Ultra League PvP guide
Rotom Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Rotom is a Electric/Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #706. Its recommended PvP moveset is Astonish with Thunderbolt and Ominous Wind.
Ultra League
#706
Niche
Type
Electric/Ghost
Best Fast Move
Astonish
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,296
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT ROTOM
Is Rotom Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Rotom is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #706.
Rotom PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #763 | 67.6 | Astonish, Thunderbolt, Ominous Wind |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #706 | 62.7 | Astonish, Thunderbolt, Ominous Wind |
Best Moveset for Rotom in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
The recommended PvP moveset for Rotom is Astonish with Thunderbolt and Ominous Wind.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Rotom in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Rotom PvP Move Counts
Astonish → Thunderbolt
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Astonish → Ominous Wind
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Rotom Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Rotom wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Corviknight610
- Melmetal602
- Togekiss574
- Empoleon555
- Ampharos551
Difficult Matchups
- Snorlax93
- Tinkaton205
- Feraligatr210
- Florges458
Rotom Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Rotom's Electric/Ghost typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- dark1.6×
- ghost1.6×
- ground1.6×
Resistant to
- fighting0.391×
- normal0.391×
- bug0.625×
- electric0.625×
- 0.625×
- poison0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Rotom in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Rotom in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Rotom's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Psywavepsychic
Fast Move
Neutral
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Resisted
15% HP
- Earthquakeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
94% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Resisted
48% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
63% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
54% HP
- Ice Beamice
Charged Move
Neutral
50% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Super Effective
51% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
70% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
33% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
46% HP
Ratings are shown from Rotom's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Rotom.
Best Teammates for Rotom in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Rotom should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Rotom's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Rotom's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Rotom's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Rotom's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Rotom's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Rotom
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/15 | 1,499 | 28 | 1,711,190 |
| #2 | 0/15/13 | 1,493 | 28 | 1,704,996 | |
| #3 | 0/15/14 | 1,498 | 28 | 1,704,996 | |
| #4 | 1/14/13 | 1,497 | 28 | 1,704,361 | |
| #5 | 2/13/13 | 1,500 | 28 | 1,703,619 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,296 | 50 | 3,120,698 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 2,285 | 50 | 3,105,094 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 2,290 | 50 | 3,102,763 | |
| #4 | 15/15/13 | 2,281 | 50 | 3,096,125 | |
| #5 | 15/15/14 | 2,289 | 50 | 3,096,125 |
Rotom Stats in Pokémon GO
Rotom's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Rotom 0/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 28
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 130.8
- Defense
- 122.3
- HP
- 107
Ultra League
Rotom 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,296
- Attack
- 168.1
- Defense
- 146.2
- HP
- 127
Rotom Evolution
Rotom has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Rotom in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Electric typing · Same Astonish fast move · Ultra League #533
Shares Ghost typing · Same Astonish fast move · Master League #278
Shares Ghost typing · Same Astonish fast move · Great League #670
Shares Ghost typing · Same Astonish fast move · Master League #245
Shares Ghost typing · Same Astonish fast move · Great League #649
Shares Ghost typing · Same Astonish fast move · Ultra League #195
More PoGoCoach tools
Rotom Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Rotom in Pokémon GO PvP?
Rotom's recommended PvP moveset is Astonish with Thunderbolt and Ominous Wind.
Is Rotom good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Rotom is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #706.
What counters Rotom in Pokémon GO PvP?
Snorlax, Tinkaton and Feraligatr are among the strongest current counters to Rotom in Ultra League.
What is Rotom weak to in Pokémon GO?
Rotom is weak to Dark (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Ground (1.6×).