Competitive Information for Rotom (Mow) [Sun/Moon]
Electric / Grass
Abilities:
This Pokemon is immune to Ground; Gravity/Ingrain/Smack Down/Iron Ball nullify it.
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Note: Pokemon with the Levitate ability are immune to Ground attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Rotom-mow? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Get ready to meet Rotom-Mow, the distinguished Electric and Grass-typed Pokémon! It's a sight to see Rotom-Mow out in the 7th generation battlefield. It is weak to Bug, Fire, Ice, and Poison-typed attacks. Want to master Rotom-Mow's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Grassium Z / Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm
- Volt Switch / Discharge
- Defog
- Will-O-Wisp
Rotom proves to be a superb Special Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to crush rivals using lethal special attacks. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Rotom last longer regaining it's health points every turn. With Levitate, Rotom is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Rotom unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. With a Grassium Z equipped to it, if Rotom has a grass move, this item allows it to use a grass z-move.
◆ Volt Switch is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Electric-type move (Rotom switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
◆ Defog is a status move (-1 evasion; clears Rotom and target side's hazards).
◆ Will-O-Wisp is a status move (burns the target).
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Item: Grassium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Dark Pulse / Foul Play
- Shadow Ball / Hex
Rotom thrives as a brilliant Special Sweeper perfect for single battles. The main aim of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with devastating special power. 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 damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Rotom unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. With a Grassium Z equipped to it, if Rotom has a grass move, this item allows it to use a grass z-move.
◆ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 90-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).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Rotom-mow? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon 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 Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Electrium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Discharge / Electroweb
- Leaf Storm
- Dark Pulse / Foul Play
- Shadow Ball / Hex
Rotom shows a wonderful Special Sweeper prowess in double battles. This moveset is designed to overwhelm foes with lethal special moves. 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 damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Rotom unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. With a Electrium Z equipped to it, if Rotom has an electric move, this item allows it to use an electric z-move.
◆ Electroweb is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Electric-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Leaf Storm is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Grass-type move (lowers your Rotom's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Rotom-mow can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon 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-mow.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Rotom-mow can perform in Sun/Moon. 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 SM Move and Ability Combos for Rotom-mow
- Moves: Swagger + Foul play
- 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: Ally Switch, Endure, Protect, Snatch, Sucker Punch
- Moves that Break Screens: Defog
- Moves that inflict status (and combo with the move Hex): Will-O-Wisp, Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Rotom-mow's stats
- Charge
- Charge Beam
- Ominous Wind
Most notable and possible best moves for Rotom-mow
- Defog
- Discharge
- Hidden Power Fire
- Hidden Power Ice
- Leaf Storm
- Light Screen
- Other
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Shadow Ball
- Thunderbolt
- Toxic
- Trick
- Volt Switch
- Will-O-Wisp
Common Effort Values for Rotom-mow in Sun and Moon
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/4/252/ )
- Serious Nature ( 0/0/0/252/4/252/ )
- Optimize Rotom-mow's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
Usage Data
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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