Heracross (Pokémon)

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Heracross Single Horn Pokémon ヘラクロス Heracros #214 Heracross Mega Heracross Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Bug Fighting Unknown Unknown Mega Heracross Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Swarm or Guts Heracross Cacophony Mega Heracross Cacophony Moxie Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Skill Link Mega Heracross Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Bug Hatch time 25 cycles
Height 4'11" 1.5 m Heracross 5'07" 1.7 m Mega Heracross 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 119.0 lbs. 54.0 kg Heracross 137.8 lbs. 62.5 kg Mega Heracross 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone Heracronite [[|]]
Base experience yield 200 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 175 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Heracross 0 HP 2 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed Mega Heracross 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Mega Heracross
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Heracross (Japanese: ヘラクロス Heracros) is a dual-type Bug/Fighting Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, it can Mega Evolve into Mega Heracross using the Heracronite.

Biology

Heracross is a bipedal, beetle-like Pokémon covered in a blue exoskeleton. There is a long, pronged horn on its forehead. The horn ends in a cross on the male and a heart-shape in the female. On either side of the horn is a short antenna with a spherical tip. Heracross has oval, yellow eyes. Its forearms have a pair of spikes near the wrists, while its thighs have a single spike each. It has two claws on its hands, and a single long claw on each foot. There is a single pair of wings covered by its carapace, which can been seen during its release from a Poké Ball in the 3D games.

Mega Heracross is bulkier than its previous form. Thin orange markings now rim its head, hands, and shoulders. Additionally, there is a half-circle, orange marking over its eyes. It now has a long, pointed nose that curves slightly upward. Its back now lacks wings and is completely yellow. The horn on its head has grown into a large, simple spike with two smaller spikes on the front. The antennae have lengthened as well, and now have ovoid tips. Mega Heracross's forearms have thickened and lost their spines. This Pokémon has a high body temperature, so it opens the shells of its arms and torso to allow heat to escape. Mega Heracross boasts such incredible strength that it can lift objects up to 500 times its own weight between its horns. However, it is left with muscular soreness after reverting to its original form.

Heracross's claws allow it to dig into the ground for sturdy footing or climb trees. Using its horn, it throws opponents or competitors for food. It can lift and throw objects 100 times its own weight. It lives in boreal, temperate, and tropical forests, where it feeds on tree sap. As seen in the anime, Heracross has been known to compete with Pokémon such as Pinsir for food. The same episode also shows Heracross allowing Butterfree to feed on tree sap after Heracross has finished its meal. In addition, it is shown to suck sap from Grass-type Pokémon such as Bulbasaur. In Alola, it has a rivalry with Vikavolt, but get along with Pinsir well, sharing a common enemy.

In the anime

Heracross in the anime

Mega Heracross in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Heracross

Heracross debuted in A Sappy Ending. Groups of Pinsir and Heracross were having a dispute due to the fact that Team Rocket was siphoning all of the tree sap from the Pinsir side of the forest. One Heracross decided to help Ash and his friends during this crisis. Ash then caught that Heracross at the end of the episode.

Other

A Heracross appeared in All in a Day's Wurmple, under the ownership of Forrest Franklin. It is his main battling Pokémon.

In Absol-ute Disaster, a Heracross was owned by a teenager named Gordon. It saved Pikachu from falling while Swellow was busy saving Max from falling. It also helped Absol and Ash's, May's, and Brock's Pokémon, with a long-range attack to push a boulder in order to stop a flood.

A Heracross appeared in Smells Like Team Spirit!, under the ownership of Dawn's Tag Battle partner, Conway. Conway used Heracross in a tag battle against Ash's Chimchar and Paul's Elekid; it was defeated after Elekid evolved into Electabuzz.

A Heracross appeared in Steeling Peace of Mind!, under the ownership of Barry. Heracross battled Barry's Empoleon, but was called off when Empoleon went out of control. It later flew Barry around Iron Island.

A Heracross appeared in Arceus and the Jewel of Life, under the ownership of Kato. It was used in a Tag Battle against Ash's Pikachu and Dawn's Piplup alongside Kiko's Beautifly.

A Heracross that can Mega Evolve appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, under the control of Levi and Cherie's Mega Wave. Heracross was briefly lent to Jessie to use in an attempt to capture Magearna. It was later freed from their control when Alva's Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and it escaped.

Minor appearances

A Trainer's Heracross appeared in Wired for Battle! as an image that came up in Shingo's laptop.

A Heracross appeared in Beauty and the Breeder, under the ownership of a Pokémon Breeder participating in a Pokémon breeding competition.

A Heracross appeared in Ring Masters as one of the Pokémon competing in Rikishii Town's Sumo Conference.

Two Heracross appeared in The Big Balloon Blow-Up, both under the ownership of a Trainer. They were among the Pokémon competing in the Pokémon Balloon Race.

A Heracross appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.

A Coordinator's Heracross appeared in Deceit and Assist.

A Heracross appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

A Trainer's Heracross appeared in Curbing the Crimson Tide!.

A Heracross made a brief cameo in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

A wild Heracross appeared in Strategy Begins at Home!.

A Trainer's Heracross briefly appeared in the Lily of the Valley Conference in An Old Family Blend!.

A Heracross appeared in the ending credits of Eevee & Friends alongside a Pinsir.

A Heracross that can Mega Evolve into Mega Heracross appeared in the opening of Mega Evolution Special I.

A Heracross appeared in a flashback or a fantasy in The Forest Champion!.

A Trainer's Heracross that can Mega Evolve appeared in Mega Evolution Special IV as one of the ten Mega Evolved Pokémon that Alain and his Charizard had to defeat.

A Heracross and its Mega Evolved form appeared during the opening sequence of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.

A wild Heracross appeared during the ending credits of I Choose You!, where Ash and Pikachu battled it in the middle of a forest. The outcome of the battle was unknown, and it is unclear if this Heracross was meant to become Ash's, as the movie is set in a timeline separate from the main series.

A male Heracross appeared in The Power of Us, where it was among the Pokémon following Harriet around.

A male and female Heracross appeared in A Recipe for Success! as some of the customers at Oranguru's place.

A Heracross appeared in A Timeless Encounter!. It helped give Roarie a lift to the top of a Totem Trevenant. It reappeared in a flashback in Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP119 Heracross Ash's Pokédex Heracross, the Single Horn Pokémon. Though gentle and docile, Heracross possesses great strength and power. Their favorite food is the fresh sap of leafy trees.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP052 Heracross Dawn's Pokédex Heracross, the Single Horn Pokémon. Using the sharp claws on its feet, it generates enough power to throw its opponent with amazing force.

In the manga

Heracross in Pokémon Adventures

Mega Heracross in Pokémon Adventures

In the Ash & Pikachu manga

Main article: Ash's Heracross

Ash owns a Heracross similar to the anime, but it only made a brief appearance on a scoreboard in One Half Of A Poké Ball.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Heracross is first seen in The Legend. While Silver is communicating with Green following the conclusion of the Yellow arc, he stands in a full shot of Sprout Tower with a bunch of Johto Pokémon in the background, Heracross being one of them.

A Heracross is seen as one of the Pokémon under Bugsy's control. He first appeared in Into the Unown where he helped defeat Team Rocket at the Ruins of Alph. Later on in Hurray for Heracross, he helped Bugsy capture an Unown before they followed Suicune to a chamber. Afterwards, he protected Bugsy after he activated the runes in the chamber where they encountered Suicune. Heracross faced the Legendary Pokémon, but was easily swatted away, forcing Bugsy to switch to another tactic. He later uses him to battle Sabrina in the opening ceremonies of the Pokémon League.

A Heracross appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

A Heracross was seen in Greta's arsenal, which was first sent out in her battle against Emerald. It was able to fight evenly against his Sceptile and outscored it. It first appeared in Sneaky Like Shedinja.

The Battle Factory rented a Heracross, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Lemme at 'Em, Lapras! and Facing Gulpin Is Hard to Swallow.

A Heracross appears with its Trainer at the Mini-game Corner in the X & Y arc.

A Heracross appeared under the ownership of Gurkinn in the X & Y arc. It can Mega Evolve with its Heracronite.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

A Trainer used a Heracross against Hareta in Clash! Hareta vs. Koya.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

A Heracross appeared in Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!.

Multiple Heracross appeared in A Promise Given to Miltank.

A Heracross appeared in A Promise Given to Miltank.

A Heracross appeared in a flashback in Let's Fight For The Future!!.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

A Heracross appeared in GDZ39, under the ownership of Mikuri.

In the Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic manga

A Heracross appeared in Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Bugsy owns a Heracross in The Hardest Bug Pokémon Wins?!. Multiple Heracross also appeared in that chapter.

In the Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission manga

Heracross is one of the Pokémon that Lunick asked for help in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode One.

In the TCG

Main article: Heracross (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Heracross only appears as a random trophy.

Trophy information

Heracross are powerful creatures that are known to drive their single horns into the bellies of their foes and then toss them over their heads. The immense power of their Megahorn move is said to be the strongest among Bug Pokémon. They are one of several types of Pokémon that can be found by shaking trees.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Heracross appears as a Spirit.

