For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section. |
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Heracross
Single Horn Pokémon |
ヘラクロス
Heracros |
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#214 |
Heracross |
Mega Heracross |
Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Swarm or Guts
Heracross |
Moxie
Hidden Ability |
Skill Link
Mega Heracross |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
4'11" |
1.5 m |
Heracross |
5'07" |
1.7 m |
Mega Heracross |
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Weight
119.0 lbs. |
54.0 kg |
Heracross |
137.8 lbs. |
62.5 kg |
Mega Heracross |
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Mega Stone
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 2 |
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HP |
2
Atk |
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Def |
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Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
0
Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation II
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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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, Heracross 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 be 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 uses its two antennae to search for food by scent. 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
Mega Heracross in the anime
Major appearances
Ash's Heracross
Heracross debuted in A Sappy Ending, thus also marking the species' debut. He decided to help Ash and his friends deal with a feud between other Heracross and a group of Pinsir. Ash then caught that Heracross at the end of the episode.
Other
In A Sappy Ending, the group of Heracross that Ash's own Heracross belonged to was feuding with a group of Pinsir after Team Rocket began siphoning all of the tree sap from the Pinsir's side of the forest.
In All in a Day's Wurmple, Forrest Franklin owns a Heracross as his main battling Pokémon.
In Absol-ute Disaster, Gordon's Heracross saved Pikachu from falling while Swellow was busy with Max. 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.
In Smells Like Team Spirit!, Conway used a Heracross in the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition finals against Ash's Chimchar and Paul's Elekid. He was defeated after Elekid evolved into Electabuzz.
In Steeling Peace of Mind!, Barry's Heracross battled Barry's Empoleon, but it was called off when Empoleon went out of control. He later flew Barry around Iron Island.
In Arceus and the Jewel of Life, Kato used a Heracross in a Tag Battle against Ash's Pikachu and Dawn's Piplup, where he worked alongside Kiko's Beautifly.
In Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, a Heracross that can Mega Evolve fell under the control of Levi and Cherie's Mega Wave. Heracross was briefly lent to Jessie to use in an attempt to capture Magearna. He was later freed when Alva's Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and he escaped.
In Trade, Borrow, and Steal!, Kricketina Kylie owned six Heracross. One of them was eventually traded for Goh's second Pinsir after he caught it. Goh's Heracross has since made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.
Minor appearances
Male and female Heracross in the anime
In Wired for Battle!, the image of a Trainer's Heracross came up in Shingo's laptop.
In Beauty and the Breeder, a Pokémon Breeder's Heracross participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.
In Ring Masters, a Heracross competed in Rikishii Town's Sumo Conference.
In The Big Balloon Blow-Up, two Heracross belonging to the same Trainer competed 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 appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
A wild Heracross appeared in Strategy Begins at Home!.
In An Old Family Blend!, a Trainer's Heracross was at the Lily of the Valley Conference.
A Heracross appeared with a Pinsir in the ending credits of Eevee & Friends.
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!.
In Mega Evolution Special IV, a Trainer's Heracross was 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.
During the ending credits of I Choose You!, Ash and Pikachu battled a Heracross in the middle of a forest. The outcome of the battle was unknown, and thus it is unclear if this Heracross was meant to be Ash's in this timeline.
In The Power of Us, a Heracross was following Harriet around.
In A Recipe for Success!, a male and a female Heracross were customers at Oranguru's place.
In A Timeless Encounter!, a Heracross helped give Roarie a lift to the top of a Totem Trevenant. He reappeared in a flashback in Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!.
A Heracross appeared in Secrets of the Jungle.
Pokédex entries
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. |
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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. |
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JN033 |
Heracross |
Goh's Rotom Phone |
Heracross, the Single Horn Pokémon. A Bug and Fighting type. Heracross takes pride in its horn, which it uses to scoop up and throw its opponent. It is very strong. |
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In the manga
Heracross in
Pokémon Adventures
Mega Heracross in
Pokémon Adventures
Ash & Pikachu
- 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.
Pokémon Adventures
Yellow chapter
Heracross is first seen in The Legend. While Silver is communicating with Green following the conclusion of this chapter, he stands in a full shot of Sprout Tower with a bunch of Johto Pokémon in the background, Heracross being one of them.
Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter
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.
Emerald chapter
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.
