Pokemon Guide
Heatran is a Fire / Steel-type Pokemon known for its Sinnoh-era role, evolution method, abilities and matchup profile. This guide covers Heatran’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Heatran guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Heatran is a Fire / Steel-type Pokemon from the Sinnoh era. It is known for its distinctive design, battle role, evolution requirements and useful movepool across different Pokemon games.
Competitive Overview
Heatran can be useful in competitive Pokemon depending on the format, available moves and ruleset. Its typing, abilities and movepool give it specific matchups where it can pressure opponents or support a team.
Like many Pokemon, Heatran performs best when its weaknesses are covered by teammates and its strongest moves are used in the right matchup.
Here are the key facts to know about Heatran, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Heatran
National Dex
#0485
Type
Fire / Steel
Species
Lava Dome Pokemon
Height
5’07” / 1.7 m
170 cm
Weight
948.0 lbs / 430.0 kg
430.0 kg
Abilities
Flash Fire, Flame Body
Heatran has a stat profile built around its battle role and typing. Use the stat section below to compare its HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense and Speed.
These are some of Heatran’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
Magma Storm is one of Heatran’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Lava Plume is one of Heatran’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Flash Cannon is one of Heatran’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Earth Power is one of Heatran’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Stealth Rock is one of Heatran’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Taunt is one of Heatran’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Protect is one of Heatran’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Heavy Slam is one of Heatran’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Use the section below to view Heatran’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Heatran is a Fire / Steel-type Pokemon. Its typing determines which attacks are super effective, resisted or blocked.
Type
Fire, Steel
Weaknesses
Ground, Water, Fighting
Resistances
Normal, Flying, Bug, Steel, Grass, Psychic, Ice, Dragon, Fairy
Immunity
Poison
Heatran’s abilities can affect how it handles matchups, disruption, damage or team support.
Flash Fire gives Heatran an important battle trait depending on the game, format and ruleset.
Flame Body gives Heatran an important battle trait depending on the game, format and ruleset.
This section shows the Heatran evolution line and how each stage is obtained.
Single Stage
Does not evolve
Heatran’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Older games are still listed for consistency, including games where Heatran had not been introduced yet.
| Game | Where to Find Heatran |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Heatran had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Heatran had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Heatran had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Heatran |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Heatran had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Heatran had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Heatran had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Heatran |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Heatran had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Heatran had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Heatran had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Heatran had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Heatran had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Heatran |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Stark Mountain. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Stark Mountain. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Stark Mountain. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Heatran |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Reversal Mountain. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Reversal Mountain. |
| Game | Where to Find Heatran |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Scorched Slab. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Scorched Slab. |
| Game | Where to Find Heatran |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Ultra Space Wilds. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Ultra Space Wilds. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Heatran |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Dynamax Adventures in The Crown Tundra. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Dynamax Adventures in The Crown Tundra. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Stark Mountain. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Stark Mountain. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Firespit Island during the Plate of Firespit Island request. |
| Game | Where to Find Heatran |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Available through the Snacksworth legendary encounters in The Indigo Disk. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Available through the Snacksworth legendary encounters in The Indigo Disk. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Heatran |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Heatran. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Heatran is a Fire / Steel-type Pokemon.
Heatran is weak to Ground, Water, Fighting-type moves.
Heatran does not evolve.
Heatran’s abilities are Flash Fire, Flame Body.
Heatran’s best moves often include Magma Storm, Lava Plume, Flash Cannon, Earth Power, Stealth Rock, Taunt, Protect, Heavy Slam.
Heatran can be useful depending on the game and format thanks to its typing, abilities and movepool.
Check the location section above because Heatran availability changes by game.
Not available in this game.
Final Output Note:
Removed the Featured Competitive Build section because no confirmed The Game Haus Pokemon Champions build link was provided or confirmed for Heatran.
Removed Mega or alternate form sections where not applicable. Kept alternate form coverage where applicable.
Stats, image and move tables are shortcode-driven. Description, abilities, locations, FAQ and form notes are manually written.
Pokemon Legends Z-A rows should receive human review before publishing if TGH requires exact spawn verification beyond the current availability/location guides.
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