Heatran (#0485) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP91151–198292–386

Atk9085–156166–306

Def10699–173195–342

SpA130121–200238–394

SpD10699–173195–342

Spe7773–141143–278

Total600Higher than 94% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 77). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+141Max129No SP97Min87Scarf211Tailwind282

At max Speed, Heatran outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ground4×Fighting2×Water2×

Resists

Bug¼×Fairy¼×Grass¼×Ice¼×Steel¼×Dragon½×Flying½×Normal½×Psychic½×

Immune to

Poison0×

Takes normal damage from 5 types

RockGhostFireElectricDark

With Flash Fire: Fire becomes 0×

Abilities

Flash Fire
Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
Flame BodyHidden ability
Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Competitive

SV SinglesUUSV DoublesDUUNational DexOU

15.17% of teams · rank #7 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
Nature: Calm
EVs: 252 HP / 212 SpD / 44 Spe
Tera Type: Ghost

Magma Storm
Earth Power
Taunt
Stealth Rock

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players11.25%
Rated 1500+13.27%
Rated 1630+15.17%
Rated 1760+18.1%

Usage by month

Oct 202515.17%

Moves

Magma Storm87.2%
Earth Power84.2%
Taunt62.2%
Stealth Rock40.3%
Dark Pulse29.4%
Body Press24%
Protect14.7%
Solar Beam12.2%
Flash Cannon9.6%
Will-O-Wisp7.9%

Items

Leftovers57.7%
Air Balloon30.9%
Choice Scarf4.4%
Heavy-Duty Boots2.2%
Draco Plate2.1%
Eject Pack1.4%

Abilities

64.2%
35.8%

EV spreads

Calm 252 HP / 212 SpD / 44 Spe17.9%
Modest 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe8.6%
Bold 252 HP / 212 Def / 44 Spe7.3%
Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe4.5%
Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe4%

Tera types

Ghost47.7%
Flying13.9%
Fairy11.6%
Grass11.3%

Common teammates

Mandibuzz39.6%
Latios32.9%
Keldeo27.9%
Slither Wing20.5%
Lokix18.3%
Excadrill17.5%
Donphan17%
Rotom-Wash14.6%

Checks & counters

Evolution

Heatran does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

6Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

12Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

18Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

24Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

30Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

36CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

42Lava PlumeHas a 30% chance to burn the target.FireSpec80100%15

48Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

54Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

60Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

66Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

72Magma StormPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec10075%5

TM / HM / TR 53

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20

TM24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM38Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM101Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM121Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM157OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM165Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM170Steel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15

TM189Heat CrashPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.FirePhys—100%10

TM195Burning JealousyBurns the target if it had a state stage raise this turn.FireSpec70100%5

TM215Scorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10

TM223Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

TM225Hard PressThe target is crushed with an arm, a claw, or the like to inflict damage. The more HP the target has left, the greater the move's power.SteelPhys—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Lava Dome Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: —
Pal Park area: Mountain

Hisui#228Hyperspace#113

Stories tell of this Pokémon being birthed from the boiling magma within Mount Coronet. Its molten-steel body holds many mysteries.
Legends: Arceus
Boiling blood, like magma, circulates through its body. It makes its dwelling place in volcanic caves.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha Sapphire
Its body is made of rugged steel. However, it is partially melted in spots because of its own heat.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
It dwells in volcanic caves. It digs in with its cross-shaped feet to crawl on ceilings and walls.
Diamond · Pearl · X · Omega Ruby