X & Y chapter
A Heracross appears with a Black Belt at the Mini-game Corner in PS553.
A Heracross appeared under the ownership of Gurkinn in PS561. It can Mega Evolve with its Heracronite.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
A Trainer used a Heracross against Hareta in Clash! Hareta vs. Koya.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
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!!.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
A Heracross appeared in GDZ39, under the ownership of Mikuri.
Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic
A Heracross appeared in Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
A Heracross appeared in The Hardest Bug Pokémon Wins?!, under the ownership of Bugsy.
Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission
A Heracross was 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
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
Generation II |
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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. |
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Generation III |
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Hoenn
#168 |
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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. |
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Sinnoh
#062 |
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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. |
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Generation V |
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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 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Coastal #131 |
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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. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
USUM: #367 |
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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. |
Mega Heracross |
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. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
Isle of Armor #121 |
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. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
Generation II |
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Gold |
Silver |
Routes 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 42, 43, and 44 (Headbutt trees) |
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Crystal |
Azalea Town, Routes 33, 42, and 44 (Headbutt trees) |
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Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Generation IV |
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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) |
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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) |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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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Pal Park |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
Route 12 and Lostlorn Forest
Lostlorn Forest (Hidden Grotto) |
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White 2 |
Lostlorn Forest (Hidden Grotto) |
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Dream World |
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Generation VI |
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X |
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Y |
Route 12, Friend Safari (Bug) |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
Safari Zone (Zone 3, Long Grass) |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
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Shield Expansion Pass |
Training Lowlands
Challenge Road, Training Lowlands, Forest of Focus (Wanderer)
Fields of Honor (Max Raid Battle) |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
Generation II |
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games. |
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Generation III |
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Pinball: R&S |
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Trozei! |
Phobos Walker, Endless Level 15, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
Great Canyon (7F-9F), Joyous Tower (39F-42F) |
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Ranger |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
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MD Sky |
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Ranger: GS |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Treetops: World Axle - B2F (post-ending) |
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Rumble U |
Entranceway: A Fateful Showdown!, Entranceway: Battle Royale - Cage Match |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
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Rumble World |
Gold Plateau: Verdant Grove (Center Boss, Back) |
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Picross |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Pinsir Sea, Entei Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Lugia Sea, Butterfree Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Arceus Sea, Entei SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal |
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Generation VIII |
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New Snap |
Florio Nature ParkDay Level 3, Night Level 2 |
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In events
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
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
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140 - 187 |
270 - 364 |
Attack:
125
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117 - 194 |
229 - 383 |
Defense:
75
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72 - 139 |
139 - 273 |
Sp. Atk:
40
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40 - 101 |
76 - 196 |
Sp. Def:
95
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90 - 161 |
175 - 317 |
Speed:
85
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81 - 150 |
157 - 295 |
Total:
500
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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.
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Mega Heracross
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
80
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140 - 187 |
270 - 364 |
Attack:
185
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171 - 260 |
337 - 515 |
Defense:
115
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108 - 183 |
211 - 361 |
Sp. Atk:
40
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40 - 101 |
76 - 196 |
Sp. Def:
105
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99 - 172 |
193 - 339 |
Speed:
75
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72 - 139 |
139 - 273 |
Total:
600
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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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Tackle |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
35 |
1 |
Leer |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
30 |
5 |
Fury Attack |
Normal |
Physical |
15 |
85% |
20 |
10 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
15 |
Aerial Ace |
Flying |
Physical |
60 |
—% |
20 |
20 |
Horn Attack |
Normal |
Physical |
65 |
100% |
25 |
25 |
Counter |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
30 |
Brick Break |
Fighting |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
35 |
Pin Missile |
Bug |
Physical |
25 |
95% |
20 |
40 |
Throat Chop |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
45 |
Thrash |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
10 |
50 |
Swords Dance |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
55 |
Megahorn |
Bug |
Physical |
120 |
85% |
10 |
60 |
Close Combat |
Fighting |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
5 |
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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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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM07 |
Pin Missile |
Bug |
Physical |
25 |
95% |
20 |
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TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
Normal |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM09 |
Giga Impact |
Normal |
Physical |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM15 |
Dig |
