Heracross
#168 in the Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex • Single Horn Pokémon
Heracross
#168 in the Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex • Single Horn Pokémon
Stats
Min
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.
Growth
| EV yield | 2 Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 175 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 25 (6,400 steps) |
Lore
Ruby
HERACROSS charges in a straight line at its foe, slips beneath the foe’s grasp, and then scoops up and hurls the opponent with its mighty horn. This Pokémon even has enough power to topple a massive tree.
Sapphire
HERACROSS has sharp claws on its feet. These are planted firmly into the ground or the bark of a tree, giving the Pokémon a secure and solid footing to forcefully fling away foes with its proud horn.
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Safari Zone Safari Zone (NE/acro bike area) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 27 | 4% | - |
Safari Zone Safari Zone (NE/acro bike area) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 29 | 1% | - |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Safari Zone Safari Zone (NE/acro bike area) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 27 | 4% | - |
Safari Zone Safari Zone (NE/acro bike area) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 29 | 1% | - |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle |  |  Physical | 35 | 95 | 35 | Charges the foe with a full- body tackle. |
| Start | Leer | |  Status | - | 100 | 30 | Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE. |
| 6 | Horn Attack | | Physical | 65 | 100 | 25 | Jabs the foe with sharp horns. |
| 11 | Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. |
| 17 | Fury Attack | | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc. |
| 23 | Brick Break |  | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage. |
| 30 | Counter | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | Retaliates any physical hit with double the power. |
| 37 | Take Down | | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user. |
| 45 | Reversal | | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | Inflicts more damage when the user’s HP is down. |
| 53 | Megahorn |  | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 | A brutal ramming attack using out-thrust horns. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch | | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit. |
| TM06 | Toxic |  | Status | - | 85 | 10 | Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. |
| TM08 | Bulk Up | | Status | - | - | 20 | Bulks up the body to boost both ATTACK and DEFENSE. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | The effectiveness varies with the user. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance |  | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked. |
| TM26 | Earthquake |  | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
| TM28 | Dig | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb |  | Physical | 50 | 80 | 10 | Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack with effects that vary by location. |
| TM44 | Rest |  | Status | - | - | 5 | The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief |  |  Special | 40 | 100 | 10 | While attacking, it may steal the foe’s held item. |
| HM01 | Cut | | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc. |
| HM04 | Strength | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bide | | Physical | - | - | 10 | Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double. |
| False Swipe | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP. |
| Flail | | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | Inflicts more damage when the user’s HP is down. |
| Harden | | Status | - | - | 30 | Stiffens the body’s muscles to raise DEFENSE. |
Traits
Swarm
Ups BUG moves in a pinch.
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Guts
Ups ATTACK if suffering.
Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
