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Talk:Legendary giants/Archive 1

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Angry Weasel: /* Why should it be moved? */

==Weird Mother 3 connection?==

Does anyoen think that the Regi Trio look very similar to the Barrier Trio from Mother 3? They're a trio of 3 golems with dots for eyes. I'm not sure where to even discuss this, as it would be Mother 3 paying homage to Pokemon. But it's such a weird thing to make an homage to.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zj50eK4Qcx8

[[User:Flintlock|Flintlock]] ([[User talk:Flintlock|talk]]) 08:53, 18 June 2012 (UTC)

Are they really called that? I've only heard them referred to as "The regis"-Birdboy2000

They are golems, that's correct. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 03:10, 21 Apr 2005 (UTC)

I dunno, I call them '''Gits'''. Each one of thier nicknames on my Sapphire has a profanity because of how stressed I got trying to capture them. - [[User:Ferret|Ferret]]

The beings they were designed to resemble were the mythical Golems, which have little relation to {{p|Golem}}. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 10:33, 21 Apr 2005 (UTC)

I've heard them referred to as the Llegendary Trashcans and the Regis. [[User:Surskitty|surskitty]] 10:35, 21 Apr 2005 (UTC)

For the sake of argument, I'll mention now that ''rex'' and ''regis'' are '''both''' singular in Latin. (However, ''rex'' is nominative, ''regis'' is genitive.) The nominative plural is ''reges''. (If you've ever wondered why the plural and possessive as so similar in English, well, same thing applies here. Blame the Proto-Indo-Europeans.) - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]][[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]] 13:32, 21 Apr 2005 (UTC)

== About Area Leader Axley ==

Hey, that was a brilliant observation. I think it's possible that Flygon is there because one of its pre-evolved forms can learn {{m|Dig}} by leveling up. Remember Dig is also needed in the [[Sealed Chamber]]. --[[User:Johans|Johans]] 16:45, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

== Rephrasing ==

The line "Unlike previous trios, the golems share much more similar names, ''at the cost'' of having their types be estranged from the standard..." is somewhat odd. How does having similar names cost them their potential types? How is Regifire and Regilectricity hard to do? Besides, the Regis are golems. Golems are constructs of materials by humans and somehow magically animated. I can't see anyone stacking fire (well, Diablo II did) or electricity into a golem... rock, ice and steel are much more conventional building blocks, as each are used in the construction of buildings. The lake trio doesn't fall under the standard types for trios either, but they don't have any cost associated with their names. I just find it wierd is all... --[[User:ZellMurasame|ZellMurasame]] 04:48, 13 January 2008 (UTC)
:Well, they were pretty much the first trio to have their types not the (then) standard Fire/Electric/Water-Ice, and the first trio whose names were similar. In fact... they're the ''only'' trio to do that. It's not the fact that their names cost them their types, it's just that their names are more similar, however, unlike the others, their types aren't the Gen I/II pattern. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]{{ani|155|Fire echy}}[[User:TTEchidna/GSDS|GSDS!]]''' 11:16, 13 January 2008 (UTC)
::Which means that the phrasing of sentence needs to be revised, since there is no direct correlation between the two facts; both are simply examples of diverging from previous trios. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]] 11:46, 13 January 2008 (UTC)
:::Well Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres are similar names; they each contain a Latin whole number in sequence, corresponding to its order in the Pokédex. I guess you can't really say they diverge from the norm since they were the originals, but the name and type differences of the Regis is really just a reference to their being golems, not one as a result of the other. I just think this line needs to be rewritten, but I'm not sure how to do so without just saying something to the effect of "Unlike the previous trios, the golems share more similar names and their types diverge from the standard..." --[[User:ZellMurasame|ZellMurasame]] 15:22, 13 January 2008 (UTC)
::::I have already rewritten it as follows: "Unlike previous trios, the golems share much more similar names; additionally, their types are estranged from the standard Fire, Water/Ice and Electric trio." --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]] 15:43, 13 January 2008 (UTC)
:::::Their types diverge from the standard? The birds are ice, electric and fire. The beasts types diverge 33% from the "standard" only using electric and fire again. Regis have 66% different types used, only repeating ice. Where is the standard there? I only see a standard of changing a type or 2 as to get different combinations every generation instead of using the same three types over and over. [[User:Saiph charon|Saiph charon]] 21:31, 8 September 2008 (UTC)
::::::Besides they probably are that type to be more similar to the real golems. Both are made out of durable, hard, common materials.[[User:Shadow1337|Shadow1337]] 22:08, 16 October 2008 (UTC)

