fire type

Heatran

A+

#0485 · Gen 4 · BST 600

FireSteel
Legal M-A
Usage rate
17.3%
Estimated win rate52.0%

Base stats

HP91
Atk90
Def106
SpA130
SpD106
Spe77

Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)

HP166
Atk110
Def126
SpA150
SpD126
Spe97

EV Spread Calculator

0 / 510 EVs
HP166
Atk110
Def126
SpA150
SpD126
Spe97

Stats by nature (Level 50)

HP 166 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV

NatureAtkDefSpASpDSpe
Hardy(neutral)11012615012697
Lonely121 ▲113 ▼15012697
Brave121 ▲12615012687 ▼
Adamant121 ▲126135 ▼12697
Naughty121 ▲126150113 ▼97
Bold99 ▼138 ▲15012697
Docile(neutral)11012615012697
Relaxed110138 ▲15012687 ▼
Impish110138 ▲135 ▼12697
Lax110138 ▲150113 ▼97
Timid99 ▼126150126106 ▲
Hasty110113 ▼150126106 ▲
Serious(neutral)11012615012697
Jolly110126135 ▼126106 ▲
Naive110126150113 ▼106 ▲
Modest99 ▼126165 ▲12697
Mild110113 ▼165 ▲12697
Quiet110126165 ▲12687 ▼
Bashful(neutral)11012615012697
Rash110126165 ▲113 ▼97
Calm99 ▼126150138 ▲97
Gentle110113 ▼150138 ▲97
Sassy110126150138 ▲87 ▼
Careful110126135 ▼138 ▲97
Quirky(neutral)11012615012697

Role · Legality

Special AttackerSupport

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

VGC analysis

Heatran is a Fire/Steel-type Pokémon that tends to fit a special attacker role in VGC, commonly paired with Salamence Mega and checked by Volcanion. Figures here are estimated and matchup dependent.

Strengths

  • + Fire-type STAB options
  • + Usable bulk or offense depending on EVs
  • + Pairs well with Salamence Mega

Weaknesses

  • − Depends on team support
  • − Matchup dependent
  • − Watch out for Volcanion

How to use this data

Use this page to understand Heatran's role in the current VGC metagame. Check the base stats and Level 50 benchmarks to plan your EV spreads. Review common moves, items, abilities and Tera types to see what the community uses most. The partners section shows which Pokémon pair well with Heatran, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.

Team building guide →Damage calculator →Matchup analysis →

Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.

Common builds & options

Moves

  • fire type
    Special

    Reliable single-target Fire STAB.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    15
  • fire type
    Special

    Spread Fire damage hitting both foes.

    Pow
    95
    Acc
    90%
    PP
    10
  • steel type
    Special

    Special Steel STAB; may lower Sp. Def.

    Pow
    80
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • steel type
    Physical

    Physical Steel STAB with a flinch chance.

    Pow
    80
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    15
  • ice type
    Special

    Premier Ice coverage with a freeze chance.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • ground type
    Special

    Special Ground STAB; may lower Sp. Def.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10

Abilities

Flash FireFlame Body

Items

Life OrbChoice SpecsAssault Vest

Tera Types

Fire

Suggested usage notes

Heatran performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Special Attacker and Support Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges.

When teambuilding, pair Heatranwith Pokémon that cover its type weaknesses (see counters section below) and provide the speed control or redirection it needs to function. Review the common moves and items section for established sets, then adjust based on your team's specific needs.

How to read matchups →Team builder →

Partners · Counters · Checks

Partners

Counters

Checks

Frequently asked questions

＋Is Heatran good in ChampionsVGC?

Heatran can fit a special attacker role, commonly alongside Salamence Mega and kept in check by Volcanion. This is an estimate based on available data and does not guarantee results.

＋What types is Heatran?

Heatran is Fire/Steel-type.

ⓘAll figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.