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Heracross (Japanese: ヘラクロス, HepburnHerakurosu) (HAIR-uh-cross[1]) is a Bug/Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II. It is Pinsir's counterpart.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Heracross is a large, blue, winged bipedal beetle-like Pokémon. It has a capsule-shaped thorax similar to Pinsir's, a pair of yellow eyes and two clawed arms and feet. Growing from its head is a large T-shaped horn, which is flanked on either side by a smaller antenna. Heracross' horn shape depends on its gender.

Heracross' shiny variation is all pink as opposed to its regular blue. Males differ from females in that the female's horn ends in a heart shape.

Mega Heracross[]

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.

Gender differences[]

Male Heracross have a pointed horn like the image above. Female Heracross have a heart-shaped tip on their horn.

Behavior[]

Heracross is a powerful but docile Pokémon. Its natural habitat is forests and its diet consists of tree sap, nectar and honey. Heracross are also shown to work with Butterfree in the wild in order to share sap to eat. Its strength is such that it can topple large trees if it so wished. Heracross's main weapon is its large horn, of which it is particularly proud. However, it only uses it in the wild to deter its foes, not hurt them. Heracross often fight using brute strength, usually pushing pack their foes and lifting them with their arms and horn.

Habitat[]

Heracross live in boreal, temperate, and tropical forests, where it feeds on tree sap.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Gold and Silver Headbutt trees Rare
Crystal Headbutt trees Rare
Ruby and Sapphire Safari Zone Rare
FireRed and LeafGreen Pattern Bush Uncommon
Emerald Safari Zone Rare
Diamond and Pearl Honey trees Rare
Platinum Honey trees Rare
HeartGold and SoulSilver Headbutt trees at Mt. Travail Common
Black and White Route 12 Rare
Black 2 and White 2 Route 12, Lostlorn Forest (Black 2); Lostlorn Forest (Hidden Grotto, White 2) Rare
X and Y Kalos Route 12 (Y Version); Friend Safari Rare
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Safari Zone Uncommon
Sun and Moon Trade None
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Poni Grove Common

Side game locations[]

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Channel Mt. Snowfall
Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire Safari Zone (Ruby Field)
Pokémon Trozei! Phobos Walker,
Endless Level 15,
Trozei Battle,
Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Great Canyon (7F-9F)
Joyous Tower (39F-42F)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Mt. Travail (1F-19F)
Pokémon Ranger Olive Jungle


Pokédex entries[]

  • Gold

    This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under the 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 the enemies' bellies then lifts and throws them.

  • 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.

  • 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

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

  • Black

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

  • White

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

  • Black 2

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

  • White 2

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

  • 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.

  • Ultra Sun

    It’s proud of its thick horn. In Alola, its biggest rival is Vikavolt, which it’s always fighting with.
    Mega Evolution: It can grip things with its two horns and lift 500 times its own body weight.

  • Ultra Moon

    It roams through forests searching for sweet nectar. Although it boasts fantastic physical strength, it’s not that good at flying.
    Mega Evolution: A tremendous influx of energy builds it up, but when Mega Evolution ends, Heracross is bothered by terrible soreness in its muscles.

  • 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.

  • Brilliant Diamond

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

  • Shining Pearl

    Its powerful legs and claws give it enough power to hurl foes over great distances.

  • Legends: Arceus

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

  • Scarlet

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

  • Violet

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


Stats[]

