Pokemon Go Heatran Raid Guide: Weaknesses & best counters

Heatran is a tough Pokemon to add to your team, but as a Legendary creature, it can only be captured during special Raids. So while another one comes back to Pokemon Go, here are its weaknesses and best counters, so you can be ready to crush it.

Being able to catch Legendaries is one of the best parts of playing Pokemon Go, but they’re rarely easy to secure. You’ll first need to defeat them in a Raid Battle, and then be lucky enough to catch them with your limited amount of Premier Balls.

Heatran is no different, especially as it has a huge amount of type resistance and not many weaknesses to exploit.

The Sinnoh-region Legendary is constantly coming back to the game’s 5-Star Raids. In fact, it was recently featured as a Raid Boss in February 2024 and even got its special Raid Hour.

So, if you’re planning on catching one the next time it appears in Pokemon Go, here are all the details you need about Heatran in the game.

Contents

• Heatran weaknesses in Pokemon Go
• Heatran counters in Pokemon Go
• How to get Heatran in Pokemon Go
• Can Heatran be Shiny in Pokemon Go?

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Heatran weaknesses in Pokemon Go

The Legendary Heatran is a dual Fire/Steel-type Pokemon, which means it’s going to be weak against Fighting, Ground, and Water-type attacks, so focus on these types when heading into battle.

You’ll also need to consider Heatran’s resistances, as there are a lot of them: Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, and Steel-type attacks will all be ineffective against it.

Because of its incredible list of resistances – as well as being the bulkiest Fire-type option in Pokemon Go – Heatran is a magnificent Raid Boss, so be smart about your choices when building your team.

Heatran counters in Pokemon Go

These are some of the best counters you can use to defeat Heatran in Pokemon Go:

There’s a good mix of powerful Legendaries, Mega Evolutions, and more accessible Pokemon in the table above, so there should be a counter for every trainer to utilize in this difficult 5-Star Raid Battle. Just keep in mind that to be successful, the Pokemon need to be leveled up and have the proper moveset.

If you don’t have access to any of the counters we’ve listed, focus on your strongest Pokemon that match up with Heatran’s weaknesses.

How to get Heatran in Pokemon Go

Heatran was featured in plenty of the Raids last month and even got two Raid Hours on February 22, 2024, and February 28, 2024.

However, now that it is gone, there is no current way to capture a Heatran in the game. Players who still haven’t captured one or are looking for one with the perfect IVs will have to wait for another special event featuring this Legendary.

Can Heatran be Shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, Heatran’s Shiny version is available in Pokemon Go. This special variation was added to the game back in January 2020 and players have been allowed to look for it during the many Raids Heatran has been a Boss in.

It’s worth noting that there’s no special method to increase the odds of Shiny Heatran. The only way to find one is to participate in as many Raid battles as you can and hope for good fortune.

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That’s everything you need to know about Heatran’s weaknesses and best counters in Pokemon Go. For more game content, check our guides below:

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