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| − | '''Rotom''' (Japanese: '''ロトム''' ''Rotomu'') is an {{type|Electric}}/{{type|Ghost}}-type [[Pokémon]]. Rotom can transform into various forms which resembles household appliances |
+ | '''Rotom''' (Japanese: '''ロトム''' ''Rotomu'') is an {{type|Electric}}/{{type|Ghost}}-type [[Pokémon]]. Rotom can transform into various forms which resembles household appliances. |
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+ | ==Biology== |
| + | ===Physiology=== |
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| + | Rotom is a small round ghostly creature with a plasma-based body. Its vibrant orange body mass is spherical with a long spike-shaped antenna-like feature atop its head, and a small round orb on its underside. It is enveloped in a glowing aura of cyan bluish plasma, with lightning bolt shaped appendages on either side of its lower body. Rotom has two ovular blue eyes and a small grinning mouth on its face. |
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| + | ===Behavior=== |
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| + | Rotom is very clever and mischievous. It enjoys teasing and frightening people and Pokémon. It often invades appliances and takes control of machines, allowing it to change its form. |
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| + | ===Special abilities=== |
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| + | Rotom is able to infiltrate electronic devices, namely appliances, and take control of machines, allowing it to change form, as well as its type. It can enter a lawn mower to assume its Mow Forme, a toaster oven to assume its Heat Forme, a refrigerator to assume its Frost Form, a washing machine to assume its Wash Forme, and a fan to assume its Fan Forme. |
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==Evolution== |
==Evolution== |
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Rotom is a [[Generation IV]] [[Pokémon]], first appearing in the [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl]] games. With the release of [[Pokémon Platinum]], Rotom was given the ability to [[transform]] into 5 other forms with the aid of a [[Secret Key|special item]]. In Generation V, to change Rotom's form, you need to go to the basement of [[Shopping Mall Nine]] and interact with one of the many boxes of electronics, and choose a form. You will be asked to allow Rotom to forget a move and learn a move the type of the form it takes. |
Rotom is a [[Generation IV]] [[Pokémon]], first appearing in the [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl]] games. With the release of [[Pokémon Platinum]], Rotom was given the ability to [[transform]] into 5 other forms with the aid of a [[Secret Key|special item]]. In Generation V, to change Rotom's form, you need to go to the basement of [[Shopping Mall Nine]] and interact with one of the many boxes of electronics, and choose a form. You will be asked to allow Rotom to forget a move and learn a move the type of the form it takes. |
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| − | diamondpearl=[[Old Chateau]] (night) |
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| − | platinum=[[Old Chateau]] (night) |
+ | |platinum=[[Old Chateau]] (night) |
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+ | |blackwhite=[[Unova Route 15|Route 15]] (Trade a [[Ditto]]) |
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===Pokédex Entries=== |
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| − | + | |diamond=Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc. |
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| − | platinum=Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief. |
+ | |platinum=Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief. |
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| − | + | |heartgold=Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor. |
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| + | |soulsilver=Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor. |
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| − | + | |black=Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief. |
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+ | |white=Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief. |
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+ | |black 2=Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief. |
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| + | |y=Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.}} |
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*Base [[Thundershock]] |
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*Base [[Astonish]] |
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*Level 8 [[Uproar]] |
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*Level 22 [[Shock Wave]] |
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*Level 29 [[Ominous Wind]] |
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*Level 50 [[Discharge]] |
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*TM06 [[Toxic]] |
