Is Heatran viable in Gen 5 OU?

Heatran is ranked #28 in Gen 5 OU with 6.64% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Heatran in Gen 5 OU?

The best counter for Heatran in Gen 5 OU is Ferrothorn with a 2.3% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Heatran include Ferrothorn.

What is the best counter for Heatran in Gen 5 OU?

Ferrothorn is the best counter for Heatran in Gen 5 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 2.3% of their encounters.

Heatran counters

Gen 5 OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0485 Heatran

FireSteel

USAGE 6.6% #28

BASE STATS

HP 91

ATK 90

DEF 106

SPA 130

SPD 106

SPE 77

BST600

TYPE MATCHUPS

4×

Ground

2×

WaterFighting

½×

NormalFlyingPsychicDragon

¼×

GrassIceBugSteelFairy

0×

Poison

Moves

Magma Storm 53.6% Lava Plume 38.1% Hidden Power Ice 37.7% Earth Power 35.2% Taunt 31.8% Protect 29.9% Hidden Power Grass 28.3% Stealth Rock 21.3%

Items

Leftovers 55.0% Air Balloon 37.7% Choice Scarf 4.9% Choice Specs 2.2% Shuca Berry 0.1% Life Orb 0.1% Power Herb 0.0% Chople Berry 0.0%

Common Teammates

Landorus-Therian65.7%

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Ferrothorn

GrassSteel SOFT CHECK

20.051

2.3% dies 3.33%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ferrothorn Power Whip vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Heatran: 41-48 (10.6 - 12.4%)

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Ranked #28 with 6.64% usage. Sorted by reliability score.