#214

Heracross

bug fighting

Abilities

GutsSwarmMoxie(Hidden)

Height: 1.5 m (4'11")

Weight: 54.0 kg (119.0 lbs)

Base Exp: 175

Base Stats

HP80

Atk125

Def75

SpA40

SpD95

Spe85

BST500

EV Yield: 2 Atk

Stat Ranges at Lv. 100

Stat

Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)

270364

Atk

229383

Def

139273

SpA

76196

SpD

175317

Spe

157295

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info

Generation: II (Johto)
Color: Blue
Shape: Humanoid
Habitat: Forest
Growth Rate: Slow
Capture Rate: 45 (17.6%)
Gender Ratio: 50% Male / 50% Female
Egg Groups: Bug
Hatch Counter: 25 cycles (~6,656 steps)
Base Experience: 175
EV Yield: 2 Atk
Height: 1.5 m (4'11")
Weight: 54.0 kg (119.0 lbs)

Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Bug/Fighting dual typing.

nor—

fir2

wat—

ele—

gra½

ice—

fig½

poi—

gro½

fly4

psy2

bug½

roc—

gho—

dra—

dar½

ste—

fai2

Weak to: Fire, Flying (4x), Psychic, Fairy

Resists: Grass, Fighting, Ground, Bug, Dark

Abilities

Guts

Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

Swarm

Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

MoxieHidden Ability

Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

Pokedex Entries24 entries

Generation VII

Ultra Sun

It’s proud of its thick horn. In Alola, its biggest rival is Vikavolt, which it’s always fighting with.

Ultra Moon

It roams through forests searching for sweet nectar. Although it boasts fantastic physical strength, it’s not that good at flying.

Generation VIII

Sword

Heracross loves sweet sap and will go looking through forests for it. The Pokémon uses its two antennae to pick up scents as it searches.

Shield

This Pokémon takes pride in its strength, which allows it to lift things 100 times heavier than itself with no trouble at all.

Legends: Arceus

This Pokémon has an unparalleled horn. Heracross itself demonstrates tremendous power—it's capable of throwing several people trained in the traditional arts of war at once.

Show older entries (Gen II, III, IV, V, VI)

Generation II

Gold

This powerful POKéMON thrusts its prized horn under its enemies’ bellies then lifts and throws them.

Silver

Usually docile, but if disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.

Crystal

With its Herculean powers, it can easily throw arou nd an object that is 100 times its own weight.

Generation III

Ruby

HERACROSS charges in a straight line at its foe, slips beneath the foe’s grasp, and then scoops up and hurls the opponent with its mighty horn. This POKéMON even has enough power to topple a massive tree.

Sapphire

HERACROSS has sharp claws on its feet. These are planted firmly into the ground or the bark of a tree, giving the POKéMON a secure and solid footing to forcefully fling away foes with its proud horn.

Emerald

They gather in forests seeking the sweet sap of trees. It is completely clad in a steel-hard shell. It is proud of its horn, which it uses to fling foes.

FireRed

Usually docile, but if disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.

LeafGreen

This powerful POKéMON thrusts its prized horn under its enemies’ bellies, then lifts and throws them.

Generation IV

SoulSilver

It is usually docile, but if it is disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.

Diamond

It gathers in forests to search for tree sap, its favorite food. It’s strong enough to hurl foes.

Pearl

With powerful legs and claws, it generates enough power to hurl foes over great distances.

Platinum

It loves sweet honey. To keep all the honey to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn.

HeartGold

This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies’ bellies, then lifts and throws them.

Generation V

Black, White

It loves sweet honey. To keep all the honey to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn.

Black 2, White 2

No matter how heavy its opponents, it flings them far away with its prized horn.

Generation VI

This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies’ bellies, then lifts and throws them.

With its Herculean powers, it can easily throw around an object that is 100 times its own weight.

Omega Ruby

Heracross charges in a straight line at its foe, slips beneath the foe’s grasp, and then scoops up and hurls the opponent with its mighty horn. This Pokémon even has enough power to topple a massive tree.

