How to Get Shiny Rotom in Pokemon Legends Arceus

Pokémon Legends: Arceus was released last month after much fanfare and hype. It is the latest instalment in the Pokémon series and takes a much different turn than its predecessors do in terms of storytelling and game mechanics.

The game takes place in the ancient Hisui region, which would become modern-day Sinnoh eventually. Fighting and capturing Pokémon is drastically different with battles taking place on the overworld instead of turn-based instance battles as was the staple of the series thus far.

Shiny Pokémon make their return in Pokémon Legends: Arceus and today we will be talking about Rotom and how to acquire its Shiny counterpart!

What is Rotom?

Rotom is a Pokémon introduced in Generation 4’s games of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl and Platinum. It is a unique Pokémon that has different forms it can take via different methods.

Rotom is an Electric/Ghost Pokémon that can inhibit other household objects using its Ghost-type properties. Inhibiting any of these items can change its form and typing based on which object it possesses. These objects include:

• Mow Rotom: Electric/Grass
• Fan Rotom: Electric/Flying
• Heat Rotom: Electric/Fire
• Wash Rotom: Electric/Water
• Frost Rotom: Electric/Ice

Having so much variety on the player’s team makes Rotom a highly coveted Pokémon, but can it also be Shiny?

Shiny Rotom and How to Get it

Just like any non-legendary Pokémon in Legends: Arceus, Rotom can be Shiny and can be acquired through certain means.

First off, finding Rotom in the wild requires the player to progress in the story enough to reach the Stonetooth Rows of Coronet Highlands or the Sacred Plaza. These areas are accessible only in the later parts of the game, so players will need to wait a while.

After this, it is only a matter of time, waiting for Rotom to spawn. If the player has a Shiny charm on them, although quite rarer than most Pokémon, with enough persistence, Shiny Rotom will make its appearance!