MetaVGC logo
MetaVGC
HomeRegulation M-CTeam BuilderDamage calcTeam FinderForum
MetaVGC logo
MetaVGC
EN|PT
Official TournamentsTeam BuilderGuidesAboutContactPrivacy PolicyTerms of Use
Help keep MetaVGC online☕Support on Ko-fi
[email protected]𝕏 @MetaVGCOfficial

Loading Pokemon details

Rotom Wash VGC Builds & Stats

  1. Home
  2. Teams
  3. Rotom Wash
Rotom Wash

Rotom Wash

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

Weaknesses

  • GRASS2x
  • GROUND2x

Best Nature

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

Best Moveset

  1. Shadow BallGHOSTSpecial20.1%
  2. ThunderboltELECTRICSpecial15.1%
  3. Volt SwitchELECTRICSpecial13.4%
  4. ThunderELECTRICSpecial11.3%

Best Ability / Item

LevitateChoice ScarfChoice Scarf
Build Rotom Wash in Team BuilderView all Rotom Wash teams

Rotom Wash technical VGC usage sections

Top Moves

  • #1

    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.

    20.10%
  • #2

    Thunderbolt

    ELESpecial90 BP

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

    15.13%
  • #3

    Volt Switch

    ELESpecial70 BP

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

    13.43%
  • #4

    Thunder

    ELESpecial110 BP

    A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

    11.25%
  • #5

    Will-O-Wisp

    FIRStatus

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

    10.47%
  • #6

    Electroweb

    ELESpecial55 BP

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

    6.56%
  • #7

    Electro Ball

    ELESpecial

    The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move's power.

    6.42%
  • #8

    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.

    3.81%
  • #9

    Protect

    NORStatus

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

    2.84%
  • #10

    Trick

    PSYStatus

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

    1.87%
  • #11

    Other

    8.12%

Top Natures

  • #1

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

    42.71%
  • #2

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

    35.69%
  • #3

    Timid 32/0/0/13/0/21

    4.64%
  • #4

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

    2.13%
  • #5

    Hardy 32/0/32/2/0/0

    1.90%
  • #6

    Bold 32/0/32/0/0/2

    1.90%
  • #7

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

    1.75%
  • #8

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

    1.71%
  • #9

    Timid 10/0/0/32/0/24

    0.95%
  • #10

    Modest 11/0/0/32/0/23

    0.87%
  • #11

    Other

    5.75%

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.

    76.73%
  • #2
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

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

    6.58%
  • #3
    Light Clay

    Light Clay

    Held: Light Screen and Reflect used by the holder last 8 rounds instead of 5.

    4.37%
  • #4
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

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

    3.35%
  • #5
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Held: Holder’s Super Effective moves do 20% extra damage.

    3.20%
  • #6
    Colbur Berry

    Colbur Berry

    Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Dark-type attack to halve the damage.

    2.75%
  • #7
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

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

    1.46%
  • #8
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

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

    0.42%
  • #9
    Kasib Berry

    Kasib Berry

    Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Ghost-type attack to halve the damage.

    0.39%
  • #10
    Iron Ball

    Iron Ball

    Held: Holder’s Speed is halved. Negates all Ground-type immunities, and makes Flying-types take neutral damage from Ground-type moves. Arena Trap. Spikes, and Toxic Spikes affect the holder.

    0.34%
  • #11

    Other

    0.41%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    13.08%
  • #2
    PelipperPelipper
    WATFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    9.85%
  • #3
    Swampert-MegaSwampert-Mega
    WATGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    9.49%
  • #4
    KleavorKleavor
    BUGROC
    TeamsBuilder
    8.86%
  • #5
    DragalgeDragalge
    POIDRA
    TeamsBuilder
    8.85%
  • #6
    GarchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    4.75%
  • #7
    Charizard-Mega-YCharizard-Mega-Y
    FIRFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    3.85%
  • #8
    TorkoalTorkoal
    FIR
    TeamsBuilder
    3.51%
  • #9
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    2.66%
  • #10
    KingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    2.07%
  • #11

    Other

    33.03%

Teams with Rotom Wash

Tyranitar MegaCorviknightVenusaur MegaHoundstoneRotom-WashExcadrill
See details
GholdengoTyranitar MegaExcadrillPidgeot MegaTsareenaRotom-Wash
See details
Blaziken MegaKingambitGarchompTsareenaRotom-WashAerodactyl Mega
See details
Sceptile MegaRotom-WashFloette MegaGarchompKingambitTalonflame
See details
Froslass MegaGarchompArcanine-HisuiRotom-WashWhimsicottSylveon
See details
HydreigonTyranitar MegaExcadrillRotom-WashCorviknightHoundstone
See details
HydreigonTyranitar MegaExcadrillRotom-WashCorviknightHoundstone
See details
Rotom-WashVanilluxeWhimsicottFloette MegaIncineroarCeruledge
See details
SneaslerPolitoedRotom-WashScovillain MegaEspathraArchaludon
See details
Floette MegaExcadrillIncineroarSinistchaRotom-WashTyranitar Mega
See details
Meta Discussion

What do you think of Rotom Wash in the current meta?

Join competitive metagame discussions, recommended builds, ideal partners, and counters for Rotom Wash on the MetaVGC forum.

View discussion on the forum

How to use Rotom Wash in the current VGC format?

**To use Rotom Wash effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Electric/Water type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Rotom Wash 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 Wash fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Levitate, Choice Scarf and Modest 2/0/0/32/0/32. Its frequent moves include Shadow Ball, Thunderbolt, Volt Switch, Thunder, Will-O-Wisp, 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 Wash has important weaknesses to grass 2x, ground 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Whimsicott, Pelipper, Swampert-Mega, Kleavor, and Dragalge appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Rotom Wash in VGC

What is the best moveset for Rotom Wash?

The best moveset for Rotom Wash in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Shadow Ball, Thunderbolt, Volt Switch, Thunder.

How to counter Rotom Wash in Champions?

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

What is the best item for Rotom Wash?

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

Where does the competitive VGC data for Rotom Wash 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