Heracross
Paldea #262 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • Single Horn Pokémon
Details
Types


Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Pokédex
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.
It's Super Effective
Growth
| Pokédexes | Paldea #262Kitakami #49 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 Atk |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 175 |
Eggs
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 25 |
Evolution

Heracross
Paldea #262
No evolutions
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
| Start | Leer | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats. |
| Start | Arm Thrust | ![]() | Physical | 15 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks the target with open-palmed arm thrusts. This move hits two to five times in a row. |
| 5 | Fury Attack | ![]() | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | The user attacks by jabbing the target with a horn, a beak, or the like. This move hits two to five times in a row. |
| 10 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| 15 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses. |
| 20 | Horn Attack | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 25 | The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage. |
| 25 | Counter | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A retaliatory attack that counters any physical move, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| 30 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| 35 | Pin Missile | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 95 | 20 | The user attacks by shooting sharp spikes at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row. |
| 40 | Throat Chop | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns. |
| 45 | Thrash | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
| 50 | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat. |
| 55 | Megahorn | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 | Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup. |
| 60 | Close Combat | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | The user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | Take Down | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| TM007 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM012 | Low Kick | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power. |
| TM015 | Struggle Bug | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats. |
| TM018 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| TM020 | Trailblaze | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat. |
| TM021 | Pounce | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| TM025 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM027 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses. |
| TM028 | Bulldoze | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit. |
| TM036 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement. |
| TM043 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM047 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| TM049 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks. |
| TM050 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks. |
| TM053 | Smart Strike | ![]() | Physical | 70 | - | 10 | The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses. |
| TM055 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn. |
| TM056 | Bullet Seed | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | The user attacks by forcefully shooting seeds at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row. |
| TM057 | False Swipe | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. |
| TM058 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM061 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| TM064 | Bulk Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting its Attack and Defense stats. |
| TM066 | Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM070 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| TM076 | Rock Blast | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 | The user attacks by hurling hard rocks at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row. |
| TM085 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| TM086 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. |
| TM088 | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat. |
| TM090 | Spikes | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will damage opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. |
| TM103 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| TM104 | Iron Defense | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat. |
| TM130 | Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack. |
| TM134 | Reversal | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. |
| TM149 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. |
| TM150 | Stone Edge | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| TM152 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| TM158 | Focus Blast | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| TM162 | Bug Buzz | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| TM163 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| TM167 | Close Combat | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | The user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats. |
| TM171 | Tera Blast | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user. |
| TM179 | Smack Down | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 | The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. If the target is in the air, it will be knocked down to the ground. |
| TM181 | Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item. |
| TM182 | Bug Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| TM184 | Vacuum Wave | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | The user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the target. This move always goes first. |
| TM185 | Lunge | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat. |
| TM186 | High Horsepower | ![]() | Physical | 95 | 95 | 10 | The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body. |
| TM192 | Focus Punch | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move. |
| TM204 | Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| TM205 | Endeavor | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | The user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP. |
| TM213 | Coaching | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user properly coaches its ally Pokémon, boosting their Attack and Defense stats. |
| TM219 | Skitter Smack | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 | The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM221 | Throat Chop | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns. |
| TM224 | Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not. |
| TM229 | Upper Hand | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 15 | The user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Feint | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 10 | This attack can hit a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves. |
| Flail | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move's power. |
| Harden | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat. |
| Night Slash | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| Seismic Toss | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double-Edge Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required. | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Feint Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required. | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 10 | This attack can hit a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves. |
| Flail Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required. | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move's power. |
| Harden Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required. | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat. |
