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Rotom Heat

Rotom Heat

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

Weaknesses

  • GROUND4x
  • ROCK2x
  • WATER2x

Best Nature

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

Best Moveset

  1. OverheatFIRESpecial24.6%
  2. Volt SwitchELECTRICSpecial17.9%
  3. DischargeELECTRICSpecial13.2%
  4. ThunderboltELECTRICSpecial12.4%

Best Ability / Item

LevitateChoice ScarfChoice Scarf
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Rotom Heat technical VGC usage sections

Top 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.

    24.64%
  • #2

    Volt Switch

    ELESpecial70 BP

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

    17.87%
  • #3

    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.

    13.22%
  • #4

    Thunderbolt

    ELESpecial90 BP

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

    12.37%
  • #5

    Will-O-Wisp

    FIRStatus

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

    8.06%
  • #6

    Trick

    PSYStatus

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

    7.38%
  • #7

    Electroweb

    ELESpecial55 BP

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

    6.57%
  • #8

    Protect

    NORStatus

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

    5.25%
  • #9

    Light Screen

    PSYStatus

    A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns.

    0.78%
  • #10

    Thunder

    ELESpecial110 BP

    A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

    0.72%
  • #11

    Other

    3.14%

Top Natures

  • #1

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

    41.68%
  • #2

    Modest 2/0/0/32/0/32

    4.16%
  • #3

    Modest 32/0/0/32/0/2

    3.03%
  • #4

    Timid 8/0/0/32/0/26

    2.04%
  • #5

    Timid 9/0/0/32/0/25

    1.81%
  • #6

    Timid 12/0/0/29/0/25

    1.65%
  • #7

    Calm 32/0/0/2/32/0

    1.60%
  • #8

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

    1.59%
  • #9

    Modest 32/0/0/32/2/0

    1.34%
  • #10

    Timid 4/0/0/32/0/30

    1.10%
  • #11

    Other

    40.00%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Levitate

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

    100.00%

Top Items

  • #1
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Held: Increases Speed by 50%, but restricts the holder to only one move.

    68.39%
  • #2
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.

    10.54%
  • #3
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Held: Restores 1/16 (6.25%) holder’s max HP at the end of each turn.

    7.44%
  • #4
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Held: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.

    3.25%
  • #5
    Magnet

    Magnet

    Held: Electric-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.

    2.03%
  • #6
    Passho Berry

    Passho Berry

    Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Water-type attack to halve the damage.

    1.57%
  • #7
    Wide Lens

    Wide Lens

    Held: Provides a 1/10 (10%) boost in accuracy to the holder.

    1.40%
  • #8
    White Herb

    White Herb

    Held: Resets all lowered stats to normal at end of turn. Consumed after use.

    1.34%
  • #9
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Held: Holder’s Super Effective moves do 20% extra damage.

    1.06%
  • #10
    Charti Berry

    Charti Berry

    Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Rock-type attack to halve the damage.

    0.82%
  • #11

    Other

    2.16%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    Sceptile-MegaSceptile-Mega
    GRADRA
    TeamsBuilder
    10.85%
  • #2
    GarchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    8.81%
  • #3
    BasculegionBasculegion
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    6.52%
  • #4
    AerodactylAerodactyl
    ROCFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    4.73%
  • #5
    SneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.89%
  • #6
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.72%
  • #7
    KingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    3.71%
  • #8
    Tyranitar-MegaTyranitar-Mega
    ROCDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    3.60%
  • #9
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.58%
  • #10
    Floette-MegaFloette-Mega
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    2.79%
  • #11

    Other

    47.80%

Teams with Rotom Heat

Rotom-HeatSneaslerGarchompWhimsicottKingambitGengar Mega
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SneaslerRotom-HeatSwampert MegaVenusaur MegaArchaludonPelipper
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SneaslerRotom-HeatSwampert MegaVenusaur MegaArchaludonPelipper
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Rotom-HeatKingambitFarigirafAerodactyl MegaGarchompSylveon
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Sceptile MegaRotom-HeatGlimmoraWhimsicottMetagross MegaPolitoed
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Tyranitar MegaExcadrillHoundstoneRotom-HeatSinistchaMilotic
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Staraptor MegaRotomExcadrillHoundstoneTyranitarScizor
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SneaslerArchaludonSwampert MegaPelipperRotom-HeatMetagross Mega
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Sceptile MegaGarchompCorviknightMetagross MegaRotom-HeatTyranitar
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Gardevoir MegaSceptile MegaRotom-HeatBasculegionAerodactylGarchomp
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Meta Discussion

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How to use Rotom Heat in the current VGC format?

**To use Rotom Heat effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Electric/Fire type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Rotom Heat appears as a prominent choice 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, Discharge, Thunderbolt, Will-O-Wisp, and Trick. 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 Sceptile-Mega, Garchomp, Basculegion, Aerodactyl, and Sneasler 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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rotom Heat in VGC

What is the best moveset for Rotom Heat?

The best moveset for Rotom Heat in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Overheat, Volt Switch, Discharge, Thunderbolt.

How to counter Rotom Heat in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Rotom Heat can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (ground 4x, rock 2x, water 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Rotom Heat?

The best item for Rotom Heat is typically Choice Scarf, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Rotom Heat come from?

Usage statistics and battle data compiled from Pokémon Showdown usage reports and official Play! Pokémon VGC tournament results.

External sources cited: Pokémon Showdown | Play! Pokémon