Gen 7 Specially Defensive Heatran [GP 1/1]

[curiosity]

[SET]
name: Specially Defensive
move 1: Magma Storm / Lava Plume
move 2: Earth Power / Protect
move 3: Toxic
move 4: Stealth Rock / Taunt / Protect
item: Leftovers
ability: Flash Fire
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 180 SpD / 76 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
========
Magma Storm enables Heatran to trap and take out Chansey, Clefable, and Toxapex in combination with Taunt and do passive damage to other switch-ins. It also enables you to switch to a check of the Pokemon that took Magma Storm more reliably as a result of Magma Storm's trapping, which is especially notable with potential targets of a Pursuit partner like Mega Latios and Mega Latias. Lava Plume can be used over Magma Storm to burn switch-ins such as Garchomp, Mega Tyranitar, Toxapex, Mega Latios, and Gliscor before its Toxic Orb has been activated while also having better accuracy and PP at the expense of not being able to trap and KO Pokemon like Chansey, Toxapex, and Clefable. Earth Power allows Heatran to pressure Toxapex after trapping it with Magma Storm while also hitting opposing Heatran, which would otherwise be able to freely switch in and take advantage of it. It also does decent damage to Pokemon like Tyranitar and provides an accurate attack if used with Magma Storm. Protect allows Heatran to gain extra Leftovers recovery, which is important due to its lack of reliable recovery, rack up free Magma Storm damage against switch-ins, safely scout moves from Choice-item Pokemon like Kartana, Tapu Lele, and Greninja, and make High Jump Kick users such as Mega Medicham and Mega Lopunny take recoil damage for trying to take Heatran out. Toxic enables Heatran to pressure several of its usual checks, including Mega Alakazam, Garchomp, Mega Latias, Rotom-W, and Gastrodon, as well as other Pokemon like Volcarona and Tornadus-T and works very well in wearing the opponent down in tandem with Magma Storm's residual damage. Heatran is a fantastic Stealth Rock setter due to its bulk, typing, and ability to check Defog users like Tornadus-T, Mega Latias lacking Ground-type coverage, and Zapdos, giving it many opportunities to set it up. Taunt prevents passive Pokemon such as Chansey, Clefable, and Toxapex from healing, making them easier to break past and remove with Magma Storm.

76 Speed EVs allow Heatran to outspeed Rotom-W and Mega Mawile while the remaining EVs aid it in checking strong special attackers like Tapu Lele, Magearna, and Tornadus-T. 52 Special Attack EVs can be used to OHKO opposing offensive Heatran with Earth Power. However, this makes Heatran worse at taking on other special attackers, and wearing opposing Heatran down into KO range of Earth Power isn't usually too difficult a task. Heatran should be used as a defensive answer to Pokemon such as Magearna, Ferrothorn, Mega Latias, and Volcarona. However, be cautious of coverage options that can easily break Heatran, such as Hidden Power Ground from Mega Latias and Volcarona or Focus Blast from Magearna. In the early-game, attempt to spread status with Toxic and Lava Plume to wear the opposing team down over time. Should you be running it, set up Stealth Rock on Pokemon that can't badly cripple Heatran, like Kyurem-B lacking Earth Power, Tapu Koko, and Toxapex, as well as on forced switches. Avoid taking unnecessary damage so Heatran can consistently check what it's supposed to throughout the game. This is especially pertinent against bulkier teams since Heatran is unable to trap Pokemon such as Chansey and Toxapex if it's been weakened too much. Be careful when pivoting into Pokemon that run Knock Off, since they're often Pokemon Heatran is meant to check, like Ferrothorn, Tornadus-T, and Tangrowth, because losing Leftovers hurts its longevity.

