214: Heracross

Essentials

Heracross

Single Horn Pokémon

Abilities

Swarm: Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Guts: Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

Hidden Ability

Moxie: Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 214
Original Johto: 113
Original Hoenn: 168
Original Sinnoh: 62
Extended Sinnoh: 62
Updated Johto: 114
Updated Unova: 145
Coastal Kalos: 131
New Hoenn: 175
Updated Alola: 367
Isle of Armor: 121

Names

Japanese: ヘラクロス (herakurosu)
: ヘラクロス
Official roomaji: Heracros
Korean: 헤라크로스
Chinese: 赫拉克羅斯
: 赫拉克罗斯
French: Scarhino
German: Skaraborn
Spanish: Heracross
Italian: Heracross

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

6630 / 3570

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

175

Effort points

2 Attack

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

slow

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Heracross

Heracross Forms

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	80	73.0	333	364
Attack	125	90.3	318	349
Defense	75	57.1	218	249
Special Attack	40	14.4	148	179
Special Defense	95	79.8	258	289
Speed	85	68.0	238	269
Total	500	69.9

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 6/14/17

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: It’s proud of its thick horn. In Alola, its biggest rival is Vikavolt, which it’s always fighting with.
: It roams through forests searching for sweet nectar. Although it boasts fantastic physical strength, it’s not that good at flying.

: Heracross loves sweet sap and will go looking through forests for it. The Pokémon uses its two antennae to pick up scents as it searches.
: This Pokémon takes pride in its strength, which allows it to lift things 100 times heavier than itself with no trouble at all.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Single Horn Pokémon
Color: Blue
Cry
Habitat: forest
Footprint
Shape: Anthropomorphic

Height

4'11.1"
1.5 m

Weight

540

119.0 lb
54.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Ruby

Safari Zone, NE/acro bike area

Sapphire

Safari Zone, NE/acro bike area

Emerald

Safari Zone, NE/acro bike area

FireRed

Pattern Bush

LeafGreen

Pattern Bush

Black

Route 12

Route 12

White

Route 12

Route 12

Black 2

Y

Route 12

Route 12

Pal Park

Area: Forest
Score: 80
Rate: 10

Moves

Bug and Fighting moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Heracross's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

									Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Tackle			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Leer			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
6	6	—	—	—	—	—	—		Horn Attack			25	65	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
12	11	—	—	—	—	—	—		Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
						7	7		Feint			10	30	100%	2	Hits through Protect and Detect.
19	17	7	7	7	7			5	Fury Attack			20	15	85%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
								10	Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
		13	13	10	10	10	10	15	Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
								20	Horn Attack			25	65	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				16	16	16	16		Chip Away			20	70	100%		Ignores the target's stat modifiers.
27				19	19	19	19	25	Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
						25	25		Fury Attack			20	15	85%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
	23	19	19	25	25	28	28	30	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
	30	25	25						Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
35	37	31	31	28	28				Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
					31	31	31	35	Pin Missile			20	25	95%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
								40	Throat Chop			15	80	100%		Prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.
								45	Thrash			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
								50	Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
						34	34		Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
						37	37	55	Megahorn			10	120	85%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		37	37	34	34	43	43	60	Close Combat			5	120	100%		Lowers the user's Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
				37	37				Feint			10	30	100%	2	Hits through Protect and Detect.
44	45	43	43	43	43	46	46		Reversal			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
		49	49						Feint			10	30	100%	2	Hits through Protect and Detect.
54	53	55	55	46	46				Megahorn			10	120	85%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
									Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
									Bide			10	*	—	1	User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
									Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
									False Swipe			40	40	100%		Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
									Feint			10	30	100%	2	Hits through Protect and Detect.
									Flail			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
									Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
									Harden			30	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
									Megahorn			10	120	85%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
									Night Slash			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
									Pursuit			20	40	100%		Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out.
									Revenge			10	60	100%	-4	Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.
									Rock Blast			10	25	90%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
									Seismic Toss			20	*	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
									Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
									Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Move reminder: Can be taught at any time by the Move Reminder
					•	•	•		Arm Thrust			20	15	100%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
					•	•	•		Bullet Seed			30	25	100%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
		•	•	•	•	•	•		Night Slash			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
									Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
									Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
									Bug Bite			20	60	100%		If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
									Coaching			10	—	—		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
									Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
									Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
									Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
									Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
									Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
									Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
									Helping Hand			20	—	—	5	Ally's next move inflicts half more damage.
									Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
									Knock Off			20	65	100%		Target drops its held item.
									Low Kick			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
									Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
									Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
									Seismic Toss			20	*	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
									Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
									Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
									Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
									Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
									Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
									Throat Chop			15	80	100%		Prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.
									Vacuum Wave			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
									Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
								07	Pin Missile			20	25	95%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
								08	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
								09	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
								15	Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
								21	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
								22	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
								23	Thief			25	60	100%		Takes the target's item.
02									Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
03									Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
							01		Work Up			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.
	01	01							Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06		Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
	08	08		08	08	08	08		Bulk Up			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Defense by one stage.
08									Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
			09	09	09	09	09		Venoshock			10	65	100%		Inflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.
10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10		Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	11	11	11	11	11	11		Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
	15	15	15	15	15	15	15		Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
13								24	Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	25	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
								31	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
20									Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
	18	18	18	18	18	18	18	33	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
								34	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
								39	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
								41	Helping Hand			20	—	—	5	Ally's next move inflicts half more damage.
								42	Revenge			10	60	100%	-4	Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.
21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21		Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
			23	23	23	23	23		Smack Down			15	50	100%		Removes any immunity to Ground damage.
26	26	26	26	26	26	26	26		Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27		Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
	28	28	28	28	28	28			Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
	31	31	31	31	31	31	31	43	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32		Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
	39	39	39	39	39	39	39	48	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
								50	Bullet Seed			30	25	100%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
								54	Rock Blast			10	25	90%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
								58	Assurance			10	60	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.
		40	40	40	40	40	40		Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
34									Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
	42	42	42	42	42	42	42		Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
	43	43							Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
35									Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
43									Detect			5	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44		Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45		Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46		Thief			25	60	100%		Takes the target's item.
49									Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
			48	48	48	48	48		Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
		52	52	52	52	52	52		Focus Blast			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
			54	54	54	54	54		False Swipe			40	40	100%		Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
		56	56	56	56	56	56	59	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
							59		Brutal Swing			20	60	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		58							Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
		65	65	65	65	65	65	65	Shadow Claw			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
								74	Venoshock			10	65	100%		Inflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.
								76	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
			67	67	67	67		79	Retaliate			5	70	100%		Has double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.
		68	68	68	68	68	68		Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
		71	71	71	71	71	71		Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
		75	75	75	75	75	75		Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
		78							Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
			76	76	76	76			Struggle Bug			20	50	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Special Attack by one stage.
			78	78	78	78	78	81	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
								94	False Swipe			40	40	100%		Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
								96	Smart Strike			10	70	—		Never misses.
								97	Brutal Swing			20	60	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
								R00	Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
								R01	Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
								R07	Low Kick			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
								R10	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
		80	80	80	80	80	80		Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
			83	83					Work Up			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.
		82							Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
		83							Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
		87	87	87	87	87	87		Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
					88	88	88		Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
		90	90	90	90	90	90	R20	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
								R21	Reversal			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
								R23	Spikes			20	—	—		Scatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.
								R26	Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
								R27	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
								R28	Megahorn			10	120	85%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
								R46	Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
								R48	Bulk Up			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Defense by one stage.
								R53	Close Combat			5	120	100%		Lowers the user's Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
								R64	Focus Blast			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
								R75	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
								R85	Work Up			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.
								R94	High Horsepower			10	95	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
								R95	Throat Chop			15	80	100%		Prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.
						94			Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
			94	94	94				Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
					100	100	100		Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1			Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4			Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	H6	H6				H6			Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.