Stats
HP
80
Attack
125
Defense
75
Sp. Atk
40
Sp. Def
95
Speed
85
Total
500

Stats
HP
80
Attack
185
Defense
115
Sp. Atk
40
Sp. Def
105
Speed
75
Total
600

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Arm Thrust 15 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
1 Bullet Seed 25 100% 30 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical
1 Night Slash 70 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
1 Tackle 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Horn Attack 65 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
7 Feint 30 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
10 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
16 Chip Away 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
19 Counter 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
25 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
28 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
31 Pin Missile 25 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
34 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
37 Megahorn 120 85% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
43 Close Combat 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
46 Reversal 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1XY
1ORAS
Arm Thrust 15 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
1XY
1ORAS
Bullet Seed 25 100% 30 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
1XY
1ORAS
Night Slash 70 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
1XY
1ORAS
Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
1XY
1ORAS
Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2 1 ♥
1XY
1ORAS
Horn Attack 65 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
1XY
1ORAS
Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 3 0 ♥
37XY
7ORAS
Feint 30 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
10XY
10ORAS
Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
16XY
16ORAS
Chip Away 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
19XY
19ORAS
Counter 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
7XY
25ORAS
Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
25XY
28ORAS
Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
31XY
31ORAS
Pin Missile 25 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
28XY
34ORAS
Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
46XY
37ORAS
Megahorn 120 85% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
34XY
43ORAS
Close Combat 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
43XY
46ORAS
Reversal 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1BW
1
Night Slash 70 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
1BW
1
Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1BW
1
Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1BW
1
Horn Attack 65 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1BW
1
Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
7BW
7
Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
13BW
10
Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
N/ABW
16
Chip Away 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
25BW
19
Counter 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
19BW
25
Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
31BW
28
Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
37BW
34
Close Combat 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
49BW
37
Feint 30 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
43BW
43
Reversal 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
55BW
46
Megahorn 120 85% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Night Slash 70 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Beauty 3
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
1 Horn Attack 65 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3
1 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
7 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
13 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2
19 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 3
25 Counter 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2
31 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
37 Close Combat 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Smart 2
43 Reversal 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 2
49 Feint 50 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 0
55 Megahorn 120 85% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 4 0 ♥
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
6 Horn Attack 65 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 4 0 ♥
11 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
17 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 1 ♥
23 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Cool 1 4 ♥
30 Counter 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 2 0 ♥
37 Take Down 90 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
45 Reversal 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Cool 2 0 ♥
53 Megahorn 120 85% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Cool 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
6 Horn Attack 65 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal
12 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
19 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
27 Counter 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
35 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
44 Reversal 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
54 Megahorn 120 85% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Work Up —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM08 Bulk Up —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special
TM54 False Swipe 40 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM59 Brutal Swing 60 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM75 Swords Dance —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM08 Bulk Up —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM54 False Swipe 40 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
TM75 Swords Dance —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM76 Struggle Bug 50 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Cute 2 0 ♥
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM08 Bulk Up —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special
TM54 False Swipe 40 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM75 Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM76 Struggle Bug 30 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM83 Work Up —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM01 Focus Punch 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 1
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM08 Bulk Up —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status Beauty 0
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Tough 2
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Smart 1
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 3
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Smart 2
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 0
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special Cool 2
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical Cute 2
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 2
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2
TM75 Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 0
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 3
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM01 Focus Punch 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM08 Bulk Up —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Tough 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Tough 1 3 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 60 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Smart 1 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Cool 1 4 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Smart 3 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Tough 1 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 1 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 1 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 1 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM02 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM03 Curse —% 10 Type ??? HOME ???
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM08 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM20 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM34 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM43 Detect —% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark
TM49 Fury Cutter 10 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Bide Pineco, Forretress, Shuckle, Nincada, Trapinch, Vibrava, Flygon, Kricketot, Kricketune, Shelmet —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Double-Edge Ledyba, Ledian, Pineco, Forretress, Volbeat, Venipede, Whirlipede, Scolipede, Karrablast, Escavalier, Larvesta 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Flail Sewaddle, Dwebble, Crustle, Karrablast 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Focus Punch Pinsir, Ledyba, Ledian, Heracross, Volbeat 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Harden Metapod, Kakuna, Pinsir, Gligar, Silcoon, Cascoon, Nincada, Ninjask, Gliscor, Spewpa —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Megahorn Scolipede 120 85% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Pursuit Beedrill, Scyther, Yanma, Scizor, Skorupi, Drapion, Yanmega, Venipede, Whirlipede, Scolipede 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Revenge Pinsir 60 100% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Rock Blast Dwebble, Crustle 25 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
Seismic Toss Pinsir 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Bide Pineco, Forretress, Shuckle, Kricketot, Kricketune, Shelmet, Accelgor —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
Double-Edge Ledyba, Ledian, Pineco, Forretress, Volbeat, Venipede, Whirlipede, Scolipede, Karrablast, Escavalier, Larvesta 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
Flail Sewaddle, Swadloon, Leavanny, Dwebble, Crustle, Karrablast 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
Focus Punch Pinsir, Ledyba, Ledian, Heracross, Volbeat 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
Harden Metapod, Butterfree, Kakuna, Beedrill, Pinsir, Gligar, Gliscor, Silcoon, Beautifly, Cascoon, Dustox, Nincada, Ninjask —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2 0 ♥
Megahorn Heracross, Scolipede 120 85% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
Pursuit Beedrill, Scyther, Scizor, Yanma, Yanmega, Venipede, Whirlipede, Scolipede 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 2 1 ♥
Revenge Pinsir 60 100% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
Rock Blast Dwebble, Crustle 25 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
Seismic Toss Pinsir 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 3 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation V
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Bide Pineco, Forretress, Shuckle, Kricketot, Kricketune, Shelmet, Accelgor —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Double-Edge Ledyba, Ledian, Pineco, Forretress, Volbeat, Venipede, Whirlipede, Scolipede, Karrablast, Escavalier, Larvesta, Volcarona 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Flail Sewaddle, Swadloon, Leavanny, Dwebble, Crustle, Karrablast 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Focus Punch Pinsir, Ledyba, Ledian, Heracross, Volbeat 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Harden Metapod, Butterfree, Kakuna, Beedrill, Pinsir, Gligar, Gliscor, Silcoon, Beautifly, Cascoon, Dustox, Nincada, Ninjask —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Megahorn Heracross, Scolipede 120 85% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Pursuit Beedrill, Scyther, Scizor, Yanma, Yanmega, Venipede, Whirlipede, Scolipede 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Revenge Pinsir 60 100% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Seismic Toss Pinsir 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation IV
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
Bide Pineco, Forretress, Shuckle, Kricketot, Kricketune —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2
Double-Edge Pineco, Forretress, Ledyba, Ledian, Volbeat 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 0
False Swipe Scyther, Scizor, Nincada, Ninjask 40 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 0
Flail * Paras, Parasect, Pinsir, Pineco, Forretress 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
Harden Metapod, Butterfree, Kakuna, Beedrill, Pinsir, Gligar, Silcoon, Beautifly, Cascoon, Dustox, Nincada, Ninjask —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
Pursuit Beedrill, Scyther, Scizor, Yanma, Yanmega 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 1
Revenge Pinsir 60 100% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation III
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
Bide Pineco, Forretress, Shuckle —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 1 0 ♥
False Swipe Scyther, Scizor, Nincada, Ninjask 40 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 1 3 ♥
Flail * Paras, Parasect, Pinsir, Pineco, Forretress 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Harden Metapod, Butterfree, Kakuna, Beedrill, Pinsir, Gligar, Silcoon, Beautifly, Cascoon, Dustox, Nincada, Ninjask —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation II
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type
Bide Pineco, Forretress, Shuckle —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
Flail * Paras, Parasect, Pinsir, Pineco, Forretress 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
Harden Metapod, Butterfree, Kakuna, Beedrill, Pinsir, Gligar —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Bug Bite USUM 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Focus Punch USUM 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Helping Hand USUM —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Iron Defense USUM —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
Knock Off USUM 65 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Low Kick USUM 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Throat Chop USUM 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Bug Bite ORAS 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
Focus Punch ORAS 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
Helping Hand ORAS —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 4 0 ♥
Iron Defense ORAS —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status Tough 1 0 ♥
Knock Off ORAS 65 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 2 3 ♥
Low Kick ORAS 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Bug Bite  60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Helping Hand  —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Iron Defense  —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Bug Bite HGSS 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Tough 0
Fury Cutter  10 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 2
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
Helping Hand  —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
Iron Defense  —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status Tough 2
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 3
Low Kick HGSS 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 3
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
Vacuum Wave  40 100% 30 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special Smart 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Body Slam FRLGEXD 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 1 4 ♥
Counter FRLGE 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 2 0 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Fury Cutter E 10 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Cool 3 0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Rock Slide FRLGE 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 1 3 ♥
Seismic Toss FRLGEXD 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 2 1 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Swords Dance FRLGE —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 1 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.
Tutoring Generation II
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Mega Evolution Sprites[]

Heracross Mega XY
Front
Heracross Mega XY Back
Back
Heracross Mega XY Shiny
Front (Shiny)
Heracross Mega XY Shiny Back
Back (Shiny)

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Main[]

Supporting[]

Minor[]

Trivia[]

  • Heracross was thought to be a pre-evolution of Pinsir before the release of Pokémon Gold and Silver.
  • Despite being able to fly, it is unable to learn Fly and is not a Flying-type Pokémon.
  • Mega Heracross has the highest Attack of all Bug-type Pokémon, and of all non-legendary Pokémon, at 185.

Origin[]

Heracross is based on a Japanese rhinoceros beetle and a Hercules beetle (the latter's influence is more obvious in its Mega form), both insects popular for insect fighting, a common hobby in Japan and one of the Pokémon franchise's inspirations. It may be inspired by Megalon, a beetle kaiju who fought alongside Gigan and fought Godzilla in the 1973 film "Godzilla vs. Megalon".

Etymology[]

Heracross and Herakurosu come from Heracles (the Greek mythological hero known by the Romans as Hercules, after which the Hercules beetle was named) and "cross" (angry, from its Fighting type).

Gallery[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 168. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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