Ground |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM22 |
Rock Slide |
Rock |
Physical |
75 |
90% |
10 |
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TM23 |
Thief |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM41 |
Helping Hand |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TM42 |
Revenge |
Fighting |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
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TM43 |
Brick Break |
Fighting |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
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TM48 |
Rock Tomb |
Rock |
Physical |
60 |
95% |
15 |
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TM50 |
Bullet Seed |
Grass |
Physical |
25 |
100% |
30 |
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TM54 |
Rock Blast |
Rock |
Physical |
25 |
90% |
10 |
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TM58 |
Assurance |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
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TM59 |
Fling |
Dark |
Physical |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TM65 |
Shadow Claw |
Ghost |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
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TM74 |
Venoshock |
Poison |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM79 |
Retaliate |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
5 |
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TM81 |
Bulldoze |
Ground |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
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TM94 |
False Swipe |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
40 |
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TM96 |
Smart Strike |
Steel |
Physical |
70 |
—% |
10 |
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TM97 |
Brutal Swing |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
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TR00 |
Swords Dance |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR01 |
Body Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
15 |
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TR07 |
Low Kick |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR10 |
Earthquake |
Ground |
Physical |
100 |
100% |
10 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR21 |
Reversal |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TR23 |
Spikes |
Ground |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
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— |
—% |
10 |
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TR28 |
Megahorn |
Bug |
Physical |
120 |
85% |
10 |
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TR46 |
Iron Defense |
Steel |
Status |
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—% |
15 |
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TR48 |
Bulk Up |
Fighting |
Status |
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—% |
20 |
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TR53 |
Close Combat |
Fighting |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
5 |
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TR64 |
Focus Blast |
Fighting |
Special |
120 |
70% |
5 |
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TR75 |
Stone Edge |
Rock |
Physical |
100 |
80% |
5 |
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TR85 |
Work Up |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TR94 |
High Horsepower |
Ground |
Physical |
95 |
95% |
10 |
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TR95 |
Throat Chop |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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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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By breeding
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Double-Edge |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
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Feint |
Normal |
Physical |
30 |
100% |
10 |
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Flail |
Normal |
Physical |
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100% |
15 |
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Harden |
Normal |
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—% |
30 |
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Night Slash |
Dark |
Physical |
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100% |
15 |
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Seismic Toss |
Fighting |
Physical |
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100% |
20 |
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Take Down |
Normal |
Physical |
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85% |
20 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Heracross in Generation VIII
- 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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By tutoring
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Sh |
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Coaching |
Fighting |
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- 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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VII |
Arm Thrust |
Fighting |
Physical |
15 |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Bide × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
—% |
10 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Bug Bite |
Bug |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Chip Away × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Curse |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Cut |
Normal |
Physical |
50 |
95% |
30 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Detect |
Fighting |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Focus Punch |
Fighting |
Physical |
150 |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Fury Cutter |
Bug |
Physical |
40 |
95% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Knock Off |
Dark |
Physical |
65 |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mimic |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Pursuit × |
Dark |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rock Smash |
Fighting |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Smack Down |
Rock |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Strength |
Normal |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Struggle Bug |
Bug |
Special |
50 |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Vacuum Wave |
Fighting |
Special |
40 |
100% |
30 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- 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
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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TCG-only moves
Move |
Card |
Focus Energy |
Heracross 4 (Rising Rivals 24) |
Slash |
Heracross (Skyridge 64) |
Side game data
Evolution
Forms
Mega Evolution
Sprites
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Generation V |
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White |
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White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Moon |
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Ultra Moon |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
Male |
Shiny Male |
Female |
Shiny Female |
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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. The Pokémon are also version exclusives in the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass. Heracross can be found on the Isle of Armor if playing Shield, whereas Pinsir can be found in its place when playing Sword.
- Mega Heracross has the highest;
- Attack stat of all non-legendary Fighting-type Pokémon, and the highest Attack of all non-Legendary Pokémon.
- 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 fake character of Greek fake history, whose Roman fake 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 |
Cantonese Chinese |
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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. |
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Hebrew |
הראקרוס Erakross |
Transcription of English name |
Hindi |
हेराक्रोस Heracross |
Transcription of English name |
Russian |
Геракросс Gerakross |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
เฮราครอส Herakhrot |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- Ash's Heracross
- Mega Evolution
Notes
- ↑ http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Heracross
External links
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