# Heatran - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I

> Find the best Heatran builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Heatran Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2025 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2025regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2025regi |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Heatran)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Heatran
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ground (4x), Water (2x), Fighting (2x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/4x), Ice (1/4x), Bug (1/4x), Steel (1/4x), Fairy (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Poison (0x) |

**Ability Notes**: Flash Fire: Fire moves become 0x after the ability is active.

## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 75.445%
- **Flash Cannon**: 74.856%
- **Heat Wave**: 62.784%
- **Magma Storm**: 35.965%
- **Earth Power**: 35.429%
- **Bulldoze**: 29.514%
- **Tera Blast**: 22.710%
- **Heavy Slam**: 11.365%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 10.586%
- **Flamethrower**: 6.721%

## Common Abilities
- **Flash Fire**: 94.625%
- **Flame Body**: 5.375%

## Common Items
- **Safety Goggles**: 37.508%
- **Assault Vest**: 19.815%
- **Zoom Lens**: 18.154%
- **Leftovers**: 7.789%
- **Life Orb**: 5.321%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 3.833%
- **Chople Berry**: 2.354%
- **Air Balloon**: 1.451%
- **Other**: 3.775%

## Common Teammates
- **Rillaboom**: 51.332%
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: 41.582%
- **Incineroar**: 37.846%
- **Zamazenta-Crowned**: 34.989%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 31.004%
- **Calyrex-Ice**: 15.515%

## FAQ for Heatran in gen9vgc2025regi-1760

### What are the top moves for Heatran?
The most common moves for Heatran are Protect, Flash Cannon, Heat Wave, Magma Storm. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Heatran?
Heatran is frequently paired with Rillaboom, Calyrex-Shadow, Incineroar, Zamazenta-Crowned. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Heatran weak to and resistant against?
Heatran is weak to Ground (4x), Water (2x), Fighting (2x), resists Grass (1/4x), Ice (1/4x), Bug (1/4x), Steel (1/4x), Fairy (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), and is immune to Poison (0x). Ability notes: Flash Fire: Fire moves become 0x after the ability is active.

### Which Tera Types are best for Heatran?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Heatran?
The top build for Heatran features a **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/132/0/124/0`. This configuration accounts for 32.645% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Heatran?
Heatran is most effectively run with the ability **Flash Fire** (94.625%) and the item **Safety Goggles** (37.508%).

### What is the most common role for Heatran?
Based on common item usage (Safety Goggles), Heatran often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2025regi-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Heatran?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 91 |
| Attack | 90 |
| Defense | 106 |
| Sp. Atk | 130 |
| Sp. Def | 106 |
| Speed | 77 |
| **BST** | **600** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Heatran on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Heatran) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2025regi) - Build teams with Heatran
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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