Partner ideas
for Rotom
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Rotom: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.
Defensive glue (24)
Chesnaught
GrassFightingCovers its Ground and Dark weaknesses
Resists Rotom's DischargeHits Ground super-effectively with Wood HammerHits Dark super-effectively with Body PressAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Meowscarada
GrassDarkCovers its Ground, Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Resists Rotom's DischargeHits Ghost super-effectively with Throat ChopHits Dark super-effectively with Play RoughAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Decidueyehisuian
GrassFightingCovers its Ground and Dark weaknesses
Resists Rotom's DischargeHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf BladeHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durability
Krookodile
GroundDarkCovers its Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Immune to Rotom's DischargeHits Ghost super-effectively with CrunchHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Hydreigon
DarkDragonCovers its Ground, Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Resists Rotom's DischargeHits Ghost super-effectively with Dark PulseAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Emolga
ElectricFlyingSpread-safe together for Discharge and Discharge
Immune to GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Energy BallAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Scrafty
DarkFightingCovers its Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Ground super-effectively with Ice PunchHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durability
Glalie
IceSpread-safe together for Explosion and Self-Destruct
Hits Ground super-effectively with BlizzardHits Ghost super-effectively with Foul PlayAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Eelektross
ElectricSpread-safe together for Discharge and Discharge
Immune to Ground via LevitateHits Ground super-effectively with Giga DrainHits Dark super-effectively with Drain Punch
Tsareena
GrassResists Rotom's Discharge
Resists GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Power WhipHits Dark super-effectively with High Jump KickAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durability
Pangoro
FightingDarkCovers its Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Ghost super-effectively with Darkest LariatHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Zoroark
DarkCovers its Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Ground super-effectively with Grass KnotHits Ghost super-effectively with Night DazeHits Dark super-effectively with Focus BlastAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Sharpedo
WaterDarkCovers its Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Ground super-effectively with LiquidationHits Ghost super-effectively with CrunchHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Simisage
GrassResists Rotom's Discharge
Resists GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Ghost super-effectively with CrunchHits Dark super-effectively with Focus BlastAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Meganium
GrassResists Rotom's Discharge
Resists GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Dark super-effectively with Pollen PuffAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durability
Whimsicott
GrassFairyCovers its Ground and Dark weaknesses
Resists Rotom's DischargeHits Dark super-effectively with MoonblastAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Forretress
BugSteelSpread-safe together for Explosion and Self-Destruct
Hits Ground super-effectively with Ice SpinnerHits Dark super-effectively with Bug BuzzAdds long-game durability
Grimmsnarl
DarkFairyCovers its Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Ghost super-effectively with Foul PlayHits Dark super-effectively with Spirit BreakAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Weavile
DarkIceCovers its Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Ground super-effectively with Icicle CrashHits Dark super-effectively with Low KickAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Samurotthisuian
WaterDarkCovers its Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Ground super-effectively with Razor ShellHits Dark super-effectively with Sacred SwordAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Heliolisk
ElectricNormalSpread-safe together for Discharge and Discharge
Immune to GhostHits Ground super-effectively with Grass KnotHits Ghost super-effectively with Dark Pulse
Greninja
WaterDarkCovers its Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Ground super-effectively with Hydro PumpHits Ghost super-effectively with Dark PulseAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Hawlucha
FightingFlyingCovers its Ground and Dark weaknesses
Hits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Victreebel
GrassPoisonSpread-safe together for Discharge and Sludge Wave
Hits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Dark super-effectively with Leech LifeAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure