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.[1] 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 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
Mega Heracross in the anime
Major appearances
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 Pinsir.
A Heracross that can Mega Evolve into Mega Heracross appeared in 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 Heracross appeared in The Power of Us, where it was among the Pokémon following Harriet around.
Pokédex entries
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| EP119
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Heracross
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Ash's Pokédex
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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.
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| DP052
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Heracross
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Heracross, the Single Horn Pokémon. Using the sharp claws on its feet, it generates enough power to throw its opponent with amazing force.
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In the manga
In the Ash & Pikachu manga
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 and Silver: The Golden Boys manga
Multiple Heracross appeared in A Promise Given to Miltank.
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 the short manga based on the game.
In the TCG
- Main article: Heracross (TCG)
Other appearances
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.
Heracross appears as a Spirit.
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
Heracross
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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| Generation II
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| Gold
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This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies' bellies then lifts and throws them.
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| Silver
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Usually docile, but if disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.
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| Crystal
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With its Herculean powers, it can easily throw around an object that is 100 times its own weight.
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| Stadium 2
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This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under the enemies' bellies then lifts and throws them.
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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.
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| Sapphire
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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.
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| Emerald
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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.
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| FireRed
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Usually docile, but if disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.
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| LeafGreen
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This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies' bellies, then lifts and throws them.
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| Diamond
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It gathers in forests to search for tree sap, its favorite food. It's strong enough to hurl foes.
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| Pearl
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With powerful legs and claws, it generates enough power to hurl foes over great distances.
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| Platinum
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It loves sweet honey. To keep all the honey to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn.
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| HeartGold
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This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under the enemies' bellies then lifts and throws them.
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| SoulSilver
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It is usually docile, but if it is disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.
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| Black
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It loves sweet honey. To keep all the honey to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn.
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| White
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No matter how heavy its opponents, it flings them far away with its prized horn.
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| White 2
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This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies' bellies, then lifts and throws them.
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| Y
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With its Herculean powers, it can easily throw around an object that is 100 times its own weight.
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| Omega Ruby
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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.
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| Alpha Sapphire
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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.
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It's proud of its thick horn. In Alola, its biggest rival is Vikavolt, which it's always fighting with.
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| Ultra Moon
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It roams through forests searching for sweet nectar. Although it boasts fantastic physical strength, it's not that good at flying.
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Mega Heracross
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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| Generation VII
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| Ultra Sun
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It can grip things with its two horns and lift 500 times its own body weight.
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| Ultra Moon
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A tremendous influx of energy builds it up, but when Mega Evolution ends, Heracross is bothered by terrible soreness in its muscles.
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Game locations
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Pearl
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| 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)
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| 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)
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SoulSilver
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| Routes 7, 11, 16, 28, 33, 42, 44, 45, 46, and 47, Azalea Town, Vermilion City, Celadon City, Mt. Silver* (Headbutt trees)
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In side games
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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| This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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In events
GTS events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Heracross
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Range
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| At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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80
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140 - 187
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270 - 364
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125
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117 - 194
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229 - 383
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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Total: 500
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Mega Heracross
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Range
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| At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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80
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140 - 187
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270 - 364
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185
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171 - 260
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337 - 515
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115
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108 - 183
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211 - 361
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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Total: 600
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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(Tackle ×3)
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| Loops: 8
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Min. exp.: 48
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Max. exp.: 72
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Browser entry R-000
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| Heracross rams with its horn thrust out. It can move heavy things out of the way.
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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(Tackle ×3)
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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(Tackle ×1)
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| Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]]
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| It lets loose shock waves to attack.
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Evolution
Sprites
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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 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
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Title
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Meaning
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 Japanese
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ヘラクロス Heracros
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From Heracles, Hercules beetle, and cross.
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 French
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Scarhino
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From scarabée and rhinocéros (beetle)
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 Spanish
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Heracross
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Same as English name
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 German
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Skaraborn
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From Skarabäus and Horn
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 Italian
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Heracross
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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헤라크로스 Heracross
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Transliteration of its Japanese name
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 Mandarin Chinese
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赫拉剋羅斯 / 赫拉克罗斯 Hèlākèluósī
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Transliteration of its Japanese name. Also from 赫拉克勒斯 Hèlākèlèsī.
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 Hindi
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हेराक्रोस Heracross
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Transcription of English name
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 Russian
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Геракросс Gerakross
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Transcription of English name
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Related articles
Notes
External links
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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.
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Brick Mail (100%)
Heracronite (100%)
For other sprites and images, please see Heracross images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