== regigigas ==

in regigigas' pokedex entry, it states that it is made from rocks, ice, and ''magma''!
i don't see registeel being made out of magma!- ''unsigned comment from {{u|vik0z0z}} ([[User talk:vik0z0z|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/vik0z0z|contribs]]){{ #if: | {{{2}}} |}}''
:Who said anything about involving the other regis in that?--[[Flash Fire (ability)|freezing]][[Heat Wave (move)|COLD]] ([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]]) 00:13, 20 February 2009 (UTC)
::And doesn't magma have melted metal in it? [[User:Yinyang1195|Yin]][[User talk:Yinyang1195|Yang]] 16:55, 2 July 2009 (UTC)

==about the individual chambers in RSE==
Do the requirements to unlock each individual regi change between the different games? I'm replaying Ruby right now, and in order to unlock Regice, I had to wait two minutes for the chamber to open. With Registeel, I used fly not flash. And with Regirock, I had to take two steps ''right'', two down and use strength instead of rock smash. Is this a difference between Ruby/Sapphire with Emerald. There was the whole reversal of Relicanth and Wailord mentioned in the trivia section. [[User:Inspyre|Inspyre]] 16:01, 29 January 2010 (UTC)
:The steps to open the chambers are different in Emerald than in RS, yes. It states the different steps on the respective chamber's articles. ▫▪''[[User:Tina|Ťïňắ]]'' [[User talk:Tina|♫]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|♥]] 16:45, 29 January 2010 (UTC)

== Trivia ==

"The trio can be caught in Pokémon Platinum, where a remixed version of the music used in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald is played. There are three other instances in the main series that a legendary trio or one of its members can be caught in a place that is not their native region (one of the legendary beasts can be caught in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, the legendary birds are available for capture in Platinum, roaming Sinnoh, and Moltres is available for capture in Johto's Mt. Silver)."

Shouldn't Latios and Latias in Kanto and the weather trio in Johto (both in HG/SS) be mentioned as well? --[[User:Locrian|Locrian]] 13:09, 9 August 2010 (UTC)
:Oops, I guess Latios and Latias wouldn't fit into the whole "trio" thing. How silly of me. --[[User:Locrian|Locrian]] 13:12, 9 August 2010 (UTC)

==Emerald Encounters==
Shouldn't it be written how you encounter them in Pokemon Emerald since how they are encountered in Ruby/Sapphire and how they are encountered in Emerald are completely different. [[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen Fennec]] 23:26, 13 January 2011 (UTC)

== Statue types. ==

I placed:'(the only Pokémon types of which statues can be made)' on the page right after the mentioning of the types (see history please). But it was removed as it has nothing to do with the rest of the article? Does anyone of you know where to place this line: 'their types are the only Pokémon types of which statues can be made'? [[User:Nickvang|Nickvang]] ([[User talk:Nickvang|talk]]) 23:10, 4 November 2012 (UTC)
:Thinking about it some more, I'm not even sure I'd agree that it's even factually accurate. You claim that they're the ''only'' types of which statues can be made, but after all, {{wp|topiary}} is basically the art of making grass statues, and clay (which is used to make {{wp|terracotta}} statues) is usually associated with the Ground type, which doesn't have a corresponding golem. And if you'd like to offer an attempt at arguing that it's possible to make a statue out of "normal", be my guest. (Yeah, I know Regigigas isn't included in this article, but it's part of the scope of the topic and really deserves to be included about as much as Keldeo deserves to be part of the Swords of Justice article. But I digress; that's a discussion for another day.) [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 23:57, 4 November 2012 (UTC)
The regi made of clay wouldn't have the name 'Regiground' as it is not ground in its most 'typical' form, so it would be 'Regiclay'. And 'Regigrass' would not be able to exist as an ancient golem, as it would rot. And Regigigas, yeah... ...the normal type can mean many different things, sometimes it is able to make a statue from and sometimes not. My conclusion is: those types are the only types you could make a statue from in its most 'TYPICAL' form AND can be a statue for FOREVER. [[User:Nickvang|Nickvang]] ([[User talk:Nickvang|talk]]) 17:42, 5 November 2012 (UTC)

== Why should it be moved? ==

I see no reason for this page to be moved to "Legendary Titans."

I've never heard of them being called that.

