Heracross (Pokémon)

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'''Heracross''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヘラクロス''' ''Heracros'') is a dual-type {{2t|Bug|Fighting}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]].

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 near the wrists, while its thighs have a single spike each. It has two claws on its hands, and a single long claw on each foot. There is a single pair of wings covered by is carapace, which can been seen during its release from a Poké Ball in the 3D games.

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 shells of its arms and 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 can lift and throw objects 100 times its own weight. 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 {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:M19 Mega Heracross.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 {{OBP|Gordon|AG107}}. 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}}.

A Heracross that can Mega Evolve appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', under the control of [[Levi]] and [[Cherie]]'s Mega Wave. It was briefly lent to [[Jessie]] to use in an attempt to capture {{p|Magearna}}.

===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!]]''.

A Heracross that can Mega Evolve appeared in ''[[SS035|Mega Evolution Special IV]]''.
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===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:Gurkinn Heracross Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Heracross in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Gurkinn Mega Heracross Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Mega Heracross in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Ash & Pikachu manga===
Ash owns a {{AP|Heracross}} similar to the anime but it only made a brief appearance on a 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 {{p|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.

Another 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 {{DL|Mega Stone|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}}.
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==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===
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{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized 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.}}
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{{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.}}
|}
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{{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.}}
|}
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{{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.}}
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{{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.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}

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====In side games====
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Bug|type2=Fighting}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|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|{{gameabbrev6|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|{{gameabbrev6|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}}
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====GTS events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Bug|type2=Fighting}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Christy Heracross|English|GTS|1|August 19 to 30, 2007|link=List of GTS event Pokémon distributions#Christy}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Seth Heracross|English|GTS|1|August 19 to 30, 2007|link=List of GTS event Pokémon distributions#Seth}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Tom Heracross|English|GTS|1|August 19 to 30, 2007|link=List of GTS event Pokémon distributions#Tom}}
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===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/7|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Arm Thrust|Fighting|Physical|15|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Horn Attack|Normal|Physical|65|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|7|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|10|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|16|Chip Away|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|19|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|25|Fury Attack|Normal|Physical|15|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|28|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|31|Pin Missile|Bug|Physical|25|95|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|34|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|37|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|43|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|46|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM01|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM08|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM09|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM23|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM54|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM59|Brutal Swing|Dark|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tmf/7|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/7|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|204|Pineco}}{{MSP|205|Forretress}}{{MSP|213|Shuckle}}{{MSP|290|Nincada}}{{MSP|328|Trapinch}}{{MSP|329|Vibrava}} {{MSP|330|Flygon}}{{MSP|401|Kricketot}}{{MSP|402|Kricketune}}{{MSP|616|Shelmet}}|Bide|Normal|Physical|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{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}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|540|Sewaddle}}{{MSP|557|Dwebble}}{{MSP|558|Crustle}}{{MSP|588|Karrablast}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|127|Pinsir}}{{MSP|165|Ledyba}}{{MSP|166|Ledian}}{{MSP|214|Heracross}}{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|‡|'''}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|011|Metapod}}{{MSP|014|Kakuna}}{{MSP|127|Pinsir}}{{MSP|207|Gligar}}{{MSP|266|Silcoon}}{{MSP|268|Cascoon}} {{MSP|290|Nincada}}{{MSP|291|Ninjask}}{{MSP|472|Gliscor}}{{MSP|665|Spewpa}}|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|545|Scolipede}}|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|015|Beedrill}}{{MSP|123|Scyther}}{{MSP|193|Yanma}}{{MSP|212|Scizor}}{{MSP|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP|452|Drapion}} {{MSP|469|Yanmega}}{{MSP|543|Venipede}}{{MSP|544|Whirlipede}}{{MSP|545|Scolipede}}|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|127|Pinsir}}|Revenge|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|557|Dwebble}}{{MSP|558|Crustle}}|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|127|Pinsir}}|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breedf/7|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor7null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|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===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Bug|type2=Fighting}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=214|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=214|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=214
|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!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=214
|body=1
|rate=6.4
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Bug
|group=Bug
|assist=Fighting
|fieldpower=3
|field=Tackle
|loop=8
|MinEXP=48
|MaxEXP=72
|browser=Heracross rams with its horn thrust out. It can move heavy things out of the way.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Bug
|group=Bug
|assist=Normal
|field=Tackle
|fieldpower=3
|assistp=Fighting
|browser=It lets loose shock waves to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Bug
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=214
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=214|num=047
|mega=1
|stone=Heracronite
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Crowd Control
|skilldesc=The more Heracross in the puzzle area, the more damage.
|megaspeedup=8
|effectdesc=Adds one more Mega Heracross to the left of the match.
}}
|}

===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==
* Heracross can be seen as a counterpart to {{p|Pinsir}}, replacing {{p|Scyther}} in that role, which gained an evolution in Generation II. 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.
* 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 ''Heracross''|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}}.
|hi=हेराक्रोस ''Heracross''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Геракросс ''Gerakross''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
}}
 

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

==Notes==
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==External links==

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