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Rotom Fan

Rotom Fan

ELECTRICFLYING
HP
50
Atk
65
Def
107
SpA
105
SpD
107
Spe
86

Weaknesses

  • ICE2x
  • ROCK2x

Best Nature

Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. Air SlashFLYINGSpecial22.4%
  2. Volt SwitchELECTRICSpecial16.7%
  3. DischargeELECTRICSpecial14.1%
  4. Will-O-WispFIREStatus10.3%

Best Ability / Item

LevitateChoice ScarfChoice Scarf
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Top Moves

  • #1

    Air Slash

    FLYSpecial75 BP

    The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.

    22.39%
  • #2

    Volt Switch

    ELESpecial70 BP

    After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

    16.67%
  • #3

    Discharge

    ELESpecial80 BP

    The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also leave those hit by the attack with paralysis.

    14.08%
  • #4

    Will-O-Wisp

    FIRStatus

    The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.

    10.30%
  • #5

    Thunderbolt

    ELESpecial90 BP

    The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

    7.87%
  • #6

    Electroweb

    ELESpecial55 BP

    The user captures opposing Pokémon in an electric net to inflict damage. This also lowers their Speed stats.

    7.40%
  • #7

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    4.87%
  • #8

    Shadow Ball

    GHOSpecial80 BP

    The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

    4.75%
  • #9

    Trick

    PSYStatus

    The user catches the target off guard and swaps the target's held item with its own.

    1.95%
  • #10

    Dark Pulse

    DARSpecial80 BP

    The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch.

    1.80%
  • #11

    Other

    7.92%

Top Natures

  • #1

    Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

    18.74%
  • #2

    Timid 20/0/0/14/0/32

    17.95%
  • #3

    Timid 8/0/0/32/0/26

    16.91%
  • #4

    Modest 32/0/0/32/2/0

    4.61%
  • #5

    Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

    3.29%
  • #6

    Modest 32/0/0/4/0/30

    2.98%
  • #7

    Calm 32/0/3/5/3/23

    2.85%
  • #8

    Timid 18/0/9/11/0/28

    2.77%
  • #9

    Modest 2/0/0/32/0/32

    2.22%
  • #10

    Timid 6/0/3/32/0/25

    1.52%
  • #11

    Other

    26.16%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Levitate

    By floating in the air, the Pokémon receives full immunity to all Ground-type moves.

    100.00%

Top Items

  • #1
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Held: Increases Speed by 50%, but restricts the holder to only one move.

    61.81%
  • #2
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Held: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.

    9.88%
  • #3
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Held: Restores 1/16 (6.25%) holder’s max HP at the end of each turn.

    8.56%
  • #4
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.

    8.48%
  • #5
    Magnet

    Magnet

    Held: Electric-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.

    2.95%
  • #6
    Sharp Beak

    Sharp Beak

    Held: Flying-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.

    2.03%
  • #7
    Bright Powder

    Bright Powder

    Held: Increases the holder’s evasion by 1/9 (11 1/9%).

    1.97%
  • #8
    Wide Lens

    Wide Lens

    Held: Provides a 1/10 (10%) boost in accuracy to the holder.

    1.29%
  • #9
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Held: Holder survives any single-hit attack at 1 HP if at max HP, then the item is consumed.

    0.93%
  • #10
    Lum Berry

    Lum Berry

    Held: Consumed to cure any status condition or confusion.

    0.60%
  • #11

    Other

    1.50%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    Sceptile-MegaSceptile-Mega
    GRADRA
    TeamsBuilder
    10.79%
  • #2
    ExcadrillExcadrill
    GROSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    6.28%
  • #3
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    6.05%
  • #4
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    5.79%
  • #5
    MiloticMilotic
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    5.58%
  • #6
    Tauros-Paldea-BlazeTauros-Paldea-Blaze
    NOR
    TeamsBuilder
    5.06%
  • #7
    Tyranitar-MegaTyranitar-Mega
    ROCDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    4.85%
  • #8
    VolcaronaVolcarona
    BUGFIR
    TeamsBuilder
    4.80%
  • #9
    Scrafty-MegaScrafty-Mega
    DARFIG
    TeamsBuilder
    4.31%
  • #10
    SneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    2.98%
  • #11

    Other

    43.51%

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Charizard Mega YGarchompWhimsicottTinkatonRotomGreninja Mega
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Chandelure MegaGreninja MegaSerperiorKlefkiRotom-FanQuaquaval
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Altaria MegaVolcaronaSlowbro-GalarRotomMiloticSinistcha
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Meta Discussion

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How to use Rotom Fan in the current VGC format?

**To use Rotom Fan effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Electric/Flying type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Rotom Fan appears as a prominent choice in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Rotom Fan fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Levitate, Choice Scarf and Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32. Its frequent moves include Air Slash, Volt Switch, Discharge, Will-O-Wisp, Thunderbolt, and Electroweb. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Rotom Fan has important weaknesses to ice 2x, rock 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Sceptile-Mega, Excadrill, Whimsicott, Farigiraf, and Milotic appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Rotom Fan. Open the Rotom Fan teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Rotom Fan with other Pokémon in the active format.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rotom Fan in VGC

What is the best moveset for Rotom Fan?

The best moveset for Rotom Fan in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Air Slash, Volt Switch, Discharge, Will-O-Wisp.

How to counter Rotom Fan in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Rotom Fan can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (ice 2x, rock 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Rotom Fan?

The best item for Rotom Fan is typically Choice Scarf, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Rotom Fan come from?

Usage statistics and battle data compiled from Pokémon Showdown usage reports and official Play! Pokémon VGC tournament results.

External sources cited: Pokémon Showdown | Play! Pokémon