Team Options
=======
Defog users such as Tornadus-T, Tapu Fini, Mega Latias, and Gliscor can clear entry hazards to help improve Heatran's longevity. Tornadus-T is able to check and Defog on threatening Fighting- and Ground-types like Gliscor, Mega Lopunny, and Landorus-T, with Heatran pivoting into strong Ice-type moves for it, while Tapu Fini can check the aforementioned Fighting-types as well as Battle Bond Greninja while appreciating Heatran answering Grass-types like Tapu Bulu and Ferrothorn. Mega Latias can better answer Kartana, Ground-types, Water-types like Rotom-W, and opposing Heatran while enjoying Heatran checking Fairy-types like Magearna, Tapu Lele, and Mega Mawile. Gliscor can check and Defog on Ground-types, Toxapex, and opposing Heatran while also pivoting into them and spreading Toxic in tandem with Heatran, while Heatran can pivot into Ice- and Grass-type attacks. Bulky Grass-types such as Tapu Bulu and Ferrothorn check common Ground- and Water-types such as Ash-Greninja, Garchomp, and Gliscor as well as Dragon-types like Mega Latios and Mega Latias while enjoying Heatran taking common Ice-, Flying- and Fire-type attacks for them. Tapu Bulu brings Grassy Terrain, which aids in increasing its longevity and enables it to switch into Pokemon such as Tornadus-T, Mega Alakazam, and Tapu Lele much more consistently. Ferrothorn is able to provide even more passive damage in tandem with Heatran by setting Spikes, using Leech Seed, and removing foes' Leftovers with Knock Off. Swords Dance Gliscor is a fantastic partner on bulkier teams since it can break through bulky targets like Mega Latias if Heatran spreads status to them. Defensive Water-types such as Toxapex, Rotom-W, and Gastrodon share great defensive synergy with Heatran, checking other Water-types such as Ash-Greninja and Tapu Fini while liking Heatran's ability to pivot into Grass-types. In particular, Toxapex is a great partner due to its ability to switch into Mega Lopunny consistently and spread status with Toxic and Toxic Spikes. Mega Tyranitar can Pursuit trap checks like Mega Latios, Hidden Power Ground Mega Latias, and Reuniclus if Heatran lacks Taunt while also bringing sandstorm, which further wears down foes in tandem with Heatran's Magma Storm and Toxic; additionally, its ability to run Stealth Rock frees up a moveslot on Heatran. Weavile can also Pursuit trap these targets and Knock Off bulky Pokemon's Leftovers, but lacks Tyranitar's sandstorm and ability to get up Stealth Rock. Both of them benefit from Heatran pivoting into Fairy-types like Clefable, Tapu Lele, and Tapu Koko.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Ophion, 433215], [curiosity, 443485]]
- Quality checked by: [[Jordy, 395754], [Indigo Plateau, 216712], [Skypenguin, 462413]]
- Grammar checked by: [dex, 277988]

 

[Jordy]

comments in purple things to remove in red

[SET]
name: Specially Defensive
move 1: Magma Storm
move 2: Earth Power
move 3: Toxic
move 4: Taunt / Protect / Stealth Rock
item: Leftovers
ability: Flash Fire
nature: Calm
evs: 248 HP / 208 SpD / 52 Spe
evs: 252 HP / 52 SpA / 128 SpD / 76 Spe

There's no need for 248 HP because it doesn't minimize Spikes damage. In my opinion, it's better to run 80 Speed EVs than 52 Speed EVs, as situations in which outspeeding Rotom-W is useful come into play quite often. I'd recommend 52 Special Attack EVs in order to OHKO offensive Heatran with Earth Power

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

• Magma Storm is preferred as it enables Heatran to trap Chansey and Toxapex.
• Lava Plume can be used over Magma Storm to cripple checks such as Garchomp, Mega Tyranitar and Gliscor before its Toxic Orb has been activated, but leaves it unable to properly pressure Chansey, Toxapex, and Clefable.
• Earth Power allows Heatran to pressure Toxapex and opposing Heatran, which would otherwise be able to freely abuse Heatran. Dropping Earth Power for another move is definitely a viable option that's worth noting here.
• Toxic enables Heatran to pressure sever of its usual checks such as Mega Alakazam, Garchomp, Mega Latias and Gastrodon.
• The last moveslot is very flexible; Taunt enables Heatran to prevent passive Pokemon such as Chansey, Toxapex, and Gastrodon from healing, making them easier to break past.
• Protect allows Heatran to safely scout moves versus the likes of Mega Alakazam, Kartana and Mega Mawile, whilst also allowing it to punish High Jump Kick users such as Mega Medicham and Mega Lopunny. It's also worth noting that it maximizes Leftovers recovery.

Set Details
========

• 52 Speed EVs allows you to outspeed Mega Mawile.

Make sure to adjust this accordingly.

