Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
- Height
- 1.5 m 4′11″
- Weight
- 54 kg 119.0 lbs
- Base stat total
- 500 Higher than 70% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen II Gold & Silver
Heracronite Adamant · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32Full set →
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
- Height
- 1.7 m 5′07″
- Weight
- 62.5 kg 137.8 lbs
- Base stat total
- 600 Higher than 94% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen VI X & Y
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.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
Colors show what this Pokémon takes
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Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 9 types
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Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 9 types
Abilities
- Skill Link
This Pokémon's multi-hit attacks always hit the maximum number of times.
Skill Link makes 3 multi-hit moves it learns hit 5 times in Pokémon Champions.
Competitive
Usual set
In-game ladderSeason M-7 so far · Oct 28- Doubles
- Singles
Ranked ladder · in-game
Doubles
#155 of 262 used
Singles
#103 of 262 used
Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.
Usage over time
Values
| Month | Regulation | Battles | Share of teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,122,222 | <0.1% |
| May 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,355,619 | <0.1% |
| Jun 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,163,315 | <0.1% |
| Jul 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,764,686 | <0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,269,250 | <0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | Reg M-C | 1,631,943 | <0.1% |
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 20260.1% of teams · rank #279 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 99 teams with it · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
Not in this format’s stats at this level.Few players at this level: 625–764 teams’ worth of games in this format.
Most common build
- Item
Choice Scarf- Ability
- Moxie, hidden ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%
- Megahorn, Physical, power 120, accuracy 85%
- Stone Edge, Physical, power 100, accuracy 80%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.1%
Moves
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%70.2%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%59.6%
- Megahorn, Physical, power 120, accuracy 85%55.3%
- Stone Edge, Physical, power 100, accuracy 80%42.1%
- Body Slam, Physical, power 85, accuracy 100%28.9%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%28.1%
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%5.3%
- Swords Dance, Status4.4%
Items
- Choice Scarf56.1%
Life Orb6.1%
Chesto Berry4.4%
Focus Sash1.8%
Silver Powder0.9%
King's Rock0.9%
Abilities
- Moxie, hidden ability64.0%
- Swarm28.9%
- Guts7.0%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe57.0%
- Hardy 32 HP28.9%
- Adamant 32 Atk / 2 SpD / 32 Spe6.1%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe5.3%
These 4 cover 97.3% of its sets.
Most common partners
Skarmory28.1%
Noivern27.2%
Forretress27.2%
Lucario-Mega-Z27.2%
Garchomp27.2%
Pinsir27.2%
0.1% of teams · rank #263 · Singles · about 362 teams with it · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #248 · Singles · about 141 teams with it · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Scarf
- Ability
- Moxie, hidden ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Megahorn, Physical, power 120, accuracy 85%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Scarf
- Ability
- Moxie, hidden ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Megahorn, Physical, power 120, accuracy 85%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.1%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.1%
Moves
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%88.9%
- Megahorn, Physical, power 120, accuracy 85%80.4%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%54.8%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%44.2%
- Stone Edge, Physical, power 100, accuracy 80%29.4%
- Lunge, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%11.1%
- High Horsepower, Physical, power 95, accuracy 95%10.6%
- Bulk Up, Status7.1%
Items
- Choice Scarf64.6%
- Silver Powder5.3%
- Focus Sash5.0%
- Life Orb4.0%
Rocky Helmet4.0%
Wide Lens3.7%
Abilities
- Moxie, hidden ability89.7%
- Swarm5.3%
- Guts5.0%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe68.3%
- Adamant 32 Atk / 32 Spe9.3%
- Jolly 32 Atk / 2 Def / 32 Spe6.6%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe3.7%
These 4 cover 87.9% of its sets.
