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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.
'''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}}.
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 [[Heracronite]].


==Biology==
==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.
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 its 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 shell on its torso to allow heat to escape.<ref>http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Heracross</ref>
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> Mega Heracross boasts such incredible strength that it can lift objects up to 500 times its own weight between its horns. However, it is left with muscular soreness after reverting to its original form.


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}}.
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 Alola, it has a rivalry with {{p|Vikavolt}}, but get along with {{p|Pinsir}} well, sharing a common enemy.


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Ash Heracross.png|thumb|220px|left|Heracross in the anime]]
[[File:Ash Heracross.png|thumb|250px|left|Heracross in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Mega Heracross Mega Aerodactyl anime.png|thumb|220px|left|Mega Heracross in the anime]]
[[File:M19 Mega Heracross.png|thumb|250px|left|Mega Heracross in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
===Major appearances===
====[[Ash's Heracross]]====
====[[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.
Heracross debuted in ''[[EP119|A Sappy Ending]]''. Groups of {{p|Pinsir}} and Heracross were having a dispute due to the fact that {{TRT}} was siphoning all of the tree sap from the Pinsir side of the forest. One Heracross decided to help {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} during this crisis. Ash then {{pkmn2|caught}} that Heracross at the end of the episode.


====Other====
====Other====
A Heracross appeared in [[AG014|''All in a Day's Wurmple'']], under the ownership of [[Forrest Franklin]].
A Heracross appeared in ''[[AG014|All in a Day's Wurmple]]'', under the ownership of [[Forrest Franklin]]. It is his main battling Pokémon.


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.
In ''[[AG107|Absol-ute Disaster]]'', a Heracross was owned by a teenager named {{OBP|Gordon|AG107}}. It saved {{AP|Pikachu}} from falling while {{AP|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 ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'', under the ownership of {{an|Dawn}}'s [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] partner, [[Conway]]. Conway used Heracross in a tag battle against [[Ash's Chimchar]] and [[Paul's Elekid]]; it was defeated after {{p|Elekid}} evolved into {{p|Electabuzz}}.


A Heracross appeared in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'' under the ownership of {{an|Barry}}.
A Heracross appeared in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'', under the ownership of {{an|Barry}}. Heracross battled [[Barry's Empoleon]], but was called off when {{p|Empoleon}} went out of control. It later flew Barry around [[Iron Island]].


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 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. Heracross was briefly lent to [[Jessie]] to use in an attempt to capture {{OBP|Magearna|M19}}. It was later freed from their control when [[Alva]]'s Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and it escaped.


===Minor appearances===
===Minor appearances===
A Heracross appeared in ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'' where it participated in [[Pokémon Beauty Contest|a Pokémon breeding competition]].
A Trainer's Heracross appeared in ''[[EP140|Wired for Battle!]]'' as an image that came up in [[Shingo]]'s laptop.


A Heracross was one of the Pokémon competing in the [[Sumo Conference]] in ''[[EP194|Ring Masters]]''.
A Heracross appeared in ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} participating in [[Pokémon Beauty Contest|a Pokémon breeding competition]].


Two Heracross competed alongside their Trainer in the [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] in ''[[EP202|The Big Balloon Blow-Up]]''.
A Heracross appeared in ''[[EP194|Ring Masters]]'' as one of the Pokémon competing in [[Rikishii Town]]'s [[Sumo Conference]].


A Heracross also appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''.
Two Heracross appeared in ''[[EP202|The Big Balloon Blow-Up]]'', both under the ownership of a Trainer. They were among the Pokémon competing in the [[Pokémon Balloon Race]].


A Heracross appeared in the opening of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.
A Heracross appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''.
 
A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Heracross appeared in ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]''.
 
A Heracross appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.
 
A Trainer's Heracross appeared in ''[[AG166|Curbing the Crimson Tide!]]''.


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


A wild Heracross appeared in ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]''.
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Heracross appeared in ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Heracross briefly appeared in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] in ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]''.


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 of ''[[PK25|Eevee & Friends]]'' alongside a {{p|Pinsir}}.


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 the opening of ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]''.


A Heracross that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Heracross appeared in ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]''.
A Heracross appeared in a flashback or a fantasy in ''[[XY035|The Forest Champion!]]''.


A Heracross appeared in a flashback/fantasy in ''[[XY035|The Forest Champion!]]''.  
A Trainer's Heracross that can Mega Evolve appeared in ''[[SS035|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'' as one of the ten Mega Evolved Pokémon that [[Alain]] and his {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} had to defeat.
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A Heracross and its Mega Evolved form appeared during the opening sequence of ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.
 
A wild Heracross appeared during the ending credits of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', where {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} and {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|M20|Pikachu}} battled it in the middle of a forest. The outcome of the battle was unknown, and it is unclear if this Heracross was meant to become {{OP|Ash|Heracross}}, as the movie is set in a timeline separate from the main series.
 
A male Heracross appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', where it was among the Pokémon following [[Harriet]] around.
 
A male and female Heracross appeared in [[SM121]] as some of the customers at [[Oranguru's Café]].
 
A Heracross appeared in [[SM125]]. It reappeared in a flashback in [[SM126]].


===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Lunick Heracross PR.png|thumb|200px|Heracross in [[W Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger - the Comic]]]]
[[File:Gurkinn Heracross Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Heracross in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Gurkinn Mega Heracross Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Mega Heracross in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Gurkinn Mega Heracross Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Mega Heracross in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
===In the Ash & 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]]''.
{{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===
===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.
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.
A Heracross is 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]].
 