Usage Tips
========

• Heatran should be used as a defensive answer to Pokemon such as Magearna, Ferrothorn, Mega Latias, and Volcarona. However, be cautious of moves that can easily break Heatran, such as Hidden Power Ground from Mega Latias and Volcarona or Focus Blast from Magearna. Knock Off from Ferrothorn is also worth considering.
• In the early game, it is best to spread Toxic versus checks such as Mega Alakazam, Mega Garchomp, and Mega Latias. Mega Garchomp isn't anywhere near as prevalent as it was a few months back, so I think you should just keep it at Garchomp, which has been consistently good for a long time now.
• When playing against bulkier teams, it is recommended to keep Heatran as healthy as possible; Heatran is unable to trap Pokemon such as Chansey and Toxapex if it has been weakened.

Team Options
=======

• As Heatran lacks reliable recovery, Defog users such as Tornadus-T, Tapu Fini and Gliscor are excellent partners.
• Bulky Grass-types such as Ferrothorn, Tapu Bulu and Tangrowth are excellent partners as they are able to check common Ground- and Water-types such as Ash-Greninja, Garchomp, and Gliscor. Tapu Bulu notably provides Grassy Terrain, which provides Heatran with additional recovery, enabling to check Pokemon such as Tornadus-T, Mega Scizor, and Tangrowth much more consistently.
• Ground immune Pokemon such as Tornadus-T and Mega Latias are fantastic options to check offensive Ground-types such as Garchomp and Gliscor, as well as other miscellaneous threats such as Kartana and Mega Medicham.
• Bulky Water-types such as Toxapex and Gastrodon are good teammates as they share great defensive synergy with Heatran. Gastrodon in particular helps Heatran check Psychic-types such as Mega Alakazam and Mega Latios, which would otherwise be able to easily overwhelm Heatran. Gastrodon's a rather mediocre check to these Pokemon because it's greatly pressured by Psychic, especially when taking hazards and Special Defense drops into account. I think you can just leave it at that they share great defensive synergy.

Good stuff, 1/3.

 

[Colonel M]

Controversial but I think the move order should be Tect > Taunt > SR. Maybe even slashing one of these somewhere over Toxic could work too.

Tect is really good right now with Mega Medicham (and Mega Lopunny) being pretty heavily used at the moment. It also benefits Toxic and Magma Storm for passive damage, Leftovers recovery, and Grassy Terrain too. I wouldn't be afraid to hype Bulu alongside SpD Tran because it can withstand an Earthquake if it desperately has to and has passive ways to heal back.

I would also talk about how Toxic could be dropped for the other moves too. With Toxapex support (Toxic Spikes) you can ease up on the need for Toxic to be more annoying with Taunt and Tect or using Stealth Rock as a move. I just feel Tect is really good right now to be a last slash.

 

[Indigo Plateau]

[SET]
name: Specially Defensive
move 1: Magma Storm
move 2: Earth Power
move 3: Toxic
move 4: Taunt / Stealth Rock / Protect
item: Leftovers
ability: Flash Fire
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 176 SpD / 80 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

• Magma Storm is preferred as it enables Heatran to trap Chansey and Toxapex, (Specify alongside Taunt)
• Lava Plume can be used over Magma Storm to cripple checks such as Garchomp, Mega Tyranitar and Gliscor before its Toxic Orb has been activated, but leaves it unable to properly pressure Chansey, and Clefable. (For the chance to cripple threats, right now you make it sound like it autoburns; also add that its accuracy can help beat Grass-types like Tangrowth and Kartana in a pinch since Magma can miss)
• Earth Power allows Heatran to pressure Toxapex and opposing Heatran, which would otherwise be able to freely abuse Heatran.
• Toxic enables Heatran to pressure sever of its usual checks such as Mega Alakazam, Garchomp, Mega Latias and Gastrodon.
• The last moveslot is very flexible; Protect allows Heatran to safely scout moves versus the likes of Mega Alakazam, Kartana and Mega Mawile, whilst also allowing it to punish High Jump Kick users such as Mega Medicham and Mega Lopunny. It also allows Heatran to gain another turn of Leftovers recovery. (and potentially stack Magma Storm damage)
• Taunt enables Heatran to prevent passive Pokemon such as Chansey, Toxapex, and Gastrodon from healing, making them easier to break past. (Change Gastro to Clef & also put Taunt bullet above Protect)

Set Details
========

• 76 Speed EVs allows you to outspeed Rotom-W and Mega Mawile. (Set has 80, make these match)
• 52 Special Attack EVs can be used to OHKO offensive Heatran with Earth Power.

