Heracross (Pokémon)

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Heracross ヘラクロス Heracros #214
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Types  Bug  Fighting   Bug   Bug	Species Single Horn Pokémon
Abilities Swarm or Guts Guts	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #114* Hoenn #168 Sinnoh #062 Isshu #— Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-148 Almia R— Oblivia R-295 Oblivia (past) N-190 Not in any regional Browser
Height 4'11" Imperial 1.5m Metric 4'11"/1.5m 0.0m	Weight 119.0lbs Imperial 54.0kg Metric 119.0lbs/54.0kg 0.0kg
Dex color Blue	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 45 5.9%
Gender ratio Genderless 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.: 1428*
External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV On Eevee's Pokédex (Gen. II-IV) On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex (Gen. IV) 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.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Major appearances 2.1.1 Ash's Heracross 2.1.2 Other 2.2 Minor appearances 2.3 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 3.1 Pokémon Adventures 4 In the TCG 5 Other appearances 5.1 Super Smash Bros. Melee 5.1.1 Trophy information 6 Game data 6.1 Pokédex entries 6.2 Game locations 6.2.1 In side games 6.3 Stats 6.3.1 Base stats 6.3.2 Pokéathlon stats 6.4 Type effectiveness 6.5 Learnset 6.5.1 By leveling up 6.5.2 By TM/HM 6.5.3 By breeding 6.5.4 By tutoring 6.5.5 Special moves 6.6 Side game data 6.7 Evolution 6.8 Sprites 7 Trivia 7.1 Origin 7.1.1 Name origin 8 In other languages 9 Related articles 10 External links

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

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 Grass-type Pokémon like Ash's 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 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.

Minor appearances

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.

A wild Heracross appeared in Strategy Begins at Home!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Pokédex 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. This concludes the entries from the original series.

Episode Pokémon Pokédex 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. This concludes the entries from the Diamond & Pearl series.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Heracross is first seen in Volume 7. While Silver is communicating with Green following the conclusion of the Yellow chapter, 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

Pokédex entry

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. Generation I Red Blue {{{redbluedex}}} Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} 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. Generation III Ruby Sapphire {{{rsdex}}} 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 LeafGreen {{{frlgdex}}} 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 Pearl {{{dpdex}}} Diamond Pearl Platinum {{{dpptdex}}} 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 SoulSilver {{{hgssdex}}} 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 White Pokédex entry is unavailable at this time. Data will be entered when the Pokédex entry has been verified. Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}}

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. Generation I Red Blue 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 Rare Headbutt trees Pal Park Forest Generation V Black White 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 Darkness 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 a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and 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 IV, this Pokémon is:
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	Resistant against 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	Unaffected 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	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

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: II - III

Level Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal Start Night Slash Dark Physical 70 100% 15 Beauty 3 ♥♥♥ Start Tackle Normal Physical 35 95% 35 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ Start Leer Normal Status — 100% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥ Start Horn Attack Normal Physical 65 100% 25 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ Start Endure Normal Status — —% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 7 Fury Attack Normal Physical 15 85% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 13 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 19 Brick Break Fighting Physical 75 100% 15 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 25 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥ 31 Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 37 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 Smart 2 ♥♥ 43 Reversal Fighting Physical — 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥ 49 Feint Normal Physical 50 100% 10 Beauty 0   55 Megahorn Bug Physical 120 85% 10 Cool 2 ♥♥ Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By TM/HM

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: II - III

TM Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal TM01 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 Tough 1 ♥ TM06 Toxic Poison Status — 85% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥ TM08 Bulk Up Fighting Status — —% 20 Beauty 0   TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special — 100% 15 Smart 1 ♥ TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status — —% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥ TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150 90% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥ TM17 Protect Normal Status — —% 10 Cute 0   TM18 Rain Dance Water Status — —% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥ TM21 Frustration Normal Physical — 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100 100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ TM27 Return Normal Physical — 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM28 Dig Ground Physical 80 100% 10 Smart 1 ♥ TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 75 100% 15 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ TM32 Double Team Normal Status — —% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥ TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 50 80% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥ TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ TM42 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM43 Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥ TM44 Rest Psychic Status — —% 10 Cute 0   TM45 Attract Normal Status — 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM46 Thief Dark Physical 40 100% 10 Tough 0   TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120 70% 5 Cool 2 ♥♥ TM56 Fling Dark Physical — 100% 10 Tough 1 ♥ TM58 Endure Normal Status — —% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 70 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥ TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100 80% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥ TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status — —% 30 Beauty 0   TM78 Captivate Normal Status — 100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥ TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ TM83 Natural Gift Normal Physical — 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥ TM87 Swagger Normal Status — 90% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM90 Substitute Normal Status — —% 10 Smart 1 ♥ HM01 Cut Normal Physical 50 95% 30 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ HM04 Strength Normal Physical 80 100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ HM06 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥ Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By breeding

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: II - III

Father Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal Pineco, Forretress Shuckle Kricketot, Kricketune Bide Normal Physical — —% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ Pineco, Forretress Ledyba, Ledian Volbeat Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Tough 0   Scyther, Scizor Nincada, Ninjask False Swipe Normal Physical 40 100% 40 Cool 0   Paras, Parasect Pinsir Pineco, Forretress Flail* Normal Physical — 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ Metapod, Butterfree Kakuna, Beedrill Pinsir Gligar Silcoon, Beautifly Cascoon, Dustox Nincada, Ninjask Harden Normal Status — —% 30 Tough 2 ♥♥ Beedrill Scyther, Scizor Yanma, Yanmega Pursuit Dark Physical 40 100% 20 Smart 1 ♥ Pinsir Revenge Fighting Physical 60 100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon *Indicates a move only available by chain breeding

By tutoring

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: II - III

Game Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal D P Pt HG SS Bug Bite Bug Physical 60 100% 20 Tough 0   D P Pt HG SS Fury Cutter Bug Physical 10 95% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20 Smart 1 ♥ D P Pt HG SS Iron Defense Steel Status — —% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Knock Off Dark Physical 20 100% 20 Smart 3 ♥♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Low Kick Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 40 100% 30 Smart 2 ♥♥ Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game, while a colored background indicates that the move is available.

Special moves

Pokémon Colosseum
Shadow moves		Level 45+	Purified moves
Shadow Rush	Shadow		Reversal	Fighting
--			Endure	Normal
--			Counter	Fighting
--			Brick Break	Fighting

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 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:  Bug  Poké Assist: ( Normal ) Field move: (Tackle ×3) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.

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

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

Trivia

• Heracross is the only Bug-type Pokémon able 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. Coincidentally, Megahorn is the only Bug-type move Heracross can learn outside the use of a move tutor.
• 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 in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
• Heracross is the only Fighting-type Pokémon to not have an evolutionary relative.
  • Before the release of Gold and Silver, it was speculated that Heracross would be a pre-evolution or evolution of Pinsir.
• Heracross is the only non-Flying-type 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.
• Heracross and Pinsir have the second-highest attack out of the Bug-types, while Scizor has the highest.

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 Fighting-type.

Name origin

Heracross's name is a combination of the original Greek name for Hercules, 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

• German: Skaraborn - From scarab and horn.
• French: Scarhino - Combination of scarabée (scarab), 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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