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*TM10 [[Hidden Power]] |
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*TM27 [[Return]] |
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*TM30 [[Shadow Ball]] |
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*TM33 [[Reflect]] |
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*TM34 [[Shock Wave]] |
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*Frost Rotom (refrigerator) |
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*Fan Rotom (fan) |
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| − | Spin rotom.png|Fan Rotom |
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| − | Rotom's 5 forms.PNG|All five together |
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===Forme Exclusive Attacks=== |
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*Frost Rotom - [[Blizzard]] |
*Frost Rotom - [[Blizzard]] |
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*Fan Rotom - [[Air Slash]] |
*Fan Rotom - [[Air Slash]] |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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| − | *The Secret Key, which is obtained in a Nintendo Wi-Fi event, looks a lot like Rotom, minus the "arms". |
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| − | *Rotom is one of three {{Type|Ghost}}-types whose color isn't in the black or purple category which means it has no purple or black colorations. The others are [[Shedinja]] (brown) and [[Froslass]] (white). |
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| − | *Rotom is the second [[Pokémon]] with the most forms, if you exclude [[Unown]]. [[Deoxys]] comes next, followed by [[Castform]]. |
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*Strangely, whenever Rotom makes its special sound in the manga, it actually sounds like a ''motor''. |
*Strangely, whenever Rotom makes its special sound in the manga, it actually sounds like a ''motor''. |
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| + | *Rotom, [[Ekans]] and [[Arbok]] have their names reversed. |
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| − | *Rotom's name could be a combination of ''rotor'' and ''phantom'', which is another word for ''ghost''. |
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| − | **''''Rotom's name is also the word "motor" spelled in reverse, a likely reference to its ability to possess machines through their motor. |
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| − | * Rotom is the 3rd Pokemon to have its name be a word reversed. The first two are [[Arbok]] and [[Ekans]]. |
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*Next to the [[type]]-changes when it takes other forms, its eyes and the plasma around it change color too (Frost-purple, Fan-orange, Mow-green, Wash-blue, Heat-red). |
*Next to the [[type]]-changes when it takes other forms, its eyes and the plasma around it change color too (Frost-purple, Fan-orange, Mow-green, Wash-blue, Heat-red). |
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*Rotom is the only [[Pokémon]] that is {{type|Electric}}/{{type|Ghost}}-type. |
*Rotom is the only [[Pokémon]] that is {{type|Electric}}/{{type|Ghost}}-type. |
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| − | **It is the only one to be Electric/Grass (Mow Forme), Electric/Ice (Frost Forme) and |
+ | **It is the only one to be Electric/Grass (Mow Forme), Electric/Ice (Frost Forme) and Electric/Fire (Heat Forme). |
| − | *Rotom's new forms are only available in Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver and Black and White versions. When traded to any other versions, it automatically reverts to its original form. |
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*Rotom changes its forms in a similar fashion to Deoxys in the Generation IV games. |
*Rotom changes its forms in a similar fashion to Deoxys in the Generation IV games. |
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| − | *Rotom is the only Pokémon with the ability to change its form by will that must possess another object in order to do so |
+ | *Rotom is the only Pokémon with the ability to change its form by will that must possess another object in order to do so. |
*Rotom is the only Pokémon whose alternate forms have a different base stat total than that of the original form. Other Pokémon with alternate forms may have different distributions, however. |
*Rotom is the only Pokémon whose alternate forms have a different base stat total than that of the original form. Other Pokémon with alternate forms may have different distributions, however. |
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*In [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], its "arms" are almost clear and are tinted a gentle blue. |
*In [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], its "arms" are almost clear and are tinted a gentle blue. |
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*Before the [[Generation V]] games, many of Rotom's Formes were the only Pokémon that could learn their special attacks, but weren't that attack's type. |
