Heracross (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Heracross (disambiguation).

Heracross ヘラクロス Heracros #214
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Bug Fighting Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Single Horn Pokémon
Abilities Swarm or Guts Guts Blue-Striped ----- Moxie Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #114 Hoenn #168 Sinnoh #062 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-148 Almia R— Oblivia R-295 N-190
Height 4'11" Imperial 1.5 m Metric 4'11"/1.5 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 119.0 lbs. Imperial 54.0 kg Metric 119.0 lbs./54.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Bug group 26 cycles (6630 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 2 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 200 Battle Exp.: 2001*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Heracross (Japanese: ヘラクロス Heracros) is a dual-type Bug/Fighting Pokémon.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Heracross are large beetle-like Pokémon covered in a blue exoskeleton. The most notable feature is the large, pronged horn protruding out of its forehead. Heracross has two antennae with spherical tips to the sides of the horn, and elliptical eyes with yellow scleras. Heracross has small spiky extensions on the forearm segments of its exoskeleton, and two claws on its hands. Heracross has a single spiky extension on each thigh, and one pointed toe on its feet.

Gender differences

A female Heracross's horn has a heart-like shape at the end, whereas the male's end in an 'X' shape.

Special abilities

Heracross is surprisingly strong for its size, and is able to knock down massive trees with its mighty horn. Heracross can use said horn to lift other Pokémon, and its shell is said to be as tough as steel. Heracross is also able to fly, and is even depicted to be strong enough in its flying to transport its Trainer over limited distances.

Behavior

Heracross live in groups in deep forests. They bite through the bark of trees with their strong jaws to get to the sweet sap inside. This suggests a relation to fellow Bug-type Pinsir, who share many of the same habits. Heracross's eating habits unwittingly enter them into a symbiotic relationship with Butterfree, who also love tree sap, but lack the strength to get to it. Despite their size, great strength, and powerful horns, Heracross are really docile creatures who prefer peace over resorting to violence.

Habitat

File:Forest.gif

Forest Pokémon

Heracross prefer to live in deep forests, such as those in Johto, Sinnoh & the Sevii Islands, where there are many trees for them to suck sap from.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Heracross's preferred diet is mainly made up of sap and other plant juices. This makes them unpopular among Grass-type Pokémon like Bulbasaur, as Heracross often try to suck nourishment from them. This also makes them easy to attract with Honey.

In the anime

Heracross in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Heracross

Heracross first appeared in A Sappy Ending. Groups of Pinsir and Heracross were having a dispute due to the fact that Team Rocket was siphoning all the tree sap from the Pinsir side of the forest. One Heracross decided to help Ash and his friends for this crisis. Ash captured Heracross at the end of the episode.

Other

A Heracross appeared in Smells Like Team Spirit! under the ownership of Dawn's tag battle partner, Conway.

A male Heracross appeared in Steeling Peace of Mind! under the ownership of Barry.

Minor appearances

A Heracross appeared in All in a Day's Wurmple, under the ownership of Forrest Franklin.

In Absol-ute Disaster, a Heracross was owned by a teenager named Gordon. Gordon's Heracross saved Ash's Pikachu from falling while Ash's Swellow was busy saving Max from falling. It also helped Absol and Ash's, May's and Brock's Pokémon, with a long-range attack to push a boulder in order to stop a flood.

A wild Heracross appeared in Strategy Begins at Home!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP119 Heracross Ash's Pokédex Heracross, the Single Horn Pokémon. Though gentle and docile, Heracross posesses great strength and power, their favorite food is the fresh sap of leafy trees.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP052 Heracross Dawn's Pokédex Heracross, the Single Horn Pokémon. Using the sharp claws on its feet, it generates enough power to throw its opponent with amazing force.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Heracross is first seen in Volume 7. While Silver is communicating with Green following the conclusion of the Yellow arc, he stands in a full shot of Sprout Tower with a bunch of Johto Pokémon in the background, Heracross being one of them.

Heracross is later seen as one of the Pokémon under Bugsy's control, which he later uses to battle Sabrina in the opening ceremonies of the Pokémon League. It initially overwhelmed her Mr. Mime due to its type advantage, but lost when it was tricked into using Endure just in time for her to use Encore. After gleefully expounding that this left it powerless, she finished it off with a Psybeam attack.

Another Heracross was seen in Greta's arsenal, which was first sent out in her battle against Emerald. It was able to fight evenly against his Sceptile and outscored it.

In the TCG

Main article: Heracross (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Heracross only appears as a random trophy.

