Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Heatran
Say it: HEET-ran
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Heatran is the Lava Dome Pokémon — Fire and Steel legendary. In Pokémon GO it is a top Fire/Steel attacker. Fire helps against Grass, Bug, Ice, and Steel; Steel helps against Ice, Rock, and Fairy. Water, Ground, and Fighting punish it. Magma Storm is a limited exclusive when available. Catch Heatran from legendary raids and events.
Say it: HEET-ran
Heatran (#485) is a Fire / Steel legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a premier Fire (and Steel) attacker with Fire Spin / Bug Bite + Magma Storm / Flamethrower / Fire Blast / Iron Head / Stone Edge / Earth Power. Against Heatran, lead with Water, Ground, or Fighting. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Heatran is a Fire / Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0485. Legendaries shine in Master League and 5-star raids when IVs and moves align.
Where in GO: Legendary raids, research breakthroughs, and GO Tour events
Invest tip: Priority move: Magma Storm when available (Elite Charged TM / event if missing). Fire Spin + Magma Storm / Flamethrower is the usual Fire kit; Iron Head for Steel. Shadow Heatran is elite Fire DPS — remove Frustration before investing.
Type matchups
- Fire moves hit Grass, Ice, Bug, and Steel hard.
- Steel moves hit Ice, Rock, and Fairy hard.
When Heatran is your opponent, Water, Fighting, Ground hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 251
- Defense
- 213
- Stamina
- 209
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse — Primal lobby boost
- 2. Shadow Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 3. Mega Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 4. Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 5. Shadow Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 6. Shadow Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 7. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 8. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 9. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 10. Samurott · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 12. Empoleon · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 2. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 3. Vaporeon · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Tail
- 4. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 5. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 6. Clawitzer · beats Water
Water Gun + Crabhammer
- 7. Floatzel · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Jet
- 8. Seismitoad · beats Water
Mud Shot + Hydro Pump
- 9. Carracosta · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Pump
- 10. Blastoise · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Wailord · beats Water
Water Gun + Surf
- 12. Golisopod · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Jet
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool. Magma Storm may need an Elite TM if you missed the featured window.
Fast
- Fire Spin · Standard
Fire energy / default
- Bug Bite · Standard
Bug energy
Charged
- Magma Storm · Elite / event
Best Fire nuke
- Flamethrower · Standard
Fire alternate
- Fire Blast · Standard
Fire nuke
- Iron Head · Standard
Steel nuke
- Stone Edge · Standard
Rock coverage
- Earth Power · Standard
Ground coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- fire spin
- bug bite
Charged
- fire blast
- iron head
- stone edge
- flamethrower
- earth power
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #685 of 954 · CP 1448
Fire Spin + Stone Edge
- Ultra League · rank #440 of 747 · CP 2467
Fire Spin + Stone Edge
- Master League · rank #77 of 1023 · CP 4244
Fire Spin + Stone Edge
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
As a raid boss
5-star · Fire / Steel · weak to Ground, Water, Fighting
Watch out: Fire Spin + Magma Storm / Stone Edge / Flash Cannon — Ground leads.
- 1. Primal Groudon
Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
- 2. Shadow Excadrill
Mud Shot + Drill Run
- 3. Primal Kyogre
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 4. Shadow Machamp
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 5. Excadrill
Mud Shot + Drill Run
- 6. Rhyperior
Mud Slap + Earthquake
Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.