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: A Heracross can often be seen relaxing inside Spinda's Café.

Pokédex entries

Heracross

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto #113 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 around an object that is 100 times its own weight. Stadium 2 This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under the enemies' bellies then lifts and throws them.
Generation III Hoenn #168 Kanto #— 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 Sinnoh #062 Johto #114 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 the enemies' bellies then lifts and throws them. SoulSilver It is usually docile, but if it is disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.
Generation V Unova B2W2: #145 Black It loves sweet honey. To keep all the honey to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn. White Black 2 No matter how heavy its opponents, it flings them far away with its prized horn. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Coastal #131 Hoenn #175 X This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies' bellies, then lifts and throws them. Y 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.
Generation VII Alola USUM: #367 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. 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 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

Mega Heracross

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI Kalos Coastal #131 Hoenn #175 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VI.
Generation VII Alola USUM: #367 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Ultra Sun It can grip things with its two horns and lift 500 times its own body weight. Ultra Moon A tremendous influx of energy builds it up, but when Mega Evolution ends, Heracross is bothered by terrible soreness in its muscles.
Generation VIII This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Routes 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 42, 43, and 44 (Headbutt trees) Crystal Azalea Town, Routes 33, 42, and 44 (Headbutt trees)
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Safari Zone Emerald Safari Zone FireRed LeafGreen Pattern Bush Colosseum Realgam Tower (Shadow) XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Routes 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 218, 221, and 222, Eterna Forest, Floaroma Meadow, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks (Honey Trees) Platinum Routes 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 218, 221, and 222, Eterna Forest, Floaroma Meadow, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks (Honey Trees) HeartGold SoulSilver Routes 7, 11, 16, 28, 33, 42, 44, 45, 46, and 47, Azalea Town, Vermilion City, Celadon City, Mt. Silver* (Headbutt trees) Pal Park Forest
Generation V Black White Route 12 Black 2 Route 12 and Lostlorn Forest Lostlorn Forest (Hidden Grotto) White 2 Lostlorn Forest (Hidden Grotto) Dream World Dream Park
Generation VI X Friend Safari (Bug) Y Route 12, Friend Safari (Bug) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Safari Zone (Zone 3, Long Grass)
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Poni Grove Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III Channel Mt. Snowfall Pinball: R&S Safari Zone (Ruby Field) Trozei! Phobos Walker, Endless Level 15, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Great Canyon (7F-9F), Joyous Tower (39F-42F) Ranger Olive Jungle
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Mt. Travail (1F-19F) MD Sky Mt. Travail (1F-19F) Ranger: GS Canal Ruins, Dark Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Treetops: World Axle - B2F (post-ending) Rumble U Entranceway: A Fateful Showdown!, Entranceway: Battle Royale - Cage Match
Generation VI Battle Trozei Island of Haste: Stage 5 Shuffle Jungle Verde: Stage 148 Rumble World Gold Plateau: Verdant Grove (Center Boss, Back) Picross Area 18: Stage 02

In events

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Seismic Toss Heracross	English	United States	5	February 28 to March 6, 2003
X	2014 Korean World Championship Series Heracross	All	South Korea	50	July 6, 2014
X	Summer 2014 Heracross	American region	Nintendo Network	50	August 13 to September 17, 2014

GTS events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
DP	Christy Heracross	English	GTS	1	August 19 to 30, 2007
DP	Seth Heracross	English	GTS	1	August 19 to 30, 2007
DP	Tom Heracross	English	GTS	1	August 19 to 30, 2007

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Brick Mail (100%)	Heracronite (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Heracross

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 80		140 - 187	270 - 364
Attack: 125		117 - 194	229 - 383
Defense: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Sp. Atk: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Def: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Speed: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Total: 500	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Mega Heracross