*Before the [[Generation V]] games, many of Rotom's Formes were the only Pokémon that could learn their special attacks, but weren't that attack's type. |
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*As of the official Japanese tournament held in 2008, all of Rotom forms have been banned from official tournaments. This is due to the special status of the alternate forms as event-exclusive Pokémon. |
*As of the official Japanese tournament held in 2008, all of Rotom forms have been banned from official tournaments. This is due to the special status of the alternate forms as event-exclusive Pokémon. |
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| − | *Rotom's origin comes from a species of Obake, which are objects that become animate when reaching their 100th year of existence, and a Bakemono, which is referring to a state of transformation or shape-shifting. |
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| − | *Rotom changes type when it transforms. ( Only in Generation V+ ) |
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*Rotom is the only {{Type|Electric}}-type Pokémon with multiple forms. |
*Rotom is the only {{Type|Electric}}-type Pokémon with multiple forms. |
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| − | **However [[Arceus]] also has multiple forms and '''can''' be {{Type|Electric}}. |
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| − | **Rotom is rumoured to be the cousin of Sinnoh's legendary trio, possibly because of these reasons: They all have the ability Levitate, they all can fly, The Trio is Legendary while Rotom is considered Semi-Legendary, and Rotom is very Smart much like Uxie, and is very brave much like Azelf. |
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| − | *[[Rotom]] has símilar ability to [[Castform]] even he doesn't has the ability [[Forecast]] he able to change his type. |
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| − | It may be based on a Poltergeist or related to the phrase "ghost in the machine". As [[Banette]] originated from a castaway doll, Rotom may have originated from a toy robot. |
+ | It may be based on a Poltergeist or related to the phrase "ghost in the machine". As [[Banette]] originated from a castaway doll, Rotom may have originated from a toy robot. It may also come from a species of Obake, which are objects that become animate when reaching their 100th year of existence, and a Bakemono, which is referring to a state of transformation or shape-shifting. |
| + | Rotom may also be based on ball lightning and its mysterious and seemingly mischievous behavior. Ball lightning was once described as a living mythological "species of fire" known as ''ignis fatuus'', which loosely translates to "foolish/mischievous fire". |
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| − | ===Name Origin=== |
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| ⚫ | Pokémon Platinum reveals [[Charon]] named Rotom. Rotom's name is actually the word "motor," spelled backwards, due to the fact that all of the household appliances it can turn into have motors. It is one of the few Pokémon that is an actual word spelled backwards. It may also come from '''rotor''' and '''phantom'''. |
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Revision as of 23:11, 18 December 2014
Template:Rotom Rotom (Japanese: ロトム Rotomu) is an Electric/Ghost-type Pokémon. Rotom can transform into various forms which resembles household appliances.
Biology
Physiology
Rotom is a small round ghostly creature with a plasma-based body. Its vibrant orange body mass is spherical with a long spike-shaped antenna-like feature atop its head, and a small round orb on its underside. It is enveloped in a glowing aura of cyan bluish plasma, with lightning bolt shaped appendages on either side of its lower body. Rotom has two ovular blue eyes and a small grinning mouth on its face.
Behavior
Rotom is very clever and mischievous. It enjoys teasing and frightening people and Pokémon. It often invades appliances and takes control of machines, allowing it to change its form.
Special abilities
Rotom is able to infiltrate electronic devices, namely appliances, and take control of machines, allowing it to change form, as well as its type. It can enter a lawn mower to assume its Mow Forme, a toaster oven to assume its Heat Forme, a refrigerator to assume its Frost Form, a washing machine to assume its Wash Forme, and a fan to assume its Fan Forme.
Evolution
Rotom does not evolve.
Game Info
Rotom is a Generation IV Pokémon, first appearing in the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl games. With the release of Pokémon Platinum, Rotom was given the ability to transform into 5 other forms with the aid of a special item. In Generation V, to change Rotom's form, you need to go to the basement of Shopping Mall Nine and interact with one of the many boxes of electronics, and choose a form. You will be asked to allow Rotom to forget a move and learn a move the type of the form it takes.
