Heatran Raid Guide
Weak to Ground, Fighting, Water — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Heatran.
Best counters
Ranked by DPS against Heatran. Tap a row for full stats.
Budget counters
No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.
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
Resists — avoid these types
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 guide
How the fight goes and what to bring.
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.
Do not bring Bug, Fairy, Grass damage — Heatran resists it and your lobby will run out of time before it runs out of HP. Everything in the counter list above already hits for super effective damage, so pick the six highest entries you actually own and power up.
In Sunny, Snow weather the boss hits harder and survives longer, but the catch encounter is level 25 instead of 20 — a harder fight for a better reward. Bring one extra trainer on boosted runs.
On the catch screen, use Golden Razz Berries and aim for Excellent curveball throws; the shiny check happens the moment the encounter loads, so you will know before your first throw.
FAQ
How many trainers do I need to beat Heatran?
Heatran can be beaten by 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. 4+ is comfortable, and 5–6 is the safe number in a public lobby where you cannot see anyone's team.
Can I beat Heatran without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Landorus (Therian) at 42.364 DPS. Budget teams trade about one trainer's worth of damage, so add one or two extra bodies to the lobby.
Can Heatran be shiny?
Yes — shiny Heatran is available from raid encounters. The rate for legendary raids is roughly 1 in 20. Use a Pinap Berry if you already have the shiny and want the extra candy.
What weather boosts Heatran?
Heatran is boosted in Sunny, Snow weather. The raid is harder because the boss's moves gain a 1.2× multiplier, but the catch is level 25 instead of level 20 and the IV floor rises to 4/4/4.
Is Heatran worth raiding?
Yes. Heatran is a 5-Star boss worth a Remote or Premium Pass, and its Fire/Steel typing has uses in both raids and GO Battle League. Aim for a high Attack IV for raid use, or a low-Attack bulky spread for Great and Ultra League.
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 — it lists every fast and charged move with raid DPS and PvP rankings.