Usage Tips
========

• Heatran should be used as a defensive answer to Pokemon such as Magearna, Ferrothorn, Mega Latias, and Volcarona. However, be cautious of moves that can easily break Heatran, such as Hidden Power Ground from Mega Latias and Volcarona or Focus Blast from Magearna.
• In the early game, it is best to spread Toxic versus checks such as Mega Alakazam, Garchomp, and Mega Latias.
• When playing against bulkier teams, it is recommended to keep Heatran as healthy as possible; Heatran is unable to trap Pokemon such as Chansey and Toxapex if it has been weakened.
• As Heatran lacks recovery, avoid switching into Knock Off from the likes of Tornadus-T, Mega Scizor and Ferrothorn at all costs.
  

Team Options
=======

• As Heatran lacks reliable recovery, Defog users such as Tornadus-T, Tapu Fini, Kartana and Gliscor are excellent partners; Kartana and Gliscor are able to reliably check offensive Ground-types such as Garchomp and Landorus-T and freely Defog on them. (Chomp checks Kartana decently well + chance of Fire coverage so I'd reword this somehow)
• Bulky Grass-types such as Ferrothorn, Tapu Bulu and Tangrowth are excellent partners as they are able to check common Ground- and Water-types such as Ash-Greninja, Garchomp, and Gliscor. Tapu Bulu notably provides Grassy Terrain, which provides Heatran with additional recovery, enabling to check Pokemon such as Tornadus-T, Mega Scizor, and Tangrowth much more consistently.
• Ground immune Pokemon such as Tornadus-T and Mega Latias are fantastic options to check offensive Ground-types such as Garchomp and Gliscor, as well as other miscellaneous threats such as Kartana and Mega Medicham. (Add Gliscor somewhere as a valuable partner on bulkier teams for its ability to break with SD after Heatran potentially Toxics things like Mega Latias, while Gliscor can check Lando-T and Toxapex)
• Bulky Water-types such as Toxapex and Gastrodon are great teammates as they share great defensive synergy with Heatran, checking other Water-types such as Ash Greninja and Tapu Fini. (Toxapex is especially great for its ability to wall Mega Lop)

Check is in the quote, tag me on discord with any questions. 2/3 once implemented, good work

 

[Skypenguin]

[SET]
name: Specially Defensive
move 1: Magma Storm / Lava Plume
move 2: Stealth Rock / Earth Power / Protect
move 3: Toxic / Taunt / Stealth Rock
move 4: Taunt / Toxic / Protect
item: Leftovers
ability: Flash Fire
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 180 SpD / 76 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
========
Magma Storm enables Heatran to trap and take out Chansey, Clefable, and Toxapex in combination with Taunt and do passive damage to other switch-ins. It also enables you to switch to a check of the Pokemon that took Magma Storm more reliably as a result of Magma Storm's trapping removing the opponent's ability to double switch, which is especially notable with potential targets of a Pursuit partner like Mega Latios and Mega Latias. Lava Plume can be used over Magma Storm to burn switch-ins such as Garchomp, Mega Tyranitar, Toxapex, Mega Latios, and Gliscor before its Toxic Orb has been activated while also having better accuracy and PP at the expense of not being able to trap Pokemon like Chansey, Toxapex, and Clefable. Heatran is a fantastic Stealth Rock setter due to its bulk and typing giving it many chances to set them up as well as its ability to check Defog users like Tornadus-T, Mega Latias lacking Ground-type coverage, and Zapdos. Earth Power allows Heatran to pressure Toxapex after trapping it with Magma Storm while also hitting opposing Heatran, which would otherwise be able to freely switch in and take advantage of it. It also does decent damage to Pokemon like Tyranitar and provides an accurate attack if used with Magma Storm. Toxic enables Heatran to pressure several of its usual checks, including Mega Alakazam, Garchomp, Mega Latias, Rotom-W, and Gastrodon as well as other Pokemon like Volcarona and Tornadus-T and works very well in wearing the opponent down in tandem with Magma Storm's residual damage. Taunt prevents passive Pokemon such as Chansey, Clefable, and Toxapex from healing, making them easier to break past and remove with Magma Storm taunt also stops twave from chansey and clef, who would otherwise check tran. Protect allows Heatran to safely rack up Leftovers recovery, which is important due to its lack of recovery otherwise, rack up free Magma Storm damage against switch-ins, safely scout moves from Choice-item Pokemon like Kartana, Tapu Lele, and Greninja, and make High Jump Kick users such as Mega Medicham and Mega Lopunny take recoil damage for trying to take Heatran out.

