Heatran Raid Counters & Weaknesses

Q: What are the best counters for Heatran?

The top counter is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades at 49.3 DPS against Heatran. Shadow Groudon (45.1) and Mega Garchomp (42.8) follow.

Q: Can I beat Heatran without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Landorus (Therian) at 42.4 DPS, 86% of what the top counter deals. Groudon and Excadrill are the next ones down.

Best counters

Ranked by DPS against Heatran. Tap a row for full stats.

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

Shadow Groudon Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 45.1DPS 738TDO 3

Mega Garchomp Mud ShotEarthquake 42.8DPS 948TDO 4

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

Shadow Excadrill Mud SlapEarthquake 41.7DPS 455TDO 6

Shadow Mamoswine Mud SlapHigh Horsepower 41.0DPS 506TDO 7

Shadow Garchomp Mud ShotEarthquake 40.6DPS 652TDO 8

Shadow Rhyperior Mud SlapEarthquake 39.5DPS 659TDO 9

Groudon Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 37.0DPS 726TDO 10

Mega Swampert Mud ShotEarthquake 36.6DPS 750TDO 11

Shadow Rhydon Mud SlapEarthquake 36.5DPS 509TDO 12

Shadow Golurk Mud SlapEarth Power 35.9DPS 397TDO 13

Shadow Donphan Mud SlapEarthquake 35.4DPS 472TDO 14

Excadrill Mud SlapEarthquake 34.7DPS 454TDO 15

Shadow Golem Mud SlapEarthquake 34.6DPS 455TDO 16

Mamoswine Mud SlapHigh Horsepower 34.1DPS 505TDO 17

Mega Heracross CounterEarthquake 33.7DPS 599TDO 18

Mega Blaziken CounterAura Sphere 33.6DPS 450TDO 19

Shadow Flygon Sand AttackEarthquake 33.5DPS 374TDO 20

Shadow Torterra Mud SlapEarthquake 33.4DPS 472TDO

Budget counters

No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.

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Landorus (Therian) Mud ShotSandsear Storm 42.4DPS 653TDO 9

Groudon Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 37.0DPS 726TDO 14

Excadrill Mud SlapEarthquake 34.7DPS 454TDO 16

Mamoswine Mud SlapHigh Horsepower 34.1DPS 505TDO

Ranks are kept from the main list, so you can see how far behind the premium options they sit.

Editor's verdict

A dual Fire/Steel attacker that's useful in both roles and appears in every PvP league. A reliable, low-drama build — one Heatran covers Steel raids and flexes into PvP with Flamethrower or Fire Blast.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor · 2026-10-30

How counters are ranked

Every released Pokemon is simulated at level 40 against Heatran using the in-game damage formula and the current Game Master move data. Each fast + charged combination is tested; only the best moveset per Pokemon is listed.

DPS is damage per second over a full attack cycle. TDO is the total damage dealt before fainting, so it rewards bulk. Shadow forms are ranked with their 20% Attack boost and 17% Defense penalty; Mega and Primal forms use their boosted base stats.

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier: 5-Star
Weather boost: Sunny, Snow
Shiny available: Yes
Base Attack: 251
Base Defense: 213
Base Stamina: 209

Weak to — use these types

Ground2.56× Fighting1.6× Water1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Bug0.390625× Fairy0.390625× Grass0.390625× Ice0.390625× Poison0.390625× Steel0.390625× Dragon0.625× Flying0.625× Normal0.625× Psychic0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs	Lv 20 CP	Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor	2,109	2,624
15 / 15 / 15 100%	2,199	2,735

Raid catches have an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 2,199 CP it is a perfect Heatran — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty 2 trainers with six level-40 top counters each; plan for 3+ with mixed teams. Worked out from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS above.

Heatran is Fire/Steel, weak to Water, Ground, and Fighting — with a notable double weakness only to Ground. Ground attackers like Garchomp, Groudon, and Excadrill make this a fast fight; it's duo-able for prepared trainers. Heatran's real strength is its incredible defensive typing, which makes it a menace in Great, Ultra, and Master League with Fire Spin and coverage moves. As a raid attacker it's a serviceable Steel and Fire option. Consistent value from a single build.

Heatran resists Bug, Fairy, Grass, Ice, Poison, Steel, Dragon, Flying, Normal, Psychic — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.

FAQ

What are the best counters for Heatran?

The top counter is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades at 49.3 DPS against Heatran. Shadow Groudon (45.1) and Mega Garchomp (42.8) follow.

What is Heatran weak to?

Heatran takes super effective damage from Ground, Fighting, Water-type moves. Ground is a double weakness (2.56×), so those attackers clear it fastest.

How many trainers do I need to beat Heatran?

2 trainers can do it if each brings six level-40 top counters (they average 43.7 DPS against Heatran). With mixed teams plan for 3 or more — the estimate comes from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS on this page.

Can I beat Heatran without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Landorus (Therian) at 42.4 DPS, 86% of what the top counter deals. Groudon and Excadrill are the next ones down.

Can Heatran be shiny?

Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny. Community-collected data puts legendary raid encounters at roughly 1 in 20.

What weather boosts Heatran?

Sunny, Snow. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 2,624–2,735 CP instead of 2,109–2,199. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.

Is Heatran worth raiding?

Heatran has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site, so the reasons to raid it are the dex entry, the candy and the shiny rather than your battle teams.

What is the best moveset for Heatran?

The counter list on this page is for beating Heatran. For the moves Heatran should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.

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