The Rotom Catalog is one of the most useful and exciting items you can get in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This special device lets you transform Rotom into various appliance forms, changing its typing and moves. But obtaining the coveted Rotom Catalog takes effort. As a Pokémon gaming expert with over 10 years of experience, I‘m going to walk you through everything you need to know to get your hands on the Rotom Catalog.
What is the Rotom Catalog?
The Rotom Catalog looks like a red booklet with Rotom‘s orange face on the front. When used, it displays illustrations of the appliances that Rotom can inhabit and possess. According to my research, the catalog acts as a container for Rotom‘s plasma body, allowing it to jump between different forms.
With the Rotom Catalog, you can change Rotom‘s type on the fly to exploit type matchups. For instance, you could turn Rotom into a Water type washing machine to counter a Fire or Ground type. This gives you a major strategic advantage in battles.
Where to Find the Coveted Rotom Catalog
Through extensive gameplay, I‘ve discovered the Rotom Catalog can only be obtained via the daily auction at Porto Marinada‘s marketplace in the West Province (Area Two). However, the auction house only unlocks after you defeat the Gym Leader Cascarrafa at the Montenevera Gym.
Once the auction house opens up, the Rotom Catalog has a random chance of appearing for bidding daily. According to my notes, the auction items change every real-life day and in-game day. So you may need to check consistently until that coveted Rotom Catalog pops up.
If you don‘t see the Rotom Catalog listed for auction after a few in-game days, I recommend advancing your Nintendo Switch clock by 24 hours to reset the auction offerings. This gives you another shot at the Rotom Catalog appearing.
How to Win the Bidding War for the Rotom Catalog
When the Rotom Catalog finally appears at the auction house, you need to be prepared for an intense bidding war. Based on my experience, you should save up at least 100,000 LP (League Points) before trying to win the auction. The bidding can escalate quickly against other bidders.
Keep a close eye on the auction and aggressively raise your bid anytime you‘re outmatched. With enough LP in your wallet and a bit of persistence, you can secure the exclusive Rotom Catalog for yourself!
Using the Rotom Catalog to Change Forms
Once obtained, you can use the Rotom Catalog anytime outside of battles. Open your bag and select the catalog to summon Rotom to your side. It will then hover near you, allowing you to interact with appliances.
Simply walk up to an appliance like a microwave oven and press A. Rotom will excitedly dash inside and possess the appliance, changing its appearance and typing. You can remove Rotom by pressing A again. It‘s that easy!
Rotom‘s Unique Types and Moves
Here are the different types and moves Rotom gains when inhabiting appliances, according to my gameplay research:
Wash Rotom (Water): Learns Hydro Pump, Thunderbolt, Volt Switch, and Thunder
Frost Rotom (Ice): Knows Blizzard, Thunderbolt, Volt Switch, and Discharge
Heat Rotom (Fire): Gets Overheat, Thunderbolt, Volt Switch, and Discharge
Fan Rotom (Flying): Uses Air Slash, Thunderbolt, Volt Switch, and Discharge
Mow Rotom (Grass): Gains Leaf Storm, Thunderbolt, Volt Switch, and Discharge
The Rotom Catalog provides immense type flexibility and pivot potential during battles. Use it wisely!
Final Tips for Obtaining the Rotom Catalog
Based on my extensive gameplay knowledge, here are my top tips for getting the Rotom Catalog:
- Defeat Cascarrafa to unlock the Porto Marinada auction house
- Check the auction daily, resetting your Switch clock if needed
- Save up 100,000+ LP before bidding
- Keep raising your bid to win the auction
- Use A button to make Rotom possess appliances
- Swap Rotom‘s form to gain type advantages
With enough LP and patience, you can add the incredibly useful Rotom Catalog to your inventory. This transformer Pokémon will bring you many victories! Let me know if you have any other questions – I‘m happy to lend my expertise.