Game locations
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| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| Diamond and Pearl | Old Chateau (night) | One |
| Platinum | Old Chateau (night) | One |
| HeartGold and SoulSilver | Trade | None |
| Black and White | Route 15 (Trade a Ditto) | One |
| X and Y | Lost Hotel (Tuesdays) | Rare |
| Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | Trade | None |
Side Game Locations
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| Game(s) | Area(s) |
| Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | Midnight Forest (B10F-B20F) |
Pokédex Entries
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Sprites
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Learn sets
Level Up
- Base Thundershock
- Base Thunder Wave
- Base Confuse Ray
- Base Trick
- Base Astonish
- Level 8 Uproar
- Level 15 Double Team
- Level 22 Shock Wave
- Level 29 Ominous Wind
- Level 36 Substitute
- Level 43 Charge
- Level 50 Discharge
TM/HM
- TM06 Toxic
- TM10 Hidden Power
- TM11 Sunny Day
- TM16 Light Screen
- TM17 Protect
- TM18 Rain Dance
- TM21 Frustration
- TM24 Thunderbolt
- TM25 Thunder
- TM27 Return
- TM30 Shadow Ball
- TM32 Double Team
- TM33 Reflect
- TM34 Shock Wave
- TM42 Facade
- TM43 Secret Power
- TM44 Rest
- TM46 Thief
- TM49 Snatch
- TM57 Charge Beam
- TM58 Endure
- TM61 Will-O-Wisp
- TM70 Flash
- TM73 Thunder Wave
- TM77 Psych Up
- TM79 Dark Pulse
- TM82 Sleep Talk
- TM83 Natural Gift
- TM85 Dream Eater
- TM87 Swagger
- TM90 Substitute
Other Formes
- Wash Rotom (washing machine)
- Heat Rotom (oven)
- Mow Rotom (lawnmower)
- Frost Rotom (refrigerator)
- Fan Rotom (fan)
Forme Exclusive Attacks
- Wash Rotom - Hydro Pump
- Heat Rotom - Overheat
- Mow Rotom - Leaf Storm
- Frost Rotom - Blizzard
- Fan Rotom - Air Slash
Appearances
Anime
Rotom first appeared in the episode Get Your Rotom Running! and it was tricking and toying around with Ash and his friends.
In BW130, Professor Oak caught a Rotom after saving it from Team Rocket and healing it.
Trivia
- Strangely, whenever Rotom makes its special sound in the manga, it actually sounds like a motor.
- Rotom, Ekans and Arbok have their names reversed.
- In Frost Rotom's artwork, it is pictured frowning when in all the others it is smiling.
- Next to the type-changes when it takes other forms, its eyes and the plasma around it change color too (Frost-purple, Fan-orange, Mow-green, Wash-blue, Heat-red).
- Rotom is the only Pokémon that is Electric/Ghost-type.
- It is the only one to be Electric/Grass (Mow Forme), Electric/Ice (Frost Forme) and Electric/Fire (Heat Forme).
- Rotom changes its forms in a similar fashion to Deoxys in the Generation IV games.
- Rotom is the only Pokémon with the ability to change its form by will that must possess another object in order to do so.
- Rotom is the only Pokémon whose alternate forms have a different base stat total than that of the original form. Other Pokémon with alternate forms may have different distributions, however.
- In Pokémon Battle Revolution, its "arms" are almost clear and are tinted a gentle blue.
- Fan Rotom is the only form with a special move whose base power isn't over 100.
- Before the Generation V games, many of Rotom's Formes were the only Pokémon that could learn their special attacks, but weren't that attack's type.
- As of the official Japanese tournament held in 2008, all of Rotom forms have been banned from official tournaments. This is due to the special status of the alternate forms as event-exclusive Pokémon.
- From Pokémon Black and White on, when it changes to Fan Rotom, it becomes a Flying type, which is immune to Ground type attacks, and yet it still has the ability Levitate, making the ability useless.
- Rotom is the only Electric-type Pokémon with multiple forms.
Origins
It may be based on a Poltergeist or related to the phrase "ghost in the machine". As Banette originated from a castaway doll, Rotom may have originated from a toy robot. It may also come from a species of Obake, which are objects that become animate when reaching their 100th year of existence, and a Bakemono, which is referring to a state of transformation or shape-shifting.
Rotom may also be based on ball lightning and its mysterious and seemingly mischievous behavior. Ball lightning was once described as a living mythological "species of fire" known as ignis fatuus, which loosely translates to "foolish/mischievous fire".
Etymology
Pokémon Platinum reveals Charon named Rotom. Rotom's name is actually the word "motor," spelled backwards, due to the fact that all of the household appliances it can turn into have motors. It is one of the few Pokémon that is an actual word spelled backwards. It may also come from rotor and phantom.
Gallery
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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