Heracross
Lumiose City #179 in the Pokémon Legends: Z-A Pokédex
Heracross in the National Pokédex
Normal

Shiny
This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies’ bellies, then lifts and throws them.
Details
Types


Category
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Pokédex
Heracross in Other Games
National Dex pageMin
Max
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
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
| Pokédexes | Lumiose City #179 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 Atk |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 175 |
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |

Heracross
Lumiose City #179
No evolutions
Ordinary Abilities are not active in Legends: Z-A.
Base cooldowns vary with Speed. Plus Moves unlock at the listed level or with the Z-A Seed of Mastery; their effects depend on the move.
| Move | Learned by | Type | Class | Power | Base cooldown | Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leer The user frightens targets with an intimidating leer, which lowers their Defense stats for a short time. | Level: Start | Normal | ![]() | — | 6s | Level 10 or Seed of Mastery |
| Tackle The user attacks by charging forward and slamming into targets with its whole body. | Level: Start | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 4s | Level 10 or Seed of Mastery |
| Endure The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail. | Level: 5 | Normal | ![]() | — | 12s | Level 8 or Seed of Mastery |
| Pin Missile The user attacks by shooting out five sharp spikes, one after the other. | Level: 10 | Bug | ![]() | 15 | 6s | Level 13 or Seed of Mastery |
| Detect The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing. | Level: 13 | Fighting | ![]() | — | 13s | Level 16 or Seed of Mastery |
| Aerial Ace The user attacks by confounding targets with swift movements before slashing. | Level: 15 | Flying | ![]() | 60 | 9s | Level 18 or Seed of Mastery |
| Take Down The user attacks by slamming into targets in an all-out charge. The user will also take some damage. | Level: 20 | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 8s | Level 23 or Seed of Mastery |
| Brick Break The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers such as Light Screen and Reflect. | Level: 24 | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 7s | Level 27 or Seed of Mastery |
| Rock Blast The user attacks by shooting out five hard rocks, one after the other. | Level: 28 | Rock | ![]() | 15 | 6s | Level 31 or Seed of Mastery |
| Bug Buzz The user attacks with damaging sound waves created by vibration. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats. | Level: 30 | Bug | ![]() | 90 | 8s | Level 33 or Seed of Mastery |
| Lunge The user attacks by lunging toward targets with full force. This also lowers targets' Attack stats for a short time. | Level: 32 | Bug | ![]() | 80 | 9s | Level 35 or Seed of Mastery |
| Swords Dance The user boosts its Attack stat for a while by performing a frenetic dance. | Level: 38 | Normal | ![]() | — | 15s | Level 41 or Seed of Mastery |
| Megahorn The user attacks with a tough and impressive horn, ramming into targets with all-out force. | Level: 45 | Bug | ![]() | 120 | 10s | Level 48 or Seed of Mastery |
| Close Combat The user attacks by abandoning defense and charging in close to targets. This lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats for a short time. | Level: 50 | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 12s | Level 53 or Seed of Mastery |
| Aerial Ace The user attacks by confounding targets with swift movements before slashing. | TM022 | Flying | ![]() | 60 | 9s | Level 18 or Seed of Mastery |
| Body Slam The user attacks by dropping onto targets with its full body weight. This may also leave targets paralyzed. | TM033 | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 8s | Not established |
| Brick Break The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers such as Light Screen and Reflect. | TM010 | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 7s | Level 27 or Seed of Mastery |
| Bulk Up The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats for a short time by tensing its muscles to bulk up its body. | TM011 | Fighting | ![]() | — | 18s | Not established |
| Bulldoze The user attacks targets by stomping on the ground. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time. | TM078 | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 6s | Not established |
| Bullet Seed The user attacks by forcefully shooting out five seeds, one after the other. | TM040 | Grass | ![]() | 15 | 6s | Not established |
| Circle Throw The user attacks by hurling targets far away from itself. This may also lower targets' Defense stats. | TM129 | Fighting | ![]() | 60 | 6s | Not established |
| Close Combat The user attacks by abandoning defense and charging in close to targets. This lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats for a short time. | TM107 | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 12s | Level 53 or Seed of Mastery |
| Curse The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats in exchange for lowering its movement speed for a short time. When Ghost types use this move, the effect is different. | TM091 | Ghost | ![]() | — | 15s | Not established |
