Ancient Origins·#29·2015
Rotom, the mischievous Plasma Pokémon, is a unique Electric/Ghost-type creature introduced in Generation IV, renowned for its ability to possess appliances and its distinct forms. This specific Rotom card, from the 2015 Ancient Origins set, is a common variant that stands out for its intriguing hand-disruption attack. Here, you will find comprehensive details including Rotom's Pokédex lore, the card's HP, attack names, energy costs, damage, effects, weakness, resistance, and its edition history.
Read more ↓Rotom, the Plasma Pokémon, is a unique Electric/Ghost-type creature first introduced in Generation IV from the Sinnoh region. Known for its ability to possess various household appliances, Rotom can change its form and type, gaining different abilities depending on the object it inhabits. Its natural habitat is often described as being within electrical devices, where it can manipulate their functions. Rotom's diet is not explicitly detailed, but its essence is tied to electricity and energy. Its behavior is characterized by mischievousness and a tendency to cause havoc by infiltrating electronic devices. In the games, Rotom is notable for its multiple forms, each offering distinct stat distributions and movesets, making it a versatile Pokémon in competitive play. In the anime, it often serves as a helpful, albeit sometimes troublesome, companion, and its unique forms have been featured prominently. Culturally, Rotom represents the playful and sometimes disruptive nature of unseen electrical forces in modern life, adding a touch of supernatural mystery to everyday technology. Its evolution line is non-existent, as it does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon, but rather changes forms. Type matchups for its base form include weakness to Ground and Ghost, resistance to Flying, Bug, Steel, and immunity to Normal and Fighting.
Last updated: April 11, 2026
