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Heracross

#214 in the Black and White Pokédex • Single Horn Pokémon

Pokémon Black

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

Pokémon White

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

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Bug

Steps to Hatch

6,400

Effort Values Yielded

2 Atk

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

45

Base Experience

175
Heracross

Heracross

#214

No evolutions

Pokémon Black

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 12

Road 12

Walking in tall grass or a cave505%

-

Route 12

Road 12

Walking in dark grass605%

-

Pokémon White

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 12

Road 12

Walking in tall grass or a cave505%

-

Route 12

Road 12

Walking in dark grass605%

-

Shuckle

Sneasel

Heracross normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Heracross sprite

Shiny

Heracross

Single Horn Pokémon

#214
BugFighting

Height

1.5 m

Weight

54 kg

Base XP

175

Abilities

SwarmGutsMoxie

HP

80

Attack

125

Defense

75

Sp. Atk

40

Sp. Def

95

Speed

85

Total

500

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 4× from

Flying

Takes 2× from

FirePsychic

Resistances

Takes 0.5× from

GrassFightingGroundBugDark
Class
Description
StartHorn AttackNormalPhysical6510025

The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.

StartTackleNormalPhysical5010035

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.

StartEndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

StartNight SlashDarkPhysical7010015

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

7Fury AttackNormalPhysical158520

The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.

13Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

19Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

25CounterFightingPhysical-10020

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

31Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. It also damages the user a little.

37Close CombatFightingPhysical1201005

The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def.

43ReversalFightingPhysical-10015

An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

49FeintNormalPhysical3010010

An attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves.

55MegahornBugPhysical1208510

Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.

Class
Description
BideNormalPhysical--10

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

FlailNormalPhysical-10015

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

Focus PunchFightingPhysical15010020

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.

HardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

MegahornBugPhysical1208510

Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.

PursuitDarkPhysical4010020

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.

RevengeFightingPhysical6010010

An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.

Seismic TossFightingPhysical-10020

The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

Class
Description
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial6510010

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM23Smack DownRockPhysical5010015

The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical4010010

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

TM67RetaliateNormalPhysical701005

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TM76Struggle BugBugSpecial3010020

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets’ Sp. Atk stat is reduced.

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

TM83Work UpNormalStatus--30

The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Swarm

Ability Slot 1

Powers up Bug-type moves in a pinch.

Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Guts

Ability Slot 2

Boosts Attack if there is a status problem.

Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

Moxie

Hidden Ability

Boosts Attack after knocking out any Pokémon.

Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

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B/W / Pokédex

Heracross

Heracross

#214 in the Black and White Pokédex • Single Horn Pokémon

Pokémon Black

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

Pokémon White

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

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Bug

Steps to Hatch

6,400

Effort Values Yielded

2 Atk

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

45

Base Experience

175
Heracross

Heracross

#214

No evolutions

Pokémon Black

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 12

Road 12

Walking in tall grass or a cave505%

-

Route 12

Road 12

Walking in dark grass605%

-

Pokémon White

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 12

Road 12

Walking in tall grass or a cave505%

-

Route 12

Road 12

Walking in dark grass605%

-

Shuckle

Sneasel

Heracross normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Heracross sprite

Shiny

Heracross

Single Horn Pokémon

#214
BugFighting

Height

1.5 m

Weight

54 kg

Base XP

175

Abilities

SwarmGutsMoxie

HP

80

Attack

125

Defense

75

Sp. Atk

40

Sp. Def

95

Speed

85

Total

500

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 4× from

Flying

Takes 2× from

FirePsychic

Resistances

Takes 0.5× from

GrassFightingGroundBugDark
Class
Description
StartHorn AttackNormalPhysical6510025

The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.

StartTackleNormalPhysical5010035

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.

StartEndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

StartNight SlashDarkPhysical7010015

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

7Fury AttackNormalPhysical158520

The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.

13Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

19Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

25CounterFightingPhysical-10020

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

31Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. It also damages the user a little.

37Close CombatFightingPhysical1201005

The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def.

43ReversalFightingPhysical-10015

An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

49FeintNormalPhysical3010010

An attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves.

55MegahornBugPhysical1208510

Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.

Class
Description
BideNormalPhysical--10

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

FlailNormalPhysical-10015

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

Focus PunchFightingPhysical15010020

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.

HardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

MegahornBugPhysical1208510

Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.

PursuitDarkPhysical4010020

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.

RevengeFightingPhysical6010010

An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.

Seismic TossFightingPhysical-10020

The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

Class
Description
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial6510010

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM23Smack DownRockPhysical5010015

The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical4010010

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

TM67RetaliateNormalPhysical701005

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TM76Struggle BugBugSpecial3010020

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets’ Sp. Atk stat is reduced.

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

TM83Work UpNormalStatus--30

The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Swarm

Ability Slot 1

Powers up Bug-type moves in a pinch.

Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Guts

Ability Slot 2

Boosts Attack if there is a status problem.

Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

Moxie

Hidden Ability

Boosts Attack after knocking out any Pokémon.

Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

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