Pokemon Legends Arceus Heracross | Locations, Moves, Stats

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Heracross

Single Horn Pokémon

Hisuian Pokedex: #075

Pokemon Legends Arceus Heracross is a Bug and Fighting Type Single Horn Pokémon with a Slow growth rate and a 2 Attack EV Yield. Heracross can be found with Swarm, Guts and Moxie as an Ability; we recommend the Adamant Nature, based on 500 total combined Base Stats in PLA.

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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).

Heracross Stats
Rank	Stat	Value
E	HP	80
S	Attack	125
E	Defense	75
F	Special Attack	40
D	Special Defense	95
D	Speed	85
B	Total	500

Heracross Details
Heracross	Detail
Best Nature	Adamant ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Special Attack
Liked Foods	Dazzling Honey Hearty Grains Plump Beans
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	35% Dazzling Honey 15% Apricorn 15% Spoiled Apricorn
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Bug

Heracross Abilities
Abilities	Description
Ability 1	Swarm 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).
Ability 2	Guts 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.
Hidden Ability	Moxie Moxie increases the user's Attack one stage upon fainting an opponent.

How To Evolve Heracross in Pokemon Legends Arceus

The Pokemon Heracross does not have an evolution in the Pokemon Legends Arceus Series.

Alpha Heracross Locations

List of Locations you can find Alpha Heracross in PLA.

Alpha Heracross Map Locations in Obsidian Fieldlands

Obsidian Fieldlands Heracross Alpha Pokemon Locations
Lv.	Location	Description
45	Obsidian Fieldlands	Grueling Grove

Where To Find Heracross Locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus

List of Locations where you can find and catch Heracross in PLA.

Pokemon LA 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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Heracross Type Weakness
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?

Heracross Weak Against
Tier	Pokemon
S	Heatran
S	Cresselia
S	Tornadus
S	Thundurus
S	Enamorus

What pokemon is Heracross Strong Against?

Heracross Strong Against
Tier	Pokemon
S	Garchomp
S	Darkrai
S	Shaymin Land
A	Ursaluna
A	Rhyperior

How To Complete Heracross Research Tasks in PLA


Research Task	Task 1	Task 2	Task 3	Task 4	Task 5
Number caught	1	2	4	10	15
Number of large specimens caught	1	2	3	4	5
Number of alpha specimens caught	1	2	3
Number defeated	1	2	4	10	15
Times you have seen it use Double-Edge	1	3	8	20	40
Times you've seen it use a strong style move	1	3	8	20	40
Number you've seen leap out of trees	1	2	4	10	15

Best Heracross Moves in Pokemon Legends Arceus

Best Moveset for Heracross Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Heracross Best Moves
Level	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
47	Close Combat	Physical	180	100	5	Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
37	Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	User receives recoil damage.
57	Megahorn	Physical	180	85	10	Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target to inflict damage.
21	Slash	Physical	70	100	20	High critical hit ratio.

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 Bold

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Heracross Level Up Moves in PLA

List of Moves Heracross can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Legends Arceus. Level Requirements within (#) are the Level you (Master) the move at; this allows you to use the move in Agile and Strong Stance.

Heracross Level Up Moves
Level	Move	Description
1 (9)	Tackle	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
5 (14)	Rock Smash	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
9 (18)	Pin Missile	Power: 37.5 Acc: 95 PP: 20 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
15 (25)	Aerial Ace	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
21 (31)	Slash	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical High critical hit ratio.
29 (40)	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
37 (48)	Double-Edge	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage.
47 (59)	Close Combat	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
57 (71)	Megahorn	Power: 180 Acc: 85 PP: 10 Physical Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target to inflict damage.

Heracross Move Shop Attacks in PLA

List of Moves Heracross can learn from the Move Shop.

Heracross Move Shop Moves
Move Shop	Description
False Swipe	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
Rock Smash	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
Spikes	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Hurts opponents when they switch into battle.
Bulldoze	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
Aerial Ace	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
Bulk Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Attack and Defense.
Calm Mind	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
Rock Slide	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
Shadow Claw	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
High Horsepower	Power: 95 Acc: 95 PP: 10 Physical The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
Megahorn	Power: 180 Acc: 85 PP: 10 Physical Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target to inflict damage.
Stone Edge	Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
Outrage	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.

Pokemon similar to Heracross based on

Bug Type

Similar Bug Pokemon
TIER	Pokemon	Total	HP	Attack	Special Attack	Defense	Special Defense	Speed
B	Yanmega	515	86	76	116	86	56	95
B	Kleavor	505	70	135	45	95	75	85
B	Scyther	500	70	110	55	80	80	105
B	Scizor	500	70	130	55	100	80	65
B	Heracross	500	80	125	40	75	95	85

Pokemon similar to Heracross based on

Fighting Type

Similar Fighting Pokemon
TIER	Pokemon	Total	HP	Attack	Special Attack	Defense	Special Defense	Speed
A	Infernape	534	76	104	104	71	71	108
A	Hisuian Decidueye	530	88	112	95	80	95	60
B	Lucario	525	70	110	115	70	70	90
B	Gallade	518	68	125	65	65	115	80
B	Sneasler	510	80	130	40	60	80	120

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