How to Change Your Rotom Form in Pokémon Black and White

To change your Rotom form in Pokémon Black and White, you need to send Rotom over via the PokéTransfer in Route 15, or receive it in the trade in the same route, and then take it to the Department Store in Route 9, where you can interact with the storage boxes to change its form. The process involves accessing the storage room in the Shopping Mall Nine, allowing you to switch Rotom to one of its six different forms.

Understanding Rotom and Its Forms

What is Rotom?

Rotom is a unique Pokémon with the ability to change its form based on the appliance it is associated with, offering various types such as Heat Rotom, Wash Rotom, Frost Rotom, Fan Rotom, and Mow Rotom. Each form has its strengths and weaknesses, making Rotom a versatile addition to any Pokémon team.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I get Rotom in Pokémon Black and White? You can obtain Rotom through an in-game trade in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 or by transferring it from another game.

2. What are the different forms of Rotom? Rotom has five alternate forms: Heat Rotom, Wash Rotom, Frost Rotom, Fan Rotom, and Mow Rotom, each with its unique typing.

3. How do I change Rotom’s form in Pokémon Legends: Arceus? To change Rotom’s form, purchase all five mechanical items from Ginter of the Gingko Guild and interact with them in your house.

4. Can I evolve Rotom? Rotom does not evolve but can change its form using mechanical items, altering its typing.

5. Is Rotom a legendary Pokémon? While Rotom is not considered a Legendary Pokémon due to its availability in the base game, it is often mistaken as one because it plays the Legendary Pokémon music when battled.

6. How many Rotom forms are there? There are six forms of Rotom, including its original form and five additional forms based on different appliances.

7. Does Rotom keep its form when sent to the home or taken from there? Rotom does not change its form if sent to home or taken from there, allowing you to transfer it between games with its current form intact.

8. Can you trade Rotom forms? Yes, Rotom forms can be traded, but Rotom automatically reverts to its original form when traded.

9. Is regular Rotom good? Rotom is generally best fit for balanced and offensive teams due to its ability to keep up offensive momentum while providing defensive utility.

10. Can you breed Rotom in Pokémon Black? Rotom is a member of the Indeterminate breeding group and can only breed with a Ditto since it is genderless.

11. What is the best Rotom form? Rotom-Wash is considered one of the top forms due to its Electric and Water typing, making it weak to only Grass and Ground types.

12. How do I get the Rotom Catalog? The Rotom Catalog can be obtained after making some progress in the Victory Road quest, allowing you to change Rotom’s form.

13. Can I change Rotom’s form using items? Yes, you can change Rotom’s form by purchasing and using specific mechanical items from Ginter.

14. Does Rotom have a gender? Rotom is genderless, which affects its breeding capabilities.

15. Why does my Rotom look sad? Rotom looks sad when it is lonely and wants to interact or talk, indicating a need for attention or activity.