Heracross
Armor #121 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Single Horn Pokémon
Heracross
Armor #121 in the Sword and Shield 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.

Normal

Shiny
Heracross
Single Horn Pokémon


Growth
| Pokédexes | Isle of Armor #121 |
|---|---|
| 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

Sword
Heracross loves sweet sap and will go looking through forests for it. The Pokémon uses its two antennae to pick up scents as it searches.

Shield
This Pokémon takes pride in its strength, which allows it to lift things 100 times heavier than itself with no trouble at all.
Evolution

Heracross
Armor #121
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 the Defense stat. |
| 5 | Fury Attack | ![]() | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row. |
| 10 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is 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 retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| 30 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| 35 | Pin Missile | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 95 | 20 | Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit 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 moves that emit sound 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 raises 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 without guarding itself. This also lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM07 | Pin Missile | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 95 | 20 | Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row. |
| TM08 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| TM09 | 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. |
| TM15 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn. |
| TM21 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM22 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. |
| TM23 | 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. |
| TM24 | Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| TM25 | 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. |
| TM31 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM33 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves. |
| TM34 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
| TM39 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM41 | Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack. |
| TM42 | Revenge | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | This attack move’s power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn. |
| TM43 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM48 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement. |
| TM50 | Bullet Seed | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target two to five times in a row. |
| TM54 | Rock Blast | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 | The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in a row. |
| TM58 | Assurance | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled. |
| TM59 | 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. |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. |
| TM74 | Venoshock | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned. |
| TM76 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM79 | Retaliate | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move’s power is increased. |
| TM81 | 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. |
| TM94 | False Swipe | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. |
| TM96 | Smart Strike | ![]() | Physical | 70 | - | 10 | The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses. |
| TM97 | Brutal Swing | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity. |
| TR00 | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| TR01 | Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TR07 | 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. |
| TR10 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. |
| TR20 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TR21 | Reversal | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. |
| TR23 | Spikes | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle. |
| TR26 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TR28 | Megahorn | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 | Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup. |
| TR46 | Iron Defense | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. |
| TR48 | Bulk Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats. |
| TR53 | Close Combat | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats. |
| TR64 | 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. |
| TR75 | Stone Edge | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily. |
| TR85 | Work Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase. |
| TR94 | High Horsepower | ![]() | Physical | 95 | 95 | 10 | The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body. |
| TR95 | Throat Chop | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coaching | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user properly coaches its ally Pokémon, boosting their Attack and Defense stats. |
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 hits 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 raise its Defense stat. |
| Night Slash | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Seismic Toss | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level. |
| Take Down | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
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)
The Pokémon shows moxie, and that boosts the Attack stat after knocking out any Pokémon.
Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.





























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