A Heracross appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].
 
A 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. It first appeared in ''[[PS317|Sneaky Like Shedinja]]''.
 
The {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}} rented a Heracross, which was stolen by [[Guile Hideout]] in ''[[PS326|Lemme at 'Em, Lapras!]]'' and ''[[PS327|Facing Gulpin Is Hard to Swallow]]''.


Anoth Heracross appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].
A Heracross appears with its {{pkmn|Trainer}} at the Mini-game Corner in the {{chap|X & Y}}.


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.
A Heracross appeared under the ownership of [[Gurkinn]] in the {{chap|X & Y}}. It can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] with its [[Heracronite]].


[[Gurkinn]] owns a Heracross who can Mega Evolve with its [[Mega Stone#Heracronite|Heracronite]].
===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga===
A Trainer used a Heracross against [[Hareta]] in ''[[DPA25|Clash! Hareta vs. Koya]]''.


===In the Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
===In the Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
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Bugsy owns a Heracross in ''[[PM079|The Hardest Bug Pokémon Wins?!]]''. Multiple Heracross also appeared in that chapter.
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===
===In the Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission 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}}.
Heracross is one of the Pokémon that Lunick asked for help in [[Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission|the short manga]] based on {{ga|Pokémon Ranger|the game}}.
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==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
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====Trophy information====
====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.''
''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.''
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Heracross appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}.


==Game data==
==Game data==
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===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=bug|type2=fighting}}
====Heracross====
{{Dex/Header|type=Bug|type2=Fighting}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=113}}
{{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=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=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=Crystal|entry=With its Herculean powers, it can easily throw around an object that is 100 times its own weight.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=168|reg2=Kanto}}
{{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=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=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/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=062|reg2=Johto|num2=114}}
{{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=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=Pearl|entry=With powerful legs and claws, it generates enough power to hurl foes over great distances.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=145|label1={{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}:}}
{{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|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/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/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=131|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn|num2=175}}
{{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=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=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=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/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/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=367|label1={{gameabbrev7|USUM}}:|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]‎}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=It's proud of its thick horn. In Alola, its biggest rival is Vikavolt, which it's always fighting with.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=It roams through forests searching for sweet nectar. Although it boasts fantastic physical strength, it's not that good at flying.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
====Mega Heracross====
{{Dex/Header|type=Bug|type2=Fighting}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=131|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn|num2=175}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VI]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=367|label1={{gameabbrev7|USUM}}:|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]‎}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=It can grip things with its two horns and lift 500 times its own body weight.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=A tremendous influx of energy builds it up, but when Mega Evolution ends, Heracross is bothered by terrible soreness in its muscles.}}
|}
|}
|}
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===Game locations===
===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=bug|type2=fighting}}
{{Availability/Header|type=Bug|type2=Fighting}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Gold|v2=Silver|area={{m|Headbutt}} trees}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Gold|v2=Silver|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|29|Johto}}, {{rtn|30|Johto}}, {{rtn|31|Johto}}, {{rtn|32|Johto}}, {{rtn|33|Johto}}, {{rtn|42|Johto}}, {{rtn|43|Johto}}, and {{rtn|44|Johto}} ([[Headbutt tree]]s)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Crystal|area={{m|Headbutt}} trees}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Crystal|area=[[Azalea Town]], [[Route]]s {{rtn|33|Johto}}, {{rtn|42|Johto}}, and {{rtn|44|Johto}} ([[Headbutt tree]]s)}}
|}
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|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Honey]] trees}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|205|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|206|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|207|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|208|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|209|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|210|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|211|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|212|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|213|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|214|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|215|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|218|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|221|Sinnoh}}, and {{rtn|222|Sinnoh}}, [[Eterna Forest]], [[Floaroma Meadow]], [[Fuego Ironworks]], [[Valley Windworks]] ([[Honey Tree]]s)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Honey]] trees}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|205|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|206|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|207|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|208|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|209|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|210|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|211|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|212|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|213|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|214|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|215|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|218|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|221|Sinnoh}}, and {{rtn|222|Sinnoh}}, [[Eterna Forest]], [[Floaroma Meadow]], [[Fuego Ironworks]], [[Valley Windworks]] ([[Honey Tree]]s)}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area={{m|Headbutt}} trees}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|7|Kanto}}, {{rtn|11|Kanto}}, {{rtn|16|Kanto}}, {{rtn|28|Kanto}}, {{rtn|33|Johto}}, {{rtn|42|Johto}}, {{rtn|44|Johto}}, {{rtn|45|Johto}}, {{rtn|46|Johto}}, and {{rtn|47|Johto}}, [[Azalea Town]], [[Vermilion City]], [[Celadon City]], [[Mt. Silver]]{{tt|*|Outside and lower mountainside}} ([[Headbutt tree]]s)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color=71AD64|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Forest}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color=71AD64|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Forest}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=fff|area={{rt|12|Unova}}}}
{{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]]<br/>[[Lostlorn Forest]] ([[Hidden Grotto]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Black 2|t=fff|area={{rt|12|Unova}} and [[Lostlorn Forest]]<br>[[Lostlorn Forest]] ([[Hidden Grotto]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=White 2|area=[[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/Entry1|v=Dream World|color={{dream color}}|area={{dwa|Dream Park}}}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=X|t=fff|area=[[Friend Safari]] ([[Friend Safari#Bug-type Safari|Bug]])}}
{{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/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/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|area={{safari|Hoenn}} (Zone 3, {{DL|Tall grass|Long Grass}})}}
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|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Poni Grove]]}}
|}
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====In side games====
====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
{{Availability/Header|type=Bug|type2=Fighting}}
|type=bug
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
|type2=fighting
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
|channel=[[Mt. Snowfall]]
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=II}}
|pinballrs=Safari Zone (Ruby Field)
|}
|trozei={{PM|5|Phobos Walker}}<br>Endless Level 15<br>Trozei Battle<br>[[Mr. Who's Den]]
|}
|md=[[Great Canyon]] (7F-9F)<br>[[Joyous Tower]] (39F-42F)
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
|ranger=[[Olive Jungle]]
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Channel|color={{water color}}|area=[[Mt. Snowfall]]}}
|md2=[[Mt. Travail]] (1F-19F)
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pinball: R&S|link=Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire|color={{ruby color}}|t=fff|area=Safari Zone ({{color2|{{ruby color}}|Ruby Field}})}}
|ranger3=[[Canal Ruins]]<br>[[Dark Temple]]
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area={{PM|5|Phobos Walker}}, Endless Level 15, Trozei Battle, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
|rumble2=Treetops: [[World Axle - B2F]] (post ending)
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Great Canyon]] (7F-9F), [[Joyous Tower]] (39F-42F)}}
}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (game)|area=[[Olive Jungle]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Mt. Travail]] (1F-19F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Mt. Travail]] (1F-19F)}}
<!--{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Light|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|color={{electric color}}|area=}}-->
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|color={{GS color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|area=[[Canal Ruins]], [[Dark Temple]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Treetops: [[World Axle - B2F]] (post-ending)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Entranceway#A Fateful Showdown!|Entranceway: A Fateful Showdown!]], [[Entranceway#Battle Royale - Cage Match|Entranceway: Battle Royale - Cage Match]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Island of Haste#Stage 5|Island of Haste: Stage 5]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Jungle Verde|Jungle Verde: Stage 148]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Gold Plateau#Verdant Grove|Gold Plateau: Verdant Grove]] <small>(Center Boss, Back)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 18|Area 18: Stage 02]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}


