Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Rotom

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Rotom.

ElectricGhost
Rotom Pokémon sprite

Rotom

#0479

Quick answer

Rotom is best pressured by Ground, Ghost, and Dark-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Ground×2Ghost×2Dark×2

Top weaknesses (3)

Ground×2Ghost×2Dark×2

Type matchup table

Ground type iconGround2x
Ghost type iconGhost2x
Dark type iconDark2x
Fire type iconFire1x
Water type iconWater1x
Grass type iconGrass1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Rock type iconRock1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Electric type iconElectric0.5x
Poison type iconPoison0.5x
Flying type iconFlying0.5x
Bug type iconBug0.5x
Steel type iconSteel0.5x
Normal type iconNormal0x
Fighting type iconFighting0x

Recommended practical counters

Ursaluna Pokémon sprite

Ursaluna

#0901

Best overallResists both STABsSlow but bulky
GroundNormal
  • Deals 2x damage with Ground-type attacks
  • Has STAB Ground-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Electric 0x, Ghost 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeGround×2

Safe into Electric 0x, Ghost 0x

140 offense · 50 Speed

Krookodile Pokémon sprite

Krookodile

#0553

Resists both STABsBudget option
GroundDark
  • Deals 2x damage with Ground-type attacks
  • Has STAB Ground-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Electric 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeGround×2

Safe into Electric 0x, Ghost 0.5x

117 offense · 92 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Ground×2Ghost×2Dark×2

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Ground type pageGhost type pageDark type page

Counter notes for Rotom

  • Rotom is a Electric / Ghost Pokémon with 91 base Speed and stronger special attack (95 Sp. Atk). Ground, Ghost, and Dark attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Rotom has several 2x weaknesses rather than a single 4x weakness, so the best counters are the ones that can hit it super-effectively while also reducing the risk from Electric / Ghost STAB.
  • Known abilities include Levitate. This page does not assume ability-specific battle effects, so verify the format before relying on a single counter.
  • Avoid counters that are weak to Electric / Ghost unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Rotom has alternate forms that can change this matchup, including Fan Rotom, Frost Rotom, and Heat Rotom. Check the specific form before relying on this defensive profile.

What not to use

Normal×0Fighting×0Electric×0.5Poison×0.5Flying×0.5Bug×0.5Steel×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Related pages

Rotom weakness chartRotom PokédexElectric / Ghost countersGround type pageGhost type pageDark type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Rotom?

Rotom is best countered by Pokémon that can use Ground, Ghost, and Dark (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Electric / Ghost STAB attacks. Because there is no 4x weakness, Speed, bulk, and offensive stats matter more when choosing the actual Pokémon.

What type is best against Rotom?

Ground, Ghost, and Dark are the strongest attacking types against Rotom, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Rotom super-effectively?

Rotom has 3 super-effective attacking options: Ground, Ghost, and Dark. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Electric / Ghost STAB attacks.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Rotom counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Rotom?

Avoid relying on Normal, Fighting, Electric, Poison, and Flying attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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