How to Get Rotom in 'Diamond' and 'Pearl'
In the "Pokemon" video games, Rotom is a rare Pokemon that can possess electrical appliances such as fans, laundry machines and refrigerators. In battle, Rotom is a Ghost- and Electric-type fighter with a resistance to Flying-, Bug-, Steel-, Poison- and Electric-type attacks, as well as immunity to Normal-, Fighting- and Ground-type moves. To obtain Rotom in "Pokemon Diamond" and "Pokemon Pearl," you must visit the Old Chateau at night.
Instructions
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Fly to Eterna City, which is in western Sinnoh.
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Walk west onto Route 205.
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Cross the bridge over the pond and enter the gap between the trees on the other side.
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Walk west through the forest until you find a path leading north.
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Use the Cut ability to chop the shrubbery blocking the path.
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Travel north and enter the Old Chateau, an abandoned mansion. If the game's clock is currently displaying daylight, wait until nightfall before entering the mansion.
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Walk up one of the staircases in the entrance room to reach the balcony.
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Enter the middle door on the balcony. It will take you to a hallway lined with doors.
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Enter the second door from the westernmost wall.
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Walk to the television in the rear of the room. A dialogue box will explain that a Pokemon is inside the television set. A battle with Rotom will begin.
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Weaken Rotom with attacks. It is weak to Rock- and Ice-type attacks, but be careful not to knock it out before you can capture it.
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Throw a PokeBall to capture Rotom.
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Tips & Warnings
Save the game before you engage Rotom. If you knock it out by accident, reset the game to return to your save point and try again.