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Rotom-Heat

Rotom-Heat: Weaknesses, Best Nature & Moveset

ELECTRICFIRE
HP
50
Atk
65
Def
107
SpA
105
SpD
107
Spe
86
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Weaknesses

  • GROUND4x
  • ROCK2x
  • WATER2x

Best Nature

Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. OverheatFIRESpecial25.3%
  2. Volt SwitchELECTRICSpecial19.5%
  3. ThunderboltELECTRICSpecial16.7%
  4. ElectrowebELECTRICSpecial15.4%

Best Ability / Item

LevitateChoice ScarfChoice Scarf

Best Rotom-Heat Moves

  • #1

    Overheat

    FIRSpecial130 BP

    The user attacks the target with all its might. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.

    25.34%
  • #2

    Volt Switch

    ELESpecial70 BP

    After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

    19.46%
  • #3

    Thunderbolt

    ELESpecial90 BP

    The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

    16.74%
  • #4

    Electroweb

    ELESpecial55 BP

    The user captures opposing Pokémon in an electric net to inflict damage. This also lowers their Speed stats.

    15.38%
  • #5

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    9.50%
  • #6

    Will-O-Wisp

    FIRStatus

    The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.

    7.69%
  • #7

    Trick

    PSYStatus

    The user catches the target off guard and swaps the target's held item with its own.

    2.26%
  • #8

    Helping Hand

    NORStatus

    The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.

    1.36%
  • #9

    Discharge

    ELESpecial80 BP

    The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also leave those hit by the attack with paralysis.

    1.36%
  • #10

    Dark Pulse

    DARSpecial80 BP

    The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch.

    0.90%

Best Rotom-Heat Natures

  • #1

    Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

    100.00%

Best Rotom-Heat Abilities

  • #1

    Levitate

    By floating in the air, the Pokémon receives full immunity to all Ground-type moves.

    100.00%

Best Rotom-Heat Items

  • #1
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

    62.50%
  • #2
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    21.43%
  • #3
    White Herb

    White Herb

    Raises a lowered stat.

    7.14%
  • #4
    Passho Berry

    Passho Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Water-type move.

    7.14%
  • #5
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    1.79%

Best Rotom-Heat Teammates

  • #1
    garchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    17.68%
  • #2
    corviknightCorviknight
    FLYSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    12.71%
  • #3
    venusaur-megaVenusaur-mega
    GRAPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    12.15%
  • #4
    miloticMilotic
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    10.50%
  • #5
    tyranitarTyranitar
    ROCDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    8.84%
  • #6
    sneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    8.84%
  • #7
    tyranitar-megaTyranitar-mega
    ROCDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    8.29%
  • #8
    aerodactylAerodactyl
    ROCFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    7.73%
  • #9
    excadrillExcadrill
    GROSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    6.63%
  • #10
    primarinaPrimarina
    WATFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    6.63%

Teams with Rotom-Heat

Rotom-HeatAegislashTyranitarStarmie MegaAerodactylGarchomp
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Rotom-HeatAegislashTyranitarStarmie MegaAerodactylGarchomp
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Tyranitar MegaRotom-HeatGyaradosGardevoir MegaExcadrillSinistcha
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Tyranitar MegaAlakazamExcadrillScizorKlefkiRotom-Heat
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MiloticRotom-HeatKangaskhan MegaAegislashVenusaur MegaAerodactyl
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Rotom-HeatStarmie MegaKingambitSneaslerArchaludonPelipper
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Froslass MegaGlaceonAerodactylGarchompSneaslerRotom-Heat
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Tyranitar MegaFloette MegaCorviknightExcadrillSinistchaRotom-Heat
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Venusaur MegaRotom-HeatCorviknightGarchompTyranitarPrimarina
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Venusaur MegaGarchompRotom-HeatAerodactyl MegaSneaslerKingambit
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FarigirafRotom-HeatBasculegion-MMeganium MegaTyranitar MegaExcadrill
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Tyranitar MegaRotom-HeatGyaradosGardevoir MegaExcadrillSinistcha
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MiloticRotom-HeatKangaskhan MegaAegislashVenusaur MegaAerodactyl
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Venusaur MegaTyranitarCorviknightGarchompRotom-HeatPrimarina
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Venusaur MegaGarchompRotom-HeatMiloticCorviknightNinetales-Alola
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Tyranitar MegaExcadrillMiloticRotom-HeatCorviknightScovillain Mega
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Blastoise MegaPolitoedNoivernTsareenaKrookodileRotom-Heat
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Tyranitar MegaFloette MegaCorviknightExcadrillSinistchaRotom-Heat
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How to use Rotom-Heat in the current VGC format

Rotom-Heat is listed as a Electric/Fire type in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Rotom-Heat fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Levitate, Choice Scarf and Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32. Its frequent moves include Overheat, Volt Switch, Thunderbolt, Electroweb, Protect, and Will-O-Wisp. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Rotom-Heat has important weaknesses to ground 4x, rock 2x, water 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as garchomp, corviknight, venusaur-mega, milotic, and tyranitar appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Rotom-Heat. Open the Rotom-Heat teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Rotom-Heat with other Pokémon in the active format.