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No. 10008 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Heat Rotom

The Plasma Pokémon

TL;DR. Heat Rotom is a electric/fire-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 520. Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor.

Electric Fire

Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor.

Height0.3 m

Weight0.3 kg

AbilitiesLevitate

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 520. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 50

Attack 65

Defense 107

Sp. Attack 105

Sp. Defense 107

Speed 86

Total520

520 base stat total, the 214th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 45th among Electric-types.

107 base Defense, Heat Rotom's strongest stat, ranking 11th of 150 Electric-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Heat Rotom in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Heat Rotom reaches 2,579 CP at level 40 and 2,951 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack204

GO Defense219

GO Stamina137

Max CP (L40)2,579

Max CP (L50)2,916

Best buddy (L51)2,951

Raid catch CP 1,401–1,474 (L20). Weather boosted 1,751–1,842 (L25).

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Competitive

Heat Rotom in competitive play.

Heat Rotom is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #899 in the Great League.

Nasty Plot · Rotom-Heat

Overheat / Volt Switch / Nasty Plot / Pain Split

ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
NatureTimid
EVs248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 Spe
TeraSteel

Defensive Pivot · Rotom-Heat

Overheat / Volt Switch / Pain Split / Will-O-Wisp

ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
NatureTimid
EVs248 HP / 8 Def / 252 Spe
TeraSteel, Fairy, Water

Bulky Pivot · Rotom-Heat

Nasty Plot / Volt Switch / Overheat / Pain Split

ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
NatureTimid
EVs248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 Spe
TeraSteel, Poison

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #899 64.8 score

Ultra League #536 71.9 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Heat Rotom.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Heat Rotom, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Heat Rotom?

Heat Rotom is a Electric/Fire-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Heat Rotom weak to?

Heat Rotom takes 4× damage from Ground. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Water, Rock.

What is Heat Rotom resistant to?

Heat Rotom resists Fire, Grass, Electric, Ice, Flying, Bug, Fairy, Steel. It has no full immunities.

Does Heat Rotom evolve?

Heat Rotom does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Heat Rotom from?

Heat Rotom was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #10008.

What are Heat Rotom's base stats?

Heat Rotom has HP 50, Attack 65, Defense 107, Special Attack 105, Special Defense 107, and Speed 86. Total base stat total: 520.

What are Heat Rotom's abilities?

Heat Rotom can have the ability Levitate.

Is Heat Rotom legendary or mythical?

No. Heat Rotom is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Heat Rotom's best stat?

Heat Rotom's highest base stat is Defense at 107, which ranks 11th of 150 Electric-type Pokémon.

Is Heat Rotom good?

Heat Rotom has a base stat total of 520, the 214th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 45th among Electric-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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