For Diamond & Pearl, we rate Heracross B-Tier: a solid option in Diamond & Pearl for the right team. At 500 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Close Combat with Choice Scarf is the standard set.

Does Heracross mega evolve?

Mega Evolution isn't available in Diamond & Pearl, but Heracross does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Heracross hits 600 BST.

What is Heracross weak to?

In Diamond & Pearl, Heracross's biggest threats include Dodrio (Flying), Charizard (Fire), and Espeon (Psychic), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Dodrio is the most dangerous since Flying moves deal 4x damage.

What is the best ability for Heracross?

Swarm is the go-to ability for Heracross. It strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Moxie can work in specific setups. Guts is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.

What role does Heracross play in battle?

Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Heracross is a physical attacker with base 125 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.

Heracross - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Wallbreaker

BTier

85Speed · Above Avg

Stats & Training

Attack leads and Sp. Atk gets almost nothing. That's Heracross's stat line in a nutshell. 4 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Tough to catch and yields 2 Attack EVs.

Base Stats

High

HP80

Attack125

Defense75

Sp. Atk40

Sp. Def95

Speed85

Total500

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Slow1.25M XP

Height1.5 m

Weight54.0 kg

Base XP175

Abilities

SwarmRare

Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

GutsTop Pick

Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

MoxieHANot in game

Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

EV Yield

HPAtk+2DefSpASpDSpe

Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

It gathers in forests to search for tree sap, its favorite food. It’s strong enough to hurl foes.

Heracross Weakness

Type-wise, Heracross takes extra damage from Flying, Fire, and Psychic. Watch out for Flying attacks, those deal 4x damage. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. With 80 HP and balanced defenses, Heracross can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.

Heracross Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
4x (Critical)	Flying
2x (Weak)	Fire, Psychic
0.5x (Resist)	Grass, Fighting, Ground, Bug, Dark

Type ChartAvg

3Weak

5Resist

0Immune

Score-3

Gen IV Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

Flying

2xWeak

Fire Psychic

½xResist

Grass Fighting Ground Bug Dark

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (7)

Grass Psychic Dark Normal Ice Rock Steel

How to Beat Heracross in Diamond & Pearl (Best Counters)

Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 Fire FangLv. 1 Wing AttackLv. 1 Damage vs Heracross Fire Blast 2x 44-52% Fire Fang 2x 44-52% Wing Attack 4x 122-144%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Staravia NormalFlying	D
Available Move Moves Wing AttackLv. 9 Damage vs Heracross Wing Attack 4x 102-120%KO View Staravia builds →
Doduo NormalFlying	D
Available Move Moves PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Heracross Peck 4x 70-84% View Doduo builds →
Combee BugFlying	D
Available Move Moves GustLv. 1 Damage vs Heracross Gust 4x 40-48% View Combee builds →
Zubat PoisonFlying	D
Upcoming Move Moves Wing AttackLv. 17 Learns Wing Attack at Level 17 View Zubat builds →

Diamond & Pearl Evolution

What you see is what you get. Heracross sits outside any evolution chain, so focus on the egg moves and a decent partner pool from one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

No Evolution

#214HeracrossDoes not evolve

Breeding

Easy

Breed Heracross easily with 48 breeding partners from the Bug egg group. Pass egg moves like Bide, Double-Edge, False Swipe and 4 more to offspring.

Egg Groups

Bug

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

25 cycles·6,425 steps

Moderate~6 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

7moves

Breed With (best first)

Diamond & Pearl Heracross Best Moveset

the remaining moves gives Heracross answers even while choice-locked. Choice Scarf provides speed patching through item lock, and max Attack and Speed EVs with Guts mean every prediction that lands hits hard.

Best Build

Solid pick

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Guts

Item

Choice ScarfSPEED

Best Nature for Heracross

Jolly+SPE

Heracross best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Atk

SpD

Spe

Physical Revenge Killer Moveset

Close CombatSTAB
MegahornSTAB
Stone Edge
Sleep Talk

Recommended Teammates

StarmieDecent

TyranitarDecent

Moves

Breeding's the move. Bide and Double-Edge give Heracross options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Dark coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Focus Punch and Close Combat. The egg moves push it further.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Endure+4