Trophy information

Heracross are powerful creatures that are known to drive their single horns into the bellies of their foes and then toss them over their heads. The immense power of their Megahorn move is said to be the strongest among Bug Pokémon. They are one of several types of Pokémon that can be found by shaking trees.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under the enemies' bellies then lifts and throws them. Silver Usually docile, but if disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn. Crystal With its Herculean powers, it can easily throw around an object that is 100 times its own weight. Stadium 2 This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under the enemies' bellies then lifts and throws them.
Generation III 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. Emerald They gather in forests seeking the sweet sap of trees. It is completely clad in a steel-hard shell. It is proud of its horn, which it uses to fling foes. FireRed Usually docile, but if disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn. LeafGreen This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under the enemies' bellies then lifts and throws them.
Generation IV Diamond It gathers in forests to search for tree sap, its favorite food. It's strong enough to hurl foes. Pearl With powerful legs and claws, it generates enough power to hurl foes over great distances. Platinum It loves sweet honey. To keep all the honey to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn. HeartGold This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under the enemies' bellies then lifts and throws them. SoulSilver It is usually docile, but if it is disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.
Generation V Black It loves sweet honey. To keep all the honey to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver Rare Headbutt trees Crystal Rare Headbutt trees
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Rare Hoenn Safari Zone Emerald Rare Hoenn Safari Zone FireRed LeafGreen Uncommon Pattern Bush Colosseum One Realgam Tower (Shadow) XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Honey trees Platinum Rare Honey trees HeartGold SoulSilver Common Headbutt trees Pal Park Forest Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Rare Route 12 Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Mt. Snowfall
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Safari Zone (Ruby Field)
Pokémon Trozei!	Phobos Walker Endless Level 15 Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Great Canyon (7F-9F) Joyous Tower (39F-42F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Mt. Travail (1F-19F)
Pokémon Ranger	Olive Jungle
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Canal Ruins Dark Temple

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 80		140 - 187	270 - 364
Attack: 125		117 - 194	229 - 383
Defense: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Sp. Atk: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Def: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Speed: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Total: 500	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/3 ★★★	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 3/3 ★★★	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 14/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 4× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 4× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 4× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 4× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15 00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 00Start Horn Attack Normal Physical 06565 100100% 25 00Start Endure Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 077 Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20 1313 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 ——% 20 1919 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100100% 15 2525 Counter Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 20 3131 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 3737 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5 4343 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 15 4949 Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10 5555 Megahorn Bug Physical 120120 08585% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Heracross Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Heracross Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM09	Venoshock	Poison	Special	06565	100}}100%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM23	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	05050	100}}100%	15
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM54	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	04040	100}}100%	40
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	07070	100}}100%	15
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	5
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100100	080}}80%	5
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM76	Struggle Bug	Bug	Special	03030	100}}100%	20
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM83	Work Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Heracross Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Heracross Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Bide	Normal	Physical	—	—%	10
	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
	Flail	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100%	20
	Harden	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
	Megahorn	Bug	Physical	120	85%	10
	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100%	20
	Revenge	Fighting	Physical	60	100%	10
	Seismic Toss	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Heracross in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Heracross in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Heracross Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Heracross Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Heracross can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Heracross cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Heracross Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Heracross Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 214.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 2.6% Friend Area: Overgrown Forest Phrases 51%-100% HP This horn is proof of my strength and power! 26%-50% HP Oof... I only have about half my HP now. 1%-25% HP It's too tough... I can't even flex my horn... Level up Excellent! I've leveled up! My horn's grown more rigid! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Excellent! I've leveled up! My horn's grown more rigid!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Bug  Poké Assist: ( Fighting ) Field move: (Tackle ×3) Loops: 8 Min. exp.: 48 Max. exp.: 72 Browser entry   Heracross rams with its horn thrust out. It can move heavy things out of the way.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Bug  ( Normal ) Past ( Normal ) (Tackle ×3) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It lets loose shock waves to attack.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Does not evolve Heracross  Bug  Fighting

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Heracross images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Heracross.
• Heracross is one of fourteen Pokémon that one could collect foreign Pokédex entries for in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
• Heracross is the only non-Template:Type2 that learns Aerial Ace via level-up.
• Despite being seen possessing both the ability to fly and the strength to easily carry people in the anime, Heracross cannot learn Fly.
  • It is also not part Template:Type2, nor can it have the ability Levitate. It shares this trait with Beedrill, Venomoth, Dustox, Volbeat, Illumise and Volcarona.
• Even though it is known that Heracross loves to eat sap, it cannot have the ability Sap Sipper by any means.
• Heracross can be seen as a counterpart to Pinsir. Both are Bug-type Pokémon based on beetles who lack an evolutionary family. Unlike Pinsir, Heracross is part Fighting-type, however, Pinsir does learn several Fighting-type moves by leveling up.
  • Before the release of Gold and Silver, it was speculated that Heracross would be a pre-evolution or evolution of Pinsir.

Origin

Heracross is most likely based on the kabutomushi, a very popular species of rhinoceros beetle found in Japan and other parts of Asia. These beetles are known for their incredible strength, and use in insect fighting, which explains its Template:Type2.

Name origin

Heracross's name is a combination of Heracles (Ἡρακλῆς, Hēraklēs), the demigod of Greek mythology, and the word cross. This Pokémon is based on the Hercules beetle, named after the Roman mythological analogue, hence the first part of its name.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Skaraborn From scarab and horn. French Scarhino Combination of scarabée and rhino as in rhino beetle. Korean 헤라크로스 Herakeuroseu Chinese (Taiwan) 赫拉剋羅斯 Hè Lā Kè Luó Sī Transliteration of its Japanese name. 赫拉 may come from the Chinese name of Hera, which is the origin of Hera in the name "Heracles".

Related articles

• Ash's Heracross

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