
| Max CP | 2,951 |
| Generation | Sinnoh (Gen 4) |
| Buddy Distance | 5km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
Heat Rotom is a Electric/Fire-type Pokémon from Sinnoh (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,951 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Heat Rotom has base stats of 204 Attack, 219 Defense, and 137 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 560.
With a strong Defense stat of 219, Heat Rotom is a solid defensive choice for gym defense and PvP battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Rainy weather, Heat Rotom receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Heat Rotom is 5km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Thunder Shock | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overheat | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Thunderbolt STAB | Electric | 80 | -55 | - | 90 | -55 |
| Thunder STAB | Electric | 100 | -60 | - | 100 | -60 |
Heat Rotom takes increased damage from these types:
Heat Rotom takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Heat Rotom in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Rock | 295 | 109 | 219 | 3,773 |
| 2 |
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 3 |
| Water Dragon | 280 | 215 | 189 | 4,565 |
| 4 |
| Water | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 5 |
| Ground | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 6 |
| Water | 262 | 142 | 172 | 3,391 |
| 7 |
| Dragon Ground | 261 | 193 | 239 | 4,532 |
| 8 |
| Rock Fighting | 260 | 192 | 209 | 4,231 |
| 9 |
| Ground Steel | 255 | 129 | 242 | 3,711 |
| 10 |
| Bug Rock | 253 | 174 | 172 | 3,600 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 22 | 1,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 22 | 1,497 |
| 3 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 22 | 1,498 |
| 4 | 1 | 14 | 12 | 22 | 1,499 |
| 5 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 22 | 1,498 |
| 6 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 22 | 1,495 |
| 7 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 22 | 1,500 |
| 8 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 22 | 1,494 |
| 9 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 22 | 1,499 |
| 10 | 1 | 11 | 14 | 22 | 1,499 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 43 | 2,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 43 | 2,499 |
| 3 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 42 | 2,499 |
| 4 | 1 | 14 | 13 | 43 | 2,494 |
| 5 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 44 | 2,498 |
| 6 | 1 | 12 | 15 | 43 | 2,500 |
| 7 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 44 | 2,496 |
| 8 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 43 | 2,487 |
| 9 | 0 | 15 | 14 | 43 | 2,496 |
| 10 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 43 | 2,493 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,211 | 1,105 | 1,474 | 1,842 | 2,579 | 2,924 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,203 | 1,101 | 1,469 | 1,836 | 2,571 | 2,915 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,206 | 1,103 | 1,470 | 1,838 | 2,574 | 2,918 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,189 | 1,094 | 1,459 | 1,824 | 2,553 | 2,895 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,187 | 1,093 | 1,458 | 1,822 | 2,551 | 2,893 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,167 | 1,083 | 1,444 | 1,805 | 2,528 | 2,866 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,145 | 1,072 | 1,430 | 1,787 | 2,502 | 2,837 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,160 | 1,080 | 1,440 | 1,800 | 2,520 | 2,858 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,102 | 1,051 | 1,401 | 1,751 | 2,452 | 2,780 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 1,891 | 945 | 1,261 | 1,576 | 2,206 | 2,502 |
Important CP values for Heat Rotom with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 2,924 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,579 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,401 - 1,474 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,751 - 1,842 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,401 - 1,474 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,051 - 1,105 CP |
Maximum CP for Heat Rotom with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 26 | 2,579 |
| 2 | 2,579 | 27 | 2,579 |
| 3 | 2,579 | 28 | 2,579 |
| 4 | 2,579 | 29 | 2,579 |
| 5 | 347 | 30 | 2,211 |
| 6 | 2,579 | 31 | 2,579 |
| 7 | 2,579 | 32 | 2,579 |
| 8 | 2,579 | 33 | 2,579 |
| 9 | 2,579 | 34 | 2,579 |
| 10 | 737 | 35 | 2,395 |
| 11 | 2,579 | 36 | 2,579 |
| 12 | 2,579 | 37 | 2,579 |
| 13 | 2,579 | 38 | 2,579 |
| 14 | 2,579 | 39 | 2,579 |
| 15 | 1,105 | 40 | 2,579 |
| 16 | 2,579 | 41 | 2,579 |
| 17 | 2,579 | 42 | 2,579 |
| 18 | 2,579 | 43 | 2,579 |
| 19 | 2,579 | 44 | 2,579 |
| 20 | 1,474 | 45 | 2,758 |
| 21 | 2,579 | 46 | 2,579 |
| 22 | 2,579 | 47 | 2,579 |
| 23 | 2,579 | 48 | 2,579 |
| 24 | 2,579 | 49 | 2,579 |
| 25 | 1,842 | 50 | 2,924 |
Heat Rotom (#479) is a Electric/Fire-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,951 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Heat Rotom can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Heat Rotom in 2026.
Heat Rotom's Attack stat is 204 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Heat Rotom a strong damage dealer.
With 219 Defense (Excellent) and 137 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 560. This gives Heat Rotom reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Electric-type Pokémon, Heat Rotom's stat distribution is balanced.
The best moveset for Heat Rotom depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Astonish (Fast) with Overheat (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Heat Rotom has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.
In Great League, Heat Rotom can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Electric/Fire typing provides useful matchups against Steel, Electric, Flying-type threats while being weak to Ground, Water, Rock types.
In Ultra League, Heat Rotom reaches 2,579 CP at Level 40. Pair it with Pokémon that cover its weaknesses.
In Master League, Heat Rotom faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
As a raid attacker, Heat Rotom's effectiveness depends on its typing and 204 Attack stat. It can deal solid damage as a Electric-type attacker. Best counters against Heat Rotom use Ground, Water-type moves.
Heat Rotom can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
Shiny Heat Rotom is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
Heat Rotom gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,751 - 1,842 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.
Q: What is Heat Rotom's max CP?
A: 2,924 CP at Level 50, or 2,579 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Heat Rotom good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Heat Rotom be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Heat Rotom is available.
Q: What is Heat Rotom weak to?
A: Ground, Water, Rock-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Astonish + Overheat for optimal DPS.
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.