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 | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid 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 AbilitySandrush ItemAir Balloon NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Heatmor View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x167-197%KO Rapid Spin28-33% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant 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. 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.
Heatmor Locations
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
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 doesn't appear in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer it from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
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.
Heatmor doesn't appear in Sun & Moon. Transfer it from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
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.
Heatmor can't be caught in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Bring it over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
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
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 mixed attacker with base 97 Attack and 105 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as an attacker.
Run Firelash, Scorching Sands, Giga Drain, and Flamethrower on Heatmor. Firelash is the most common pick at 0% usage. Flamethrower provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
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 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 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves