Heracross
Heracross is a Bug/Fighting type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.
Heracross has a Mega Evolution, available in Generation 6 games.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0214 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug Fighting |
| Species | Single Horn Pokémon |
| Height | 1.5 m (4′11″) |
| Weight | 54.0 kg (119.0 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Swarm 2. Guts Moxie (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0113 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0168 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0062 (Diamond/Pearl) 0062 (Platinum) 0114 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0145 (Black 2/White 2) 0131 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0175 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0367 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0062 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0075 (Legends: Arceus) 0262 (Scarlet/Violet) 0121 (The Isle of Armor) 0049 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 175 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Bug |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 25 (6,169–6,425 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 80 | 270 | 364 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 125 | 229 | 383 | |
| Defense | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Sp. Atk | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Sp. Def | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
| Speed | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
| Total | 500 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0214 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug Fighting |
| Species | Single Horn Pokémon |
| Height | 1.7 m (5′07″) |
| Weight | 62.5 kg (137.8 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Skill Link |
| Local № | 0113 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0168 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0062 (Diamond/Pearl) 0062 (Platinum) 0114 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0145 (Black 2/White 2) 0131 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0175 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0367 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0062 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0075 (Legends: Arceus) 0262 (Scarlet/Violet) 0121 (The Isle of Armor) 0049 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 210 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Bug |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 25 (6,169–6,425 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 80 | 270 | 364 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 185 | 337 | 515 | |
| Defense | 115 | 211 | 361 | |
| Sp. Atk | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Sp. Def | 105 | 193 | 339 | |
| Speed | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Total | 600 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Heracross does not evolve.
Heracross changes
- In Generations 2-4, Heracross has a base experience yield of 200.
- In Generations 2-7, Heracross has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Heracross
| Gold | This powerful POKéMON thrusts its prized horn under its enemies’ bellies then lifts and throws them. |
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| 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 its 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 its 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. |
| Black White |
It loves sweet honey. To keep all the honey to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
No matter how heavy its opponents, it flings them far away with its prized horn. |
| 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. |
| Ultra Moon | It roams through forests searching for sweet nectar. Although it boasts fantastic physical strength, it’s not that good at flying. |
| 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. |
Mega Heracross
| Ultra Sun | It can grip things with its two horns and lift 500 times its own body weight. |
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| Ultra Moon | A tremendous influx of energy builds it up, but when Mega Evolution ends, Heracross is bothered by terrible soreness in its muscles. |
Moves learned by Heracross
- In other generations
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Heracross learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Arm Thrust | Fighting | 15 | 100 | |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 5 | Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
| 10 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 15 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 20 | Horn Attack | Normal | 65 | 100 | |
| 25 | Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 30 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 35 | Pin Missile | Bug | 25 | 95 | |
| 40 | Throat Chop | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 45 | Thrash | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 50 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 55 | Megahorn | Bug | 120 | 85 | |
| 60 | Close Combat | Fighting | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Heracross learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Heracross gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Heracross is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 12 | Low Kick | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 15 | Struggle Bug | Bug | 50 | 100 | |
| 18 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 20 | Trailblaze | Grass | 50 | 100 | |
| 21 | Pounce | Bug | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 27 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 28 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 43 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 53 | Smart Strike | Steel | 70 | — | |
| 55 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 56 | Bullet Seed | Grass | 25 | 100 | |
| 57 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 58 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 61 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 64 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 76 | Rock Blast | Rock | 25 | 90 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 86 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 88 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 90 | Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 104 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 134 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 149 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 150 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 152 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 158 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
| 162 | Bug Buzz | Bug | 90 | 100 | |
| 163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 167 | Close Combat | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 179 | Smack Down | Rock | 50 | 100 | |
| 181 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| 182 | Bug Bite | Bug | 60 | 100 | |
| 184 | Vacuum Wave | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| 185 | Lunge | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 186 | High Horsepower | Ground | 95 | 95 | |
| 192 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
| 204 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 205 | Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 213 | Coaching | Fighting | — | — | |
| 219 | Skitter Smack | Bug | 70 | 90 | |
| 221 | Throat Chop | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 224 | Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| 229 | Upper Hand | Fighting | 65 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Heracross learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Move Tutor moves
Heracross can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| High Horsepower | Ground | 95 | 95 | |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| Megahorn | Bug | 120 | 85 | |
| Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
| Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 |
- In other generations
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Heracross sprites
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Where to find Heracross
| Gold Silver |
Route 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46 |
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| Crystal | Route 33, 42, 44, Azalea Town |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Safari Zone |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Pattern Bush |
| Emerald | Safari Zone |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Route 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 218, 221, 222, Eterna Forest, Floaroma Meadow, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks |
| HeartGold | Route 7, 11, 16, 28, 33, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, Azalea Town, Celadon City, Mt. Silver, Vermilion City |
| SoulSilver | Route 7, 11, 16, 28, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, Azalea Town, Celadon City, Mt. Silver, Vermilion City |
| Black White |
Route 12 |
| Black 2 | Route 12, Lostlorn Forest |
| White 2 | Trade/migrate from another game |
| X | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Y | Route 12 |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Safari Zone |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Poni Grove |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Shield | Training Lowlands |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Legends: Arceus | Grueling Grove, Lonely Spring, Wayward Wood |
| Scarlet Violet |
Casseroya Lake, North Province (Area Two) |
Answers to Heracross questions
Other languages
| English | Heracross |
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| Japanese | ヘラクロス (Heracros) |
| German | Skaraborn |
| French | Scarhino |
| Italian | Heracross |
| Spanish | Heracross |
| Korean | 헤라크로스 (herakeuroseu) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 赫拉克罗斯 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 赫拉克羅斯 |
| English |
Single Horn Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 1ぽんヅノポケモン |
| German | Einzelhorn-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Unicorne |
| Italian | Pokémon Monocorno |
| Spanish | Pokémon Cuerno |
| Korean | 외뿔포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 独角宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 獨角寶可夢 |
Name origin
- Hercules
- species of beetle, named after the Greek/Roman god (aka Heracles)
- cross
- intersecting lines