Most common partners
Volcarona51.3%
Kleavor42.6%
Araquanid41.3%- Forretress33.9%
Golisopod-Mega33.6%
Scizor26.2%
Moves
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%96.1%
- Megahorn, Physical, power 120, accuracy 85%84.8%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%61.7%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%48.0%
- Stone Edge, Physical, power 100, accuracy 80%40.1%
- Lunge, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%8.3%
- High Horsepower, Physical, power 95, accuracy 95%7.8%
- Pin Missile, Physical, power 25, accuracy 95%5.9%
Items
- Choice Scarf71.5%
- Life Orb7.2%
- Wide Lens4.4%
Sitrus Berry4.0%
Expert Belt2.4%
Coba Berry1.9%
Abilities
- Moxie, hidden ability91.1%
- Guts4.6%
- Swarm4.3%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe74.5%
- Adamant 9 HP / 32 Atk / 25 Spe5.5%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe5.0%
- Adamant 32 Atk / 32 Spe3.8%
These 4 cover 88.8% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Volcarona38.7%
- Araquanid34.8%
- Kleavor34.6%
- Golisopod-Mega23.2%
- Scizor22.5%
- Forretress21.8%
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
2.4% of teams · rank #60 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%
- Trailblaze, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%
- Facade, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games3.5%
- 1500 weighting3.6%
- 1630 weighting2.4%
- 1760 weighting2.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%98.9%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%73.8%
- Trailblaze, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%66.7%
- Facade, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%66.6%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%16.4%
- Megahorn, Physical, power 120, accuracy 85%13.8%
- Swords Dance, Status12.4%
- Stone Edge, Physical, power 100, accuracy 80%11.7%
- Rock Blast, Physical, power 25, accuracy 90%9.1%
- Pin Missile, Physical, power 25, accuracy 95%9.1%
Items
Flame Orb72.6%- Choice Scarf12.3%
Loaded Dice9.1%
Assault Vest3.8%
Leftovers1.4%
Heavy-Duty Boots0.6%
Abilities
- Guts74.6%
- Moxie, hidden ability25.4%
EV spreads
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe39.9%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe36.2%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe13.8%
- Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe5.0%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe3.0%
Common teammates
Munkidori56.4%
Incineroar53.6%
Bronzong51.1%
Tentacruel37.1%
Tornadus26.6%
Flygon19.1%
Altaria18.1%
Chandelure17.1%
0.9% of teams · rank #124 · Singles, one type per team · 1630 weighting · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Assault Vest
- Ability
- Moxie, hidden ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%
- Trailblaze, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.6%
- 1500 weighting1.1%
- 1630 weighting0.9%
- 1760 weighting0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%96.0%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%86.6%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%53.0%
- Trailblaze, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%44.6%
- Stone Edge, Physical, power 100, accuracy 80%35.5%
- Spikes, Status30.5%
- Facade, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%17.1%
- Swords Dance, Status13.0%
- Megahorn, Physical, power 120, accuracy 85%8.9%
- Smart Strike, Physical, power 70, accuracy —3.0%
Items
- Assault Vest40.8%
- Choice Scarf36.4%
- Flame Orb15.8%
- Focus Sash3.0%
Muscle Band1.4%
Clear Amulet1.0%
Abilities
- Moxie, hidden ability54.6%
- Guts45.4%
- Swarm0%
EV spreads
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe62.3%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe27.0%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe9.4%
- Jolly 4 Atk / 252 SpD / 252 Spe0.5%
- Hasty 252 Atk / 252 Spe0.3%
Common teammates
- Volcarona89.2%
- Scizor87.2%
- Araquanid86.7%
- Kleavor84.2%
Lokix42.6%
Yanmega40.5%- Forretress11.6%
Great Tusk4.7%
0.4% of teams · rank #121 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Trailblaze, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%
- Megahorn, Physical, power 120, accuracy 85%
- Facade, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.8%
- 1500 weighting0.7%
- 1630 weighting0.4%
- 1760 weighting0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%99.8%
- Trailblaze, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%87.2%
- Megahorn, Physical, power 120, accuracy 85%71.3%
- Facade, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%60.5%
- Stone Edge, Physical, power 100, accuracy 80%19.7%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%19.5%
- Swords Dance, Status18.4%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%8.4%
- Endure, Status6.6%
- Rock Blast, Physical, power 25, accuracy 90%3.1%
Items
- Flame Orb70.2%
- Muscle Band15.9%
Salac Berry6.6%- Choice Scarf3.6%
- Loaded Dice3.1%
Choice Band0.6%
Abilities
- Guts71.3%
- Moxie, hidden ability28.7%
- Swarm0%
EV spreads
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe79.6%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe18.1%
- Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe1.9%
- Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Spe0.2%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe0.1%
0.1% of teams · rank #182 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Loaded Dice
- Ability
- Moxie, hidden ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 252 Atk / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Fighting
- Rock Blast, Physical, power 25, accuracy 90%
- Pin Missile, Physical, power 25, accuracy 95%
- Throat Chop, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%
- Arm Thrust, Physical, power 15, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.7%
- 1500 weighting0.2%
- 1630 weighting0.1%
- 1760 weighting<0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Rock Blast, Physical, power 25, accuracy 90%60.4%
- Pin Missile, Physical, power 25, accuracy 95%60.3%
- Throat Chop, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%57.5%
- Arm Thrust, Physical, power 15, accuracy 100%53.9%
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%44.2%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%28.2%
- Trailblaze, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%27.7%
- Megahorn, Physical, power 120, accuracy 85%19.1%
- Stone Edge, Physical, power 100, accuracy 80%16.0%
- Bulk Up, Status12.9%
Items
- Loaded Dice60.4%
- Choice Scarf13.2%
- Expert Belt12.8%
- Flame Orb5.2%
- Focus Sash3.5%
- Salac Berry2.8%
Abilities
- Moxie, hidden ability92.9%
- Guts6.6%
- Swarm0.5%
EV spreads
- Jolly 252 Atk / 252 Spe53.8%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe22.7%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe13.8%
- Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe3.8%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe2.6%
Common teammates
- Kleavor55.9%
Talonflame53.9%
Shiftry53.8%
Braviary-Hisui53.8%
Mamoswine53.8%
Serperior16.3%
Excadrill14.3%
Oricorio-Pom-Pom13.0%
Usage over time
Values
| Month | Regulation | Battles | Share of teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,122,222 | 0.3% |
| May 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,355,619 | 0.2% |
| Jun 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,163,315 | 0.1% |
| Jul 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,764,686 | 0.2% |
| Aug 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,269,250 | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | Reg M-C | 1,631,943 | <0.1% |
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 20260.6% of teams · rank #138 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 825 teams with it · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.4% of teams · rank #153 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 372 teams with it · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #188 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 20 teams with it · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 20 teams behind this, too few to show its set.
0.1% of teams · rank #209 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 0 teams with it · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 0 teams behind these numbers.Few players at this level: 625–764 teams’ worth of games in this format.
Most common build
- Item
- Heracronite
- Ability
- Skill Link
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Rock Blast, Physical, power 25, accuracy 90%
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Pin Missile, Physical, power 25, accuracy 95%
- Bullet Seed, Physical, power 25, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Heracronite
- Ability
- Skill Link
- Stat Alignment
- Brave
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Rock Blast, Physical, power 25, accuracy 90%
- Bullet Seed, Physical, power 25, accuracy 100%
- Pin Missile, Physical, power 25, accuracy 95%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Heracronite
- Ability
- Skill Link
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 20 HP / 25 Atk / 21 Spe
- Rock Blast, Physical, power 25, accuracy 90%
- Bullet Seed, Physical, power 25, accuracy 100%
- Pin Missile, Physical, power 25, accuracy 95%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.6%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.4%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting) thin0.1%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.1%
Moves
- Rock Blast, Physical, power 25, accuracy 90%90.1%
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%86.5%
- Pin Missile, Physical, power 25, accuracy 95%74.0%
- Bullet Seed, Physical, power 25, accuracy 100%51.0%
- Trailblaze, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%27.5%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%26.2%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%10.3%
- Swords Dance, Status9.3%
Items
- Heracronite100.0%
Abilities
- Skill Link100.0%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe24.4%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD17.1%
- Brave 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD11.9%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe11.1%
These 4 cover 64.5% of its sets.
Moves
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%92.9%
- Rock Blast, Physical, power 25, accuracy 90%91.8%
- Bullet Seed, Physical, power 25, accuracy 100%65.8%
- Pin Missile, Physical, power 25, accuracy 95%64.2%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%35.7%
- Trailblaze, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%15.6%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%8.3%
- Swords Dance, Status7.8%
Items
- Heracronite100.0%
Abilities
- Skill Link100.0%
Stat Points
- Brave 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD20.8%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD18.6%
- Adamant 12 HP / 32 Atk / 22 Spe11.5%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe9.2%
These 4 cover 60.1% of its sets.