| Dig The user attacks by disappearing underground for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets. | TM028 | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 12s | Not established |
| Earthquake The user attacks by setting off an earthquake that strikes a wide area. | TM069 | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 10s | Not established |
| Endure The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail. | TM035 | Normal | ![]() | — | 12s | Level 8 or Seed of Mastery |
| Facade The user attacks with a power that is doubled if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, burned, or drowsy. | TM109 | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 7s | Not established |
| False Swipe The user attacks with restraint to ensure that targets are left with at least 1 HP. | TM122 | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 6s | Not established |
| Focus Blast The user attacks by heightening its mental focus to unleash its power. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats. | TM102 | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 12s | Not established |
| Giga Impact The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time. | TM055 | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 20s | Not established |
| Headbutt The user attacks by leaning forward and charging headfirst into targets. This may also make targets flinch. | TM001 | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 7s | Not established |
| Hyper Beam The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time. | TM044 | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 20s | Not established |
| Iron Defense The user boosts its Defense stat for a while by hardening the surface of its body until it becomes like iron. | TM080 | Steel | ![]() | — | 9s | Not established |
| Knock Off The user attacks by slapping targets' held items away, making the items unusable for the rest of the battle. This move does more damage to targets holding items. | TM045 | Dark | ![]() | 65 | 10s | Not established |
| Mud Shot The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at targets. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time. | TM046 | Ground | ![]() | 55 | 6s | Not established |
| Night Slash The user attacks by slashing the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. | TM034 | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 7s | Not established |
| Outrage The user attacks in a furious rampage, then becomes confused. | TM093 | Dragon | ![]() | 120 | 15s | Not established |
| Protect The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing. | TM017 | Normal | ![]() | — | 15s | Not established |
| Rock Slide The user attacks by hurling large boulders. This may also make targets flinch. | TM012 | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 7s | Not established |
| Rock Smash The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower targets' Defense stats. | TM004 | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 6s | Not established |
| Rock Tomb The user attacks by hurling a boulder. Boulders that hit will also make targets move more slowly. Boulders that miss will remain on the battlefield. | TM036 | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 10s | Not established |
| Shadow Claw The user attacks by slashing with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. | TM061 | Ghost | ![]() | 70 | 7s | Not established |
| Silver Wind The user attacks targets by scattering powdery scales on the wind. This may also boost all the user's stats at once. | TM117 | Bug | ![]() | 60 | 6s | Not established |
| Skull Bash The user boosts its Defense stat for a short time by tucking its head in, then attacks by ramming into targets. This move takes some time to carry out. | TM146 | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 12s | Not established |
| Spikes The user lays a trap of sharp spikes in front of itself. The spikes will damage susceptible opposing Pokémon that make contact with them. | TM088 | Ground | ![]() | — | 7s | Not established |
| Stone Edge The user attacks by stabbing targets with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. | TM065 | Rock | ![]() | 100 | 10s | Not established |
| Substitute The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself. | TM085 | Normal | ![]() | — | 10s | Not established |
| Swords Dance The user boosts its Attack stat for a while by performing a frenetic dance. | TM030 | Normal | ![]() | — | 15s | Level 41 or Seed of Mastery |
| Trailblaze The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork also increases its movement speed for a short time. | TM115 | Grass | ![]() | 40 | 6s | Not established |
| Vacuum Wave The user attacks swiftly by whirling its fists to create a wave of pure vacuum that it sends flying at targets. | TM150 | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 3s | Not established |
| Work Up The user boosts its Attack and Sp. Atk stats for a short time by getting worked up. | TM103 | Normal | ![]() | — | 15s | Not established |
Overall spawn chances are unknown. Any cluster or Alpha percentages in the conditions apply only to that named context. Exact spawn points, time/weather and progression details have source gaps.
Temporary battle levels reflect the listed zone’s star rank; caught Pokémon return to their base capture levels. Donut boosts to your party are separate from these wild Pokémon levels.
