a combo of two bad Ghost moves. It's usable if you have absolutely no other options, but many neutral attackers will tend to out-pace it.
  • Thunder isn't a great Electric Type move, and is definitely beneath Thunderbolt in most cases.

Best PvE Defensive Moveset

Astonish + ThunderboltBest
  • Astonish is stronger than Thunder Shock for defense
  • Ominous Wind is Rotom's best Charged Move on defense, though the fact that it's the same type as Astonish can be an issue.
  • Thunderbolt is perfectly good as well, and is generally the best option to pair with Astonish.
  • Thunder is hard to dodge, but Rotom may not get a shot at using it on defense.

PvP Analysis

Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt and Ominous Wind

Thunder Shock is a good attack for PvP, as it provides high energy generation and allows Rotom to throw out attacks more frequently. Ominous Wind is weak, but it's relatively cheap to throw out and can be used to bait out shields. and if you happen to score the 10% odds Attack and Defense, then Rotom becomes substantially harder to take down. Thunderbolt finishes off the moveset, allowing Rotom to throw out some stronger attacks for more damage output.

Great League1 / 5

Rotom may have some utility given select, limited-format cups, but in general it just doesn't have the power needed to pull through.

Ultra League0 / 5

Rotom lacks the power to survive here, and it's very easy prey for Giratina in particular.

Master League0 / 5

Rotom is not going to last in a format home to so many Pokemon of Legendary power.

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