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Heat Rotom VGC: best sets, teams and usage
Heat Rotom appears on 0.6% of Pokémon Champions (Reg M-C) teams (72 of 11,839 teams across 177 online tournaments from Sep 12, 2026 to Oct 10, 2026). It ranks #83 in usage, with an adjusted win rate of 48.2% and a Top 8 index of 1.29: it reaches Top 8 more often than its usage suggests.
- 0.6%Usage
- 48.2%Adj. win rate
- 1.29Top 8 index
- #83Usage rank
- 72Teams
The most common Heat Rotom set runs Sitrus Berry with Overheat, Thunderbolt, Volt Switch, Protect.
What item does Heat Rotom use?
| Item | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Sitrus Berry | 34.7% | 48.4% |
| Choice Scarf | 31.9% | 46.9% |
| Passho Berry | 12.5% | 55.6% |
| Life Orb | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| Leftovers | 5.6% | 37.5% |
| Expert Belt | 4.2% | 44.4% |
What ability does Heat Rotom use?
| Ability | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Levitate | 100.0% | 48.2% |
What moves does Heat Rotom use?
| Move | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Overheat | 98.6% | 48.7% |
| Thunderbolt | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| Volt Switch | 48.6% | 48.4% |
| Protect | 45.8% | 48.5% |
| Will-O-Wisp | 38.9% | 50.5% |
| Electroweb | 33.3% | 46.5% |
| Discharge | 31.9% | 48.0% |
| Trick | 16.7% | 52.0% |
| Light Screen | 6.9% | 50.9% |
| Nasty Plot | 6.9% | 46.0% |
Heat Rotom natures
| Nature | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Timid | 41.7% | 48.3% |
| Modest | 38.9% | 49.7% |
| Bold | 15.3% | 50.0% |
| Calm | 2.8% | 42.4% |
| Serious | 1.4% | 44.4% |
Most common Heat Rotom sets
| Item | Ability | Moves | Usage |
|---|
| Choice Scarf | Levitate | Discharge / Overheat / Trick / Volt Switch | 8.3% |
| Passho Berry | Levitate | Overheat / Protect / Thunderbolt / Will-O-Wisp | 8.3% |
| Sitrus Berry | Levitate | Electroweb / Overheat / Thunderbolt / Will-O-Wisp | 6.9% |
| Sitrus Berry | Levitate | Overheat / Protect / Thunderbolt / Volt Switch | 6.9% |
| Choice Scarf | Levitate | Discharge / Electroweb / Overheat / Volt Switch | 6.9% |
Best Heat Rotom teammates
Is Heat Rotom rising or falling?
Over the last 14 days Heat Rotom is on 0.6% of teams, against 0.6% in the 14 days before: holding steady.
What does Heat Rotom beat and lose to?
Results of teams with Heat Rotom by what the opponent brings, over 452 tournament games. Its average is a 48.3% win rate.
Best matchups
Worst matchups
Recent Top 8 teams with Heat Rotom
| Date | Tournament | Place | Player | Team |
|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | Off Meta Fight Club #6 ($20 USD prize pool) | 2 of 51 | Ariesxvgc | Gardevoir (Mega), Grapploct, Gyarados (Mega), Indeedee ♀, Torkoal |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Vgc Córdoba | -1% | 2 of 22 | Facundo Aghemo | Beedrill (Mega), Empoleon, Gliscor, Infernape, Sceptile (Mega) |
| Oct 4, 2026 | Mudkip's Marsh Pit #6 | 4 of 40 | Drazirahcc | Indeedee ♀, Rillaboom, Steelix (Mega), Sylveon, Tyranitar (Mega) |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 🏰FORT TOURNAMENTS OFF META OCTOBER🏰 | 5 of 21 | Chrono24 | Krookodile, Metagross (Mega), Primarina, Sceptile (Mega), Talonflame |
| Sep 28, 2026 | The Mystery Dojo Champion Series #1 | 1 of 14 | Metaknight1320 | Kingambit, Kommo-o, Metagross (Mega), Rillaboom, Salamence (Mega) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Amyverse VGC Champions Arena #12 ❤️ Cash Prize! | 4 of 92 | Flipsicle | Aerodactyl, Basculegion, Incineroar, Lucario (Mega Z), Sinistcha |
How fast is Heat Rotom?
Heat Rotom has 86 base Speed. With 32 points and a +Speed nature it reaches 151; neutral, 138. At max it outspeeds 11 of the 22 most used Pokémon. At max, the ones just above it: Hisuian Arcanine (156), Eternal Flower Floette (Mega) (158), Volcarona (167). And just below: Rillaboom (150), Archaludon (150), Gholdengo (149).
How these stats are calculated
All figures come from the public team lists of official online tournaments. The adjusted win rate adds 20 games at 50% so a small sample doesn't mislead you, and the Top 8 index divides Top 8 usage by overall usage.
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