====In events====
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=bug|type2=fighting}}
{{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|{{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|{{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|{{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|{{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}}
{{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}}
|}
|}


====GTS events====
====GTS events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=bug|type2=fighting}}
{{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|{{gameabbrev4|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|{{gameabbrev4|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}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Tom Heracross|English|GTS|1|August 19 to 30, 2007|link=List of GTS event Pokémon distributions#Tom}}
|}
|}


===Held items===
===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=bug|type2=fighting
{{HeldItems|type=Bug|type2=Fighting
|event1=Brick Mail|event1type=Mail|event1rar=100
|event1=Brick Mail|event1type=Mail|event1rar=100
|event2=Heracronite|event2type=Mega Stone|event2rar=100
|event2=Heracronite|event2type=None|event2rar=100
}}
}}


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


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


====Pokéathlon stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
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===Type effectiveness===
===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness|
{{TypeEffectiveness
type1=bug|
|type1=Bug
type2=fighting|
|type2=Fighting
Normal=  100 |
|Normal=  100
Fighting= 50 |
|Fighting= 50
Flying=  400 |
|Flying=  400
Poison=  100 |
|Poison=  100
Ground=  50 |
|Ground=  50
Rock=    100 |
|Rock=    100
Bug=      50 |
|Bug=      50
Ghost=  100 |
|Ghost=  100
Steel=  100 |
|Steel=  100
 
|Fire=    200
Fire=    200 |
|Water=  100
Water=  100 |
|Grass=    50
Grass=    50 |
|Electric=100
Electric=100 |
|Psychic= 200
Psychic= 200 |
|Ice=    100
Ice=    100 |
|Dragon=  100
Dragon=  100 |
|Dark=    50
Dark=    50|
|Fairy=   200}}
Fairy=200|}}


