Heatran Pokemon GO — Max CP 4,244, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: What is the best moveset for Heatran in Pokemon GO?

Heatran's best moveset is Fire Spin with Stone Edge. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.

Q: What is Heatran's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Heatran reaches 4,244 CP at level 50 and 3,754 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Heatran?

A 15/15/15 Heatran shows 2,145 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,681 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,609 CP.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Fire Spin Stone Edge

Same-type attack bonus on Fire Spin. Stone Edge costs 100 energy for 105 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Heatran takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Ground2.56× Fighting1.6× Water1.6×

Resists

Bug0.39× Fairy0.39× Grass0.39× Ice0.39× Poison0.39× Steel0.39× Dragon0.625× Flying0.625× Normal0.625× Psychic0.625×

Base stats

Attack 251

Defense 213

Stamina 209

Stat total: 673
Buddy distance: 20.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 2,145 CP

Heatran moves

2 fast · 6 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Bug Bite	Bug	5	6	0.5s	10	12
Fire Spin Best STAB	Fire	13	9	1.0s	13	9

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Earth Power	Ground	100	50	3.5s	28.6	2.00
Fire Blast STAB	Fire	140	100	4.0s	35	1.40
Flamethrower STAB	Fire	65	50	2.0s	32.5	1.30
Iron Head STAB	Steel	60	50	2.0s	30	1.20
Stone Edge Best	Rock	105	100	2.5s	42	1.05
Magma Storm STAB Elite	Fire	75	33	2.5s	30	2.27

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Bug Bite	Bug	4	3	—	—	—
Fire Spin	Fire	11	10	2	5.50	5.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Earth Power	Ground	90	50	1.80	Buff / debuff
Fire Blast	Fire	140	80	1.75	—
Flamethrower	Fire	90	55	1.64	—
Iron Head	Steel	70	50	1.40	—
Stone Edge	Rock	100	55	1.82	—
Magma Storm	Fire	65	40	1.63	—

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Fire Spin (13 DPS); Bug Bite builds energy fastest (12 EPS). Magma Storm is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Evolution

Heatran does not evolve.

Shadow forms Shadow Heatran

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Heatran is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Heatran

1

Primal GroudonMega Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 49.3DPS 1,208TDO 2

Shadow GroudonShadow Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 45.1DPS 738TDO 3

Mega GarchompMega Mud ShotEarthquake 42.8DPS 948TDO 4

Landorus (Therian) Mud ShotSandsear Storm 42.4DPS 653TDO 5

Shadow ExcadrillShadow Mud SlapEarthquake 41.7DPS 455TDO 6

Shadow MamoswineShadow Mud SlapHigh Horsepower 41.0DPS 506TDO

Counters carrying Ground, Fighting, Water moves deal the most damage.

Use Heatran against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Snover Tier 5 #8rank

Ferrothorn Tier 5 #8rank

Scizor Tier 3 #8rank

Abomasnow Tier 5 #8rank

Mega Abomasnow Tier 5 #8rank

Wormadam (Trash) Tier 5 #8rank

Escavalier Tier 5 #8rank

Kartana Tier 5 #8rank

Genesect Tier 5 #8rank

Mega Scizor Tier 5 #8rank

How to get Heatran

Team GO Rocket: Shadow Heatran arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification: 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	96	3,245
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	96	3,513
Raid Catch	Lv 20	2,109	2,199
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,624	2,735
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	2,109	2,199
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,595	1,662
GO Battle League	Lv 20	2,109	2,199

Heatran in events

Most recent first

All events

Event	Date	Role	Shiny
Road of Legends	6 Jul 2026	Raid boss	Yes

Is Heatran good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Heatran has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	53
Lv 2	166
Lv 3	279
Lv 4	393
Lv 5	506
Lv 6	619
Lv 7	733
Lv 8	846
Lv 9	959
Lv 10	1,073
Lv 11	1,180
Lv 12	1,287
Lv 13	1,394

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,501
Lv 15	1,609
Lv 16	1,716
Lv 17	1,823
Lv 18	1,930
Lv 19	2,038
Lv 20	2,145
Lv 21	2,252
Lv 22	2,359
Lv 23	2,467
Lv 24	2,574
Lv 25	2,681
Lv 26	2,789

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,896
Lv 28	3,003
Lv 29	3,111
Lv 30	3,218
Lv 31	3,272
Lv 32	3,325
Lv 33	3,379
Lv 34	3,432
Lv 35	3,486
Lv 36	3,540
Lv 37	3,593
Lv 38	3,647
Lv 39	3,700

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	3,754
Lv 41	3,802
Lv 42	3,850
Lv 43	3,898
Lv 44	3,946
Lv 45	3,995
Lv 46	4,044
Lv 47	4,094
Lv 48	4,144
Lv 49	4,194
Lv 50	4,244

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0485
Height: 1.70 m
Weight: 430.00 kg
Buddy size: Big
Candy to evolve: 25
Family forms: 2 released forms
Game ID: V0485_POKEMON_HEATRAN

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Heatran in Pokemon GO?

Heatran's best moveset is Fire Spin with Stone Edge. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Heatran's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Heatran takes super effective damage from Ground, Fighting, Water. Ground is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Dragon, Flying, Normal, Psychic. Bug, Fairy, Grass, Ice, Poison, Steel damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Heatran's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Heatran reaches 4,244 CP at level 50 and 3,754 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Heatran?

A 15/15/15 Heatran shows 2,145 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,681 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,609 CP.

Is Shadow Heatran better than regular Heatran?

Only the Shadow form makes the raid rankings: Shadow Heatran is #9 among Fire-type attackers at 28.3 DPS, while regular Heatran is unranked. See Shadow Heatran.

How do you get Heatran in Pokemon GO?

Its most recent event was Road of Legends (July 2026).

Can Heatran be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Heatran is in the game. It could be shiny in Road of Legends (July 2026).

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