Frost Rotom Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Frost Rotom is a Rare Basic Water-type from the Ultra Prism set, card number 41. With 90 HP, it features the ability Roto Motor and the attack Frost Crush—combining sleek artwork with a straightforward, tactical game plan.

Quick Facts

• HP: 90
• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Ability: Roto Motor — allows ignoring Energy costs if you have 9 or more Pokémon Tool cards in your discard pile.
• Attack: Frost Crush — deals 10+ damage plus 20 more damage times the Energy attached to all opponent’s Pokémon.

Key Printings

• Set: Ultra Prism (sm5)
• Card Number: 41
• Rarity: Rare
• Illustrator: MAHOU
• Image:

Variants & Identifiers

• Set code: “sm5-41”
• Print variants: none known
• Typing and retreat: Water type with a single retreat cost
• Signature mechanics: the ability “Roto Motor” and the attack “Frost Crush,” which scales damage based on opponent’s Energy attachments

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to ignore Energy costs under specific discard conditions can enable interesting strategic plays, but tournament use is currently unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and condition, store Frost Rotom in a protective sleeve away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially along edges where wear is common. Given its rarity, consider a top loader or a binder with individual pockets for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ultra Prism (sm5): Frost Rotom debuted as a Rare Basic Water-type with a unique ability that interacts with Pokémon Tool cards, adding tactical depth to discard-centric Energy management. MAHOU’s clean, modern artwork highlights Frost Rotom’s plasma motif and electronic mischief.

This printing remains a collectible piece for fans of Ultra Prism and Water-type Pokémon with versatile abilities.