Moves
- Rock Blast, Physical, power 25, accuracy 90%91.4%
- Bullet Seed, Physical, power 25, accuracy 100%70.4%
- Pin Missile, Physical, power 25, accuracy 95%67.7%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%67.0%
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%64.1%
- Trailblaze, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%24.4%
- Facade, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%7.5%
- Swords Dance, Status3.8%
Items
- Heracronite100.0%
Abilities
- Skill Link100.0%
Stat Points
- Adamant 20 HP / 25 Atk / 21 Spe34.2%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD24.9%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe18.3%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe8.4%
These 4 cover 85.8% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Garchomp31.8%
Rillaboom30.9%
Metagross-Mega30.9%
Rotom-Heat30.9%
Tyranitar30.9%- Araquanid22.2%
0.2% of teams · rank #214 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 6,229 teams with it · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #217 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 1,947 teams with it · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #223 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 159 teams with it · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
Most common build
- Item
- Heracronite
- Ability
- Skill Link
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD
- Pin Missile, Physical, power 25, accuracy 95%
- Rock Blast, Physical, power 25, accuracy 90%
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Protect, Status
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Heracronite
- Ability
- Skill Link
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD
- Pin Missile, Physical, power 25, accuracy 95%
- Rock Blast, Physical, power 25, accuracy 90%
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Protect, Status
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Heracronite
- Ability
- Skill Link
- Stat Alignment
- Brave
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD
- Rock Blast, Physical, power 25, accuracy 90%
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Pin Missile, Physical, power 25, accuracy 95%
- Protect, Status
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.2%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.1%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.1%
Moves
- Pin Missile, Physical, power 25, accuracy 95%82.3%
- Rock Blast, Physical, power 25, accuracy 90%79.6%
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%73.8%
- Protect, Status47.5%
- Bullet Seed, Physical, power 25, accuracy 100%34.0%
- Detect, Status29.3%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%5.2%
- High Horsepower, Physical, power 95, accuracy 95%5.0%
Items
- Heracronite100.0%
Abilities
- Skill Link100.0%
Stat Points
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD19.3%
- Brave 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD11.8%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe8.3%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe5.0%
These 4 cover 44.4% of its sets.
Most common partners
Indeedee-F16.5%
Whimsicott15.2%
Farigiraf14.4%
Kingambit12.1%
Sinistcha12.0%- Talonflame12.0%
Moves
- Pin Missile, Physical, power 25, accuracy 95%84.0%
- Rock Blast, Physical, power 25, accuracy 90%83.8%
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%82.7%
- Protect, Status54.0%
- Bullet Seed, Physical, power 25, accuracy 100%31.1%
- Detect, Status29.0%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%3.6%
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%3.5%
Items
- Heracronite100.0%
Abilities
- Skill Link100.0%
Stat Points
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD15.6%
- Brave 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD14.0%
- Brave 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def8.6%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe8.4%
These 4 cover 46.6% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Kingambit18.8%
- Indeedee-F18.6%
- Whimsicott15.3%
- Farigiraf15.2%
Torkoal13.8%
Milotic12.1%
Moves
- Rock Blast, Physical, power 25, accuracy 90%88.5%
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%86.1%
- Pin Missile, Physical, power 25, accuracy 95%84.8%
- Protect, Status64.3%
- Bullet Seed, Physical, power 25, accuracy 100%32.7%
- Detect, Status14.9%
- Swords Dance, Status5.9%
- Brick Break, Physical, power 75, accuracy 100%3.2%
Items
- Heracronite100.0%
Abilities
- Skill Link100.0%
Stat Points
- Brave 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD16.0%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD11.3%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe10.5%
- Brave 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def10.1%
These 4 cover 47.9% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Kingambit20.6%
- Farigiraf19.2%
- Incineroar18.6%
- Indeedee-F17.7%
- Torkoal16.3%
Archaludon15.5%
0.2% of teams · rank #228 · Singles · about 547 teams with it · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #223 · Singles · about 197 teams with it · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
Most common build
- Item
- Heracronite
- Ability
- Skill Link
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Pin Missile, Physical, power 25, accuracy 95%
- Rock Blast, Physical, power 25, accuracy 90%
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Trailblaze, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Heracronite
- Ability
- Skill Link
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 30 HP / 32 Atk / 4 Spe
- Pin Missile, Physical, power 25, accuracy 95%
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Rock Blast, Physical, power 25, accuracy 90%
- Bullet Seed, Physical, power 25, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.2%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.1%
Moves
- Pin Missile, Physical, power 25, accuracy 95%87.1%
- Rock Blast, Physical, power 25, accuracy 90%82.8%
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%79.6%
- Trailblaze, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%38.6%
- Bullet Seed, Physical, power 25, accuracy 100%34.6%
- Bulk Up, Status13.4%
- Swords Dance, Status13.2%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%12.9%
Items
- Heracronite100.0%
Abilities
- Skill Link100.0%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe17.7%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD17.0%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe14.9%
- Adamant 30 HP / 32 Atk / 4 Spe8.1%
These 4 cover 57.7% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Araquanid23.0%
- Volcarona21.1%
Corviknight17.3%- Kleavor15.3%
- Forretress14.6%
Hatterene14.1%
Moves
- Pin Missile, Physical, power 25, accuracy 95%92.1%
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%85.1%
- Rock Blast, Physical, power 25, accuracy 90%81.1%
- Bullet Seed, Physical, power 25, accuracy 100%27.8%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%25.2%
