Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
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Weakness Chart for Electric/Ghost-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
0.5x
2x
0.5x
0x
0.5x
2x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
2x
0x
0.5x
0.5x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Note: Pokemon with the Levitate ability are immune to Ground attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Rotom? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover the strength of Rotom, a sensational Pokémon known for its Electric and Ghost typing! It's a sight to see Rotom out in the 4th generation battlefield. It is weak to Dark, Ghost, and Ground-typed attacks. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Rotom's strategies.
Rotom is an astounding Special Sweeper. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Rotom's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Rotom's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Rotom is immune to ground; gravity/ingrain/smack down/iron ball nullify it.
♦ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target). ♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon). ♦ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ♦ Ominous Wind is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Ghost-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)). ♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to flinch the target). ♦ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Rotom? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Rotom is popular Special Sweeper. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Rotom's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Rotom's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Rotom is immune to ground; gravity/ingrain/smack down/iron ball nullify it.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon). ♦ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target). ♦ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ♦ Ominous Wind is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Ghost-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)). ♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to flinch the target). ♦ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Rotom can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Rotom.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Rotom can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Rotom
Moves: Swagger + Psych up
Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Moves: Pain split + Toxic
Moves: Pain split + Will-o-wisp
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Snatch, Sucker Punch
Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Will-O-Wisp, Toxic
Moves that boost Rotom's stats
Charge
Charge Beam
Ominous Wind
Most notable and possible best moves for Rotom
Light Screen
Protect
Reflect
Rest
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Rotom in Diamond and Pearl
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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