———10Normal

Lv 1

Horn Attack

—6510025Normal

Lv 1

Leer

——10030Normal

Lv 1

Night Slash

C7010015Dark

Lv 1

Tackle

—3510035Normal

Lv 7

Fury Attack

D158520Normal

Lv 13

Aerial Ace

C60—20Flying

Lv 19

Brick Break

B7510015Fighting

Lv 25

Counter-5

D—10020Fighting

Lv 31

Take Down

—908520Normal

Lv 37

Close Combat

S1201005Fighting

Lv 43

Reversal

——10015Fighting

Lv 49

Feint+2

—5010010Normal

Lv 55

Megahorn

S1208510Bug

TM Moves

TM40

Aerial Ace

C60—20Flying

TM45

Attract

——10015Normal

TM31

Brick Break

B7510015Fighting

TM08

Bulk Up

D——20Fighting

TM78

Captivate

——10020Normal

HM01

Cut

—509530Normal

TM28

Dig

C8010010Ground

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM26

Earthquake

B10010010Ground

TM58

Endure+4

———10Normal

TM42

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM56

Fling

——10010Dark

TM52

Focus Blast

D120705Fighting

TM01

Focus Punch-3

B15010020Fighting

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

B150905Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

D150905Normal

TM83

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM80

Rock Slide

C759010Rock

HM06

Rock Smash

C4010015Fighting

TM39

Rock Tomb

C609510Rock

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM65

Shadow Claw

C7010015Ghost

TM82

Sleep Talk

A——10Normal

TM71

Stone Edge

A100805Rock

HM04

Strength

C8010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM75

Swords Dance

B——30Normal

TM46

Thief

—6010025Dark

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

Egg Moves

Egg

Bide+1

———10Normal

Egg

Double-Edge

B12010015Normal

Egg

False Swipe

—4010040Normal

Egg

Flail

——10015Normal

Egg

Harden

———30Normal

Egg

Pursuit

D4010020Dark

Egg

Revenge-4

—6010010Fighting

Tutor Moves

Heracross can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

Gen 3

Seismic Toss

D—10020Fighting

Diamond & Pearl Heracross Locations

moderate rates is the best you'll get on Heracross in early-game areas. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.

Best Locations to Catch Heracross in Diamond & Pearl

42 spots to find Heracross at Lv. 5-15 via headbutt. Not all of them exist in both Diamond and Pearl versions, so filter by your copy below.

Eterna Forest

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Forest

RareEarly

Eterna Forest

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Forest

RareEarly

Floaroma Meadow

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15

RareEarly

Floaroma Meadow

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15

RareEarly

Fuego Ironworks

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Power-plant

RareEarly

Fuego Ironworks

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Power-plant

RareEarly

Route 205 - North

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 205 - North

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 205 - South

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 205 - South

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 206

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 206

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 207

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 207

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 208

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 208

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 209

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 209

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 210 - North

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 210 - North

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 210 - South

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 210 - South

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 211 - East

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 211 - East

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 212 - North

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 212 - North

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 212 - South

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 212 - South

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 213

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 213

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 214

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 214

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 215

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 215

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 218

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 218

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 221

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 221

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 222

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Route 222

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

RareEarly

Valley Windworks

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Power-plant

RareEarly

Valley Windworks

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Power-plant

RareEarly

Heracross Guide

For Diamond & Pearl, we rate Heracross B-Tier: a solid option in Diamond & Pearl for the right team. At 500 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Close Combat with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Diamond & Pearl, but Heracross does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Heracross hits 600 BST.
In Diamond & Pearl, Heracross's biggest threats include Dodrio (Flying), Charizard (Fire), and Espeon (Psychic), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Dodrio is the most dangerous since Flying moves deal 4x damage.
Swarm is the go-to ability for Heracross. It strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Moxie can work in specific setups. Guts is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Heracross is a physical attacker with base 125 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.

Game Availability

Since debuting in Gold & Silver, Heracross has appeared in 19 titles over 9 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Murkrow DarkFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Wing AttackLv. 15 PluckTM88 PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Heracross Wing Attack 4x 103-122%KO Pluck 4x 103-122%KO Peck 4x 61-73% View Murkrow builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter Available Move Moves GustLv. 11 Damage vs Heracross Gust 4x 47-57% View Drifloon builds →
Beautifly BugFlying	D
Available Move Moves GustLv. 13 Damage vs Heracross Gust 4x 69-81% View Beautifly builds →
Staravia NormalFlying	D
Available Moves Moves Wing AttackLv. 9 PluckTM88 Damage vs Heracross Wing Attack 4x 96-114%KO Pluck 4x 96-114%KO View Staravia builds →
Doduo NormalFlying	D
Available Moves Moves PluckTM88 PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Heracross Pluck 4x 103-122%KO Peck 4x 61-73% View Doduo builds →

Noctowl NormalFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Sky AttackLv. 1 PsychicTM29 FlyHM02 PluckTM88 Damage vs Heracross Sky Attack 4x 163-192%KO Psychic 2x 43-52% Fly 4x 105-124%KO Pluck 4x 73-87% View Noctowl builds →
Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 17 Air CutterLv. 27 PluckTM88 Damage vs Heracross Fly 4x 146-173%KO Wing Attack 4x 99-118%KO Air Cutter 4x 73-87% Pluck 4x 99-118%KO View Golbat builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves PsychicTM29 GustLv. 11 Damage vs Heracross Psychic 2x 33-39% Gust 4x 46-56% View Drifloon builds →
Staravia NormalFlying	D
Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 9 Aerial AceLv. 28 PluckTM88 Damage vs Heracross Fly 4x 141-167%KO Wing Attack 4x 94-111%KO Aerial Ace 4x 94-111%KO Pluck 4x 94-111%KO View Staravia builds →
Doduo NormalFlying	D
Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 PluckTM88 PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Heracross Fly 4x 152-179%KO Pluck 4x 105-124%KO Peck 4x 63-74% View Doduo builds →