- Trailblaze, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%23.4%
- Swords Dance, Status13.4%
- Bulk Up, Status12.7%
Items
- Heracronite100.0%
Abilities
- Skill Link100.0%
Stat Points
- Adamant 30 HP / 32 Atk / 4 Spe18.9%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD14.4%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe13.1%
- Adamant 16 HP / 32 Atk / 18 Spe9.0%
These 4 cover 55.4% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Hatterene23.9%
Ditto22.9%
Armarouge18.2%
Sharpedo18.1%
Persian-Alola18.1%- Corviknight16.7%
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
1.0% of teams · rank #106 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Heracronite
- Ability
- Skill Link
- Nature
- Adamant
- EVs
- 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Rock Blast, Physical, power 25, accuracy 90%
- Swords Dance, Status
- Pin Missile, Physical, power 25, accuracy 95%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.9%
- 1500 weighting1.0%
- 1630 weighting1.0%
- 1760 weighting1.0%
Usage by month
Moves
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%98.8%
- Rock Blast, Physical, power 25, accuracy 90%97.8%
- Swords Dance, Status63.4%
- Pin Missile, Physical, power 25, accuracy 95%42.0%
- Substitute, Status32.1%
- Bullet Seed, Physical, power 25, accuracy 100%31.0%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%15.0%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%10.3%
- Trailblaze, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%7.1%
- Arm Thrust, Physical, power 15, accuracy 100%0.6%
Items
- Heracronite100.0%
Abilities
- Skill Link100.0%
EV spreads
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe28.2%
- Adamant 84 HP / 252 Atk / 172 Spe12.2%
- Adamant 200 HP / 252 Atk / 56 Spe11.3%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe7.3%
- Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe6.3%
Common teammates
Alomomola38.3%
Tapu Koko30.1%- Great Tusk24.5%
Iron Crown18.6%
Heatran18.3%
Ting-Lu17.1%
Iron Treads15.8%- Hatterene15.4%
Checks & counters
Tapu Lele90.4%
Iron Valiant87.9%
Charizard-Mega-Y71.7%
Gholdengo64.9%
Clefable66.3%
Lopunny-Mega55.7%
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first, so who you outspeed decides battles. Its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 85); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Heracross outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
The faster Pokémon moves first, so who you outspeed decides battles. Its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 75); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Mega Heracross outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Moves
Level up 15
| 1 | Arm ThrustHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Fighting | Physical | 15 | 100% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | TackleNo additional effect. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 5 | Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| 10 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 15 | Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy. | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | |
| 20 | Horn AttackNo additional effect. | Normal | Physical | 65 | 100% | 25 |
| 25 | CounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage. | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| 30 | Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune. | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| 35 | Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Bug | Physical | 25 | 95% | 20 |
| 40 | Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves. | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 45 | ThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards. | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 50 | Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 55 | MegahornNo additional effect. | Bug | Physical | 120 | 85% | 10 |
| 60 | Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1. | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100% | 5 |
TM / HM / TR 55
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM12 | Low KickMore power the heavier the target. | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM15 | Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1. | Bug | Special | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM18 | ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's. | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM20 | Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1. | Grass | Physical | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM21 | Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Bug | Physical | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM27 | Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy. | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | |
| TM28 | Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1. | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM36 | Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM43 | FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies. | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM49 | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM50 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM53 | Smart StrikeThis move does not check accuracy. | Steel | Physical | 70 | — | 10 |
| TM55 | DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2. | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM56 | Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Grass | Physical | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| TM57 | False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| TM58 | Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune. | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM61 | Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio. | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| TM64 | Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM66 | Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target. | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM76 | Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Rock | Physical | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM86 | Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch. | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM88 | Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM90 | SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers. | Ground | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM104 | Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM130 | Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM134 | ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left. | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM149 | EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig. | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TM150 | Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio. | Rock | Physical | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| TM152 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM158 | Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Fighting | Special | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| TM162 | Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Bug | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM163 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Special | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM167 | Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1. | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM179 | Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity. | Rock | Physical | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| TM181 | Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item. | Dark | Physical | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| TM182 | Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry. | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM184 | Vacuum WaveUsually goes first. | Fighting | Special | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| TM185 | Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1. | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM186 | High HorsepowerNo additional effect. | Ground | Physical | 95 | 95% | 10 |
| TM192 | Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits. | Fighting | Physical | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| TM204 | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM205 | EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP. | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM213 | CoachingRaises an ally's Attack and Defense by 1. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM219 | Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1. | Bug | Physical | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| TM221 | Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves. | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM224 | CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM229 | Upper Hand100% flinch. Fails unless target using priority attack. | Fighting | Physical | 65 | 100% | 15 |
Egg moves 6
| Egg | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg | FeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard. | Normal | Physical | 30 | 100% | 10 |
| Egg | FlailMore power the less HP the user has left. | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| Egg | HardenRaises the user's Defense by 1. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| Egg | Night SlashHigh critical hit ratio. | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Egg | Seismic TossDoes damage equal to the user's level. | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
No moves match those filters.
Evolution
Heracross doesn’t evolve, but in battle it can Mega Evolve.
#0214HeracrossBugFighting- Mega Evolution, in battleholding Heracronite
#0214Mega HeracrossBugFighting
Heracross doesn’t evolve, but in battle it can Mega Evolve.
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Where to find
Shield: The Isle of Armor 7 areas
- Challenge RoadSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
- Fields of Honor (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
- Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
- Forest of Focus (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
- Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
- Training Lowlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
- Workout Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Ultra Moon 1 area
- Poni GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–55
Ultra Sun 1 area
- Poni GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–55
Y 2 areas
- Friend Safari (Bug)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
- Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 25–27
X 1 area
- Friend Safari (Bug)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
White 2 1 area
- Lostlorn Forest (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 20–24
Black 2 3 areas
- Lostlorn ForestWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
- Lostlorn Forest (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 20–24
- Road 12Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–42
White 1 area
- Road 12Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
Black 1 area
- Road 12Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
SoulSilver 15 areas
- Azalea TownHeadbutting trees · Lv 3–5
- Celadon CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 15–17
- Mount Silver (mountainside)Headbutting trees · Lv 42–48
- Mount Silver (outside)Headbutting trees · Lv 39–43
- Road 11Headbutting trees · Lv 13–14
- Road 16Headbutting trees · Lv 26–27
- Road 28Headbutting trees · Lv 39–43
- Road 33Headbutting trees · Lv 3–5
- Road 42Headbutting trees · Lv 13–14
- Road 44Headbutting trees · Lv 21–22
- Road 45Headbutting trees · Lv 23–25
- Road 46Headbutting trees · Lv 2–3
- Road 47Headbutting trees · Lv 25–30
- Road 7Headbutting trees · Lv 15–17
- Vermilion CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 11–13
HeartGold 15 areas
- Azalea TownHeadbutting trees · Lv 3–5
- Celadon CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 15–17
- Mount Silver (mountainside)Headbutting trees · Lv 42–48
- Mount Silver (outside)Headbutting trees · Lv 39–43
- Road 11Headbutting trees · Lv 13–14
- Road 16Headbutting trees · Lv 26–27
- Road 28Headbutting trees · Lv 39–43
- Road 33Headbutting trees · Lv 3–5
- Road 42Headbutting trees · Lv 13–14
- Road 44Headbutting trees · Lv 21–22
- Road 45Headbutting trees · Lv 23–25
- Road 46Headbutting trees · Lv 2–3
- Road 47Headbutting trees · Lv 25–30
- Road 7Headbutting trees · Lv 15–17
- Vermilion CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 11–13
Platinum 21 areas
- Eterna ForestSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Floaroma MeadowSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Fuego IronworksSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 206Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 207Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 208Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 209Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 211 (east, towards Celestic Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 213Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 214Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 215Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 218Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 221Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 222Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Valley WindworksSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Pearl 21 areas