EDIT: Nevermind, I didn't read the entire thing. Ignore this.
[[User:Angry Weasel|Angry Weasel]] ([[User talk:Angry Weasel|talk]]) 17:59, 6 June 2015 (UTC)

Talk:Legendary giants/Archive 1

2015-06-06T17:59:24Z

Angry Weasel: /* Why should it be moved? */ new section

==Weird Mother 3 connection?==

Does anyoen think that the Regi Trio look very similar to the Barrier Trio from Mother 3? They're a trio of 3 golems with dots for eyes. I'm not sure where to even discuss this, as it would be Mother 3 paying homage to Pokemon. But it's such a weird thing to make an homage to.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zj50eK4Qcx8

[[User:Flintlock|Flintlock]] ([[User talk:Flintlock|talk]]) 08:53, 18 June 2012 (UTC)

Are they really called that? I've only heard them referred to as "The regis"-Birdboy2000

They are golems, that's correct. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 03:10, 21 Apr 2005 (UTC)

I dunno, I call them '''Gits'''. Each one of thier nicknames on my Sapphire has a profanity because of how stressed I got trying to capture them. - [[User:Ferret|Ferret]]

The beings they were designed to resemble were the mythical Golems, which have little relation to {{p|Golem}}. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 10:33, 21 Apr 2005 (UTC)

I've heard them referred to as the Llegendary Trashcans and the Regis. [[User:Surskitty|surskitty]] 10:35, 21 Apr 2005 (UTC)

For the sake of argument, I'll mention now that ''rex'' and ''regis'' are '''both''' singular in Latin. (However, ''rex'' is nominative, ''regis'' is genitive.) The nominative plural is ''reges''. (If you've ever wondered why the plural and possessive as so similar in English, well, same thing applies here. Blame the Proto-Indo-Europeans.) - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]][[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]] 13:32, 21 Apr 2005 (UTC)

== About Area Leader Axley ==

Hey, that was a brilliant observation. I think it's possible that Flygon is there because one of its pre-evolved forms can learn {{m|Dig}} by leveling up. Remember Dig is also needed in the [[Sealed Chamber]]. --[[User:Johans|Johans]] 16:45, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

== Rephrasing ==

The line "Unlike previous trios, the golems share much more similar names, ''at the cost'' of having their types be estranged from the standard..." is somewhat odd. How does having similar names cost them their potential types? How is Regifire and Regilectricity hard to do? Besides, the Regis are golems. Golems are constructs of materials by humans and somehow magically animated. I can't see anyone stacking fire (well, Diablo II did) or electricity into a golem... rock, ice and steel are much more conventional building blocks, as each are used in the construction of buildings. The lake trio doesn't fall under the standard types for trios either, but they don't have any cost associated with their names. I just find it wierd is all... --[[User:ZellMurasame|ZellMurasame]] 04:48, 13 January 2008 (UTC)
:Well, they were pretty much the first trio to have their types not the (then) standard Fire/Electric/Water-Ice, and the first trio whose names were similar. In fact... they're the ''only'' trio to do that. It's not the fact that their names cost them their types, it's just that their names are more similar, however, unlike the others, their types aren't the Gen I/II pattern. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]{{ani|155|Fire echy}}[[User:TTEchidna/GSDS|GSDS!]]''' 11:16, 13 January 2008 (UTC)
::Which means that the phrasing of sentence needs to be revised, since there is no direct correlation between the two facts; both are simply examples of diverging from previous trios. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]] 11:46, 13 January 2008 (UTC)
:::Well Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres are similar names; they each contain a Latin whole number in sequence, corresponding to its order in the Pokédex. I guess you can't really say they diverge from the norm since they were the originals, but the name and type differences of the Regis is really just a reference to their being golems, not one as a result of the other. I just think this line needs to be rewritten, but I'm not sure how to do so without just saying something to the effect of "Unlike the previous trios, the golems share more similar names and their types diverge from the standard..." --[[User:ZellMurasame|ZellMurasame]] 15:22, 13 January 2008 (UTC)
::::I have already rewritten it as follows: "Unlike previous trios, the golems share much more similar names; additionally, their types are estranged from the standard Fire, Water/Ice and Electric trio." --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]] 15:43, 13 January 2008 (UTC)
:::::Their types diverge from the standard? The birds are ice, electric and fire. The beasts types diverge 33% from the "standard" only using electric and fire again. Regis have 66% different types used, only repeating ice. Where is the standard there? I only see a standard of changing a type or 2 as to get different combinations every generation instead of using the same three types over and over. [[User:Saiph charon|Saiph charon]] 21:31, 8 September 2008 (UTC)
::::::Besides they probably are that type to be more similar to the real golems. Both are made out of durable, hard, common materials.[[User:Shadow1337|Shadow1337]] 22:08, 16 October 2008 (UTC)