===Learnset===
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/6|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2|XY|ORAS|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|Start|Start|Arm Thrust|Fighting|Physical|15|100|20||'''|Tough|1|0}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Arm Thrust|Fighting|Physical|15|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|Start|Start|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30|||Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|Start|Start|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15|||Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|Start|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35|||Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|Start|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|30|||Cool|2|1}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Leer|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|30}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|Start|Start|Horn Attack|Normal|Physical|65|100|25|||Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Horn Attack|Normal|Physical|65|100|25}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|Start|Start|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Tough|3|0}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|37|7|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/level7|7|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|10|10|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&mdash;|20|||Cool|2|0}}
{{learnlist/level7|10|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|16|16|Chip Away|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|||Tough|2|0}}
{{learnlist/level7|16|Chip Away|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|19|19|Counter|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|||Tough|2|0}}
{{learnlist/level7|19|Counter|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|7|25|Fury Attack|Normal|Physical|15|85|20|||Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/level7|25|Fury Attack|Normal|Physical|15|85|20}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|25|28|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||'''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/level7|28|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|31|31|Pin Missile|Bug|Physical|25|95|20||'''|Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/level7|31|Pin Missile|Bug|Physical|25|95|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|28|34|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|||Tough|6|0}}
{{learnlist/level7|34|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|46|37|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10||'''|Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/level7|37|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|34|43|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''|Tough|6|0}}
{{learnlist/level7|43|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|43|46|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|15||'''|Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/level7|46|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/6|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/6|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM01|Work Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM08|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM09|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10|||Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM08|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM09|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|||Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|||Cool|4|4}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|||Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|||Cute|2|3}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM23|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15|||Tough|2|1}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10|||Tough|2|1}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM23|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|||Cute|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10|||Tough|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||'''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|||Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&mdash;|20|||Cool|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25|||Tough|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15|||Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||'''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM54|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40|||Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM54|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|10|||Cute|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15|||Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM59|Brutal Swing|Dark|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5|||Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|||Tough|4|4}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5|||Tough|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM76|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|50|100|20||'''|Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20|||Tough|2|2}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|||Tough|2|2}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15|||Cute|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|{{sup/6|XY}}|'''|Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tmf/7|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM94|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|{{sup/6|ORAS}}||Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|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}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/6|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/breedh/7|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|204|Pineco}}{{MSP|205|Forretress}}{{MSP|213|Shuckle}}{{MSP|401|Kricketot}}{{MSP|402|Kricketune}}{{MSP|616|Shelmet}}<br>{{MSP|617|Accelgor}}|Bide|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Tough|3|0}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|204|Pineco}}{{MSP|205|Forretress}}{{MSP|213|Shuckle}}{{MSP|290|Nincada}}{{MSP|328|Trapinch}}{{MSP|329|Vibrava}}<br>{{MSP|330|Flygon}}{{MSP|401|Kricketot}}{{MSP|402|Kricketune}}{{MSP|616|Shelmet}}|Bide|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|165|Ledyba}}{{MSP|166|Ledian}}{{MSP|204|Pineco}}{{MSP|205|Forretress}}{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}{{MSP|543|Venipede}}<br>{{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/breed7|{{MSP|165|Ledyba}}{{MSP|166|Ledian}}{{MSP|204|Pineco}}{{MSP|205|Forretress}}{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}{{MSP|543|Venipede}}<br>{{MSP|544|Whirlipede}}{{MSP|545|Scolipede}}{{MSP|588|Karrablast}}{{MSP|589|Escavalier}}{{MSP|636|Larvesta}}|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|540|Sewaddle}}{{MSP|541|Swadloon}}{{MSP|542|Leavanny}}{{MSP|557|Dwebble}}{{MSP|558|Crustle}}{{MSP|588|Karrablast}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|15|||Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|540|Sewaddle}}{{MSP|557|Dwebble}}{{MSP|558|Crustle}}{{MSP|588|Karrablast}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{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/breed7|{{MSP|127|Pinsir}}{{MSP|165|Ledyba}}{{MSP|166|Ledian}}{{MSP|214|Heracross}}{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|‡|'''}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|011|Metapod}}{{MSP|012|Butterfree}}{{MSP|014|Kakuna}}{{MSP|015|Beedrill}}{{MSP|127|Pinsir}}{{MSP|207|Gligar}}<br>{{MSP|472|Gliscor}}{{MSP|266|Silcoon}}{{MSP|267|Beautifly}}{{MSP|268|Cascoon}}{{MSP|269|Dustox}}{{MSP|290|Nincada}}<br>{{MSP|291|Ninjask}}|Harden|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|||Tough|2|0}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|011|Metapod}}{{MSP|014|Kakuna}}{{MSP|127|Pinsir}}{{MSP|207|Gligar}}{{MSP|266|Silcoon}}{{MSP|268|Cascoon}}<br>{{MSP|290|Nincada}}{{MSP|291|Ninjask}}{{MSP|472|Gliscor}}{{MSP|665|Spewpa}}|Harden|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|214|Heracross}}{{MSP|545|Scolipede}}|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10||'''|Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|214|Heracross}}{{MSP|545|Scolipede}}|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|015|Beedrill}}{{MSP|123|Scyther}}{{MSP|212|Scizor}}{{MSP|193|Yanma}}{{MSP|469|Yanmega}}{{MSP|543|Venipede}}<br>{{MSP|544|Whirlipede}}{{MSP|545|Scolipede}}|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20|||Clever|2|1}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|015|Beedrill}}{{MSP|123|Scyther}}{{MSP|193|Yanma}}{{MSP|212|Scizor}}{{MSP|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP|452|Drapion}}<br>{{MSP|469|Yanmega}}{{MSP|543|Venipede}}{{MSP|544|Whirlipede}}{{MSP|545|Scolipede}}|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|127|Pinsir}}|Revenge|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10||'''|Tough|2|0}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|127|Pinsir}}|Revenge|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|557|Dwebble}}{{MSP|558|Crustle}}|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10|||Tough|1|0}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|557|Dwebble}}{{MSP|558|Crustle}}|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|127|Pinsir}}|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|||Tough|3|0}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|127|Pinsir}}|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breedf/6|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}
{{learnlist/breedf/7|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}


====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/6|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20||'''|no|yes|Cute|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||'''|no|yes|Tough|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||no|yes|Clever|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|||20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|||no|yes|Tough|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|||15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|25|||no|yes|Clever|2|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|20||'''|no|yes|Tough|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical||100|20||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15|||no|yes|Cute|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/6|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}