Noctowl NormalFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Sky AttackLv. 1 Dream EaterTM85 PsychicTM29 FlyHM02 Damage vs Heracross Sky Attack 4x 163-192%KO Dream Eater 2x 46-56% Psychic 2x 43-52% Fly 4x 105-124%KO View Noctowl builds →
Gligar GroundFlying	C
TM Move Moves Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Heracross Aerial Ace 4x 94-111%KO View Gligar builds →
Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 17 Air CutterLv. 27 Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Heracross Fly 4x 146-173%KO Wing Attack 4x 99-118%KO Air Cutter 4x 73-87% Aerial Ace 4x 99-118%KO View Golbat builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Dream EaterTM85 PsychicTM29 GustLv. 11 Damage vs Heracross Dream Eater 2x 36-43% Psychic 2x 33-39% Gust 4x 46-56% View Drifloon builds →
Staravia NormalFlying	D
Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 9 Aerial AceTM40 PluckTM88 Damage vs Heracross Fly 4x 141-167%KO Wing Attack 4x 94-111%KO Aerial Ace 4x 94-111%KO Pluck 4x 94-111%KO View Staravia builds →

Noctowl NormalFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Sky AttackLv. 1 Dream EaterTM85 PsychicTM29 FlyHM02 Damage vs Heracross Sky Attack 4x 156-184%KO Dream Eater 2x 46-54% Psychic 2x 41-49% Fly 4x 103-121%KO View Noctowl builds →
Gligar GroundFlying	C
TM Move Moves Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Heracross Aerial Ace 4x 94-111%KO View Gligar builds →
Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 17 Air CutterLv. 27 Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Heracross Fly 4x 143-168%KO Wing Attack 4x 98-116%KO Air Cutter 4x 71-84% Aerial Ace 4x 98-116%KO View Golbat builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Dream EaterTM85 PsychicTM29 GustLv. 11 Damage vs Heracross Dream Eater 2x 35-42% Psychic 2x 32-39% Gust 4x 45-53% View Drifloon builds →
Staravia NormalFlying	D
Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 9 Aerial AceTM40 PluckTM88 Damage vs Heracross Fly 4x 134-158%KO Wing Attack 4x 94-111%KO Aerial Ace 4x 94-111%KO Pluck 4x 94-111%KO View Staravia builds →

Noctowl NormalFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Sky AttackLv. 1 Dream EaterTM85 PsychicTM29 FlyHM02 Damage vs Heracross Sky Attack 4x 153-180%KO Dream Eater 2x 46-54% Psychic 2x 41-49% Fly 4x 99-117%KO View Noctowl builds →
Gligar GroundFlying	C
TM Move Moves Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Heracross Aerial Ace 4x 91-107%KO View Gligar builds →
Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 17 Air CutterLv. 27 Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Heracross Fly 4x 141-166%KO Wing Attack 4x 95-112%KO Air Cutter 4x 70-83% Aerial Ace 4x 95-112%KO View Golbat builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Dream EaterTM85 PsychicTM29 GustLv. 11 Damage vs Heracross Dream Eater 2x 34-41% Psychic 2x 32-37% Gust 4x 46-54% View Drifloon builds →
Staravia NormalFlying	D
Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 9 Aerial AceTM40 PluckTM88 Damage vs Heracross Fly 4x 133-156%KO Wing Attack 4x 91-107%KO Aerial Ace 4x 91-107%KO Pluck 4x 91-107%KO View Staravia builds →

TyranitarExcellent bulk RockDark	S
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves CrunchSTAB PursuitSTAB Stone Edge Earthquake Damage vs Heracross Crunch 28-33% Pursuit 14-17% Stone Edge 70-83% Earthquake 23-28% View Tyranitar builds →
BlisseyCures status via Natural Cure, walls special sets Normal	B
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves Soft Boiled Seismic Toss Thunder Wave Stealth Rock View Blissey builds →
ClefableIgnores boosts via Unaware Fairy	B
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves Soft Boiled Seismic Toss Knock Off Thunder Wave Damage vs Heracross Knock Off 7-9% View Clefable builds →
EmpoleonResists Bug, sets up Agility WaterSteel	B
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemFocus Sash NatureModest Moves Ice Beam Hydro Pump Grass Knot Aqua Jet Damage vs Heracross Ice Beam 34-40% Hydro Pump 61-72% Aqua Jet 15-17% View Empoleon builds →
MagnezoneResists Bug, sturdy guarantees survival, walls physical sets ElectricSteel	B
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves ThunderboltSTAB Hidden Power Fire Thunder Wave Explosion Damage vs Heracross Thunderbolt 51-60% Explosion 51-60% View Magnezone builds →