== regigigas ==

in regigigas' pokedex entry, it states that it is made from rocks, ice, and ''magma''!
i don't see registeel being made out of magma!- ''unsigned comment from {{u|vik0z0z}} ([[User talk:vik0z0z|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/vik0z0z|contribs]]){{ #if: | {{{2}}} |}}''
:Who said anything about involving the other regis in that?--[[Flash Fire (ability)|freezing]][[Heat Wave (move)|COLD]] ([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]]) 00:13, 20 February 2009 (UTC)
::And doesn't magma have melted metal in it? [[User:Yinyang1195|Yin]][[User talk:Yinyang1195|Yang]] 16:55, 2 July 2009 (UTC)

==about the individual chambers in RSE==
Do the requirements to unlock each individual regi change between the different games? I'm replaying Ruby right now, and in order to unlock Regice, I had to wait two minutes for the chamber to open. With Registeel, I used fly not flash. And with Regirock, I had to take two steps ''right'', two down and use strength instead of rock smash. Is this a difference between Ruby/Sapphire with Emerald. There was the whole reversal of Relicanth and Wailord mentioned in the trivia section. [[User:Inspyre|Inspyre]] 16:01, 29 January 2010 (UTC)
:The steps to open the chambers are different in Emerald than in RS, yes. It states the different steps on the respective chamber's articles. ▫▪''[[User:Tina|Ťïňắ]]'' [[User talk:Tina|♫]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|♥]] 16:45, 29 January 2010 (UTC)

== Trivia ==

"The trio can be caught in Pokémon Platinum, where a remixed version of the music used in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald is played. There are three other instances in the main series that a legendary trio or one of its members can be caught in a place that is not their native region (one of the legendary beasts can be caught in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, the legendary birds are available for capture in Platinum, roaming Sinnoh, and Moltres is available for capture in Johto's Mt. Silver)."

Shouldn't Latios and Latias in Kanto and the weather trio in Johto (both in HG/SS) be mentioned as well? --[[User:Locrian|Locrian]] 13:09, 9 August 2010 (UTC)
:Oops, I guess Latios and Latias wouldn't fit into the whole "trio" thing. How silly of me. --[[User:Locrian|Locrian]] 13:12, 9 August 2010 (UTC)

==Emerald Encounters==
Shouldn't it be written how you encounter them in Pokemon Emerald since how they are encountered in Ruby/Sapphire and how they are encountered in Emerald are completely different. [[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen Fennec]] 23:26, 13 January 2011 (UTC)

== Statue types. ==

I placed:'(the only Pokémon types of which statues can be made)' on the page right after the mentioning of the types (see history please). But it was removed as it has nothing to do with the rest of the article? Does anyone of you know where to place this line: 'their types are the only Pokémon types of which statues can be made'? [[User:Nickvang|Nickvang]] ([[User talk:Nickvang|talk]]) 23:10, 4 November 2012 (UTC)
:Thinking about it some more, I'm not even sure I'd agree that it's even factually accurate. You claim that they're the ''only'' types of which statues can be made, but after all, {{wp|topiary}} is basically the art of making grass statues, and clay (which is used to make {{wp|terracotta}} statues) is usually associated with the Ground type, which doesn't have a corresponding golem. And if you'd like to offer an attempt at arguing that it's possible to make a statue out of "normal", be my guest. (Yeah, I know Regigigas isn't included in this article, but it's part of the scope of the topic and really deserves to be included about as much as Keldeo deserves to be part of the Swords of Justice article. But I digress; that's a discussion for another day.) [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 23:57, 4 November 2012 (UTC)
The regi made of clay wouldn't have the name 'Regiground' as it is not ground in its most 'typical' form, so it would be 'Regiclay'. And 'Regigrass' would not be able to exist as an ancient golem, as it would rot. And Regigigas, yeah... ...the normal type can mean many different things, sometimes it is able to make a statue from and sometimes not. My conclusion is: those types are the only types you could make a statue from in its most 'TYPICAL' form AND can be a statue for FOREVER. [[User:Nickvang|Nickvang]] ([[User talk:Nickvang|talk]]) 17:42, 5 November 2012 (UTC)

== Why should it be moved? ==

I see no reason for this page to be moved to "Legendary Titans."

I've never heard of them being called that.

[[User:Angry Weasel|Angry Weasel]] ([[User talk:Angry Weasel|talk]]) 17:59, 6 June 2015 (UTC)

Heracross (Pokémon)

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Angry Weasel: /* Trivia */

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weight-lbs=119.0 |
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'''Heracross''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヘラクロス''' ''Heracros'') is a dual-type {{2t|Bug|Fighting}} Pokémon.

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, it can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Heracross''' using the {{DL|Mega Stone|Heracronite}}.

==Biology==
Heracross is a bipedal, beetle-like Pokémon covered in a blue exoskeleton. There is a long, pronged horn on its forehead. The horn ends in a cross on the male and a heart-shape in the female. On either side of the horn is a short antenna with a spherical tip. Heracross has oval, yellow eyes. Its forearms have a pair of spikes, while its thighs have a single spike each. It has two claws on its hands, and a single long claw on each foot.