===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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! Move
! Move
! Card
! Card
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Focus Energy}}
| [[Heracross 4 (Rising Rivals 24)]]
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Slash}}
| {{m|Slash}}
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===Side game data===
===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
{{Spindata/Head|type=Bug|type2=Fighting}}
type=bug |
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=214|acquisition=Catch}}
type2=fighting |
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=214|rarity=Common}}
ndex=214 |
|-
pinballrs=Catch |
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=214
Trozei=yes |
|body=1
rarity=Common |
|rate=2.6
Dungeon=yes |
|area=Overgrown Forest
body=1 |
|P1=This horn is proof of my strength and power!
rate=2.6 |
|P2=Oof... I only have about half my HP now.
area=Overgrown Forest |
|P3=It's too tough... I can't even flex my horn...
P1=This horn is proof of my strength and power! |
|PL=Excellent! I've leveled up! My horn's grown more rigid!
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
Partner=no |
|body=1
Ranger=yes |
|rate=6.4
group=Bug |
|IQ=C
assist=Fighting |
}}
fieldpower=3 |
|-
field=Tackle |
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Bug
loop=8 |
|group=Bug
MinEXP=48 |
|assist=Fighting
MaxEXP=72 |
|fieldpower=3
browser=Heracross rams with its {{m|Megahorn|horn}} thrust out. It can move heavy things out of the way. |
|field=Tackle
Dungeon2=yes |
|loop=8
body2=1 |
|MinEXP=48
rate2=6.4 |
|MaxEXP=72
iq=C |
|num=148
Ranger3=yes |
|browser=Heracross rams with its horn thrust out. It can move heavy things out of the way.
group3=Bug |
}}
assist3=Normal |
|-
field3=Tackle |
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Bug
field3power=3 |
|group=Bug
browser3=It lets loose shock waves to attack. |
|assist=Normal
rumble2=yes|
|field=Tackle
rumble2attack=4|
|fieldpower=3
rumble2defense=3|
|assistp=Fighting
rumble2speed=3|
|num=295
|pastnum=190
|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=Increases damage when there are more Heracross in the puzzle area.
|swapper=Mega Boost+
|megaspeedup=8
|effectdesc=Adds one more Mega Heracross to the left of the match.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=214
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Heracross
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=160
|attack=234
|defense=189
|fast={{m|Counter}}, {{m|Struggle Bug}}
|special={{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|Close Combat}}, {{m|Earthquake}}
}}
}}
|}


===Evolution===
===Evolution===
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===Sprites===
===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=bug|type2=fighting}}
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Bug|type2=Fighting}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=214}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=214}}
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{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=214}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=214}}
{{Spritebox/6/2FormsGender|ndex=214|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/6/2FormsGender|ndex=214|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/7/2FormsGender|ndex=214|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|214|Heracross}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|214|Heracross}}


==Trivia==
==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}}, 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.
* 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.
* Mega Heracross has the highest base Attack stat of all Bug-type Pokémon.
* 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.
* 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}}.
* Heracross is one of fourteen Pokémon that one could collect [[foreign Pokédex entries]] for in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
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Mega Heracross appears to be based on a {{wp|Hercules beetle}}.
Mega Heracross appears to be based on a {{wp|Hercules beetle}}.
 
====Name origin====
====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''.
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==
==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=bug|type2=fighting
{{Other languages|type=Bug|type2=Fighting
|ja=ヘラクロス ''Heracros''|jameaning=From ''{{wp|Heracles}}'', ''{{wp|Hercules beetle}}'', and ''cross''.
|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)
|fr=Scarhino|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|scarabée|scarab}}'' and ''rhinocéros'' (beetle)
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|de=Skaraborn|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Skarabäus|scarab}}'' and ''Horn''
|de=Skaraborn|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Skarabäus|scarab}}'' and ''Horn''
|it=Heracross|itmeaning=Same as English name
|it=Heracross|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=헤라크로스 ''Herakeuroseu''|komeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese 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}}.
|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
}}
}}
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==External links==
==External links==


{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | type=bug | type2=fighting | prevnum=213 | nextnum=215 | prev=Shuckle | next=Sneasel }}<br>
{{-}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Bug|type2=Fighting}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Bug|prevnum=213|prev=Shuckle|nextnum=215|next=Sneasel}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}


[[Category:Shadow Pokémon in Pokémon Colosseum]]
[[Category:Shadow Pokémon in Pokémon Colosseum]]
[[Category:Pokémon that run from battle]]
[[Category:Pokémon that run from battle]]


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[[it:Heracross]]
[[it:Heracross]]
[[ja:ヘラクロス]]
[[ja:ヘラクロス]]
[[pl:Heracross]]
[[pt:Heracross (pokémon)]]
[[zh:赫拉克罗斯]]
[[zh:赫拉克罗斯]]

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For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Heracross (disambiguation).
Heracross
Single Horn Pokémon
ヘラクロス
Heracros
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Heracross
Heracross
Mega Heracross
Mega Heracross



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Bug Fighting
Unknown Unknown
Mega Heracross
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Swarm or Guts
Heracross
Cacophony
Mega Heracross
Cacophony
Moxie
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Skill Link
Mega Heracross
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Bug
Hatch time
25 cycles
Height
4'11" 1.5 m
Heracross
5'07" 1.7 m
Mega Heracross
0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
119.0 lbs. 54.0 kg
Heracross
137.8 lbs. 62.5 kg
Mega Heracross
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
Heracronite [[|]]
Base experience yield
200
Gen. II-IV
Unknown
IV
175
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 2
Heracross
0
HP
2
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Mega Heracross
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
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Atk
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0
Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
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Speed
Shape
Body12.png
Footprint
F214.png F000.png
Mega Heracross
Pokédex color
Blue
Base friendship
70
External Links

Heracross (Japanese: ヘラクロス Heracros) is a dual-type Bug/Fighting Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, it can Mega Evolve into Mega Heracross using the 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 its 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.[1] Mega Heracross boasts such incredible strength that it can lift objects up to 500 times its own weight between its horns. However, it is left with muscular soreness after reverting to its original form.

