Rotom in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves
Find Rotom’s X/Y locations, Electric/Ghost typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.
Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.
Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats
Rotom is Kalos Mountain #068 and National #479. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Electric / Ghost.
Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 50 |
| Defense | 77 |
| Sp. Atk | 95 |
| Sp. Def | 77 |
| Speed | 91 |
| Total | 440 |
Where to find it in X and Y
Match the version, area and method before travelling. Grass, flowers, Horde Encounters, fishing, Rock Smash, ambushes, gifts and the Friend Safari are separate encounter methods.
Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.
Encounter methods · Version exclusives
| Location | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Hotel | X and Y | Hidden in a trash can | 38 | Trash can (tuesday) |
Evolution family
Rotom does not evolve in Pokémon X and Y.
Abilities, breeding and training
| Ability | Slot |
|---|---|
| Levitate | Regular ability |
This species has no Hidden Ability recorded for X and Y.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | Genderless |
| Egg group(s) | Amorphous |
| Base hatch cycles | 20 |
| Experience growth | medium |
| Base capture rate | 45 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 70 |
| EV yield | Sp. Atk +1, Speed +1 |
| Height / weight | 0.3 m / 0.3 kg |
The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Astonish |
| 1 / start | Charge |
| 1 / start | Confuse Ray |
| 1 / start | Discharge |
| 1 / start | Thunder Shock |
| 1 / start | Thunder Wave |
| 1 / start | Trick |
| 8 | Uproar |
| 15 | Double Team |
| 22 | Shock Wave |
| 29 | Ominous Wind |
| 36 | Substitute |
| 43 | Electro Ball |
| 50 | Hex |
| 57 | Charge |
| 64 | Discharge |
All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status |
| TM16 | Light Screen | Psychic | Status |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | Special |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | Status |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM57 | Charge Beam | Electric | Special |
| TM61 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | Status |
| TM70 | Flash | Normal | Status |
| TM72 | Volt Switch | Electric | Special |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | Status |
| TM77 | Psych Up | Normal | Status |
| TM85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | Special |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM97 | Dark Pulse | Dark | Special |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
Egg moves and move tutors
No Egg moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.
Related species
Return to Rotom in the Kalos Pokédex.
Check Rotom’s version label and encounter method before travelling.
References
Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.