# Heatran - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 18

> Find the best Heatran builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Heatran Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Usage** | 17% |
| **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/vgc2018/Heatran)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Heatran
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

---

Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Heatran.

## 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
- **Earth Power**: 99.549%
- **Protect**: 99.436%
- **Heat Wave**: 96.059%
- **Substitute**: 43.152%
- **Roar**: 13.250%
- **Flash Cannon**: 12.343%
- **Solar Beam**: 12.241%
- **Toxic**: 9.679%
- **Other**: 14.291%

## Common Abilities
- **Flash Fire**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Shuca Berry**: 72.142%
- **Grassium Z**: 10.269%
- **Firium Z**: 9.438%
- **Groundium Z**: 2.856%
- **Life Orb**: 1.962%
- **Other**: 3.332%

## Common Teammates
- **Landorus-Therian**: 88.653%
- **Cresselia**: 83.961%
- **Tapu Fini**: 73.593%
- **Kartana**: 57.872%
- **Charizard-Mega-Y**: 44.166%
- **Kangaskhan-Mega**: 38.046%

## FAQ for Heatran in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Heatran?
The most common moves for Heatran are Earth Power, Protect, Heat Wave, Substitute. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Heatran?
Heatran is frequently paired with Landorus-Therian, Cresselia, Tapu Fini, Kartana. 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 **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `180/0/4/252/44/28`. This configuration accounts for 13.442% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Heatran?
Heatran is most effectively run with the ability **Flash Fire** (100.000%) and the item **Shuca Berry** (72.142%).

### What is the most common role for Heatran?
Based on common item usage (Shuca Berry), Heatran often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2018-1760 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** |

---

## Additional Resources

- [View Heatran on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Heatran) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Heatran
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

---
*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*