76 Speed EVs allows Heatran to outspeed Rotom-W and Mega Mawile while the remaining EVs aid it in checking strong special attackers like Tapu Lele, Magearna, and Tornadus-T. Should you be running Earth Power and OHKOing opposing offensive Heatran is desirable, 52 Special Attack EVs can be used to OHKO it. However, this makes Heatran worse at taking on other special attackers, and wearing opposing Heatran down into KO range of Earth Power isn't usually too difficult a task. Heatran should be used as a defensive answer to Pokemon such as Magearna, Ferrothorn, Mega Latias, and Volcarona. However, be cautious of moves that can easily break Heatran, such as Hidden Power Ground from Mega Latias and Volcarona or Focus Blast from Magearna and try to scout for them with Protect should you be running it not necessarily advisable in this context, as you're giving set up opportunities to volc/mag, who already eat magma easily at +2. In the early-game, attempt to spread status with Toxic and Lava Plume as to start wearing the opposing team down over time. Should you be running it, set up Stealth Rock on Pokemon that can't badly cripple Heatran, like Kyurem-B lacking Earth Power, Tapu Koko, and Toxapex as well as on forced switches. Avoid taking unnecessary damage so Heatran can consistently check what it's supposed to throughout the game. This is especially pertinant against bulkier teams, since Heatran is unable to trap Pokemon such as Chansey and Toxapex if it's been weakened too much. Be careful when pivoting into Pokemon that can be running Knock Off, since they're often Pokemon Heatran is meant to check, like Ferrothorn, Tornadus-T, and Tangrowth since losing Leftovers makes it lose a lot of its longevity.

Team Options
=======
Defog users such as Tornadus-T, Tapu Fini, Mega Latias, and Gliscor can clear entry hazards to help Heatran's longevity. Tornadus-T is able to check and Defog on threatening Fighting- and Ground-types like Gliscor, Mega Lopunny Medicham, and Landorus-T with Heatran pivoting into strong Ice-types like Weavile risks getting 2hkod by knock, more relevant torn answers would be magearna/zapdos/pex for it while nitpick but it's a big sentence Tapu Fini can check the aforementioned Fighting-types as well as Battle Bond Greninja while appreciating Heatran answering Grass-types like Tapu Bulu and Ferrothorn. Mega Latias can better answer Kartana, Water-types like Rotom-W, and opposing Heatran ground lati's not too common; mention beating gliscor instead of tran while enjoying Heatran pressuring Fairy-types like Magearna and Mega Mawile. Gliscor can Defog on Ground-types, Toxapex, and opposing Heatran while also pivoting into them and spreading Toxic in tandem with Heatran while Heatran can pivot into Ice- and Grass-type attacks. Bulky Grass-types such as Tapu Bulu, Ferrothorn, and Tangrowth are check common Ground- and Water-types such as Ash-Greninja, Garchomp, and Gliscor as well as Dragon-types like Mega Latios and Mega Latias while enjoying Heatran taking common Ice-, Flying- and Fire-type attacks for them. Tapu Bulu brings Grassy Terrain, which provides Heatran with additional recovery in tandem with Leftovers, aiding in its longevity and enabling it to switch into Pokemon such as Tornadus-T, Mega Alakazam, and Tapu Lele much more consistently. Ferrothorn is able to provide even more passive damage in tandem with Heatran by setting Spikes, using Leech Seed, and removing opposing Pokemon's Leftovers with Knock Off. Tangrowth can also use Knock Off to remove opposing Leftovers while being the best answer to Ground-types like Gliscor and Landorus-T out of all the other Grass-types Heatran can be used with this part's kinda outdated, the last phys tang + tran teams were used a few years ago, and AV is a soft check. Ground-immune Pokemon such as Tornadus-T, Mega Latias, and Gliscor check offensive Ground-types such as Garchomp and Gliscor, with Gliscor being a particular standout on bulky teams due to its Sword Dance set being able to break through bulky targets like Mega Latias if Heatran spreads status on to them maybe restructure somewhere since these 3 mons were already mentioned in a different capacity above. Bulky Water-types such as Toxapex, Rotom-W, and Gastrodon share great defensive synergy with Heatran, checking other Water-types such as Ash Greninja and Tapu Fini while liking Heatran's ability to pivot into Grass-types. Toxapex in particular is a great partner due to its ability to switch into Mega Lopunny consistently and spreading status with Toxic and Toxic Spikes. Mega Tyranitar can Pursuit trap checks like Mega Latios, Hidden Power Ground Mega Latias, and Reuniclus if Heatran lacks Taunt while also bringing sandstorm to further wear down the opponent in tandem with Heatran's Magma Storm and Toxic as well as its ability to run Stealth Rock and free up a moveslot on Heatran. Weavile can also Pursuit trap these targets and can Knock Off bulky Pokemon's Leftovers but lacks Tyranitar's sandstorm and ability to get up Stealth Rock. Both of them benefit from Heatran pivoting into Fairy-types like Clefable, Tapu Lele, and Tapu Koko.