Mega Heracross is bulkier than its previous form. Thin orange markings now rim its head, hands, and shoulders. Additionally, there is a half-circle, orange marking over its eyes. It now has a long, pointed nose that curves slightly upward. Its back now lacks wings and is completely yellow. The horn on its head has grown into a large, simple spike with two smaller spikes on the front. The antennae have lengthened as well, and now have ovoid tips. Mega Heracross's forearms have thickened and lost their spines. This Pokémon has a high body temperature, so it opens the shell on its torso to allow heat to escape.<ref>http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Heracross</ref>

Heracross's claws allow it to dig into the ground for sturdy footing or climb trees. Using its horn, it throws opponents or competitors for food. It lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forests}}, where it feeds on tree sap. As seen in [[EP119|the anime]], Heracross has been known to compete with Pokémon such as {{p|Pinsir}} for food. The same episode also shows Heracross allowing {{p|Butterfree}} to feed on tree sap after Heracross has finished its meal. In addition, it is shown to suck sap from {{type|Grass}} Pokémon such as {{p|Bulbasaur}}.

==In the anime==
[[File:Ash Heracross.png|thumb|220px|left|Heracross in the anime]]
[[File:Mega Heracross Mega Aerodactyl anime.png|thumb|220px|left|Mega Heracross in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Ash's Heracross]]====
Heracross first appeared in ''[[EP119|A Sappy Ending]]''. Groups of {{p|Pinsir}} and Heracross were having a dispute due to the fact that {{TRT}} 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 [[AG014|''All in a Day's Wurmple'']], under the ownership of [[Forrest Franklin]].

In ''[[AG107|Absol-ute Disaster]]'', a Heracross was owned by a teenager named {{ho|Gordon}}. Gordon's Heracross saved [[Ash's Pikachu]] from falling while [[Ash's Swellow]] was busy saving [[Max]] from falling. It also helped {{p|Absol}} and Ash's, {{an|May}}'s and {{an|Brock}}'s Pokémon, with a long-range attack to push a boulder in order to stop a flood.

A Heracross appeared in ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'' under the ownership of {{an|Dawn}}'s [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] partner, [[Conway]].

A Heracross appeared in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'' under the ownership of {{an|Barry}}.

A Heracross appeared in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' under the ownership of [[Kato]]. It was used in a Tag Battle against [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Dawn's Piplup]] alongside [[Kiko]]'s {{p|Beautifly}}.

===Minor appearances===
A Heracross appeared in ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'' where it participated in [[Pokémon Beauty Contest|a Pokémon breeding competition]].

A Heracross was one of the Pokémon competing in the [[Sumo Conference]] in ''[[EP194|Ring Masters]]''.

Two Heracross competed alongside their Trainer in the [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] in ''[[EP202|The Big Balloon Blow-Up]]''.

A Heracross also appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''.

A Heracross appeared in the opening of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.

A Heracross made a brief cameo in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

A wild Heracross appeared in ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]''.

A Heracross made a brief appearance under the ownership of a Trainer in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] in ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]''.

A Heracross appeared in the ending credits in ''[[PK25|Eevee & Friends]]'', alongside {{p|Pinsir}}.

A Heracross that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Heracross appeared in ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]''.

A Heracross appeared in a flashback/fantasy in ''[[XY035|The Forest Champion!]]''.
{{-}}

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP119|Heracross|Ash's Pokédex|Heracross, the Single Horn Pokémon. Though gentle and docile, Heracross possesses great strength and power. Their favorite {{pkmn|food}} is the fresh sap of leafy trees.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|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.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Lunick Heracross PR.png|thumb|200px|Heracross in [[W Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger - the Comic]]]]
[[File:Gurkinn Mega Heracross Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Mega Heracross in Pokémon Adventures]]
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
Ash owns a {{AP|Heracross}} similar to the anime but it only made a brief appearance on the scoreboard in ''[[SP16|One Half Of A Poké Ball]]''.

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Heracross is first seen in ''[[PS090|The Legend]]''. While {{adv|Silver}} is communicating with {{adv|Green}} following the conclusion of the {{chap|Yellow}}, he stands in a full shot of [[Sprout Tower]] with a bunch of [[Johto]] Pokémon in the background, Heracross being one of them.

