Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Heracross

Heracross

BUG

FIGHTING

Single Horn Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Heracross is a Bug and Fighting Type Single Horn Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Heracross can be found with Swarm, Guts and Moxie as an Ability and has a Slow growth rate with a 2 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Adamant Nature, based on 500 combined Base Stats.

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Heracross Stats and Abilities

Based on Heracross Base IVs we consider this pokemon B-Tier choice. Heracross Highest IV Stat is Attack 125 and the Lowest being Special Attack 40.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
E	HP	80	270	364
A	Attack	125	229	383
E	Defense	75	139	273
F	Special Attack	40	76	196
D	Special Defense	95	175	317
D	Speed	85	157	295
B	Total	500

Best Held Items	Black Belt Fist Plate Insect Plate Silver Powder
Best Nature	Adamant ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Special Attack
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Dry
EV Yield	2 Attack
Growth Rate	Slow
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Bug
Egg Cycles	25 (6,169–6,425 steps)

Swarm Ability 1	Swarm increases the power of Bug-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
Guts Ability 2	Guts raises the ability-bearer's Attack by 50% when inflicted by a major status ailment (poison, burn, paralysis, freeze or sleep). If burnt, the Pokémon does not suffer the usual drop in Attack.
Moxie Hidden Ability	Moxie increases the user's Attack one stage upon fainting an opponent.

How To Evolve Heracross in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

The Pokemon Heracross does not have an evolution in the Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Series.

Where To Find Heracross in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Heracross has 18 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 5-15 Heracross, within the Eterna Forest location using the Honey Tree method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

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Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Valley Windworks
Valley Windworks	100 - 20%	Heracross Lv. 5-15
Route 222
Route 222	100 - 20%	Heracross Lv. 5-15
Route 221
Route 221	100 - 20%	Heracross Lv. 5-15
Route 218
Route 218	100 - 20%	Heracross Lv. 5-15
Route 215
Route 215	100 - 20%	Heracross Lv. 5-15
Route 214
Route 214	100 - 20%	Heracross Lv. 5-15
Route 213
Route 213	100 - 20%	Heracross Lv. 5-15
Route 212
Route 212	100 - 20%	Heracross Lv. 5-15
Route 211
Route 211	100 - 20%	Heracross Lv. 5-15
Route 210
Route 210	100 - 20%	Heracross Lv. 5-15
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Route 209
Route 209	100 - 20%	Heracross Lv. 5-15
Route 208
Route 208	100 - 20%	Heracross Lv. 5-15
Route 207
Route 207	100 - 20%	Heracross Lv. 5-15
Route 206
Route 206	100 - 20%	Heracross Lv. 5-15
Route 205
Route 205	100 - 20%	Heracross Lv. 5-15
Fuego Ironworks
Fuego Ironworks	100 - 20%	Heracross Lv. 5-15
Floaroma Meadow
Floaroma Meadow	100 - 20%	Heracross Lv. 5-15
Eterna Forest
Eterna Forest	100 - 20%	Heracross Lv. 5-15

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Heracross Weakness

Heracross is a Bug and Fighting Type pokemon. This will cause Heracross to take More Damage from Fire, Psychic, Fairy, Flying Type Moves, and Less Damage from Fighting, Ground, Grass, Bug, Dark Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage	Flying
2.0x More Damage	Fire Psychic Fairy
0.5x Less Damage	Fighting Ground Grass Bug Dark
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Heracross Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Mewtwo PSYCHIC
S	Lugia PSYCHIC FLYING
S	Ho-Oh FIRE FLYING
S	Rayquaza DRAGON FLYING
S	Dragonite DRAGON FLYING

What pokemon is Heracross Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Groudon GROUND
S	Tyranitar ROCK DARK
S	Celebi PSYCHIC GRASS
S	Darkrai DARK
S	Garchomp DRAGON GROUND

Best Heracross Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Heracross Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
60	Close Combat	Physical	180	100	5	Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
55	Megahorn	Physical	180	85	10
45	Thrash	Physical	120	100	10	User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
40	Throat Chop	Physical	80	100	15	Prevents use of sound moves for two turns.

Best Moveset for Heracross TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	225	100	20	If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM52	Focus Blast	Special	180	70	5	May lower opponent's Special Defense.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Heracross Lv Up Moves

Heracross TM Moves

Heracross Egg Moves

Heracross Level Up Moves

List of Moves Heracross can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Tackle NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Leer NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
5	Fury Attack NORMAL	Power: 15 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
10	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
15	Aerial Ace FLYING	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
20	Horn Attack NORMAL	Power: 65 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical
25	Counter FIGHTING	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
30	Brick Break FIGHTING	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
35	Pin Missile BUG	Power: 37.5 Acc: 95 PP: 20 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
40	Throat Chop DARK	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Prevents use of sound moves for two turns.
45	Thrash NORMAL	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
50	Swords Dance NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
55	Megahorn BUG	Power: 180 Acc: 85 PP: 10 Physical
60	Close Combat FIGHTING	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.

Heracross TM Moves

List of Moves Heracross can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch FIGHTING	Power: 225 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM08	Bulk Up FIGHTING	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Attack and Defense.
TM09	Bullet Seed GRASS	Power: 25 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM10	Work Up NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance WATER	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM26	Earthquake GROUND	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM28	Dig GROUND	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM31	Brick Break FIGHTING	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM39	Rock Tomb ROCK	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM40	Aerial Ace FLYING	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief DARK	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM52	Focus Blast FIGHTING	Power: 180 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM54	False Swipe NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
TM56	Fling DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM65	Shadow Claw GHOST	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM68	Giga Impact NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM71	Stone Edge ROCK	Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM75	Swords Dance NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM80	Rock Slide ROCK	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze GROUND	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut NORMAL	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM96	Strength NORMAL	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash FIGHTING	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Heracross Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Heracross can learn.

Egg Move	Desc
Flail NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
Double-Edge NORMAL	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage.
Harden NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Defense.
Seismic Toss FIGHTING	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Inflicts damage equal to user's level.
Night Slash DARK	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
Feint NORMAL	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Only hits if opponent uses Protect or Detect in the same turn.
Take Down NORMAL	Power: 90 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical User receives recoil damage.
Revenge FIGHTING	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power increases if user was hit first.
Megahorn BUG	Power: 180 Acc: 85 PP: 10 Physical
Rock Blast ROCK	Power: 25 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.

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