Flying is a dangerous matchup for Heracross — quadruple damage means one hit can end things. Known as the Single Horn Pokemon. Built to hit on the physical side.
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.
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.
Heracross Weakness
AvgType-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.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
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.
How to Evolve
Breed Heracross easily with 23 breeding partners from the Bug egg group. Pass egg moves like Bide, Flail, Harden to offspring.
the remaining moves keeps opponents guessing about Heracross's real targets. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn while flexible EVs EVs and a nature nature handle the stat profile. An ability ties it together.
Best Build
Best Heracross Moveset
- Megahorn
- Curse
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Recommended Teammates
Breeding's the move. Bide and Flail give Heracross options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Ground coverage already covers a decent range on top of Megahorn and Fury Cutter. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Heracross's scattered across 20 spots in early-game areas with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations
headbutt encounters for Heracross across 20 spots at Lv. 10+. The catch is that Gold and Silver don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
We rate Heracross A-Tier — a strong competitive pick. At 500 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Base 125 Attack stands out.
Heracross doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Bug/Fighting-type Pokemon with strong stats at 500 BST — no evolution needed.
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 appears in 19 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Since debuting in Gold & Silver, Heracross has appeared in 19 titles over 8 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A