Heracross (Pokémon)
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| Heracross ヘラクロス Heracros | |
 Artwork from FR/LG | |
| National Dex | #214 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #113 |
| Hoenn Dex | #168 |
| Sinnoh Dex | #062 |
| Fiore Browser | R-148 |
| Almia Browser | R— |
| Type | Bug / Fighting |
| Species | Single Horn Pokémon |
| Height | 4′11″ (1.5m) |
| Weight | 119.0 lbs. (54.0kg) |
| Abilities | Swarm |
| Guts | |
| Egg group | Bug |
| Time to hatch | 6,400 steps |
| Effort yield | 2 Atk |
| Exp. yield | 200 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 1,250,000 exp. |
| Gender | 50% ♀ / 50% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | Blue |
| Catch rate | 45 |
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Heracross (Japanese: ヘラクロス Heracros) is a Bug/Fighting-type Pokémon.
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Biology
Physiology
Heracross are large beetle-like Pokémon covered in a blue exoskeleton. The most notable feature is a large horn which they use to defend themselves or to simply show their power.
Gender differences
A female Heracross's horn has a heart-like shape at the end.
Special abilities
It is surprisingly strong for its size, much like real-world insects.
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, 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 plant-type Pokémon like Ash's Bulbasaur, as Heracross often try to suck nourishment from them.
In the anime
Ash sent Heracross back to Professor Oak's lab in Tricks Of The Trade in exchange for his Tauros, at Oak's request.
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 and it helped Absol and Ash's, May's and Brock's Pokémon, with a long-range attack, pushed a boulder in order to stop a flood.
A Heracross appeared in Smells Like Team Spirit! under the ownership of Dawn's tag battle partner, Conway.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Special manga
Heracross is first seen in Volume 7. While Silver is communicating with Blue, 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.
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
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| II | Pokémon Gold and Silver | Rare | Headbutted trees |
| Pokémon Crystal | Rare | Headbutted trees | |
| III | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | Rare | Hoenn Safari Zone |
| Pokémon Emerald | Rare | Hoenn Safari Zone | |
| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | Uncommon | Pattern Bush | |
| Pokémon Colosseum | One | Realgam Tower (Shadow) | |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | None | Trade | |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | Rare | Honey trees |
| Pokémon Platinum | Unknown | ||
| Pal Park | Forest |
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 | Great Canyon (7F-9F) Joyous Tower (39F-42F) |
| Pokémon Ranger | Olive Jungle |
Base stats
| HP: | 80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack: | 125 | |
| Defense: | 75 | |
| SpAtk: | 40 | |
| SpDef: | 95 | |
| Speed: | 85 |
Of the second generation Bug Pokémon, Heracross has the highest base HP.
Of the second generation Fighting Pokémon, Heracross has the highest base HP, Attack, SpAtk and Speed.
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
|---|---|---|
Learnset
Heracross is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
| Level | Generation II | Generation III | Generation IV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle Leer | Tackle Leer | Night Slash Tackle Leer Horn Attack Endure |
| 6 | Horn Attack | Horn Attack | |
| 7 | Fury Attack | ||
| 11 | Endure | ||
| 12 | Endure | ||
| 13 | Aerial Ace | ||
| 17 | Fury Attack | ||
| 19 | Fury Attack | Brick Break | |
| 23 | Brick Break | ||
| 25 | Counter | ||
| 27 | Counter | ||
| 30 | Counter | ||
| 31 | Take Down | ||
| 35 | Take Down | ||
| 37 | Take Down | Close Combat | |
| 43 | Reversal | ||
| 44 | Reversal | ||
| 45 | Reversal | ||
| 49 | Feint | ||
| 53 | Megahorn | ||
| 54 | Megahorn | ||
| 55 | Megahorn |
By TM/HM
By breeding
By tutoring
Special moves
Side game data
| Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire | ||
|---|---|---|
| Acquisition: Catch | 
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| Pokémon Trozei! | ||
| Rarity: Common |
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| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | ||
| 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! | |
| Pokémon Ranger | ||
Group: 
| Loops: 8 | Minimum Experience: 48 |
Poké Assist: 
| Field Move: Tackle x3 | Maximum Experience: 72 |
| Heracross rams with its horn thrust out. It can move heavy things out of the way. | ||
Evolution
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Basic
Heracross
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Sprites
For other sprites and images, please see Heracross images on Bulbagarden Archives.Trivia
- Heracross is the only Bug-type Pokémon to learn Megahorn, even though Megahorn is a Bug-type move. The reason for this may be that when Megahorn was introduced in Generation II, it was exclusive to Heracross.
- Since its debut in Generation II, Heracross has been featured in all regional Pokédexes.
- No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Heracross.
- Heracross is one of fourteen Pokémon that one could collect foreign Pokédex entries for.
Origin
Name origin
Heracross's name is a combination of Hercules, or Heracles, and the word cross. This Pokémon is based on the Hercules beetle, hence the first part of its name. However, its appearance is obviously based on the common species in Japan.
In other languages
- French: Scarhino - Combination of scarabée, meaning scarab, and rhino; as in rhino beetle.
- Korean: 헤라크로스 Herakeuroseu
Related articles
External links
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