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.
This powerful POKéMON thrusts its prized horn under its enemies’ bellies then lifts and throws them.
Stat spread.
Total of 500. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
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Shiny release
Shiny Heracross first appeared on August 6, 2021, during Ultra Unlock 2021 Part 2: Space.
- Heracross
- Mega Heracross
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Mar 1, 2026, Mega (Mega Heracross).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | MegaMega Heracross | Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos - Global |
| Nov 4 to Nov 10, 2025 | MegaMega Heracross | Regular rotation |
| Apr 13 to Apr 25, 2024 | MegaMega Heracross | Regular rotation |
Heracross in competitive play.
Heracross is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #443 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
This Pokémon has forms.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Heracross is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Heracross appears in 34 games.
Every mainline release where Heracross is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Heracross.
Every main-series game Heracross is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildNorth Province: Area Two, Socarrat Trail
- RaidTera Raid Battles (4★, 6★)
- WildReveler's Road, Kitakami Hall, Mossfell Confluence, Fellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Kitakami Wilds (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildRouge District: Wild Zone 13
- WildCentrico Plaza: Wild Zone 20 (Alpha)
- In-game tradeTrade with Tracie in Passage du Palais during Side Mission 002
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Bug-type & Fighting-type wild zones, 5★ unknown hyperspace wild zones via special scan) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableTrade
- SwordTrade
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildTraining Lowlands (The Isle of Armor)
- WildChallenge Road, Training Lowlands, Forest of Focus (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidFields of Honor (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 218, 221, 222, Eterna Forest, Floaroma Meadow, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks (Honey Trees)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: Grueling Grove (Alpha)
- WildCrimson Mirelands: Space-time distortions
- WildCoronet Highlands: Wayward Wood (day), massive mass outbreaks
- WildCoronet Highlands: Wayward Wood, Sonorous Path (Shaking trees)
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildPoni Grove
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- XObtainable
- WildFriend Safari (Bug) (needs another player)
- YObtainable
- WildRoute 12
- WildFriend Safari (Bug) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildSafari Zone (Zone 3, Long Grass)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoute 12
- Black 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 12 and Lostlorn Forest
- WildLostlorn Forest (Hidden Grotto)
- White 2Obtainable
- WildLostlorn Forest (Hidden Grotto)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoutes 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 218, 221, 222, Eterna Forest, Floaroma Meadow, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks (Honey Trees)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 7, 11, 16, 28, 33, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, Azalea Town, Vermilion City, Celadon City, Mt. Silver, Mt. Silver Cave (Headbutt trees)
Generation IIIObtainable
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildSafari Zone
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildPattern Bush
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · SilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 42, 43, 44 (Headbutt trees) (only high-encounter trees)
- CrystalObtainable
- WildAzalea Town, Routes 33, 42, 44 (Headbutt trees)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet, Legends: Z-A, FireRed and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. Mega Heracross: Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Heracross appears in 57 episodes.
From EP120 (1999-10-21) through HZ154 (2026-10-23).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Heracross partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Heracross partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Heracross has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Heracross sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Heracross in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Heracross
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