What's the in-universe reason why Rotom Phone and Bike do not count as battle Pokemon?
>>58738077utility forms =/= battle forms
It doesn't make any senseThe worst part is technically you do get to ride pokemon :^)
>>58738101But how are things like fans not utility?
Bike Rotom (normal) with Extreme SpeedPhone Rotom (psychic) with Psychic NoiseDrone Rotom (bug) with Bug Buzz
>>58738077The rotom devices are built in such a way the rotom can't use attacks while it's inside them. The regular appliances dont have that measure so rotom can make a fridge use Blizzard.
>>58738106Those rotoms have free will. These corporate-bred rotom devices don’t, there’s probably some tech feature to prevent them from battling, and that’s why this is modern-day pokeslavery
They aren't your Pokemon to use in battle.
>>58738889doesn't the rotom pokedex immediately btfo this theory?
>>58738889This is bullshit but I believe it.
Since Rotom Dex has been stated to be a pure Electric type with no combat capabilities, the same probably applies to the others. Only the household appliance forms can fight.
>>58738077Wish they made Rotom NOT Pokémon… It works well on it’s own.
>>58738077Basically if it can still use moves and abilities then it is considered a battle form. Otherwise it is no different than an animal trapped inside of a car. Why there are some appliances that can be used in battle and some can't is a mystery.
>>58739991Stuff like the Rotom Dex and Phone were specifically designed to be possessed by Rotom. The other appliances aren't.
>>58739880You mean the very Rotom Dex that is a product of said scheme?
>>58739920Yeah, there's clearly a difference between things Rotom possesses to haunt and thing made specifically for Rotom to inhabit.
