Heat Wave

Effect

The user exhales a heated breath on the foe. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.

Move stats

Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Priority	Target
Fire	Special	95	90	10	0	All opponents

Changes in Origin HeartGold

Compared with Pokémon HeartGold.

• Power: 100 → 95.

Pokémon that learn this move

141 Pokémon and forms can learn this move. Check availability before planning your team.

Level-up and evolution (10 Pokémon)

All availabilityWhere to get itBattle onlyNOT AVAILABLE IN GAMENo known way to get it

Pokémon that learn Heat Wave: Level-up and evolution

Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Charizard	FireFlying	Lv 1	Where to get it
Weezing	Poison	Lv 1	Where to get it
Moltres	FireFlying	Lv 45	Where to get it
Torkoal	Fire	Lv 48	Where to get it
Heatran	FireSteel	Lv 60	Where to get it
Volcarona	BugFire	Lv 48	Where to get it
Artwork shows Charizard’s standard form. Mega Charizard X	FireDragon	Lv 1	Where to get it
Artwork shows Charizard’s standard form. Mega Charizard Y	FireFlying	Lv 1	Where to get it
Artwork shows Weezing’s standard form. Galarian Weezing	PoisonFairy	Lv 1	Where to get it
Artwork shows Charizard’s standard form. Gigantamax Charizard	FireFlying	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.

Move tutors (138 Pokémon)

Cinnabar Island · Cost: Level Ball ×1

Requirements: Power Plant: Zapdos and the ecologist; Cinnabar Island: the Fire-type quiz (unlocks Heat Wave)

Cinnabar Island

All availabilityWhere to get itBattle onlyNOT AVAILABLE IN GAMENo known way to get it

Pokémon that learn Heat Wave: Move tutors

Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Charmander	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Charmeleon	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Charizard	FireFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Pidgey	NormalFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Pidgeotto	NormalFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Pidgeot	NormalFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Spearow	NormalFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Fearow	NormalFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Vulpix	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Ninetales	FireFairy	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Zubat	PoisonFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Golbat	PoisonFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Growlithe	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Arcanine	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Ponyta	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Rapidash	FireFairy	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Farfetch’d	NormalFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Magmar	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Flareon	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Aerodactyl	RockFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Zapdos	ElectricFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Moltres	FireFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Dragonite	DragonFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Mew	Psychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Cyndaquil	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Quilava	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Typhlosion	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Hoothoot	NormalFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Noctowl	PsychicFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Crobat	PoisonFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Togetic	FairyFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Natu	PsychicFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Xatu	PsychicFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Murkrow	DarkFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Slugma	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Magcargo	FireRock	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Houndour	DarkFire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Houndoom	DarkFire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Magby	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Entei	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Ho-Oh	FireFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Torchic	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Combusken	FireFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Blaziken	FireFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Taillow	NormalFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Swellow	NormalFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Numel	FireGround	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Camerupt	FireGround	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Torkoal	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Vibrava	BugDragon	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Flygon	BugDragon	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Swablu	FlyingFairy	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Altaria	DragonFairy	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Solrock	RockPsychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Salamence	DragonFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Chimchar	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Monferno	FireFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Infernape	FireFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Starly	NormalFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Staravia	NormalFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Staraptor	FightingFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Honchkrow	DarkFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Chatot	NormalFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Magmortar	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Togekiss	FairyFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Heatran	FireSteel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Arceus	Normal	Tutor compatibility	No known way to get it
Tepig	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Pignite	FireFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Emboar	FireFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Litwick	GhostFire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Lampent	GhostFire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Chandelure	GhostFire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Rufflet	NormalFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Braviary	NormalFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Vullaby	DarkFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Mandibuzz	DarkFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Hydreigon	DarkDragon	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Larvesta	BugFire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Volcarona	BugFire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Fennekin	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Braixen	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Delphox	FirePsychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Fletchling	NormalFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Fletchinder	FireFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Talonflame	FireFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Noibat	FlyingDragon	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Noivern	FlyingDragon	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Volcanion	FireWater	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its only entry (Lake of Rage, April 16) replaces a grass slot on a map with no grass encounters, so it never appears.
Litten	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Torracat	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Incineroar	FireDark	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Pikipek	NormalFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Trumbeak	NormalFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Toucannon	NormalFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Salandit	PoisonFire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Salazzle	PoisonFire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Carkol	RockFire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Coalossal	RockFire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Charizard’s standard form. Mega Charizard X	FireDragon	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Charizard’s standard form. Mega Charizard Y	FireFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Pidgeot’s standard form. Mega Pidgeot	NormalFlying	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Vulpix’s standard form. Alolan Vulpix	Ice	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Ninetales’s standard form. Alolan Ninetales	IceFairy	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Ponyta’s standard form. Galarian Ponyta	Psychic	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Rapidash’s standard form. Galarian Rapidash	PsychicFairy	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Farfetch’d’s standard form. Galarian Farfetch’d	Fighting	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Aerodactyl’s standard form. Mega Aerodactyl	RockFlying	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Zapdos’s standard form. Galarian Zapdos	FightingFlying	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Moltres’s standard form. Galarian Moltres	DarkFlying	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Houndoom’s standard form. Mega Houndoom	DarkFire	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Blaziken’s standard form. Mega Blaziken	FireFighting	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Camerupt’s standard form. Mega Camerupt	FireGround	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Altaria’s standard form. Mega Altaria	DragonFairy	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Salamence’s standard form. Mega Salamence	DragonFlying	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Fighting type)	Fighting	Tutor compatibility	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Flying type)	Flying	Tutor compatibility	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Poison type)	Poison	Tutor compatibility	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Ground type)	Ground	Tutor compatibility	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Rock type)	Rock	Tutor compatibility	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Bug type)	Bug	Tutor compatibility	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Ghost type)	Ghost	Tutor compatibility	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Steel type)	Steel	Tutor compatibility	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Fire type)	Fire	Tutor compatibility	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Water type)	Water	Tutor compatibility	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Grass type)	Grass	Tutor compatibility	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Electric type)	Electric	Tutor compatibility	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Psychic type)	Psychic	Tutor compatibility	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Ice type)	Ice	Tutor compatibility	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Dragon type)	Dragon	Tutor compatibility	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Dark type)	Dark	Tutor compatibility	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Fairy type)	Fairy	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason There's no Pixie Plate in the game, and the Dread Plate shows Arceus as Dark type.
Artwork shows Growlithe’s standard form. Hisuian Growlithe	FireRock	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Arcanine’s standard form. Hisuian Arcanine	FireRock	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Typhlosion’s standard form. Hisuian Typhlosion	FireGhost	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Braviary’s standard form. Hisuian Braviary	PsychicFlying	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Charizard’s standard form. Gigantamax Charizard	FireFlying	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Coalossal’s standard form. Gigantamax Coalossal	RockFire	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.

Egg moves (7 Pokémon)

All availabilityWhere to get itBattle onlyNOT AVAILABLE IN GAMENo known way to get it

Pokémon that learn Heat Wave: Egg moves

Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Vulpix	Fire	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Growlithe	Fire	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Slugma	Fire	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Numel	FireGround	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Chimchar	Fire	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Pansear	Fire	Egg learnset	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Fennekin	Fire	Egg learnset	Where to get it

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