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No. 10047 · Generation VI · Kalos

Mega Heracross

The Single Horn Pokémon

TL;DR. Mega Heracross is a bug/fighting-type Pokémon from Generation VI. Base Stat Total: 600. This powerful POKéMON thrusts its prized horn under its enemies’ bellies then lifts and throws them.

Bug Fighting

This powerful POKéMON thrusts its prized horn under its enemies’ bellies then lifts and throws them.

Height1.7 m

Weight62.5 kg

AbilitiesSkill Link

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 600. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 80

Attack 185

Defense 115

Sp. Attack 40

Sp. Defense 105

Speed 75

Total600

600 base stat total, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 3rd among Bug-types.

185 base Attack, Mega Heracross's strongest stat, ranking 1st of 161 Bug-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Mega Heracross in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Mega Heracross reaches 4,814 CP at level 40 and 5,508 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack334

GO Defense223

GO Stamina190

Max CP (L40)4,814

Max CP (L50)5,443

Best buddy (L51)5,508

Raid catch CP 2,650–2,751 (L20). Weather boosted 3,312–3,439 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Mega Heracross.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Mega Heracross, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Mega Heracross?

Mega Heracross is a Bug/Fighting-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Mega Heracross weak to?

Mega Heracross takes 4× damage from Flying. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire, Psychic, Fairy.

What is Mega Heracross resistant to?

Mega Heracross resists Grass, Fighting, Ground, Bug, Dark. It has no full immunities.

How does Mega Heracross evolve?

Mega Heracross evolves from Heracross (Mega Evolve with Heracrossite (battle-only)). Mega Heracross is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Mega Heracross from?

Mega Heracross was introduced in Generation VI (the Kalos region). Its Pokédex number is #10047.

What are Mega Heracross's base stats?

Mega Heracross has HP 80, Attack 185, Defense 115, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 105, and Speed 75. Total base stat total: 600.

What are Mega Heracross's abilities?

Mega Heracross can have the ability Skill Link.

Is Mega Heracross legendary or mythical?

No. Mega Heracross is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Mega Heracross's best stat?

Mega Heracross's highest base stat is Attack at 185, which ranks 1st of 161 Bug-type Pokémon.

Is Mega Heracross good?

Mega Heracross has a base stat total of 600, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 3rd among Bug-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Mega Heracross as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Mega Heracross in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Mega Heracross 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Mega Heracross is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

4× Devastating

Flying

2× Weak to

Fire Psychic Fairy

½× Resists

Grass Fighting Ground Bug Dark

Comparison

Mega Heracross vs. the average Bug-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 161 Bug-type Pokémon.

Stat	Mega Heracross	Bug avg	Difference
HP	80	65	+15
Attack	185	83	+102
Defense	115	72	+43
Special Attack	40	59	-19
Special Defense	105	66	+39
Speed	75	66	+9
Total	600	411	+189

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Game appearances

Heracross appears in 34 games.

Every mainline release where Heracross is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Isle of Armor DLC
2022 Legends: Arceus

Gen IX

2022 Scarlet
2022 Violet
2023 Teal Mask DLC
2025 Legends: Z-A
2026 Pokémon Champions
2026 Pokémon Pokopia

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Heracross in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 22 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Eterna ForestFloaroma MeadowFuego IronworksSinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna CitySinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma TownSinnoh Route 206Sinnoh Route 207Sinnoh Route 208Sinnoh Route 209Sinnoh Route 210 South Towards Solaceon TownSinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic TownSinnoh Route 211 East Towards Celestic TownSinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria CitySinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome CitySinnoh Route 213Sinnoh Route 214Sinnoh Route 215Sinnoh Route 218Sinnoh Route 221Sinnoh Route 222Valley Windworks

Gold, Silver

Johto Route 29Johto Route 30Johto Route 31Johto Route 32Johto Route 33Johto Route 42Johto Route 43Johto Route 44Johto Route 45Johto Route 46

Crystal

Azalea TownJohto Route 33Johto Route 42Johto Route 44Johto Route 45Johto Route 46

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Azalea TownCeladon CityJohto Route 33Johto Route 42Johto Route 44Johto Route 45Johto Route 46Johto Route 47Kanto Route 11Kanto Route 16Kanto Route 28Kanto Route 7MT Silver MountainsideMT Silver OutsideVermilion City

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald

Hoenn Safari Zone Neacro Bike

FireRed, LeafGreen

Pattern Bush

Black, White

Unova Route 12

Black 2

Lostlorn ForestLostlorn Forest Hidden GrottoUnova Route 12

Friend Safari BugKalos Route 12

Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Poni Grove

colosseum