Rotom Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Electric / Ghost · BST: 440 · Role: Special Attacker
Rotom is a Electric / Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Ground, Ghost, Dark. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Rotom, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Diggersby, Camerupt, Mega Camerupt plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 440 base stat total, Rotom plays as a Special Attacker. Its highest stat is Special Attack (95), and at base 91 Speed it sits faster than 65% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a Special wall like Blissey or Assault Vest Tyranitar can soak its damage.
What counters Rotom in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.
Top counters vs Rotom
- Diggersby (Normal / Ground)
- Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
- Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
- Liepard (Dark)
- Pangoro (Fighting / Dark)
- Umbreon (Dark)
- Steelix (Steel / Ground)
- Mega Steelix (Steel / Ground)
How each counter beats Rotom
- Diggersby (Normal / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Rotom and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.
- Camerupt (Fire / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Rotom and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.
- Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Rotom and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.
- Liepard (Dark) outspeeds Rotom and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.
- Pangoro (Fighting / Dark) underspeeds but can still trade Rotom and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.
Rotom weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Ground (×2)
- Ghost (×2)
- Dark (×2)
Resistances
- Electric (×0.5)
- Poison (×0.5)
- Flying (×0.5)
- Bug (×0.5)
- Steel (×0.5)
Immunities
- Normal
- Fighting
Base stats
- HP
- 50
- Attack
- 50
- Defense
- 77
- Sp. Attack
- 95
- Sp. Defense
- 77
- Speed
- 91
- Total
- 440
Best Tera Types for Rotom
The best Tera Types for Rotom cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Levitate — [object Object]
Other Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Electric-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Rotom:
Frequently asked questions about Rotom
What counters Rotom in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Rotom are Diggersby, Camerupt, Mega Camerupt, Liepard, Pangoro. These Pokémon hit Rotom super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Rotom weak to?
Rotom is a Electric / Ghost-type Pokémon weak to Ground, Ghost, Dark. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Rotom?
The single best pick against Rotom in the Pokémon Champions roster is Diggersby, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Rotom in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Rotom, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Electric / Ghost) and carries super-effective coverage (Ground, Ghost, Dark). Avoid Pokémon that share Rotom's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Rotom good in Pokémon Champions?
Rotom's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (440 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.
Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.