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 forests, where it feeds on tree sap. As seen in the anime, Heracross has been known to compete with Pokémon such as Pinsir for food. The same episode also shows Heracross allowing Butterfree to feed on tree sap after Heracross has finished its meal. In addition, it is shown to suck sap from Grass-type Pokémon such as Bulbasaur. In Alola, it has a rivalry with Vikavolt, but get along with Pinsir well, sharing a common enemy.

In the anime

Heracross in the anime
Mega Heracross in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Heracross

Heracross debuted in A Sappy Ending. Groups of Pinsir and Heracross were having a dispute due to the fact that Team Rocket was siphoning all of the tree sap from the Pinsir side of the forest. One Heracross decided to help Ash and his friends during this crisis. Ash then caught that Heracross at the end of the episode.

Other

A Heracross appeared in All in a Day's Wurmple, under the ownership of Forrest Franklin. It is his main battling Pokémon.

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

A Heracross appeared in Smells Like Team Spirit!, under the ownership of Dawn's Tag Battle partner, Conway. Conway used Heracross in a tag battle against Ash's Chimchar and Paul's Elekid; it was defeated after Elekid evolved into Electabuzz.

A Heracross appeared in Steeling Peace of Mind!, under the ownership of Barry. Heracross battled Barry's Empoleon, but was called off when Empoleon went out of control. It later flew Barry around Iron Island.

A Heracross appeared in 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 Beautifly.

A Heracross that can Mega Evolve appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, under the control of Levi and Cherie's Mega Wave. Heracross was briefly lent to Jessie to use in an attempt to capture Magearna. It was later freed from their control when Alva's Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and it escaped.

Minor appearances

A Trainer's Heracross appeared in Wired for Battle! as an image that came up in Shingo's laptop.

A Heracross appeared in Beauty and the Breeder, under the ownership of a Pokémon Breeder participating in a Pokémon breeding competition.

A Heracross appeared in Ring Masters as one of the Pokémon competing in Rikishii Town's Sumo Conference.

Two Heracross appeared in The Big Balloon Blow-Up, both under the ownership of a Trainer. They were among the Pokémon competing in the Pokémon Balloon Race.

A Heracross appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.

A Coordinator's Heracross appeared in Deceit and Assist.

A Heracross appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

A Trainer's Heracross appeared in Curbing the Crimson Tide!.

A Heracross made a brief cameo in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

A wild Heracross appeared in Strategy Begins at Home!.

A Trainer's Heracross briefly appeared in the Lily of the Valley Conference in An Old Family Blend!.

A Heracross appeared in the ending credits of Eevee & Friends alongside a Pinsir.

A Heracross that can Mega Evolve into Mega Heracross appeared in the opening of Mega Evolution Special I.

A Heracross appeared in a flashback or a fantasy in The Forest Champion!.

A Trainer's Heracross that can Mega Evolve appeared in Mega Evolution Special IV as one of the ten Mega Evolved Pokémon that Alain and his Charizard had to defeat.

A Heracross and its Mega Evolved form appeared during the opening sequence of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.

A wild Heracross appeared during the ending credits of I Choose You!, where Ash and Pikachu battled it in the middle of a forest. The outcome of the battle was unknown, and it is unclear if this Heracross was meant to become Ash's, as the movie is set in a timeline separate from the main series.

A male Heracross appeared in The Power of Us, where it was among the Pokémon following Harriet around.

A male and female Heracross appeared in SM121 as some of the customers at Oranguru's Café.

A Heracross appeared in SM125. It reappeared in a flashback in SM126.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP119 Heracross Ash's Pokédex Heracross, the Single Horn Pokémon. Though gentle and docile, Heracross possesses great strength and power. Their favorite food is the fresh sap of leafy trees.
Episode Pokémon Source 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.

In the manga

Heracross in Pokémon Adventures
Mega Heracross in Pokémon Adventures

In the Ash & Pikachu manga

Ash owns a Heracross similar to the anime, but it only made a brief appearance on a scoreboard in One Half Of A Poké Ball.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Heracross is first seen in The Legend. While Silver is communicating with Green following the conclusion of the Yellow arc, he stands in a full shot of Sprout Tower with a bunch of Johto Pokémon in the background, Heracross being one of them.

A Heracross is seen as one of the Pokémon under Bugsy's control. He first appeared in Into the Unown where he helped defeat Team Rocket at the Ruins of Alph. Later on in 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.

A Heracross appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

A 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. It first appeared in Sneaky Like Shedinja.

The Battle Factory rented a Heracross, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Lemme at 'Em, Lapras! and Facing Gulpin Is Hard to Swallow.

A Heracross appears with its Trainer at the Mini-game Corner in the X & Y arc.

A Heracross appeared under the ownership of Gurkinn in the X & Y arc. It can Mega Evolve with its Heracronite.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

A Trainer used a Heracross against Hareta in Clash! Hareta vs. Koya.

In the Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys manga

Multiple Heracross appeared in A Promise Given to Miltank.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Bugsy owns a Heracross in The Hardest Bug Pokémon Wins?!. Multiple Heracross also appeared in that chapter.

In the Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission manga

Heracross is one of the Pokémon that Lunick asked for help in the short manga based on the game.

In the TCG

Main article: Heracross (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Heracross only appears as a random trophy.