Alpha Sapphire

Heracross has sharp claws on its feet. These are planted firmly into the ground or the bark of a tree, giving the Pokémon a secure and solid footing to forcefully fling away foes with its proud horn.

Moves (Gen 9)107 moves

Level Up

21 moves

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP
1	Tackle	nor	P	40	100%	35
1	Leer	nor	N	—	100%	30
1	Arm ThrustSTAB	fig	P	15	100%	20
1	Bullet Seed	gra	P	25	100%	30
1	Night Slash	dar	P	70	100%	15
12	Endure	nor	N	—	—	10
15	Aerial Ace	fly	P	60	—	20
20	Horn Attack	nor	P	65	100%	25
25	Fury Attack	nor	P	15	85%	20
30	CounterSTAB	fig	P	—	100%	20
30	Brick BreakSTAB	fig	P	75	100%	15
35	Pin MissileSTAB	bug	P	25	95%	20
37	Take Down	nor	P	90	85%	20
37	Double Edge	nor	P	120	100%	15
40	Throat Chop	dar	P	80	100%	15
45	Thrash	nor	P	120	100%	10
46	ReversalSTAB	fig	P	—	100%	15
49	Feint	nor	P	30	100%	10
50	Swords Dance	nor	N	—	—	20
57	MegahornSTAB	bug	P	120	85%	10
60	Close CombatSTAB	fig	P	120	100%	5

TM / HM

57 moves

Move	Type	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP
Aerial Ace	fly	P	60	—	20
Body Slam	nor	P	85	100%	15
Brick BreakSTAB	fig	P	75	100%	15
Bug BiteSTAB	bug	P	60	100%	20
Bug BuzzSTAB	bug	S	90	100%	10
Bulk Up	fig	N	—	—	20
Bulldoze	gro	P	60	100%	20
Bullet Seed	gra	P	25	100%	30
Close CombatSTAB	fig	P	120	100%	5
Coaching	fig	N	—	—	10
Curse	gho	N	—	—	10
Dig	gro	P	80	100%	10
Double Edge	nor	P	120	100%	15
Earthquake	gro	P	100	100%	10
Endeavor	nor	P	—	100%	5
Endure	nor	N	—	—	10
Facade	nor	P	70	100%	20
False Swipe	nor	P	40	100%	40
Fling	dar	P	—	100%	10
Focus BlastSTAB	fig	S	120	70%	5
Focus PunchSTAB	fig	P	150	100%	20
Giga Impact	nor	P	150	90%	5
Helping Hand	nor	N	—	—	20
High Horsepower	gro	P	95	95%	10
Hyper Beam	nor	S	150	90%	5
Iron Defense	ste	N	—	—	15
Knock Off	dar	P	65	100%	20
Low KickSTAB	fig	P	—	100%	20
LungeSTAB	bug	P	80	100%	15
MegahornSTAB	bug	P	120	85%	10
Pin MissileSTAB	bug	P	25	95%	20
PounceSTAB	bug	P	50	100%	20
Protect	nor	N	—	—	10
Rain Dance	wat	N	—	—	5
Rest	psy	N	—	—	5
ReversalSTAB	fig	P	—	100%	15
Rock Blast	roc	P	25	90%	10
Rock Slide	roc	P	75	90%	10
Rock Tomb	roc	P	60	95%	15
Shadow Claw	gho	P	70	100%	15
Skitter SmackSTAB	bug	P	70	90%	10
Sleep Talk	nor	N	—	—	10
Smack Down	roc	P	50	100%	15
Smart Strike	ste	P	70	—	10
Spikes	gro	N	—	—	20
Stone Edge	roc	P	100	80%	5
Struggle BugSTAB	bug	S	50	100%	20
Substitute	nor	N	—	—	10
Sunny Day	fir	N	—	—	5
Swords Dance	nor	N	—	—	20
Take Down	nor	P	90	85%	20
Tera Blast	nor	S	80	100%	10
Thief	dar	P	60	100%	25
Throat Chop	dar	P	80	100%	15
Trailblaze	gra	P	50	100%	20
Upper HandSTAB	fig	P	65	100%	15
Vacuum WaveSTAB	fig	S	40	100%	30

