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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 | 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 in the anime to be strong enough in its flying to transport its Trainer over limited distances. | ||
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* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Heracross. | * No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Heracross. | ||
* Heracross is one of fourteen Pokémon that one could collect {{si|Meister|foreign Pokédex entries}} for in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. | * Heracross is one of fourteen Pokémon that one could collect {{si|Meister|foreign Pokédex entries}} for in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. | ||
* Heracross is the only non-{{type2|Flying}} that learns {{m|Aerial Ace}} | * Heracross is the only non-{{type2|Flying}} that learns {{m|Aerial Ace}} by leveling up. | ||
* Heracross | * Heracross is able to learn {{m|Bulk Up}} via [[TM08]] in Generations III and IV, but not in Generation V. | ||
* Despite being | * Despite being depicted as capable of flight, Heracross is not part {{type2|Flying}}, nor can it have the Ability {{a|Levitate}}. It shares this trait with {{p|Beedrill}}, {{p|Venomoth}}, {{p|Dustox}}, {{p|Volbeat}}, {{p|Illumise}} and {{p|Volcarona}}. Unlike the others, however, Heracross' sprites are not in flight. | ||
** It is also incapable of learning {{m|Fly}}, despite being seen possessing the ability to easily carry a human being in flight, in the anime. | |||
* Heracross can be seen as a counterpart to {{p|Pinsir}}. Both are {{type|Bug}} Pokémon based on beetles who lack an evolutionary family. Unlike Pinsir, Heracross is part {{type|Fighting}}, however, Pinsir does learn several Fighting-type moves by leveling up. | * Heracross can be seen as a counterpart to {{p|Pinsir}}. Both are {{type|Bug}} Pokémon based on beetles who lack an evolutionary family. Unlike Pinsir, Heracross is part {{type|Fighting}}, however, Pinsir does learn several Fighting-type moves by leveling up. | ||
* Heracross's {{v2|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} Sugimori artwork has the exact same pose as its original [[Generation II]] artwork. It shares this trait with {{p|Nidorina}} and {{p|Furret}}, whose artwork was in the same pose in both their original [[Generation I]] and {{gen|II}} and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} art respectively. | * Heracross's {{v2|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} Sugimori artwork has the exact same pose as its original [[Generation II]] artwork. It shares this trait with {{p|Nidorina}} and {{p|Furret}}, whose artwork was in the same pose in both their original [[Generation I]] and {{gen|II}} and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} art respectively. | ||
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| Skaraborn | | Skaraborn | ||
| From ''{{ | | From ''{{tt|Skarabäus|scarab}}'' and ''Horn''. | ||
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| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]] | | [[List of French Pokémon names|French]] | ||
| Scarhino | | Scarhino | ||
| | | From ''{{tt|scarabée|scarab}}'' and ''rhinocéros'' (beetle). | ||
|- style="background:#FFF;" | |- style="background:#FFF;" | ||
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]] | | [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]] |
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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 in the anime 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
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
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 Heracross appeared in Steeling Peace of Mind! under the ownership of Barry.
Minor appearances
A Heracross also appeared in Celebi: Voice of the Forest.
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 Heracross appeared in the opening of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
A Heracross made a brief cameo in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
A wild Heracross appeared in Strategy Begins at Home!.
A Heracross made a brief appearance under the ownership of a trainer in the Lily of the Valley Conference in An Old Family Blend!.
Pokédex entries
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
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.
Two Heracross are later seen as two of the Pokémon under Bugsy's control, which he later uses one of them 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 Pokémon Ranger - the Comic manga
Heracross is one of the Pokémon that Lunick asked for help in the short manga based on the game.
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
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: A Heracross can often be seen relaxing inside Spinda's Café.
Pokédex entries
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Game locations
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In side games
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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 |
Pokémon Rumble Blast | Treetops: World Axle - B2F (post ending) |
In events
Games | Event | Language | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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List of Nintendo event Pokémon in Generation II#Heracross | Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! | United States | 2003 | 5 | Never |
Stats
Base stats
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HP: 80
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140 - 187 | 270 - 364 | |
125
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117 - 194 | 229 - 383 | |
75
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72 - 139 | 139 - 273 | |
40
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40 - 101 | 76 - 196 | |
95
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90 - 161 | 175 - 317 | |
85
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81 - 150 | 157 - 295 | |
Total: 500
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Pokéathlon stats
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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By TM/HM
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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 | |||||
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By tutoring
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Side game data
Pokémon Pinball
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Pokémon Pinball RS
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
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Evolution
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Sprites
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I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
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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 | ||
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 by leveling up.
- Heracross is able to learn Bulk Up via TM08 in Generations III and IV, but not in Generation V.
- Despite being depicted as capable of flight, Heracross is not part Template:Type2, nor can it have the Ability Levitate. It shares this trait with Beedrill, Venomoth, Dustox, Volbeat, Illumise and Volcarona. Unlike the others, however, Heracross' sprites are not in flight.
- It is also incapable of learning Fly, despite being seen possessing the ability to easily carry a human being in flight, in the anime.
- 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.
- Heracross's FireRed and LeafGreen Sugimori artwork has the exact same pose as its original Generation II artwork. It shares this trait with Nidorina and Furret, whose artwork was in the same pose in both their original Generation I and II and Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver art respectively.
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 and Heracros are a combination of Ἡρακλῆς, Hēraklēs (Heracles, a demigod of Greek mythology, whose Roman mythological analogue has given name to the Hercules beetle) and cross.
In other languages
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