* Heatran is the only Pokémon to have 1/4 resistance to four types: {{type2|Steel}}, {{type2|Bug}}, {{type2|Grass}}, and {{type2|Ice}}.
* Heatran is the only Pokémon to have 1/4 resistance to four types: {{type2|Steel}}, {{type2|Bug}}, {{type2|Grass}}, and {{type2|Ice}}.
===Origin===
===Origin===
Heatran is most likely based on volcanic remains. Its Steel-typing references how the Earth's inner core is made of solid metal under immense pressure. It may also be based on a turtle, as the [[Pokemon Platinum Version]] dex entry states that it is melted in parts because of it's own heat and, in the artwork, you can see bits of metal, possibly a melted shell, on it's body.
Heatran is most likely based on volcanic remains. Its Steel-typing references how the Earth's inner core is made of solid metal under immense pressure. It may also be based on a turtle, as the [[Pokemon Platinum Version]] dex entry states that it is melted in parts because of its own heat and in the artwork, you can see bits of metal, possibly a melted shell, on its body.
Heatran is a tortoise-like creature (also based off of a ram) with a reddish-brown body that has orange and gray spots. Heatran has metal bangles locked on its legs and the four claws on each of its feet are in a cross formation. Heatran has a gray underside, its face is covered by an iron mask and it has red-orange eyes. Whenever it is seen with its mouth open, an orange glow eminates from inside it. Because of its intense body heat, certain parts of its body are melted slightly out of shape.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Heatran can use its cross-shaped claws to dig deep into walls. Their feet allow them to stick to a surface, allowing it to hang and climb from walls or ceilings
Heatran are fierce guardians. It is noted that without the power of the Magma Stone, Heatran would rampage and cause Stark Mountain to erupt. Heatran also tend to walk on walls.
Habitat
Heatran live within volcano craters, most notably in Stark Mountain and Giant Volcano.
Heatran made its debut in Arceus and the Jewel of Life under the control of Marcus. It was a powerful opponent and was eventually freed by Pikachu after it chose to no longer fight for Marcus's cause.
Another Heatran appeared in DP182, making it the first Legendary Pokémon to be entered by a trainer in a formal competition.
In the manga
Heatran appears in the Movie 12 manga adaption. It is one of the Pokémon under Marcus's control, along with Bronzong. Marcus uses Heatran to attempt to kill Arceus, Damos, Ash and his friends.
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Heatran is the only Pokémon to take less than normal damage from both Dragon- and Template:Type2 moves, and that only occurs because of its ability, which gives immunity to Template:Type2 moves.
Heatran is most likely based on volcanic remains. Its Steel-typing references how the Earth's inner core is made of solid metal under immense pressure. It may also be based on a turtle, as the Pokemon Platinum Version dex entry states that it is melted in parts because of its own heat and in the artwork, you can see bits of metal, possibly a melted shell, on its body.
Name origin
Its name comes from the words heat and possibly transfer. The "-tran" may also come from transition metal, referring to its status as a Template:Type2 (note that steel itself is not a transition metal, but an alloy of one). The "doran" in its Japanese name can also be read as "dran", so it may be a combination of "heat" and "dragon".
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
For other sprites and images, please see Heatran images on Bulbagarden Archives.
