Rotom (Heat) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Rotom (Heat) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Rotom (Heat)
Rotom (Heat) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Electric/Fire typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 46.800 DPS.
Rotom (Heat) 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: Rotom (Heat) is weak to Ground (double weak!), Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Steel, Bug, Electric-type moves as Rotom (Heat) 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 Rotom (Heat) is Primal Groudon (46.800 DPS), Shadow Groudon (44.300 DPS), and Mega Garchomp (41.917 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Rotom (Heat): After defeating Rotom (Heat), the catch encounter will have a CP between 1436 and 1510 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1786-1879 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Rotom (Heat) from raids will have exactly 1510 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 Rotom (Heat)?
The best counter for Rotom (Heat) is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 46.800 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Groudon (44.300 DPS) and Mega Garchomp (41.917 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Rotom (Heat)?
Rotom (Heat) 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 Rotom (Heat) weak to?
Rotom (Heat) is weak to Ground (double weak), Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Steel, Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ice-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Rotom (Heat) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Rotom (Heat)'s shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Rotom (Heat) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Rotom (Heat) from raids will have 1510 CP at level 20, or 1879 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1436. If you see 1510 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Rotom (Heat) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Rotom (Heat) 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 Rotom (Heat)?
For the best moveset for Rotom (Heat) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Rotom (Heat) 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 Rotom (Heat) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Rotom (Heat) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (41.636 DPS) and Groudon (36.400 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 Rotom (Heat) in raids?
Weather boost information for Rotom (Heat) is not currently available. Electric-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.