- Eterna ForestSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Floaroma MeadowSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Fuego IronworksSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 206Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 207Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 208Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 209Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 211 (east, towards Celestic Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 213Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 214Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 215Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 218Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 221Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 222Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Valley WindworksSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Diamond 21 areas
- Eterna ForestSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Floaroma MeadowSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Fuego IronworksSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 206Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 207Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 208Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 209Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 211 (east, towards Celestic Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 213Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 214Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 215Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 218Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 221Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Road 222Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
- Valley WindworksSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
LeafGreen 1 area
- Pattern BushWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–30
FireRed 1 area
- Pattern BushWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–30
Colosseum 2 areas
- Realgam TowerSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 45
- Snagem Hideout 1FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, after you have failed to capture them once. · Lv 45
Emerald 1 area
- Safari Zone (NE/acro bike area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Sapphire 1 area
- Safari Zone (NE/acro bike area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Ruby 1 area
- Safari Zone (NE/acro bike area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Crystal 6 areas
- Azalea TownHeadbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 33Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 42Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 44Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 45Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 46Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Silver 10 areas
- Road 29Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 30Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 31Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 32Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 33Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 42Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 43Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 44Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 45Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 46Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Gold 10 areas
- Road 29Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 30Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 31Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 32Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 33Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 42Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 43Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 44Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 45Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 46Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.
Mega Evolves in battle from Heracross holding Heracronite.
Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.
Training
- EV yield
- 2 Atk
- Catch rate
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- Growth rate
- Slow
- EV yield
- 2 Atk
- Catch rate
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- Growth rate
- Slow
Breeding
- Egg groups
- Bug
- Gender
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- Hatch time
- 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Males and females look different
Pokédex entries
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.
Legends: ArceusThis Pokémon takes pride in its strength, which allows it to lift things 100 times heavier than itself with no trouble at all.
ShieldHeracross loves sweet sap and will go looking through forests for it. The Pokémon uses its two antennae to pick up scents as it searches.
SwordIt roams through forests searching for sweet nectar. Although it boasts fantastic physical strength, it’s not that good at flying.
Ultra MoonIt’s proud of its thick horn. In Alola, its biggest rival is Vikavolt, which it’s always fighting with.
Ultra SunNo matter how heavy its opponents, it flings them far away with its prized horn.
Black 2 · White 2It is usually docile, but if it is disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.
SoulSilverIt loves sweet honey. To keep all the honey to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn.
Platinum · Black · WhiteWith powerful legs and claws, it generates enough power to hurl foes over great distances.
PearlIt gathers in forests to search for tree sap, its favorite food. It’s strong enough to hurl foes.
DiamondThis powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies’ bellies, then lifts and throws them.
LeafGreen · HeartGold · XThey 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.
EmeraldHeracross 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.
Sapphire · Alpha SapphireHeracross 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.
Ruby · Omega RubyWith its Herculean powers, it can easily throw around an object that is 100 times its own weight.
Crystal · YUsually docile, but if disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.
Silver · FireRedThis powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies’ bellies then lifts and throws them.
Gold
Names around the world
- English
- Heracross
- Japanese
- ヘラクロス
- Japanese (romaji)
- Heracros
- Korean
- 헤라크로스
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 赫拉克羅斯
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 赫拉克罗斯
- French
- Scarhino
- German
- Skaraborn
- Spanish
- Heracross
- Italian
- Heracross
Biology
Heracross is known as the Single Horn Pokémon; it is a large bipedal beetle-like Pokémon with a blue, armor-like exoskeleton, underneath which are a set of wings.
It is typically smiling, with yellow eyes, a long horn on its forehead and two antennae either side of it. Depending on its gender, its horn is capped with a different structure: a two-prong cross-shape for males and a heart-shape for females.
