How to Get Rotom on Pokémon Diamond

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Last Updated: June 4, 2020 Approved

Rotom is a hard to obtain Pokémon. Starting in Pokémon Platinum Version, it can switch between various forms, which can give it a few extra moves it can use.

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The game will ask if you want to thump it: say yes . You will get into battle.
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Be careful not to let it faint!

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What if a wild Rotom accidentally faints? Could I try again?

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Nope. Sorry, but most one-time Pokemon (such as Rotom, Heatran, and the Lake Guardians) will never show back up again if you accidentally knock them out. Newer games do address this, but as Diamond is an older game, your best bet is to either get a Rotom through a trade or reset your game entirely.

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Is it possible to get a shiny Rotom?

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Yes. If you have a lot of time to spare and have quick hands, considering you'll have to do a lot of trying and reseting before catching one.

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Do I need a National Pokedex to get Rotom in Diamond version?

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Yes. Until you receive the National Pokedex, you will not be able to encounter Rotom. This holds true for Pearl as well, but not for Platinum, where you can battle Rotom as soon as you can reach it (assuming it is night).

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Make sure to save beforehand , so if you fail you can try again. If you save after fainting it, you won't be able to catch it.

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After catching it, you can put it along with Ditto in the Day Care to produce eggs which will hatch into more Rotom.

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Try using Dusk Balls ; they are most useful when the game is played during the nighttime.

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