| Flavor Text |
 | Scarlet | Its electricity-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief. |
Violet | Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor. |  | Scarlet | If the convection microwave oven is not working properly, then the Rotom inhabiting it will become lethargic. |
Violet | This Rotom has possessed a convection microwave oven. It will sear the surrounding area with its burning heat, then smile in delight. |  | Scarlet | This Rotom has entered a washing machine. It nods with satisfaction after it floods the surrounding area. |
Violet | The model of washing machine that Rotom can inspirit has been discontinued, so these appliances are now traded at high prices. |  | Scarlet | This Rotom has entered a refrigerator. It leaps around gleefully after it uses cold air to freeze the area around it. |
Violet | The special motor within the refrigerator is the key to bringing about Rotom's change in form. |  | Scarlet | This Rotom has entered an electric fan. It smirks with satisfaction over a prank well pulled after it blows away everything around it. |
Violet | There are several appliances that Rotom can inspirit, but the first one to be developed was the electric fan. |  | Scarlet | The lawn mower is one of the household appliances that led to the development of the Rotom Dex. |
Violet | This Rotom has possessed a lawn mower. It will mow down grass and flowers, then swagger around with pride at its accomplishments. |
Standard Level Up |
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Double Team |
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101 |
15 |
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| By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to boost its evasiveness. |
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Astonish |
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30 |
100 |
15 |
30 |
| The user attacks the target by crying out in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch. |
| 5 |
Thunder Shock |
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40 |
100 |
30 |
10 |
| The user attacks the target with a jolt of electricity. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| 10 |
Confuse Ray |
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100 |
10 |
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| The target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion. |
| 15 |
Charge |
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101 |
20 |
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| The user becomes charged, boosting the power of the next Electric-type move it uses. This also boosts the user's Sp. Def stat. |
| 20 |
Electro Ball |
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100 |
10 |
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| The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move's power. |
| 25 |
Thunder Wave |
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90 |
20 |
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| The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| 30 |
Shock Wave |
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60 |
101 |
20 |
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| The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses. |
| 35 |
Hex |
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65 |
100 |
10 |
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| This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions. |
| 40 |
Substitute |
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101 |
10 |
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| The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| 45 |
Trick |
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100 |
10 |
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| The user catches the target off guard and swaps the target's held item with its own. |
| 50 |
Discharge |
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80 |
100 |
15 |
30 |
| The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also leave those hit by the attack with paralysis. |
| 55 |
Uproar |
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90 |
100 |
10 |
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| The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep. |
Technical Machine Attacks |
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| TM007 |
Protect |
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101 |
10 |
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| This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM017 |
Confuse Ray |
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100 |
10 |
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| The target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion. |
| TM018 |
Thief |
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60 |
100 |
25 |
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| The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| TM023 |
Charge Beam |
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50 |
90 |
10 |
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| The user attacks the target with an electric charge. The residual electricity may also boost the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM025 |
Facade |
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70 |
100 |
20 |
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| This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM029 |
Hex |
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65 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
| This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions. |
| TM032 |
Swift |
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60 |
101 |
20 |
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| Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| TM041 |
Stored Power |
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20 |
100 |
10 |
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| The user attacks the target with stored power. The more the user's stats are boosted, the greater the move's power. |
| TM042 |
Night Shade |
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100 |
15 |
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| The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level. |
| TM047 |
Endure |
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101 |
10 |
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| The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| TM048 |
Volt Switch |
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70 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
| After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| TM049 |
Sunny Day |
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101 |
5 |
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| The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks. |
| TM050 |
Rain Dance |
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101 |
5 |
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| The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks. |
| TM062 |
Foul Play |
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95 |
100 |
15 |
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| The user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts. |
| TM070 |
Sleep Talk |
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101 |
10 |
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| The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| TM072 |
Electro Ball |
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?? |
100 |
10 |
-- |
| The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move's power. |
| TM074 |
Reflect |
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101 |
20 |
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| A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical moves for five turns. |
| TM075 |
Light Screen |
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-- |
101 |
30 |
-- |
| A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns. |
| TM082 |
Thunder Wave |
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-- |
90 |
20 |
-- |
| The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| TM085 |
Rest |
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-- |
101 |
5 |
-- |
| The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| TM094 |
Dark Pulse |
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80 |
100 |
15 |
20 |
| The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch. |
| TM096 |
Eerie Impulse |
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100 |
15 |
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| The user's body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM103 |
Substitute |
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101 |
10 |
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| The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| TM107 |
Will-O-Wisp |
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-- |
85 |
15 |
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| The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
| TM109 |
Trick |
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-- |
100 |
10 |
-- |
| The user catches the target off guard and swaps the target's held item with its own. |
| TM114 |
Shadow Ball |
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80 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
| The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| TM117 |
Hyper Voice |
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90 |
100 |
10 |
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| The user attacks by letting loose a horribly loud, resounding cry. |
| TM126 |
Thunderbolt |
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90 |
100 |
15 |
10 |
| The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM130 |
Helping Hand |
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101 |
20 |
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| The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack. |
| TM136 |
Electric Terrain |
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101 |
10 |
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| The user turns the ground into Electric Terrain for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokémon on the ground can no longer fall asleep. |
| TM140 |
Nasty Plot |
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101 |
20 |
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| The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM166 |
Thunder |
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110 |
70 |
10 |
30 |
| A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM171 |
Tera Blast |
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80 |
100 |
10 |
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| If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user. |
| TM173 |
Charge |
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-- |
101 |
20 |
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| The user becomes charged, boosting the power of the next Electric-type move it uses. This also boosts the user's Sp. Def stat. |
| TM177 |
Spite |
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100 |
10 |
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| The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. |
| TM191 |
Uproar |
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90 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
| The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep. |
| TM198 |
Poltergeist |
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110 |
90 |
5 |
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| The user attacks by controlling the target's item. This move fails if the target isn't holding an item. |
