Heracross

Heracross
Single Horn Pokémon
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.
Heracross is No. 0214 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Bug and Fighting-type Single Horn Pokémon. 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 page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.
Heracross first belongs to Generation Ii. Heracross does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Attack, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Swarm, Guts and Moxie, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.
Heracross at a glance
- Type
- BUGFIGHTING
- Weak to
- FIRE2×PSYCHIC2×FAIRY2×
- Best base stat
- Attack — 125
- Abilities
- Swarm, Guts, Moxie (Hidden)
- Evolution
- Final stage or no evolution data
- Height
- 1.5 m
- Weight
- 54.0 kg
- Generation
- Generation Ii
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Capture rate
- 45
- Base happiness
- 70
Type effectiveness
Damage taken when Heracross is hit by each type:
Very weak to
Weak to
Resists
Based on Bug / Fighting typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Evolution family
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokédex entries
This powerful POKéMON thrusts its prized horn under its enemies’ bellies then lifts and throws them.
Usually docile, but if disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | NORMAL | — | 100 |
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | 40 | 100 |
| 6 | Horn Attack | NORMAL | 65 | 100 |
| 12 | Endure | NORMAL | — | — |
| 19 | Fury Attack | NORMAL | 15 | 85 |
| 27 | Counter | FIGHTING | — | 100 |
| 35 | Take Down | NORMAL | 90 | 85 |
| 44 | Reversal | FIGHTING | — | 100 |
| 54 | Megahorn | BUG | 120 | 85 |
