Rotom (Heat) is a Electric/Fire-type Pokémon (#479, Generation 4) that caps at 2,916 CP at level 50, built on 204/219/137 base stats — a fairly balanced stat spread.
In PvP it's a genuine Ultra League pick (ranked #19), worth building with the right IVs.Its best all-round moveset is Thunder Shock paired with Overheat.
Defensively, it takes extra damage from Ground, Rock and Water and resists Steel, Bug and Electric — worth remembering when you field it or plan a team around beating it.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Thunder Shock
Overheat
Thunder Shock
Overheat
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
In Great League PvP, Rotom (Heat) runs Thunder Shock and Overheat, ranked #29 (Tier A) with a 67.34% win rate. In Ultra League PvP, Rotom (Heat) runs Thunder Shock and Overheat, ranked #19 (Tier S) with a 71.86% win rate. Rotom (Heat) has access to 2 fast moves and 3 charged moves, giving trainers flexibility depending on the battle format.
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Thunder Shock (8 DPS), while Thunder Shock generates energy the fastest (14 EPS).
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Rotom (Heat) as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsRotom (Heat) is not currently available as a raid boss. When Rotom (Heat) returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Rotom (Heat) from raids would have 1474 CP at level 20, or 1842 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Rotom (Heat)
Rotom (Heat) is weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
How to Get Rotom (Heat)
Rotom (Heat) can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
Walking Rotom (Heat) as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km.
Rotom (Heat) Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Rotom (Heat) in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Rotom (Heat) from raids or eggs will show 1,474 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Rotom (Heat) is a Electric/Fire-type Pokemon with a stat total of 560. With its bulk spread of 219 Defense and 137 Stamina, Rotom (Heat) has solid survivability in battles.
Be careful of Rotom (Heat)'s double weakness to Ground-type moves, which deal 156% increased damage. Opponents with these move types can take down Rotom (Heat) very quickly.
Rotom (Heat)'s moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Rainy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 75,000 Stardust and 75 Candy. With 3 charged moves available, a second move gives Rotom (Heat) much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Rotom (Heat)?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Recommended for PvP
Rotom (Heat) doesn't stand out as a raid attacker but has a place in PvP, ranked #29 (Tier A) in Great League with a 67.34% overall win rate. With base stats of 204/219/137 and a max CP of 2,916, its stat distribution is more offense-oriented. Run Thunder Shock with Overheat for best results. Worth investing in a second charged move to expand coverage and improve matchups across the board.