A Heracross is later seen as one of the Pokémon under [[Bugsy]]'s control. He first appeared in ''[[PS100|Into the Unown]]'' where he helped defeat Team Rocket at the Ruins of Alph. Later on in ''[[PS134|Hurray for Heracross]]'', he helped Bugsy capture an Unown before they followed Suicune to a chamber. Afterwards he protected Bugsy after he activated the runes in the chamber where they encountered Suicune. Heracross faced the Legendary Pokémon, but was easily swatted away, forcing Bugsy to switch to another tactic. He later uses him to battle [[Sabrina]] in the opening ceremonies of the [[Pokémon League]]. He initially overwhelmed her {{DL|Sabrina|Mr. Mime}} due to his type advantage, but lost when he was tricked into using {{m|Endure}} just in time for her to use {{m|Encore}}. After gleefully expounding that this left him powerless, she finished him off with a {{m|Psybeam}} attack.

Anoth Heracross appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].

Another Heracross was seen in {{FB|Arena Tycoon|Greta}}'s arsenal, which was first sent out in her battle against {{adv|Emerald}}. It was able to fight evenly against his {{TP|Emerald|Sceptile}} and outscored it.

[[Gurkinn]] owns a Heracross who can Mega Evolve with its [[Mega Stone#Heracronite|Heracronite]].

===In the Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
Multiple Heracross appeared in ''[[GB13|A Promise Given to Miltank]]''.

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
Bugsy owns a Heracross in ''[[PM079|The Hardest Bug Pokémon Wins?!]]''. Multiple Heracross also appeared in that chapter.

===In the W Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger - the Comic manga===
Heracross is one of the Pokémon that Lunick asked for help in [[W Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger - the Comic|the short manga]] based on {{ga|Pokémon Ranger|the game}}.

==In the TCG==
{{main|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 {{m|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===
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}: A Heracross can often be seen relaxing inside [[Spinda's Café]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=bug|type2=fighting}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized {{m|Megahorn|horn}} under its enemies' bellies then lifts and throws them.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Usually docile, but if disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=With its Herculean powers, it can easily throw around an object that is 100 times its own weight.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under the enemies' bellies then lifts and throws them.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Usually docile, but if disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies' bellies, then lifts and throws them.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It gathers in forests to search for tree sap, its favorite food. It's strong enough to hurl foes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=With powerful legs and claws, it generates enough power to hurl foes over great distances.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It loves sweet honey. To keep all the honey to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under the enemies' bellies then lifts and throws them.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It is usually docile, but if it is disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It loves sweet honey. To keep all the honey to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=No matter how heavy its opponents, it flings them far away with its prized horn.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies' bellies, then lifts and throws them.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=With its Herculean powers, it can easily throw around an object that is 100 times its own weight.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|entry=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.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=bug|type2=fighting}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Gold|v2=Silver|area={{m|Headbutt}} trees}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Crystal|area={{m|Headbutt}} trees}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|area={{safari|Hoenn}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|area={{safari|Hoenn}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|area=[[Pattern Bush]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Colosseum|area=[[Realgam Tower]] {{color2|{{shadow color}}|Shadow Pokémon|(Shadow)}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Honey]] trees}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Honey]] trees}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area={{m|Headbutt}} trees}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color=71AD64|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Forest}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=fff|area={{rt|12|Unova}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Black 2|t=fff|area={{rt|12|Unova}} and [[Lostlorn Forest]] [[Lostlorn Forest]] ([[Hidden Grotto]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=White 2|area=[[Lostlorn Forest]] ([[Hidden Grotto]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Dream World|color={{dream color}}|area={{dwa|Dream Park}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=X|t=fff|area=[[Friend Safari]] ([[Friend Safari#Bug-type Safari|Bug]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Y|area={{rt|12|Kalos}}, [[Friend Safari]] ([[Friend Safari#Bug-type Safari|Bug]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|area={{safari|Hoenn}} (Zone 3, Tall Grass)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=bug
|type2=fighting
|channel=[[Mt. Snowfall]]
|pinballrs=Safari Zone (Ruby Field)
|trozei={{PM|5|Phobos Walker}} Endless Level 15 Trozei Battle [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Great Canyon]] (7F-9F) [[Joyous Tower]] (39F-42F)
|ranger=[[Olive Jungle]]
|md2=[[Mt. Travail]] (1F-19F)
|ranger3=[[Canal Ruins]] [[Dark Temple]]
|rumble2=Treetops: [[World Axle - B2F]] (post ending)
}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=bug|type2=fighting}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Seismic Toss Heracross|English|United States|5|February 28 to March 6, 2003|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Seismic Toss Heracross}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|X}}|2014 Korean World Championship Series Heracross|All|South Korea|50|July 6, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Heracross}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|X}}|Summer 2014 Heracross|American region|Nintendo Network|50|August 13 to September 17, 2014|link=List of American region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Heracross}}
|}

