Heatmor Best Moveset
97 Attack and 105 Sp. Atk give the moveset offensive flexibility from both sides, and AbilityFlash Fire absorbs Fire attacks for free. But 65 Speed is slow and 85/66/66 bulk is thin for a competitive slot. E-tier because Fire-types with better Speed or bulk exist in every tier above.
97 Attack and 105 Sp. Atk in Gen V (Black & White). Mixed Fire offenses, but 65 Speed took a hit before every swing.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Fire Blast
- Giga Drain
- Will O Wisp
- Hidden Power Rock
Recommended Teammates
Fire-types without Speed or bulk fell hard in Gen VI (X & Y). Mixed offenses required surviving a turn Heatmor rarely got.
Best Moves
Best Build
Heatmor best EVs are Sp. Atk
Special Attacker Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Flamethrower
- Will O Wisp
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Sucker Punch gave priority in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). 97 Attack behind it wasn't lethal, and opponents predicted the priority easily.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Fire Lash
- Giga Drain
- Sucker Punch
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Four gens of mixed offenses on a slow body in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 65 Speed was Heatmor's competitive obituary from day one.
Utility Moveset
- Protect
- Focus Blast
- Flamethrower
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Heatmor Weakness
Heatmor's Fire typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Ground, and Rock. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
What is Heatmor Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Heatmor
Starmie threatens a KO with Hydro Pump (150-177%). Excadrill's Earthquake also KOs at 167-197%.
B | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Heatmor View Starmie builds →Ice Beam20-24% Hydro Pump 2x150-177%KO Rapid Spin12-14% Psychic61-72% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Heatmor View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x167-197%KO Rapid Spin28-33% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Heatmor View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake 2x172-203%KO Stone Edge 2x172-203%KO | ||
Evolution
No evolution chain to worry about here. Heatmor is a standalone Pokemon with a massive partner pool for breeding through one egg group. Its eggs take an average time to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Heatmor easily with 278 breeding partners from the Field egg group.
Shiny Heatmor
Purple and lavender replace the red, and Heatmor goes from fire ant-eater to something that looks like it crawled out of a poison swamp. Unexpected palette, but it works.
Shiny Heatmor Evolution
Does Not EvolveShiny Heatmor Odds & Hunting Methods
7 of 7 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHeatmor Locations
High spawn rates across 6 locations for Heatmor in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations to Catch Heatmor in Sword & Shield
9 walking encounters at Lv. 28-65 for Heatmor across Shield and Sword. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Heatmor can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer one in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y.
Heatmor is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
No wild encounters for Heatmor in Sun & Moon. It can be transferred in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y.
Heatmor is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
No wild encounters for Heatmor in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. It can be transferred in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y.
Heatmor cannot be caught in the wild in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, but you can still get it via these paths:
Catch in the wild and trade from these games:
Then trade to Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Base Stats
The stat budget goes to damage. Sp. Atk and Attack carry the offense, Speed doesn't even come close. An Anteater Pokemon on a medium-fast 1M XP curve, worth 2 Sp. Atk EVs per KO.
A flame serves as its tongue, melting through the hard shell of Durant so that Heatmor can devour their insides.
Heatmor Guide
Use Heatmor as an attacker. Splits damage between physical and special. Not the fastest, Flamethrower is the primary attack.
Build your team around Haxorus, Amoonguss, and Conkeldurr. These have the highest co-usage rates with Heatmor in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.
White Smoke is the hidden ability. Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon. Not always the best choice. Compare it to Heatmor's regular abilities before committing.
Run Naive on Heatmor. +Speed is what matters, and the -Sp. Def cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the attacker role.
Game Availability
Heatmor joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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