Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Heatran's spread. It leans special with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 3 Sp. Atk EVs per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Its body is made of rugged steel. However, it is partially melted in spots because of its own heat.
Heatran Weakness
Ground, Water, and Fighting moves hit Heatran for super-effective damage. Ground hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Poison-type moves can't touch it at all. It resists 10 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Heatran's overall bulk (91/106/106) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ground |
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Fighting |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Flying, Psychic, Ghost, Dragon, Dark |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Onix RockGround | C | |
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Geodude builds →Focus Punch 2x57-68% Brick Break 2x32-38% Rock Smash 2x19-23% | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Heatran View Omanyte builds →Water Gun 2x28-34% Rock Smash 2x11-15% | ||
 Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Cubone builds →Focus Punch 2x43-53% Brick Break 2x25-30% Bone Club 4x66-79% Rock Smash 2x15-19% | ||
 Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Onix RockGround | C | |
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Heatran View Omanyte builds →Water Pulse 2x42-50% Water Gun 2x31-38% Rock Smash 2x14-17% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Heatran View Kabuto builds →Water Pulse 2x31-38% Mud Shot 4x38-44% Rock Smash 2x18-22% | ||
 Lotad WaterGrass | D | |
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Cubone builds →Focus Punch 2x44-53% Brick Break 2x24-28% Bone Club 4x63-75% Rock Smash 2x14-17% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Onix builds →Earthquake 4x78-92% Rock Smash 2x12-15% | ||
 Phanpy Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Phanpy builds →Earthquake 4x95-112%KO Rock Smash 2x14-18% | ||
 Larvitar RockGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Larvitar builds →Earthquake 4x100-119%KO Brick Break 2x25-31% Rock Smash 2x14-18% | ||
 Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Gible builds →Earthquake 4x105-125%KO Rock Smash 2x14-18% Sand Tomb 4x44-53% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Heatran View Omanyte builds →Water Pulse 2x38-46% Mud Shot 4x48-57% Water Gun 2x27-33% Rock Smash 2x11-13% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Onix builds →Earthquake 4x79-93% Rock Smash 2x11-14% | ||
Phanpy Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Phanpy builds →Earthquake 4x99-117%KO Rock Smash 2x15-17% | ||
Larvitar RockGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Larvitar builds →Earthquake 4x99-117%KO Brick Break 2x26-31% Rock Smash 2x15-17% | ||
Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Gible builds →Earthquake 4x109-128%KO Rock Smash 2x17-19% Sand Tomb 4x44-52% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Heatran View Omanyte builds →Brine 2x44-52% Water Pulse 2x39-47% Mud Shot 4x50-58% Water Gun 2x27-32% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Onix builds →Earthquake 4x79-93% Dig 4x64-76% Rock Smash 2x11-14% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 4x123-146%KO Dig 4x99-117%KO Rock Smash 2x17-21% | ||
 Hippopotas Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Hippopotas builds →Earthquake 4x109-128%KO Water Pulse 2x17-19% Rock Smash 2x17-19% Sand Tomb 4x44-52% | ||
Phanpy Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Phanpy builds →Earthquake 4x99-117%KO Rock Smash 2x15-17% | ||
Larvitar RockGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Larvitar builds →Earthquake 4x99-117%KO Dig 4x83-99% Brick Break 2x26-31% Rock Smash 2x15-17% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
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Damage vs Heatran View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 4x111-132%KO Surf 2x55-66% Dig 4x92-109%KO Mud Bomb 4x81-95% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Quagsire builds →Focus Punch 2x56-67% Focus Blast 2x37-44% Earthquake 4x116-136%KO Surf 2x42-50% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Onix builds →Earthquake 4x73-86% Dig 4x61-73% Rock Smash 2x11-14% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 4x116-136%KO Dig 4x92-109%KO Rock Smash 2x17-20% | ||
Phanpy Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Phanpy builds →Earthquake 4x89-105%KO Rock Smash 2x13-15% | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
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Damage vs Heatran View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 4x112-132%KO Muddy Water 2x54-64% Surf 2x54-64% Dig 4x90-106%KO | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Quagsire builds →Focus Punch 2x55-65% Focus Blast 2x37-44% Earthquake 4x112-132%KO Surf 2x41-49% | ||
 Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Steelix builds →Earthquake 4x112-132%KO Dig 4x90-106%KO Rock Smash 2x16-18% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 4x112-132%KO Dig 4x90-106%KO Rock Smash 2x16-18% | ||
Phanpy Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Phanpy builds →Earthquake 4x87-102%KO Rock Smash 2x13-16% | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodCanalave City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 4x113-134%KO Muddy Water 2x57-67% Surf 2x57-67% Dig 4x92-108%KO | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Quagsire builds →Focus Punch 2x58-69% Focus Blast 2x37-45% Earthquake 4x116-137%KO Surf 2x43-51% | ||
Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Steelix builds →Earthquake 4x116-137%KO Dig 4x95-112%KO Rock Smash 2x16-19% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 4x116-137%KO Dig 4x95-112%KO Rock Smash 2x16-19% | ||
Phanpy Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Phanpy builds →Earthquake 4x89-105%KO Rock Smash 2x13-16% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Azelf builds →Explosion32-38% U Turn4-5% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin5-6% Explosion24-28% Payback5-6% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Weezing builds →Flamethrower17-20% Thunderbolt17-20% | ||
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureRash Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Exeggutor builds →Leaf Storm22-25% Explosion33-39% Psychic30-36% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvergrow ItemBlack Sludge NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Heatran View Venusaur builds →Giga Drain6-7% | ||
Platinum Evolution
A Fire/Steel-type legendary, Heatran doesn't evolve or breed. At 600 total stats, it's meant to stand on its own. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Platinum Heatran Best Moveset
Heatran doesn't rely on pure speed. Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn to stay healthy, and Timid nature still pushes offense. Earthpower and Normal coverage keep the pressure on while max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Heatran best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Earth Power
- Explosion
- Fire Blast
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Heatran's coverage across 7 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Overheat and Fire Blast for same-type damage. Earth Power and Heat Wave are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Heatran in Platinum
You'll find Heatran at Stark Mountain as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
Best Locations to Catch Heatran in Platinum
Heatran Guide
For the Platinum meta, At 600 BST, Heatran is built different. We rank it S-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a wallbreaker. Earthpower with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Platinum, watch for Rhydon (Ground), Starmie (Water), and Blaziken (Fighting) when using Heatran. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Rhydon is the most dangerous since Ground moves deal 4x damage. Heatran has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Heatran gets Flash Fire and Flame Body. But Flash Fire is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. On wall sets, Flash Fire pairs with Heatran's base 106 Defense to absorb physical hits on the switch.
Heatran is a physical attacker with base 90 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 77 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.
For Platinum, Heatran has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.
Game Availability
Since Diamond & Pearl, Heatran has appeared in 14 games. Legendary Pokemon like Heatran are usually found through story events or special post-game areas rather than random encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves