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
C
Attack125
A
Defense75
C
Sp. Atk40
D
Sp. Def95
B
Speed85
C
Total500
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Slow1.25M XP
Height1.5 m
4'11"Average
Weight54.0 kg
119.0 lbsStandard
Base XP175
Average
Abilities
Swarm
Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
GutsPopular
Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
MoxieHAPopular
Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.
EV Yield
HPAtk+2DefSpASpDSpe
Attack training target
Pokedex Entries
No Legends Z A entries available

It loves sweet nectar. To keep all the nectar to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn.

Heracross Weakness

Type-wise, Heracross takes extra damage from Flying, Fire, Psychic, and Fairy. Watch out for Flying attacks, those deal 4x damage. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses.

Heracross Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
4x (Critical)Flying
2x (Weak)Fire, Psychic, Fairy
0.5x (Resist)Grass, Fighting, Ground, Bug, Dark
Type ChartVulnerable
4Weak
5Resist
0Immune
Score-5
4xCritical
Flying
2xWeak
FirePsychicFairy
½xResist
GrassFightingGroundBugDark
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None
STAB (7)
GrassPsychicDarkNormalIceRockSteel
How to Beat Heracross in Legends: Z-A (Best Counters)
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
S
Fire is super effective against HeracrossView Incineroar →

Legends: Z-A 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
Heracross
#214HeracrossDoes not evolve
Breeding is not available in this game

Legends: Z-A Heracross Best Moveset

The moveset leans on Grass and Normal coverage to catch would-be counters. Flame Orb means self-burn for Guts activation for Heracross, and max Attack and Speed EVs make sure nothing walls it cleanly. Guts fills in the gaps.

Best Build

Solid pick
Ability
Guts
Item
Flame Orb
Best Nature for Heracross
Jolly+SPE

Heracross best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Physical Sweeper Moveset

  • Close CombatSTAB
  • TrailblazeCoverage
  • Knock Off
  • FacadeCoverage

Moves

TMs carry this one. Heracross learns Megahorn and Close Combat naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Flying and beyond give it real matchup play.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Leer
D—10030Normal
Lv 1
Tackle
D4010035Normal
Lv 5
Endure+4
C——10Normal
Lv 10
Pin Missile
B259520Bug
Lv 13
Detect+4
C——5Fighting
Lv 15
Aerial Ace
C60—20Flying
Lv 20
Take Down
C908520Normal
Lv 24
Brick Break
B7510015Fighting
Lv 28
Rock Blast
A259010Rock
Lv 30
Bug Buzz
D9010010Bug
Lv 32
Lunge
B8010015Bug
Lv 38
Swords Dance
A——20Normal
Lv 45
Megahorn
S1208510Bug
Lv 50
Close Combat
S1201005Fighting

TM Moves

TM
TM22
Aerial Ace
C60—20Flying
TM33
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
TM10
Brick Break
B7510015Fighting
TM11
Bulk Up
B——20Fighting
TM78
Bulldoze
C6010020Ground
TM40
Bullet Seed
A2510030Grass
TM129
Circle Throw-6
C609010Fighting
TM107
Close Combat
S1201005Fighting
TM91
Curse
C——10Ghost
TM28
Dig
C8010010Ground
TM69
Earthquake
A10010010Ground
TM35
Endure+4
C——10Normal
TM109
Facade
A7010020Normal
TM122
False Swipe
—4010040Normal
TM102
Focus Blast
D120705Fighting
TM55
Giga Impact
B150905Normal
TM01
Headbutt
C7010015Normal
TM44
Hyper Beam
D150905Normal
TM80
Iron Defense
C——15Steel
TM45
Knock Off
A6510020Dark
TM46
Mud Shot
D559515Ground
TM34
Night Slash
C7010015Dark
TM93
Outrage
B12010010Dragon
TM17
Protect+4
S——10Normal
TM12
Rock Slide
A759010Rock
TM04
Rock Smash
—4010015Fighting
TM36
Rock Tomb
C609515Rock
TM61
Shadow Claw
C7010015Ghost
TM117
Silver Wind
—601005Bug
TM146
Skull Bash
B13010010Normal
TM88
Spikes
C——20Ground
TM65
Stone Edge
A100805Rock
TM85
Substitute
C——10Normal
TM30
Swords Dance
A——20Normal
TM115
Trailblaze
S5010020Grass
TM150
Vacuum Wave+1
D4010030Fighting
TM103
Work Up
C——30Normal

Egg Moves

Heracross doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Heracross can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Heracross in Legends: Z-A

Heracross doesn't appear in Legends: Z-A. Transfer it from Gold, Crystal, or Diamond to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.

Heracross is not available as a wild encounter in this game.

Also found in:

GoldCrystalRubyEmeraldFireRedDiamond

Heracross Guide

  • For Legends: Z-A, we rate Heracross B-Tier: a solid option in Legends: Z-A for the right team. At 500 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Close Combat with Flame Orb is the standard set.

  • Mega Evolution isn't available in Legends: Z-A, but Heracross does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Heracross hits 600 BST.

  • In Legends: Z-A, 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. Fairy-type attackers are also a problem.

  • 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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