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.
There’s a hole in its tail that allows it to draw in the air it needs to keep its fire burning. If the hole gets blocked, this Pokémon will fall ill.
A flame serves as its tongue, melting through the hard shell of Durant so that Heatmor can devour their insides.
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 |
Excadrill can KO Heatmor with Earthquake (128-150%). Glimmora deals 83-97% with Power Gem.
 Excadrill GroundSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Heatmor View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x128-150%KO Rapid Spin22-25% | ||
 Dondozo Water | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Heatmor View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x83-97% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Heatmor View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x115-136%KO Knock Off38-44% Close Combat46-54% | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemStarminite NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Heatmor View Starmie builds →Liquidation 2x74-87% Thunderbolt22-26% Rapid Spin14-17% Flip Turn 2x52-62% | ||
No evolution chain to worry about here. Heatmor is a standalone Pokemon with a massive partner pool for breeding through one egg group. Eggs come out average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Heatmor easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
One guaranteed turn is all Heatmor needs. Focus Sash buys it, max Sp. Atk without Speed EVs make it count, and Flashfire adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with Giga Drain. The remaining moves gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Heatmor best EVs are Speed and Attack
Utility Moveset
- Fire Lash
- Drain Punch
- Flare Blitz
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Fire Lash
- Giga Drain
- Superpower
- Overheat
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Fire Lash
- Giga Drain
- Sucker Punch
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Fire Lash
- Giga Drain
- Superpower
- Overheat
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Fire Lash
- Giga Drain
- Sucker Punch
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Fire Punch
- Recycle
- Stockpile
- Superpower
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Heatmor. TMs unlock coverage across 9 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Overheat and Flare Blitz into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Heatmor won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Overheat and Flare Blitz anchor the STAB core.
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Heatmor won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Overheat and Flare Blitz anchor the STAB core.
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Heatmor won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Fire Blast and Inferno anchor the STAB core.
high spawn rates across 12 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
12 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 doesn't appear in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer it from Black, Black 2, or Sword to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Heatmor doesn't appear in Sun & Moon. Transfer it from Black, Black 2, or Sword to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Heatmor can't be caught in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Bring it over from Black, Black 2, or Sword instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Heatmor is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Also found in:
Flash Fire changes the entire equation for Heatmor. The 484 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as an attacker.
Flash Fire is what you want on Heatmor. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Gluttony, White Smoke) work on paper but Flash Fire is what makes Heatmor worth using.
At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Heatmor is a special attacker with base 105 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as an attacker.
Heatmor has answers, but so do you. Faster attackers outpace it. Anything with a super-effective STAB move and decent speed can revenge kill.
Heatmor joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves