Heatran Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Heatran in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Heatran
Heatran is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire/Steel typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 49.300 DPS.
Heatran can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Heatran is weak to Ground (double weak!), Fighting, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Grass-type moves as Heatran resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Heatran is Primal Groudon (49.300 DPS), Shadow Groudon (45.100 DPS), and Mega Garchomp (42.750 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Heatran: After defeating Heatran, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2109 and 2199 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2624-2735 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Heatran from raids will have exactly 2199 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Heatran?
The best counter for Heatran is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 49.300 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Groudon (45.100 DPS) and Mega Garchomp (42.750 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Heatran?
Heatran can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Heatran weak to?
Heatran is weak to Ground (double weak), Fighting, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Grass, Ice, Poison, Steel, Dragon, Flying, Normal, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Heatran be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Heatran's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Heatran from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Heatran from raids will have 2199 CP at level 20, or 2735 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2109. If you see 2199 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Heatran worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Heatran is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Heatran?
For the best moveset for Heatran itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Heatran stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Heatran without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Heatran can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (42.364 DPS) and Groudon (37.000 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Heatran in raids?
Weather boost information for Heatran is not currently available. Fire-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.