Trophy information

Heracross are powerful creatures that are known to drive their single horns into the bellies of their foes and then toss them over their heads. The immense power of their Megahorn move is said to be the strongest among Bug Pokémon. They are one of several types of Pokémon that can be found by shaking trees.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Heracross appears as a Spirit.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

Heracross

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto
#113
Gold This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies' bellies then lifts and throws them.
Silver Usually docile, but if disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.
Crystal With its Herculean powers, it can easily throw around an object that is 100 times its own weight.
Stadium 2 This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under the enemies' bellies then lifts and throws them.
Generation III Hoenn
#168
Kanto
#—
Ruby Heracross charges in a straight line at its foe, slips beneath the foe's grasp, and then scoops up and hurls the opponent with its mighty horn. This Pokémon even has enough power to topple a massive tree.
Sapphire Heracross has sharp claws on its feet. These are planted firmly into the ground or the bark of a tree, giving the Pokémon a secure and solid footing to forcefully fling away foes with its proud horn.
Emerald They gather in forests seeking the sweet sap of trees. It is completely clad in a steel-hard shell. It is proud of its horn, which it uses to fling foes.
FireRed Usually docile, but if disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.
LeafGreen This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies' bellies, then lifts and throws them.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#062
Johto
#114
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 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 Unova
B2W2: #145
Black It loves sweet honey. To keep all the honey to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn.
White
Black 2 No matter how heavy its opponents, it flings them far away with its prized horn.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Coastal #131
Hoenn
#175
X This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies' bellies, then lifts and throws them.
Y With its Herculean powers, it can easily throw around an object that is 100 times its own weight.
Omega 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.
Alpha 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.
Generation VII Alola
USUM: #367
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎.
Ultra Sun It's proud of its thick horn. In Alola, its biggest rival is Vikavolt, which it's always fighting with.
Ultra Moon It roams through forests searching for sweet nectar. Although it boasts fantastic physical strength, it's not that good at flying.


Mega Heracross

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI Kalos
Coastal #131
Hoenn
#175
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VI.
Generation VII Alola
USUM: #367
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎.
Ultra Sun It can grip things with its two horns and lift 500 times its own body weight.
Ultra Moon A tremendous influx of energy builds it up, but when Mega Evolution ends, Heracross is bothered by terrible soreness in its muscles.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver
Routes 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 42, 43, and 44 (Headbutt trees)
Crystal
Azalea Town, Routes 33, 42, and 44 (Headbutt trees)
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Safari Zone
Emerald
Safari Zone
FireRed LeafGreen
Pattern Bush
Colosseum
Realgam Tower (Shadow)
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Routes 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 218, 221, and 222, Eterna Forest, Floaroma Meadow, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks (Honey Trees)
Platinum
Routes 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 218, 221, and 222, Eterna Forest, Floaroma Meadow, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks (Honey Trees)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Routes 7, 11, 16, 28, 33, 42, 44, 45, 46, and 47, Azalea Town, Vermilion City, Celadon City, Mt. Silver* (Headbutt trees)
Pal Park
Forest
Generation V
Black White
Route 12
Black 2
Route 12 and Lostlorn Forest
Lostlorn Forest (Hidden Grotto)
White 2
Lostlorn Forest (Hidden Grotto)
Dream World
Dream Park
Generation VI
X
Friend Safari (Bug)
Y
Route 12, Friend Safari (Bug)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Safari Zone (Zone 3, Long Grass)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Poni Grove


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Channel
Mt. Snowfall
Pinball: R&S
Safari Zone (Ruby Field)
Trozei!
Phobos Walker, Endless Level 15, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Great Canyon (7F-9F), Joyous Tower (39F-42F)
Ranger
Olive Jungle
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Mt. Travail (1F-19F)
MD Sky
Mt. Travail (1F-19F)
Ranger: GS
Canal Ruins, Dark Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Treetops: World Axle - B2F (post-ending)
Rumble U
Entranceway: A Fateful Showdown!, Entranceway: Battle Royale - Cage Match
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Island of Haste: Stage 5
Shuffle
Jungle Verde: Stage 148
Rumble World
Gold Plateau: Verdant Grove (Center Boss, Back)
Picross
Area 18: Stage 02


In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Seismic Toss Heracross English United States 5 February 28 to March 6, 2003
X 2014 Korean World Championship Series Heracross All South Korea 50 July 6, 2014
X Summer 2014 Heracross American region Nintendo Network 50 August 13 to September 17, 2014

GTS events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
DP Christy Heracross English GTS 1 August 19 to 30, 2007
DP Seth Heracross English GTS 1 August 19 to 30, 2007
DP Tom Heracross English GTS 1 August 19 to 30, 2007

