What is the Roto Choice Ability?

The Roto Choice Ability allows you to search your deck for up to two Item cards with "Rotom" in their name when you play this Rotom onto your Bench, and add them to your hand.

What does Thunder Shock do?

Thunder Shock deals 30 damage for one Lightning and one Colorless Energy, and if a coin flip results in heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon becomes Paralyzed.

Who illustrated this Rotom card?

This Rotom card was illustrated by ryoma uratsuka, known for their distinct and often charming art style.

Is this Rotom card a rare card?

Yes, this Rotom card is a rare card within the Shining Fates set, though it is not a holo or secret rare.

What is Rotom's Pokédex number?

Rotom's Pokédex number is 479, indicating its introduction in Generation IV.

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RotomShining Fates #34 Pokémon Card

Shining Fates·#34

Rotom, the Plasma Pokémon, is a unique Electric/Ghost-type first introduced in Generation IV, renowned for its ability to possess appliances and alter its form, making it a cultural icon. This specific Rotom card from the 2021 Shining Fates set is a non-holo rare, distinguished by its Roto Choice Ability and charming artwork. Here, visitors will discover Rotom's Pokédex lore, the card's HP, attack details with energy costs, weakness, and its edition history. This page provides context for collectors, detailing what makes the card appealing and answering common questions about its features.

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Card Number: #34
Release Date: February 18, 2021
Language: EN
Set Code: SF

Rotom, the Plasma Pokémon, is a unique Electric/Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV. It is known for its ability to possess various household appliances, altering its form and type accordingly. Originally discovered in the Sinnoh region, Rotom has no prior or subsequent evolutions, making it a standalone Pokémon with distinct forms. Its unique ability to change forms based on the object it possesses—such as a microwave (Heat Rotom, Fire/Electric), washing machine (Wash Rotom, Water/Electric), refrigerator (Frost Rotom, Ice/Electric), fan (Fan Rotom, Flying/Electric), or lawnmower (Mow Rotom, Grass/Electric)—makes it incredibly versatile. In the anime, Rotom plays a significant role as Ash's Rotom Pokédex, providing information and comic relief. Its mischievous yet helpful nature has endeared it to many fans. Rotom's ability to inhabit machines highlights the intersection of the natural and technological worlds within the Pokémon universe, making it a fascinating subject for study and a popular choice in competitive battling due to its diverse type combinations and move pools. Its design, resembling a plasma entity with electrical discharges, visually communicates its elemental properties.