22 acquisition contexts · showing 22
| Location and method | Capture level | Hyperspace battle level | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
Rouge Street Heracross NPC trade Base game | 12 | — | Trade Pikachu to Tracie for Heracross. Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Exact acquisition metadata and later-patch runtime guards remain incompletely independently corroborated. Overall chance unknown. |
Wild Zone 13 Wild spawn Base game | 36–38 | — | Various spawn points in Wild Zone 13; availability can vary by time and weather. Unlock: reach Rank E. Ordinary spawn variant. Overall chance unknown. |
Wild Zone 13 Wild spawn Base gameAlpha | 46–48 | — | Various spawn points in Wild Zone 13; availability can vary by time and weather. Unlock: reach Rank E. Alpha variant: 5% conditional on this spawn slot. Random Alpha spawns unlock after Main Mission 5. Overall chance unknown. |
Wild Zone 20 Wild spawn Base gameAlpha | 63–64 | — | Various spawn points in Wild Zone 20; availability can vary by time and weather. Unlock: complete the main story at Rank A. Fixed Alpha spawn. Overall chance unknown. |
Bug-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 4★ Bug-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 1 Hyperspace spawn Mega Dimension | 39–41 | 164–166 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 4★ Bug-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 1. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 100% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Ordinary spawn variant. Overall chance unknown. |
Bug-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 4★ Bug-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 1 Hyperspace spawn Mega DimensionAlpha | 48–50 | 173–175 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 4★ Bug-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 1. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 100% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Alpha variant: 1% conditional on this spawn slot. Overall chance unknown. |
Bug-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 4★ Bug-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 4 Hyperspace spawn Mega Dimension | 39–41 | 164–166 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 4★ Bug-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 4. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 100% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Ordinary spawn variant. Overall chance unknown. |
Bug-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 4★ Bug-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 4 Hyperspace spawn Mega DimensionAlpha | 48–50 | 173–175 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 4★ Bug-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 4. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 100% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Alpha variant: 1% conditional on this spawn slot. Overall chance unknown. |
Bug-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 4★ Bug-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 8 Hyperspace spawn Mega Dimension | 39–41 | 164–166 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 4★ Bug-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 8. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 100% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Ordinary spawn variant. Overall chance unknown. |
Bug-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 4★ Bug-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 8 Hyperspace spawn Mega DimensionAlpha | 48–50 | 173–175 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 4★ Bug-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 8. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 100% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Alpha variant: 1% conditional on this spawn slot. Overall chance unknown. |
Bug-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 4★ Bug-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 9 Hyperspace spawn Mega Dimension | 39–41 | 164–166 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 4★ Bug-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 9. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 100% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Ordinary spawn variant. Overall chance unknown. |
Bug-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 4★ Bug-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 9 Hyperspace spawn Mega DimensionAlpha | 48–50 | 173–175 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 4★ Bug-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 9. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 100% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Alpha variant: 1% conditional on this spawn slot. Overall chance unknown. |
Fighting-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 4★ Fighting-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 2 Hyperspace spawn Mega Dimension | 39–41 | 164–166 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 4★ Fighting-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 2. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 100% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Ordinary spawn variant. Overall chance unknown. |
Fighting-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 4★ Fighting-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 2 Hyperspace spawn Mega DimensionAlpha | 48–50 | 173–175 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 4★ Fighting-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 2. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 100% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Alpha variant: 1% conditional on this spawn slot. Overall chance unknown. |
Fighting-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 4★ Fighting-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 3 Hyperspace spawn Mega Dimension | 39–41 | 164–166 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 4★ Fighting-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 3. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 100% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Ordinary spawn variant. Overall chance unknown. |
Fighting-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 4★ Fighting-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 3 Hyperspace spawn Mega DimensionAlpha | 48–50 | 173–175 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 4★ Fighting-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 3. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 100% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Alpha variant: 1% conditional on this spawn slot. Overall chance unknown. |
Fighting-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 4★ Fighting-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 7 Hyperspace spawn Mega Dimension | 39–41 | 164–166 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 4★ Fighting-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 7. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 100% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Ordinary spawn variant. Overall chance unknown. |
Fighting-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 4★ Fighting-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 7 Hyperspace spawn Mega DimensionAlpha | 48–50 | 173–175 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 4★ Fighting-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 7. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 100% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Alpha variant: 1% conditional on this spawn slot. Overall chance unknown. |
Fighting-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 4★ Fighting-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 8 Hyperspace spawn Mega Dimension | 39–41 | 164–166 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 4★ Fighting-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 8. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 100% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Ordinary spawn variant. Overall chance unknown. |
Fighting-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 4★ Fighting-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 8 Hyperspace spawn Mega DimensionAlpha | 48–50 | 173–175 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 4★ Fighting-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 8. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 100% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Alpha variant: 1% conditional on this spawn slot. Overall chance unknown. |
Legendary Pokémon Hyperspace Wild Zones 5★ Legendary Pokémon · Hyperspace Wild Zone 3 Hyperspace spawn Mega Dimension | 53–55 | 193–195 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 5★ Legendary Pokémon · Hyperspace Wild Zone 3. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 5★ special-scanned zone; requires the special-scan unlock. 20% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Ordinary spawn variant. Overall chance unknown. |
Legendary Pokémon Hyperspace Wild Zones 5★ Legendary Pokémon · Hyperspace Wild Zone 3 Hyperspace spawn Mega DimensionAlpha | 62–64 | 200 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 5★ Legendary Pokémon · Hyperspace Wild Zone 3. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 5★ special-scanned zone; requires the special-scan unlock. 20% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Alpha variant: 1% conditional on this spawn slot. Overall chance unknown. |


