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 80		140 - 187	270 - 364
Attack: 185		171 - 260	337 - 515
Defense: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Sp. Atk: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Def: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Speed: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Total: 600	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/3 ★★★	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 3/3 ★★★	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 14/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 4× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 4× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 4× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 4× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Arm Thrust Fighting Physical 01515 100100% 20 011 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 02525 100100% 30 011 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Horn Attack Normal Physical 06565 100100% 25 011 Endure Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 077 Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10 1010 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 ——% 20 1616 Chip Away Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 1919 Counter Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 20 2525 Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20 2828 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100100% 15 3131 Pin Missile Bug Physical 02525 09595% 20 3434 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 3737 Megahorn Bug Physical 120120 08585% 10 4343 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5 4646 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Heracross Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Heracross Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM01 TM01 Work Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM08 TM08 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM09 TM09 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM23 TM23 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15 TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM52 TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM54 TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM59 TM59 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM71 TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM78 TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Heracross Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Heracross Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Bide Normal Physical — —% 10 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 Focus Punch‡ Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 Harden Normal Status — —% 30 Megahorn Bug Physical 120 85% 10 Pursuit Dark Physical 40 100% 20 Revenge Fighting Physical 60 100% 10 Rock Blast Rock Physical 25 90% 10 Seismic Toss Fighting Physical — 100% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Heracross in Generation VII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Heracross in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Heracross Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Heracross Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Bug Bite Bug Physical 60 100% 20 S M US UM Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 S M US UM Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20 S M US UM Iron Defense Steel Status — —% 15 S M US UM Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20 S M US UM Low Kick Fighting Physical — 100% 20 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Throat Chop Dark Physical 80 100% 15

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Heracross can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Heracross cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Heracross Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Heracross Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Focus Energy	Heracross 4 (Rising Rivals 24)
Slash	Heracross (Skyridge 64)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS   Acquisition: Catch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 2.6% Friend Area: Overgrown Forest Phrases 51%-100% HP This horn is proof of my strength and power! 26%-50% HP Oof... I only have about half my HP now. 1%-25% HP It's too tough... I can't even flex my horn... Level up Excellent! I've leveled up! My horn's grown more rigid!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group: Bug Poké Assist: Fighting Field move: (Tackle ×3) Loops: 8 Min. exp.: 48 Max. exp.: 72 Browser entry R-148 Heracross rams with its horn thrust out. It can move heavy things out of the way.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Bug Poké Assist: (present) Normal Field move: (present) (Tackle ×3) Poké Assist: (past) Fighting Field move: (past) (Tackle ×1) Browser entry R-295/N-190 It lets loose shock waves to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Battle Trozei Bug Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Bug Attack Power: 70 - 110 5 #047 Crowd Control Increases damage when there are more Heracross in the puzzle area. Swappable Skill(s): Mega Boost+ Mega Effects 8 Adds one more Mega Heracross to the left of the match.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 190 Base Attack: 234 Base Defense: 179 Egg Distance: 5 km Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Counter, Struggle Bug Charged Attacks: Megahorn, Close Combat, Earthquake

Evolution

Unevolved Heracross  Bug  Fighting

Forms

Mega Evolution

Default Heracross Heracross  Bug  Fighting

Heracronite ↔

Held Heracronite Mega Heracross Heracross  Bug  Fighting

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Heracross images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Heracross can be seen as a counterpart to Pinsir, replacing Scyther in that role, which gained an evolution in Generation II. Both are Bug-type Pokémon based on beetles and lack an evolutionary family. Pinsir is not part Fighting like Heracross, but it learns several Fighting-type moves by leveling up. Both Pokémon and their Mega Stones are versions exclusives in Pokémon X and Y: Heracross and Heracronite are exclusive to Y while Pinsir and Pinsirite are exclusive to X. Each Mega Stone can be found in Santalune Forest in their respective versions. The heights of both Pokémon are the same, even when Mega Evolved.
• Mega Heracross has the highest Attack stat of all non-legendary Fighting-type Pokémon, and the highest Attack of all non-Legendary Pokémon.
• Mega Heracross has the highest base Attack stat of all Bug-type Pokémon.
• Mega Heracross is tied with Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, and Genesect for the highest base stat total of all Bug-type Pokémon.
• Heracross is one of fourteen Pokémon that one could collect foreign Pokédex entries for in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.

Origin

Heracross is most likely based on the Japanese rhinoceros beetle. These beetles are known for their incredible strength and use in insect fighting, which explains its Fighting type.

Mega Heracross appears to be based on a Hercules beetle.

Name origin

Heracross and Heracros are a combination of Ἡρακλῆς, Hēraklēs (Heracles, a demigod of Greek mythology, whose Roman mythological analogue has given name to the Hercules beetle) and cross.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ヘラクロス Heracros From Heracles, Hercules beetle, and cross. French Scarhino From scarabée and rhinocéros (beetle) Spanish Heracross Same as English name German Skaraborn From Skarabäus and Horn Italian Heracross Same as English name Korean 헤라크로스 Heracross Transliteration of its Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 赫拉剋羅斯 / 赫拉克罗斯 Hèlākèluósī Transliteration of its Japanese name. Also from 赫拉克勒斯 Hèlākèlèsī. Cantonese Chinese

More languages Hindi हेराक्रोस Heracross Transcription of English name Russian Геракросс Gerakross Transcription of English name

Related articles

• Ash's Heracross
• Mega Evolution

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