Egg Moves

11 moves

Move	Type	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP
Double Edge	nor	P	120	100%	15
False Swipe	nor	P	40	100%	40
Feint	nor	P	30	100%	10
Flail	nor	P	—	100%	15
Focus PunchSTAB	fig	P	150	100%	20
Harden	nor	N	—	—	30
MegahornSTAB	bug	P	120	85%	10
Night Slash	dar	P	70	100%	15
Rock Blast	roc	P	25	90%	10
Seismic TossSTAB	fig	P	—	100%	20
Take Down	nor	P	90	85%	20

Move Tutor

18 moves

Move	Type	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP
Body Slam	nor	P	85	100%	15
Bug BiteSTAB	bug	P	60	100%	20
Coaching	fig	N	—	—	10
CounterSTAB	fig	P	—	100%	20
Double Edge	nor	P	120	100%	15
Endure	nor	N	—	—	10
Focus PunchSTAB	fig	P	150	100%	20
Helping Hand	nor	N	—	—	20
Iron Defense	ste	N	—	—	15
Knock Off	dar	P	65	100%	20
Low KickSTAB	fig	P	—	100%	20
Rock Slide	roc	P	75	90%	10
Seismic TossSTAB	fig	P	—	100%	20
Sleep Talk	nor	N	—	—	10
Substitute	nor	N	—	—	10
Swords Dance	nor	N	—	—	20
Throat Chop	dar	P	80	100%	15
Vacuum WaveSTAB	fig	S	40	100%	30

Pokedex Numbers

National#214

Johto#113

Hoenn#168

Sinnoh#062

Sinnoh (Pt)#062

Johto (HGSS)#114

Unova (B2W2)#145

Kalos Coastal#131

Hoenn (ORAS)#175

Alola (USUM)#367

Poni (USUM)#114

Isle of Armor#121

Hisui#075

Paldea#262

Kitakami#049

Lumiose City#179

Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

figFocus Punch150 powP

bugMegahorn120 powP

figClose Combat120 powP

figFocus Blast120 powS

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norGiga Impact150 powP

norHyper Beam150 powS

norDouble Edge120 powP

norThrash120 powP

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About Heracross

Heracross is a Bug and Fighting-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). Heracross loves sweet sap and will go looking through forests for it. The Pokémon uses its two antennae to pick up scents as it searches. Heracross stands 1.5 m (4'11") tall and weighs 54.0 kg (119.0 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokemon.

Heracross Base Stats

Heracross has a base stat total of 500, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Attack at 125 (excellent), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 40 (below average). Heracross excels as a physical attacker. Heracross is moderately fast with a base Speed of 85.

Heracross Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Bug and Fighting-type, Heracross is weak to Fire, Flying (4x), Psychic, Fairy-type moves, resists Grass, Fighting, Ground, Bug, Dark-type attacks. This gives Heracross 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Heracross Abilities

Heracross's abilities include Guts, Swarm, Moxie. Guts increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.. Swarm strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its Hidden Ability is Moxie, which raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

Heracross Moves & Learnset

Heracross can learn 107 moves in Generation 9, including 21 by leveling up, 57 via TM/HM, 11 through breeding, and 18 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Focus Punch (Fighting, 150 power), Megahorn (Bug, 120 power), Close Combat (Fighting, 120 power), Focus Blast (Fighting, 120 power). For coverage, Heracross can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).

Training Heracross

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Heracross can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Heracross yields 2 Attack EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 6,656 steps to hatch from an Egg. Heracross belongs to the Bug egg group.

Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Heracross. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Heracross, or use the team builder to see how Heracross fits into your squad.

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