heracross

Heracross is a Bug/Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Type: Bug / Fighting

Abilities:

• Swarm: Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
• Guts: Boosts the Pokémon's Attack stat by 50% if it has a status condition.
• Moxie (Hidden Ability): Increases the Pokémon's Attack stat by one stage each time it knocks out an opponent.

Physical Characteristics:

• Resembles a large, blue beetle
• Possesses a single, prominent horn on its head, shaped like a cross
• Has two large, white eyes with black pupils
• Features strong, segmented arms and legs, each ending in three claws
• Has a hard, exoskeleton-like body that provides defense

Behavior and Habitat:

• Often found in forests, particularly in regions with abundant trees
• Known to be very strong and can lift objects over 100 times its weight
• Feeds primarily on tree sap, which it extracts from trees using its horn
• Exhibits a calm demeanor but becomes highly aggressive when provoked or challenged

In Battle:

• Known for its high Attack stat and decent bulk
• Excels in close combat with moves like Megahorn, Close Combat, and Pin Missile
• Benefits from Guts ability when combined with Flame Orb for increased damage output
• Effective against Psychic, Dark, and Grass types
• Vulnerable to Flying, Fire, Fairy, and Psychic-type moves

Evolution:

• Heracross does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon
• Can Mega Evolve into Mega Heracross using a Heracronite, which significantly increases its Attack and Defense stats

Interesting Facts:

• Based on the Japanese rhinoceros beetle, a species known for its fighting prowess
• In the Pokémon anime, Heracross is one of Ash's Pokémon, known for its playful nature and affinity for Bulbasaur's sap
• Often participates in Pokémon sumo wrestling competitions due to its strength and competitive spirit
• Its horn is a symbol of its power, used both in battle and to attract mates

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Soulsilver: It is usually docile, but if it is disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.
• Gold: This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized hornunder its enemies’ bellies then lifts and throws them.
• Silver: Usually docile, but if disturbed while sippinghoney, it chases off the intruder with its horn.
• Crystal: With its Herculean powers, it can easily throw arou­nd an object that is 100 times its own weight.
• Ruby: HERACROSS charges in a straight line at its foe, slips beneath the foe’s grasp, and then scoops up and hurls theopponent with its mighty horn. This Pokémon even has enough power to topple a massive tree.
• Sapphire: HERACROSS has sharp claws on its feet. These are planted firmly into the ground or the bark of a tree, giving thePokémon a secure and solid footing to forcefully fling away foes with its proud horn.
• Emerald: They gather in forests seeking the sweet sap of trees. It is completely clad in a steel-hard shell. It is proud of its horn, which it uses to fling foes.
• Firered: Usually docile, but if disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.
• Leafgreen: This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies’ bellies, then lifts and throws them.
• Diamond: It gathers in forests to search for tree sap, its favorite food. It’s strong enough to hurl foes.
• Pearl: With powerful legs and claws, it generates enough power to hurl foes over great distances.
• Platinum: It loves sweet honey. To keep all the honey to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn.
• Heartgold: This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies’ bellies, then lifts and throws them.
• Black: It loves sweet honey. To keep all the honey to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn.
• White: It loves sweet honey. To keep all the honey to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn.
• Black-2: No matter how heavy its opponents, it flings them far away with its prized horn.
• White-2: No matter how heavy its opponents, it flings them far away with its prized horn.
• X: This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies’ bellies, then lifts and throws them.
• Y: With its Herculean powers, it can easily throw around an object that is 100 times its own weight.
• Omega-Ruby: Heracross charges in a straight line at its foe, slips beneath the foe’s grasp, and then scoops up and hurls the opponent with its mighty horn. This Pokémon even has enough power to topple a massive tree.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Heracross has sharp claws on its feet. These are planted firmly into the ground or the bark of a tree, giving the Pokémon a secure and solid footing to forcefully fling away foes with its proud horn.
• Ultra-Sun: It’s proud of its thick horn. In Alola, its biggest rival is Vikavolt, which it’s always fighting with.
• Ultra-Moon: It roams through forests searching for sweet nectar. Although it boasts fantastic physical strength, it’s not that good at flying.
• Sword: Heracross loves sweet sap and will go looking through forests for it. The Pokémon uses its two antennae to pick up scents as it searches.
• Shield: This Pokémon takes pride in its strength, which allows it to lift things 100 times heavier than itself with no trouble at all.
• Legends-Arceus: This Pokémon has an unparalleled horn. Heracross itself demonstrates tremendous power—it's capable of throwing several people trained in the traditional arts of war at once.