Heracross

#0214 in the National Pokédex • Single Horn Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

270

364

Attack

125

229

383

Defense

139

273

Sp. Atk

196

Sp. Def

175

317

Speed

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.

Shuckle

Sneasel

Normal

Shiny

Heracross

Single Horn Pokémon

#0214

Bug Fighting

Height

1.5 m (4'11")

Weight

54 kg (119 lbs)

Abilities

Swarm Guts MoxieHidden

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Heracross takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Flying

4×

Fire

2×

Psychic

2×

Fairy

2×

Resists

Grass

0.5×

Fighting

0.5×

Ground

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Dark

0.5×

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Heracross #0214	Mega Evolution	Mega Heracross #0214

Family

Mega Evolutions of Heracross, with their types and base stats.

Mega Heracross

BugFighting

Atk

185

Def

115

SpA

SpD

105

Spe

Skill Link

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100	35	A full-body charge attack.
Start	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100	30	Reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
Start	Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Start	Arm Thrust	Fighting	Physical	15	100	20	Straight-arm punches that strike the foe 2 to 5 times.
Start	Bullet Seed	Grass	Physical	25	100	30	Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe.
6	Horn Attack	Normal	Physical	65	100	25	An attack using a horn to jab.
12	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
13	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	-	20	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
16	Chip Away	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Looking for an opening, the user strikes continually. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.
19	Fury Attack	Normal	Physical	15	85	20	Jabs the target 2-5 times.
23	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100	15	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
27	Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100	20	Returns a physical blow double.
31	Pin Missile	Bug	Physical	25	95	20	Fires pins that strike 2-5 times.
35	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A tackle that also hurts the user.
37	Close Combat	Fighting	Physical	120	100	5	The user fights the foe in close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def.
44	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	-	100	15	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
45	Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100	10	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
49	Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100	10	An attack that hits a foe using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves.
54	Megahorn	Bug	Physical	120	85	10	A powerful charge attack.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.

		Class				Description
Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95	30	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100	15	An attack that may make foe flinch.
Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100	15	A powerful physi cal attack.
Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100	10	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may steal a held item.
Snore	Normal	Special	50	100	15	An attack useable only while asleep.
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-	10	Works differently for ghost-types.
Protect	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Detect	Fighting	Status	-	-	5	Evades attack that turn. It may fail.
Swagger	Normal	Status	-	85	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	40	95	20	Successive hits raise power.
Attract	Normal	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Return	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The power varies with the POKéMON.
Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-	5	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100	15	An attack that may lower DEFENSE.
Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90	5	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100	10	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-	5	Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100	20	A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95	15	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	-	-	20	Bulks up the body to boost both ATTACK and DEFENSE.
Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70	5	The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80	5	The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Venoshock	Poison	Special	65	100	10	The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
Smack Down	Rock	Physical	50	100	15	The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit.
Round	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
Retaliate	Normal	Physical	70	100	5	The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases.
Struggle Bug	Bug	Special	50	100	20	While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets’ Sp. Atk stat is reduced.
Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100	20	The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.
Work Up	Normal	Status	-	-	30	The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
Confide	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Brutal Swing	Dark	Physical	60	100	20	The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.
Spikes	Ground	Status	-	-	20	Hurts foes when they switch out.
Assurance	Dark	Physical	60	100	10	If the foe has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.
High Horsepower	Ground	Physical	95	95	10	The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
Smart Strike	Steel	Physical	70	-	10	The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	90	100	10	The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.
Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100	10
Pounce	Bug	Physical	50	100	20
Trailblaze	Grass	Physical	50	100	20
Lunge	Bug	Physical	80	100	15	The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target’s Attack stat.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

		Class				Description
Bide	Normal	Physical	-	-	10	Waits 2-3 turns & hits back double.
False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100	40	Leaves the foe with at least 1HP.
Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
Harden	Normal	Status	-	-	30	Raises the user's DEFENSE.
Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100	20	Heavily strikes switching POKéMON.
Revenge	Fighting	Physical	60	100	10	An attack that gains power if injured by the foe.
Rock Blast	Rock	Physical	25	90	10	Hurls boulders at the foe 2 to 5 times in a row.