====GTS events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=bug|type2=fighting}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DP}}|Christy Heracross|English|GTS|1|August 19 to 30, 2007|link=List of GTS event Pokémon distributions#Christy}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DP}}|Seth Heracross|English|GTS|1|August 19 to 30, 2007|link=List of GTS event Pokémon distributions#Seth}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DP}}|Tom Heracross|English|GTS|1|August 19 to 30, 2007|link=List of GTS event Pokémon distributions#Tom}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=bug|type2=fighting
|event1=Brick Mail|event1type=Mail|event1rar=100
|event2=Heracronite|event2type=Mega Stone|event2rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Heracross=====
{{BaseStats|
type=bug|
type2=fighting|
HP= 80 |
Attack=125 |
Defense=75 |
SpAtk= 40 |
SpDef= 95 |
Speed= 85 }}

=====Mega Heracross=====
{{Base Stats|
type=Bug|
type2=Fighting|
HP=80|
Attack=185|
Defense=115|
SpAtk=40|
SpDef=105|
Speed=75}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Bug
|type2=Fighting
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=bug|
type2=fighting|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting= 50 |
Flying= 400 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 50 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 50 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 200 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 200 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 50|
Fairy=200|}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/6|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2|XY|ORAS|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|Start|Start|Arm Thrust|Fighting|Physical|15|100|20||'''|Tough|1|0}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|Start|Start|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30|||Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|Start|Start|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15|||Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|Start|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35|||Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|Start|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30|||Cool|2|1}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|Start|Start|Horn Attack|Normal|Physical|65|100|25|||Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|Start|Start|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||Tough|3|0}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|37|7|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|10|10|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20|||Cool|2|0}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|16|16|Chip Away|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|||Tough|2|0}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|19|19|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|||Tough|2|0}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|7|25|Fury Attack|Normal|Physical|15|85|20|||Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|25|28|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||'''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|31|31|Pin Missile|Bug|Physical|25|95|20||'''|Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|28|34|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|||Tough|6|0}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|46|37|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10||'''|Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|34|43|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''|Tough|6|0}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|43|46|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15||'''|Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/levelf/6|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/6|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM08|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20|||Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM09|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10|||Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|||Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|||Cool|4|4}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|||Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|||Cute|2|3}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM23|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15|||Tough|2|1}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10|||Tough|2|1}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|||Cute|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10|||Tough|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||'''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|||Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20|||Cool|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|||Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25|||Tough|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15|||Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||'''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM54|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40|||Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10|||Cute|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15|||Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5|||Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|||Tough|4|4}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5|||Tough|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM76|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|50|100|20||'''|Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20|||Tough|2|2}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|||Tough|2|2}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|||Cute|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|{{sup/6|XY}}|'''|Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM94|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|{{sup/6|ORAS}}||Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||Cute|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|||Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|||Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM06|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|{{sup/6|ORAS}}|'''|Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tmf/6|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/6|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|204|Pineco}}{{MSP|205|Forretress}}{{MSP|213|Shuckle}}{{MSP|401|Kricketot}}{{MSP|402|Kricketune}}{{MSP|616|Shelmet}} {{MSP|617|Accelgor}}|Bide|Normal|Physical|—|—|10|||Tough|3|0}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|165|Ledyba}}{{MSP|166|Ledian}}{{MSP|204|Pineco}}{{MSP|205|Forretress}}{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}{{MSP|543|Venipede}} {{MSP|544|Whirlipede}}{{MSP|545|Scolipede}}{{MSP|588|Karrablast}}{{MSP|589|Escavalier}}{{MSP|636|Larvesta}}|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|||Tough|6|0}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|540|Sewaddle}}{{MSP|541|Swadloon}}{{MSP|542|Leavanny}}{{MSP|557|Dwebble}}{{MSP|558|Crustle}}{{MSP|588|Karrablast}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|||Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|127|Pinsir}}{{MSP|165|Ledyba}}{{MSP|166|Ledian}}{{MSP|214|Heracross}}{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|‡|'''|Tough|2|0}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|011|Metapod}}{{MSP|012|Butterfree}}{{MSP|014|Kakuna}}{{MSP|015|Beedrill}}{{MSP|127|Pinsir}}{{MSP|207|Gligar}} {{MSP|472|Gliscor}}{{MSP|266|Silcoon}}{{MSP|267|Beautifly}}{{MSP|268|Cascoon}}{{MSP|269|Dustox}}{{MSP|290|Nincada}} {{MSP|291|Ninjask}}|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30|||Tough|2|0}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|214|Heracross}}{{MSP|545|Scolipede}}|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10||'''|Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|015|Beedrill}}{{MSP|123|Scyther}}{{MSP|212|Scizor}}{{MSP|193|Yanma}}{{MSP|469|Yanmega}}{{MSP|543|Venipede}} {{MSP|544|Whirlipede}}{{MSP|545|Scolipede}}|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20|||Clever|2|1}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|127|Pinsir}}|Revenge|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10||'''|Tough|2|0}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|557|Dwebble}}{{MSP|558|Crustle}}|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10|||Tough|1|0}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|127|Pinsir}}|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|||Tough|3|0}}
{{learnlist/breedf/6|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/6|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20||'''|no|yes|Cute|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||'''|no|yes|Tough|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||no|yes|Clever|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15|||no|yes|Tough|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|25|||no|yes|Clever|2|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||'''|no|yes|Tough|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15|||no|yes|Cute|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/6|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg grass color}}"
! Move
! Card
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Focus Energy}}
| [[Heracross 4 (Rising Rivals 24)]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Slash}}
| [[Heracross (Skyridge 64)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=bug |
type2=fighting |
ndex=214 |
pinballrs=Catch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=2.6 |
area=Overgrown Forest |
P1=This horn is proof of my strength and power! |
P2=Oof... I only have about half my HP now. |
P3=It's too tough... I can't even flex my horn... |
PL=Excellent! I've leveled up! My horn's grown more rigid! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Bug |
assist=Fighting |
fieldpower=3 |
field=Tackle |
loop=8 |
MinEXP=48 |
MaxEXP=72 |
browser=Heracross rams with its {{m|Megahorn|horn}} thrust out. It can move heavy things out of the way. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=6.4 |
iq=C |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Bug |
assist3=Normal |
field3=Tackle |
field3power=3 |
browser3=It lets loose shock waves to attack. |
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=4|
rumble2defense=3|
rumble2speed=3|
}}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Bug
|type2=Fighting
|pictype=art
|no1=214
|name1=Heracross
|type1-1=Bug
|type2-1=Fighting}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=bug|type2=fighting}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=214}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=214}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=214}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=214}}
{{Spritebox/6/2FormsGender|ndex=214|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|214|Heracross}}

