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No. 0214 · Generation II · Johto

Heracross

The Single Horn Pokémon

TL;DR. Heracross is a bug/fighting-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 500. 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.

Height1.5 m

Weight54.0 kg

AbilitiesSwarm, Guts

HiddenMoxie

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 500. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 80

Attack 125

Defense 75

Sp. Attack 40

Sp. Defense 95

Speed 85

Total500

500 base stat total, the 278th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 38th among Bug-types.

125 base Attack, Heracross's strongest stat, ranking 20th of 161 Bug-types.

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

Pokémon GO

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, Heracross reaches 3,101 CP at level 40 and 3,548 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack234

GO Defense179

GO Stamina190

Max CP (L40)3,101

Max CP (L50)3,506

Best buddy (L51)3,548

Raid catch CP 1,693–1,772 (L20). Weather boosted 2,116–2,215 (L25).

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Competitive

Heracross in competitive play.

Heracross is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #338 in the Great League.

Bulk Up

Bulk Up / Close Combat / Knock Off / Earthquake

ItemLeftovers
AbilityGuts
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
TeraDragon, Steel

Guts Wallbreaker

Close Combat / Knock Off / Facade / Trailblaze

ItemFlame Orb
AbilityGuts
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
TeraDark, Normal

Flame Orb

Close Combat / Facade / Knock Off / Trailblaze

ItemFlame Orb
AbilityGuts
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraNormal, Dark

Choice Scarf

Close Combat / Megahorn / Knock Off / Stone Edge

ItemChoice Scarf
AbilityMoxie
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraFighting

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #338 80.9 score

Ultra League #204 83.4 score

Master League #162 67.8 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Heracross.

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

What type is Heracross?

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

What is Heracross weak to?

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

What is Heracross resistant to?

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

How does Heracross evolve?

Heracross evolves into Mega Heracross (Mega Evolve with Heracrossite (battle-only)).

What generation is Heracross from?

Heracross was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0214.

What are Heracross's base stats?

Heracross has HP 80, Attack 125, Defense 75, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 95, and Speed 85. Total base stat total: 500.

What are Heracross's abilities?

Heracross can have the abilities Swarm, Guts, plus the Hidden Ability Moxie.

Is Heracross legendary or mythical?

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

What is Heracross's best stat?

Heracross's highest base stat is Attack at 125, which ranks 20th of 161 Bug-type Pokémon.

Is Heracross good?

Heracross has a base stat total of 500, the 278th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 38th among Bug-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Mega

Mega Heracross

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

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

Heracross in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Heracross in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

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

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

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when 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

Heracross vs. the average Bug-type.

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

Stat	Heracross	Bug avg	Difference
HP	80	65	+15
Attack	125	83	+42
Defense	75	72	+3
Special Attack	40	59	-19
Special Defense	95	66	+29
Speed	85	66	+19
Total	500	411	+89

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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