| Night Slash Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required. | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| Seismic Toss Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required. | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level. |
Encounters
Supported publisher/reference locations. Selection rates are unknown; some precise form, level and time details lack independent corroboration.
Scarlet| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Socarrat Trail Main area | Overworld encounter | 52-56 | Unknown | Base game: Paldea. |
North Province (Area Two) Main area | Overworld encounter | 49-52 | Unknown | Base game: Paldea. |
North Province (Area Two) Main area | Overworld encounter | 49-53 | Unknown | Base game: Paldea. |
Mossfell Confluence Main area | Overworld encounter | 18-21 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Mossfell Confluence Main area | Overworld encounter | 13-16 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Mossfell Confluence Main area | Overworld encounter | 13-16 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Mossfell Confluence Main area | Overworld encounter | 18-25 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Mossfell Confluence Main area | Overworld encounter | 19-25 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Mossfell Confluence Main area | Overworld encounter | 30-39 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Mossfell Confluence Main area | Overworld encounter | 62-68 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Mossfell Confluence Main area | Overworld encounter | 62-68 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Reveler’s Road Main area | Overworld encounter | 13-16 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Reveler’s Road Main area | Overworld encounter | 13-16 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Reveler’s Road Main area | Overworld encounter | 57-60 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Reveler’s Road Main area | Overworld encounter | 57-60 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Fellhorn Gorge Main area | Overworld encounter | 27-34 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Fellhorn Gorge Main area | Overworld encounter | 65-72 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Mossfell Confluence Main area | Overworld encounter | 19-25 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Oni Mountain Main area | Overworld encounter | 14-17 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Oni Mountain Main area | Overworld encounter | 58-61 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Kitakami Hall Main area | Overworld encounter | 13-16 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Paldea Tera Raids Main area | Permanent Tera Raid | 45 | Unknown | Base game: Paldea., Battle and capture level 45., Joining another version’s host raid can provide its version-exclusive raid Pokémon., Four-star native access after six Gym Badges., 4-star permanent raid; selected region, host version and star rank. Overall selection rate unknown. |
Paldea Tera Raids Main area | Permanent Tera Raid | 75 | Unknown | Base game: Paldea., Battle level 90; captured at level 75., Joining another version’s host raid can provide its version-exclusive raid Pokémon., Six-star access follows the Academy Ace Tournament and qualifying high-rank raids/notification., 6-star permanent raid; selected region, host version and star rank. Overall selection rate unknown. |
Paldea Mass Outbreaks Main area | Mass Outbreak | - | Unknown | Biome: Forest, Bamboo., Base game: Paldea., Possible ordinary outbreak; actual location and level vary. Selection percentage is unknown. |
Kitakami Mass Outbreaks Main area | Mass Outbreak | - | Unknown | Biome: Forest, Bamboo, Grass., The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami., Possible ordinary outbreak; actual location and level vary. Selection percentage is unknown. |
Violet| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Socarrat Trail Main area | Overworld encounter | 52-56 | Unknown | Base game: Paldea. |
North Province (Area Two) Main area | Overworld encounter | 49-52 | Unknown | Base game: Paldea. |
North Province (Area Two) Main area | Overworld encounter | 49-53 | Unknown | Base game: Paldea. |
Mossfell Confluence Main area | Overworld encounter | 18-21 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Mossfell Confluence Main area | Overworld encounter | 13-16 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Mossfell Confluence Main area | Overworld encounter | 13-16 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Mossfell Confluence Main area | Overworld encounter | 18-25 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Mossfell Confluence Main area | Overworld encounter | 19-25 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Mossfell Confluence Main area | Overworld encounter | 30-39 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Mossfell Confluence Main area | Overworld encounter | 62-68 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Mossfell Confluence Main area | Overworld encounter | 62-68 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Reveler’s Road Main area | Overworld encounter | 13-16 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Reveler’s Road Main area | Overworld encounter | 13-16 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Reveler’s Road Main area | Overworld encounter | 57-60 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Reveler’s Road Main area | Overworld encounter | 57-60 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Fellhorn Gorge Main area | Overworld encounter | 27-34 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Fellhorn Gorge Main area | Overworld encounter | 65-72 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Mossfell Confluence Main area | Overworld encounter | 19-25 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Oni Mountain Main area | Overworld encounter | 14-17 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Oni Mountain Main area | Overworld encounter | 58-61 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Kitakami Hall Main area | Overworld encounter | 13-16 | Unknown | The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami. |
Paldea Tera Raids Main area | Permanent Tera Raid | 45 | Unknown | Base game: Paldea., Battle and capture level 45., Joining another version’s host raid can provide its version-exclusive raid Pokémon., Four-star native access after six Gym Badges., 4-star permanent raid; selected region, host version and star rank. Overall selection rate unknown. |
Paldea Tera Raids Main area | Permanent Tera Raid | 75 | Unknown | Base game: Paldea., Battle level 90; captured at level 75., Joining another version’s host raid can provide its version-exclusive raid Pokémon., Six-star access follows the Academy Ace Tournament and qualifying high-rank raids/notification., 6-star permanent raid; selected region, host version and star rank. Overall selection rate unknown. |
Paldea Mass Outbreaks Main area | Mass Outbreak | - | Unknown | Biome: Forest, Bamboo., Base game: Paldea., Possible ordinary outbreak; actual location and level vary. Selection percentage is unknown. |
Kitakami Mass Outbreaks Main area | Mass Outbreak | - | Unknown | Biome: Forest, Bamboo, Grass., The Teal Mask Expansion Pass content: Kitakami., Possible ordinary outbreak; actual location and level vary. Selection percentage is unknown. |
Traits
Swarm
Ability Slot 1
Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Guts
Ability Slot 2
It's so gutsy that having a status condition boosts the Pokémon's Attack stat.
Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
Moxie(Hidden Ability)
When the Pokémon knocks out a target, it shows moxie, which boosts its Attack stat.
Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.






















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