Rotom (Ultra Prism 50) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Rotom from the Ultra Prism set is an Uncommon Lightning-type Basic Pokémon with 70 HP. It features the unique Ability Roto Motor and the hard-hitting attack Plasma Slice. This card is number 50 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Ability: Roto Motor — Allows ignoring Energy costs if you have 9 or more Pokémon Tool cards in your discard pile.
• Attack: Plasma Slice — Deals 120 damage but prevents attacking next turn.
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Metal -20
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Flavor Text: Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Release Date: Unknown
• Legality: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of Rotom from the Ultra Prism set, card number 50. It is an Uncommon rarity card illustrated by Naoyo Kimura. There are no known alternate printings or special variants for this exact card.

Variants & Identifiers

• Card ID: sm5-50
• Set Code: sm5
• Subtypes: Basic
• No print variants are listed for this card.
• Market reference query: “Rotom Ultra Prism 50”

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• The Roto Motor ability can be a powerful strategic tool in decks that utilize many Pokémon Tool cards, allowing energy-free attacks under the right conditions.
• The Plasma Slice attack deals significant damage but requires a turn of rest afterward, demanding careful timing.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity and unique artwork, maintaining surface and edge condition helps retain collector value. Avoid extreme temperatures and handle with clean hands.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ultra Prism (sm5): This set includes Rotom as a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with a unique ability that interacts with Pokémon Tool cards. It adds a tactical layer to gameplay while featuring vibrant artwork by Naoyo Kimura. The set’s release date and regulation mark for this card remain unknown.