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Wash Rotom

Rising Rivals RT5/111 • rare

Set: Rising Rivals
Number: RT5/111
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2009
Energy type: Electric energy
Market price: $51.57
Artist: Hiroki Fuchino

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Market

What it's worth

$51.57market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$50.26 – $51.57 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Wash Rotom from the Rising Rivals set is a notable example of the "Rotom" subset, which introduced the unique mechanic of Pokémon possessing various household appliances to change their elemental types. Collectors prize these cards for their distinct, stylized artwork and their status as a specific, thematic sub-collection within the wider Diamond & Pearl era.

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Card face

What it does

90 HPBasic

Poké-PowerWash Shift

Once during your turn (before your attack), you may use this power. Wash Rotom's type is Water until the end of your turn.

Cost: colorless energyCleanse Away

Remove 3 damage counters from each of your Benched Pokémon.

Cost: water energy colorless energyDrain Wash30

Flip a coin until you get tails. For each heads, choose 1 card from your opponent's hand without looking and discard it.

Weaknessdarkness energy+20Resistancecolorless energy-20Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
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UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Wash Rotom card was released in the 2009 Rising Rivals expansion, a set centered around the introduction of Pokémon SP—specifically focused on Gym Leaders and Elite Four members. This card belongs to the unique 'Rotom subset,' a collection of cards featuring the different elemental forms Rotom could adopt after interacting with household appliances. It was created to showcase the mechanics of the Platinum series, which emphasized these diverse transformations.

The artwork for this specific card was rendered by Atsuko Nishida, a prominent illustrator within the Pokémon TCG community known for her character designs. The illustration captures Wash Rotom in a dynamic, playful pose, maintaining the whimsical aesthetic associated with the Rotom forms. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its ability to shift into different elemental types, offering a strategic versatility that defined the competitive landscape of the time.

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About

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