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Events* Brick Mail Brick Mail (100%) Heracronite Heracronite (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Heracross
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
80
140 - 187 270 - 364
125
117 - 194 229 - 383
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
Total:
500
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
Mega Heracross
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
80
140 - 187 270 - 364
185
171 - 260 337 - 515
115
108 - 183 211 - 361
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
105
99 - 172 193 - 339
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
Total:
600
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) 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 IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Arm Thrust Fighting Physical 01515 100100% 20
011 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 02525 100100% 30
011 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Horn Attack Normal Physical 06565 100100% 25
011 Endure Normal Status 0000 —% 10
077 Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10
1010 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —% 20
1616 Chip Away Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
1919 Counter Fighting Physical 0000 100100% 20
2525 Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20
2828 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100100% 15
3131 Pin Missile Bug Physical 02525 09595% 20
3434 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20
3737 Megahorn Bug Physical 120120 08585% 10
4343 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5
4646 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Heracross
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Heracross
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM01Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM01 Work Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
TM06Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM08Bag TM Fighting VI Sprite.png TM08 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM09Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM09 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM10Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM11Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM15Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM17Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM18Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM21Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM23Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM23 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15
TM26Bag TM Ground VI Sprite.png TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM27Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM31Bag TM Fighting VI Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM32Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM39Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM40Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
TM42Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM45Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM46Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM48Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM52Bag TM Fighting VI Sprite.png TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TM54Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40
TM56Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM59Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM59 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM65Bag TM Ghost VI Sprite.png TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM68Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM71Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM75Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM78Bag TM Ground VI Sprite.png TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM80Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM87Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM90Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
XTM100Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Heracross
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Heracross
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
PinecoForretressShuckleNincadaTrapinchVibrava
FlygonKricketotKricketuneShelmet
Bide Normal Physical —% 10
LedybaLedianPinecoForretressVolbeatVenipede
WhirlipedeScolipedeKarrablastEscavalierLarvesta
Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
SewaddleDwebbleCrustleKarrablast
Flail Normal Physical 100% 15
PinsirLedybaLedianHeracrossVolbeat
Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20
MetapodKakunaPinsirGligarSilcoonCascoon
NincadaNinjaskGliscorSpewpa
Harden Normal Status —% 30
HeracrossScolipede
Megahorn Bug Physical 120 85% 10
BeedrillScytherYanmaScizorSkorupiDrapion
YanmegaVenipedeWhirlipedeScolipede
Pursuit Dark Physical 40 100% 20
Pinsir
Revenge Fighting Physical 60 100% 10
DwebbleCrustle
Rock Blast Rock Physical 25 90% 10
Pinsir
Seismic Toss Fighting Physical 100% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Heracross in Generation VII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Heracross in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Heracross
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Heracross
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
S M US UM Bug Bite Bug Physical 60 100% 20
S M US UM Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20
S M US UM Helping Hand Normal Status —% 20
S M US UM Iron Defense Steel Status —% 15
S M US UM Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20
S M US UM Low Kick Fighting Physical 100% 20
S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
S M US UM Throat Chop Dark Physical 80 100% 15
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Heracross can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Heracross cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Heracross
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Heracross
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Focus Energy Heracross 4 (Rising Rivals 24)
Slash Heracross (Skyridge 64)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS214.png PinRSani214.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani214.png
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!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 214.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 6.4%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Bug
Poké Assist: Fighting PA.png
Fighting
Field move: Tackle fm.pngTackle fm.pngTackle fm.png
(Tackle ×3)
Loops: 8 Min. exp.: 48 Max. exp.: 72
Browser entry R-148
Heracross rams with its horn thrust out. It can move heavy things out of the way.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Bug
Poké Assist:
(present)
Normal Assist.png
Normal
Field move:
(present)
Tackle 3 field move.png
(Tackle ×3)
Poké Assist:
(past)
Fighting Assist.png
Fighting
Field move:
(past)
Tackle 1 field move.png
(Tackle ×1)
Browser entry R-295/N-190
It lets loose shock waves to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Bug
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT214.png

Pokémon Shuffle
Heracronite Shuffle.png
Bug
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 70 - 110 Raise Max Level.png 5

#047
Shuffle214.png
Shuffle214M.png

Crowd Control
Increases damage when there are more Heracross in the puzzle area.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Mega Boost+
Mega Effects Mega Speedup.png 8
Adds one more Mega Heracross to the left of the match.
Pokémon GO
GO214.png Base HP: 160 Base Attack: 234 Base Defense: 189
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Counter, Struggle Bug
Charged Attacks: Megahorn, Close Combat, Earthquake

Evolution

214Heracross.png
Unevolved
Heracross
 Bug  Fighting 



Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 214.png Spr b 2g 214.png Spr 2s 214.png Spr b 2s 214.png Spr 2c 214.png Spr b 2c 214.png
Spr 2g 214 s.png Spr b 2g 214 s.png Spr 2s 214 s.png Spr b 2s 214 s.png Spr 2c 214 s.png Spr b 2c 214 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 214.png Spr b 3r 214.png Spr 3e 214.png Spr b 3e 214.png Spr 3f 214.png Spr b 3f 214.png
Spr 3r 214 s.png Spr b 3r 214 s.png Spr 3e 214 s.png Spr b 3e 214 s.png Spr 3f 214 s.png Spr b 3f 214 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Male Male Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Form
Form
Form
Form
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Form
Shiny Form
Shiny Form
Shiny Form
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Form
Form
Form
Form
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Form
Shiny Form
Shiny Form
Shiny Form
Front Back Front Back
214MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Heracross images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • Heracross can be seen as a counterpart to Pinsir, replacing Scyther in that role, which gained an evolution in Generation II. Both are Bug-type Pokémon based on beetles and lack an evolutionary family. Pinsir is not part Fighting like Heracross, but it learns several Fighting-type moves by leveling up. Both Pokémon and their Mega Stones are versions exclusives in Pokémon 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 Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor and 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 Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.

Origin

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

Mega Heracross appears to be based on a Hercules beetle.

Name origin

Heracross and Heracros are a combination of Ἡρακλῆς, Hēraklēs (Heracles, a demigod of Greek mythology, whose Roman mythological analogue has given name to the Hercules beetle) and cross.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ヘラクロス Heracros From Heracles, Hercules beetle, and cross.
France Flag.png French Scarhino From scarabée and rhinocéros (beetle)
Spain Flag.png Spanish Heracross Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Skaraborn From Skarabäus and Horn
Italy Flag.png Italian Heracross Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 헤라크로스 Heracross Transliteration of its Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 赫拉剋羅斯 / 赫拉克罗斯 Hèlākèluósī Transliteration of its Japanese name. Also from 赫拉克勒斯 Hèlākèlèsī.
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese


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