==Trivia==
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Heracross.
* Heracross can be seen as a counterpart to {{p|Pinsir}}. Both are {{type|Bug}} Pokémon based on beetles and lack an evolutionary family. Pinsir is not part {{t|Fighting}} like Heracross, but it learns several Fighting-type moves by leveling up. Both Pokémon and their [[Mega Stone]]s are versions exclusives in {{g|X and Y}}: Heracross and Heracronite are exclusive to Y while Pinsir and Pinsirite are exclusive to X. Each Mega Stone can be found in [[Santalune Forest]] in their respective versions. The heights of both Pokémon are the same, even when Mega Evolved.
**Interestingly, Heracross is usually shown acting as a sort of rival to Pinsir and vice versa.
* Mega Heracross has the highest base {{stat|Attack}} stat of all non-Legendary Pokémon.
** Subsequently, this means Mega Heracross has the highest base Attack stat of all Bug-type Pokémon.
* Mega Heracross is tied with {{me|Pinsir}}, {{me|Scizor}} and {{p|Genesect}} for the highest base stat total of all Bug-type Pokémon.
* Heracross is one of fourteen Pokémon that one could collect [[foreign Pokédex entries]] for in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.

===Origin===
Heracross is most likely based on the {{wp|Japanese rhinoceros beetle}}. These beetles are known for their incredible strength, and use in {{wp|insect fighting}}, which explains its {{t|Fighting}} type.

Mega Heracross appears to be based on a {{wp|Hercules beetle}}.

====Name origin====
Heracross and Heracros are a combination of Ἡρακλῆς, ''Hēraklēs'' ({{wp|Heracles}}, a demigod of Greek mythology, whose {{wp|Hercules|Roman mythological analogue}} has given name to the {{wp|Hercules beetle}}) and ''cross''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=bug|type2=fighting
|ja=ヘラクロス ''Heracros''|jameaning=From ''{{wp|Heracles}}'', ''{{wp|Hercules beetle}}'', and ''cross''.
|fr=Scarhino|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|scarabée|scarab}}'' and ''rhinocéros'' (beetle)
|es=Heracross|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Skaraborn|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Skarabäus|scarab}}'' and ''Horn''
|it=Heracross|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=헤라크로스 ''Herakeuroseu''|komeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name
|zh_cmn=赫拉剋羅斯 / 赫拉克罗斯 ''Hèlākèluósī''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name. Also from {{tt|赫拉克勒斯 ''Hèlākèlèsī''|Heracles}}.
}}
 

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Heracross]]

==Notes==
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==External links==

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