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Heracross

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Heracross in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

#367 in the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Pokédex • Single Horn Pokémon

Heracross in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Ultra Sun

It’s proud of its thick horn. In Alola, its biggest rival is Vikavolt, which it’s always fighting with.

Ultra Moon

It roams through forests searching for sweet nectar. Although it boasts fantastic physical strength, it’s not that good at flying.

Pokémon details

Types

BugFighting

Category

Single Horn Pokémon

Height

1.5 m (4'11")

Weight

54 kg (119 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0214

Pokédex

#367

Heracross in Other Games

National Dex page

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

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.

Type-only matchups for Heracross, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Alola #367Poni #114
EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
175

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
25

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
Heracross

Heracross

#367

No evolutions

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Ultra Moon
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Poni Grove

Walking in tall grass or a cave52-5510%

Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.

Poni Grove

Walking in tall grass or a cave52-5510%

Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.

Poni Grove

SOS ally encounter52-55-

Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of heracross; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Poni Grove

SOS ally encounter52-55-

Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of heracross; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Ultra Sun
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Poni Grove

Walking in tall grass or a cave52-5510%

Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.

Poni Grove

Walking in tall grass or a cave52-5510%

Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.

Poni Grove

SOS ally encounter52-55-

Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of heracross; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Poni Grove

SOS ally encounter52-55-

Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of heracross; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartHorn Attack

The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.

Normal6510025
StartTackle

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

Normal4010035
StartLeer

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

Normal-10030
StartEndure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
StartArm Thrust

The user lets loose a flurry of open-palmed arm thrusts that hit two to five times in a row.

Fighting1510020
StartBullet Seed

The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target two to five times in a row.

Grass2510030
StartNight Slash

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

Dark7010015
7Feint

This attack hits a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.

Normal3010010
10Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Flying60-20
16Chip Away

Looking for an opening, the user strikes consistently. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.

Normal7010020
19Counter

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Fighting-10020
25Fury Attack

The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.

Normal158520
28Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
31Pin Missile

Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.

Bug259520
34Take Down

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

Normal908520
37Megahorn

Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.

Bug1208510
43Close Combat

The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats.

Fighting1201005
46Reversal

An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

Fighting-10015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
Class
TM01Work Up

The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.

Normal--30
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM08Bulk Up

The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.

Fighting--20
TM09Venoshock

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

Poison6510010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

Normal6010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

Fire--5
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM17Protect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

Water--5
TM21Frustration

This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM23Smack Down

The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.

Rock5010015
TM26Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Ground10010010
TM27Return

This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM31Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Flying60-20
TM42Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

Dark6010025
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

Normal6010015
TM52Focus Blast

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Fighting120705
TM54False Swipe

A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

Normal4010040
TM56Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM59Brutal Swing

The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.

Dark6010020
TM65Shadow Claw

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Ghost7010015
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM71Stone Edge

The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.

Rock100805
TM75Swords Dance

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

Normal--20
TM78Bulldoze

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.

Ground6010020
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-8515
TM88Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Bug Bite

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Bug6010020
Focus Punch

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.

Fighting15010020
Helping Hand

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

Normal--20
Iron Defense

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Steel--15
Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Dark6510020
Low Kick

A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

Fighting-10020
Snore

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015
Throat Chop

The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.

Dark8010015

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Bide

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

Normal--10
Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015
Flail

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

Normal-10015
Focus Punch

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.

Fighting15010020
Harden

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

Normal--30
Megahorn

Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.

Bug1208510
Pursuit

The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.

Dark4010020
Revenge

This attack move’s power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.

Fighting6010010
Rock Blast

The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in a row.

Rock259010
Seismic Toss

The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

Fighting-10020

Imports, special breeding, event gifts and copied moves have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination; historical transfer services require eligible software and Pokémon.
Class
Acquisition source
Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Curse

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Ghost--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or claw.

Normal509530

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or claw.

Normal509530

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Detect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Fighting--5

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.

Ground8010010

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Fury Cutter

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.

Bug409520

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Fury Cutter

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.

Bug409520

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Retaliate

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move’s power is increased.

Normal701005

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Secret Power

The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.

Normal7010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.

Normal8010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.

Normal8010015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Struggle Bug

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.

Bug5010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Vacuum Wave

The user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the target. This move always goes first.

Fighting4010030

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Swarm

Ability Slot 1

Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon’s HP is low.

Strengthens Bug-type 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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