 

[curiosity]

This will be implemented shortly

 

[dex]

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[SET]
name: Specially Defensive
move 1: Magma Storm / Lava Plume
move 2: Earth Power / Protect
move 3: Toxic
move 4: Stealth Rock / Taunt / Protect
item: Leftovers
ability: Flash Fire
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 180 SpD / 76 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
========
Magma Storm enables Heatran to trap and take out Chansey, Clefable, and Toxapex in combination with Taunt and do passive damage to other switch-ins. It also enables you to switch to a check of the Pokemon that took Magma Storm more reliably as a result of Magma Storm's trapping removing the opponent's ability to double switch (no need to explain what trapping does), which is especially notable with potential targets of a Pursuit partner like Mega Latios and Mega Latias. Lava Plume can be used over Magma Storm to burn switch-ins such as Garchomp, Mega Tyranitar, Toxapex, Mega Latios, and Gliscor before its Toxic Orb has been activated while also having better accuracy and PP at the expense of not being able to trap and KO Pokemon like Chansey, Toxapex, and Clefable. Earth Power allows Heatran to pressure Toxapex after trapping it with Magma Storm while also hitting opposing Heatran, which would otherwise be able to freely switch in and take advantage of it. It also does decent damage to Pokemon like Tyranitar and provides an accurate attack if used with Magma Storm. Protect allows Heatran to safely rack up gain extra Leftovers recovery, which is important due to its lack of reliable recovery otherwise, rack up free Magma Storm damage against switch-ins, safely scout moves from Choice-item Pokemon like Kartana, Tapu Lele, and Greninja, and make High Jump Kick users such as Mega Medicham and Mega Lopunny take recoil damage for trying to take Heatran out. Toxic enables Heatran to pressure several of its usual checks, including Mega Alakazam, Garchomp, Mega Latias, Rotom-W, and Gastrodon, (add comma) as well as other Pokemon like Volcarona and Tornadus-T and works very well in wearing the opponent down in tandem with Magma Storm's residual damage. Heatran is a fantastic Stealth Rock setter due to its bulk and typing giving it many chances to set them up as well as its bulk, typing, and ability to check Defog users like Tornadus-T, Mega Latias lacking Ground-type coverage, and Zapdos, (add comma) giving it many opportunities to set it up. Taunt prevents passive Pokemon such as Chansey, Clefable, and Toxapex from healing, making them easier to break past and remove with Magma Storm.

76 Speed EVs allows allow Heatran to outspeed Rotom-W and Mega Mawile while the remaining EVs aid it in checking strong special attackers like Tapu Lele, Magearna, and Tornadus-T. Should you be running Earth Power and OHKOing opposing offensive Heatran is desirable, 52 Special Attack EVs can be used to OHKO it 52 Special Attack EVs can be used to OHKO opposing offensive Heatran with Earth Power. However, this makes Heatran worse at taking on other special attackers, and wearing opposing Heatran down into KO range of Earth Power isn't usually too difficult a task. Heatran should be used as a defensive answer to Pokemon such as Magearna, Ferrothorn, Mega Latias, and Volcarona. However, be cautious of moves coverage options that can easily break Heatran, such as Hidden Power Ground from Mega Latias and Volcarona or Focus Blast from Magearna. In the early-game, attempt to spread status with Toxic and Lava Plume to wear the opposing team down over time. Should you be running it, set up Stealth Rock on Pokemon that can't badly cripple Heatran, like Kyurem-B lacking Earth Power, Tapu Koko, and Toxapex, (add comma) as well as on forced switches. Avoid taking unnecessary damage so Heatran can consistently check what it's supposed to throughout the game. This is especially pertinant pertinent against bulkier teams (remove comma) since Heatran is unable to trap Pokemon such as Chansey and Toxapex if it's been weakened too much. Be careful when pivoting into Pokemon that can be running run Knock Off, since they're often Pokemon Heatran is meant to check, like Ferrothorn, Tornadus-T, and Tangrowth, (add comma) since because losing Leftovers makes it lose a lot of hurts its longevity.

Team Options
=======
Defog users such as Tornadus-T, Tapu Fini, Mega Latias, and Gliscor can clear entry hazards to help improve Heatran's longevity. Tornadus-T is able to check and Defog on threatening Fighting- and Ground-types like Gliscor, Mega Lopunny, and Landorus-T, (add comma) with Heatran pivoting into strong Ice-type moves for it, (add comma) while Tapu Fini can check the aforementioned Fighting-types as well as Battle Bond Greninja while appreciating Heatran answering Grass-types like Tapu Bulu and Ferrothorn. Mega Latias can better answer Kartana, Ground-types, Water-types like Rotom-W, and opposing Heatran while enjoying Heatran checking Fairy-types like Magearna, Tapu Lele, and Mega Mawile. Gliscor can check and Defog on Ground-types, Toxapex, and opposing Heatran while also pivoting into them and spreading Toxic in tandem with Heatran, (add comma) while Heatran can pivot into Ice- and Grass-type attacks. Bulky Grass-types such as Tapu Bulu and Ferrothorn check common Ground- and Water-types such as Ash-Greninja, Garchomp, and Gliscor as well as Dragon-types like Mega Latios and Mega Latias while enjoying Heatran taking common Ice-, Flying- and Fire-type attacks for them. Tapu Bulu brings Grassy Terrain, which aids in increasing its longevity and enables it to switch into Pokemon such as Tornadus-T, Mega Alakazam, and Tapu Lele much more consistently. Ferrothorn is able to provide even more passive damage in tandem with Heatran by setting Spikes, using Leech Seed, and removing opposing Pokemon's foes' Leftovers with Knock Off. Swords Dance Gliscor is a fantastic partner on bulkier teams since it can break through bulky targets like Mega Latias if Heatran spreads status on to them. Bulky Defensive (avoids a small repetition of "bulky") Water-types such as Toxapex, Rotom-W, and Gastrodon share great defensive synergy with Heatran, checking other Water-types such as Ash-Greninja and Tapu Fini while liking Heatran's ability to pivot into Grass-types. In particular, (add comma) Toxapex is a great partner in particular due to its ability to switch into Mega Lopunny consistently and spread status with Toxic and Toxic Spikes. Mega Tyranitar can Pursuit trap checks like Mega Latios, Hidden Power Ground Mega Latias, and Reuniclus if Heatran lacks Taunt while also bringing sandstorm, (add comma) to which further wears down the opponent foes in tandem with Heatran's Magma Storm and Toxic; (add semicolon) as well as additionally, (add comma) its ability to run Stealth Rock and free frees up a moveslot on Heatran. Weavile can also Pursuit trap these targets and Knock Off bulky Pokemon's Leftovers, but lacks Tyranitar's sandstorm and ability to get up Stealth Rock. Both of them benefit from Heatran pivoting into Fairy-types like Clefable, Tapu Lele, and Tapu Koko.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Ophion, 433215], [curiosity, 443485]]
- Quality checked by: [[Jordy, 395754], [Indigo Plateau, 216712], [Skypenguin, 462413]]
- Grammar checked by: [dex, 277988]

this is good with just 1/1