
Heatran @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 252 HP / 56 SpA / 188 SpD / 12 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Stealth Rock
- Magma Storm
- Earth Power
- Taunt
Heatran is the perfect storm of offense, defense, and utility! With the combination of Magma Storm, Earth Power, and Taunt, Heatran can trap and KO bulky foes like Toxapex and Blissey and wear down other switch-ins like Garchomp, Rotom-W, and Tyranitar, leaving only a handful of consistent checks to it. Additionally, Heatran's phenomenal defensive typing backed by a Fire-type immunity and great natural bulk makes it one of the tier's best defensive options; not only can Heatran check Dragapult, Tapu Lele, and Zapdos, its defensive profile with Taunt also enables it to beat certain setup sweepers like Volcarona and Calm Mind Clefable. With Stealth Rock, Heatran fulfills the crucial role of hazard setter and is additionally able to beat certain hazard removers like Corviknight. The EV spread lets Heatran OHKO offensive Heatran with Earth Power, outspeed most other bulky Heatran, and sponge hits from wallbreakers like Dragapult. Flying-type Defog users like Landorus-T pair nicely for taking on Ground- and Fighting-type attacks and soft checking physical attackers. Bulky Water-types like Tapu Fini and Gastrodon give Heatran trouble, so Grass-types like Rillaboom and Ferrothorn make for great partners; Rillaboom in particular can extend Heatran's longevity with Grassy Terrain recovery. Lastly, Weavile can help Heatran overwhelm Water-types, while Heatran pressures Weavile's Steel-type checks like Ferrothorn in return.
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