Heracross can range from being docile to toppling over trees, depending on its mood and behavior. It likes to consume tree sap, using its horn to hoard it. Heracross is observed to have a commensal relationship with the Pokémon Butterfree, whereas it has a rivalry with another beetle-like Pokémon, Pinsir.
Design & origin
Designed by Ken Sugimori, Heracross is based on the Japanese rhinoceros beetle, beetles known for their combativeness and strength in insect fighting. Its name is a combination of "hercules beetle" and "cross", as well as stemming from the Greek mythological hero Heracles.
A scrapped evolution of Pinsir found in a 1997 Gold and Silver demo, called Plucks or Plux, featured design elements similar to Heracross, and an earlier design of Heracross featured a vertical mouth similar to Pinsir.
Forms
Mega Heracross gains claw-like hands, a longer horn and red accents on its body. In this state, it has enough power to lift a fighter jet, although when it exerts enough power, it opens the shell on its abdomen and arms to release heat from its rapidly rising body temperature. Mega Heracross is more strongly based on the Hercules beetle.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation II Pokémon, List of generation VI Pokémon, Heracross · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Generation IX · animated models
Generation VIII · animated models
Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V
Generation IV
Generation III
Generation II
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VII · Gen VI
Polls & views
- Official worldwide vote#17 in Johto in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 16,577 votesThe Pokémon Company International
- Official vote, Japan#187 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday
- WikipediaWikipedia views: #48 of 67 Pokémon articles (last 30 days), 1,139 viewsWikipedia page views: Wikimedia Foundation (CC0)
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
HP
274th of 1,025 Pokémon · higher than 68%
6th of 92 Bug types
31st of 73 Fighting types
Attack
65th of 1,025 Pokémon · higher than 92%
7th of 92 Bug types
17th of 73 Fighting types
Defense
405th of 1,025 Pokémon · higher than 57%
36th of 92 Bug types
35th of 73 Fighting types
Sp. Atk
834th of 1,025 Pokémon · higher than 12%
59th of 92 Bug types
56th of 73 Fighting types
Sp. Def
158th of 1,025 Pokémon · higher than 82%
11th of 92 Bug types
11th of 73 Fighting types
Speed
264th of 1,025 Pokémon · higher than 71%
18th of 92 Bug types
22nd of 73 Fighting types
Base stat total
278th of 1,025 Pokémon
11th of 92 Bug types
31st of 73 Fighting types
Attack
1st of 1,025 Pokémon · higher than 99%
1st of 92 Bug types
1st of 73 Fighting types
Defense
79th of 1,025 Pokémon · higher than 90%
6th of 92 Bug types
6th of 73 Fighting types
Sp. Def
94th of 1,025 Pokémon · higher than 89%
5th of 92 Bug types
8th of 73 Fighting types
Speed
373rd of 1,025 Pokémon · higher than 61%
29th of 92 Bug types
37th of 73 Fighting types
Base stat total
25th of 1,025 Pokémon
1st of 92 Bug types
3rd of 73 Fighting types
Flying vs Mega Heracross: Bug takes 2×, Fighting takes 2× → 4× (extremely effective)Fairy vs Mega Heracross: Bug takes 1×, Fighting takes 2× → 2× (super effective)Fire vs Mega Heracross: Bug takes 2×, Fighting takes 1× → 2× (super effective)Psychic vs Mega Heracross: Bug takes 1×, Fighting takes 2× → 2× (super effective)Bug vs Mega Heracross: Bug takes 1×, Fighting takes ½× → ½× (not very effective)Dark vs Mega Heracross: Bug takes 1×, Fighting takes ½× → ½× (not very effective)Fighting vs Mega Heracross: Bug takes ½×, Fighting takes 1× → ½× (not very effective)Grass vs Mega Heracross: Bug takes ½×, Fighting takes 1× → ½× (not very effective)Ground vs Mega Heracross: Bug takes ½×, Fighting takes 1× → ½× (not very effective)- Showdowneach month’s busiest format
- Dasheda new in-game season, or a regulation change
- Gapnot used or allowed that month
- In-gamea rank, #1 at the top
A weighting, not a cutoff.
Each Showdown team counts by the chance its player’s Glicko-1 rating is above the number.
Not the rating on the Showdown ladder.
A Japan-only vote on the film's site, for the 720 Pokémon of Generations I–VI except
Volcanion and 
Magearna. Only the winner's vote count was published.