Heracross (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Heracross (disambiguation).

Heracross ヘラクロス Heracros #214 Heracross Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Bug Fighting Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Swarm or Guts Heracross Cacophony Cacophony Moxie Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Skill Link Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Bug Hatch time 25 cycles
Height 4'11" 1.5 m Heracross 5'07" 1.7 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 119.0 lbs. 54.0 kg Heracross 137.8 lbs. 62.5 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone Heracronite [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 200 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Heracross 0 HP 2 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Heracross (Japanese: ヘラクロス Heracros) is a dual-type Bug/Fighting Pokémon.

White it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, it can Mega Evolve into Mega Heracros using the Heracronite.

Biology

Heracross is a bipedal, beetle-like Pokémon covered in a blue exoskeleton. There is a long, pronged horn on its forehead. The horn ends in a cross on the male and a heart-shape in the female. On either side of the horn is a short antenna with a spherical tip. Heracross has oval, yellow eyes. Its forearms have a pair of spikes, while its thighs have a single spike each. It has two claws on its hands, and a single long claw on each foot.

Heracross's claws allow it to dig into the ground for sturdy footing or climb trees. Using its horn, it throws opponents or competitors for food. It lives in forests, where it feeds on tree sap. As seen the anime, Heracross has been known to compete with Pokémon such as Pinsir for food. The same episode also shows Heracross allowing Butterfree to feed on tree sap after Heracross has finished its meal. In addition, it is shown to suck sap from Grass-type Pokémon such as Bulbasaur.

In the anime

Heracross in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Heracross

Heracross first appeared in A Sappy Ending. Groups of Pinsir and Heracross were having a dispute due to the fact that Team Rocket was siphoning all the tree sap from the Pinsir side of the forest. One Heracross decided to help Ash and his friends for this crisis. Ash captured Heracross at the end of the episode.

Other

A Heracross appeared in All in a Day's Wurmple, under the ownership of Forrest Franklin.

In Absol-ute Disaster, a Heracross was owned by a teenager named Gordon. Gordon's Heracross saved Ash's Pikachu from falling while Ash's Swellow was busy saving Max from falling. It also helped Absol and Ash's, May's and Brock's Pokémon, with a long-range attack to push a boulder in order to stop a flood.

A Heracross appeared in Smells Like Team Spirit! under the ownership of Dawn's Tag Battle partner, Conway.

A Heracross appeared in Steeling Peace of Mind! under the ownership of Barry.

A Heracross appeared in Arceus and the Jewel of Life under the ownership of Kato. It was used in a Tag Battle against Ash's Pikachu and Dawn's Piplup alongside Kiko's Beautifly.

Minor appearances

A Heracross appeared in Beauty and the Breeder where it participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.

A Heracross was one of the Pokémon competing in the Sumo Conference in Ring Masters.

Two Heracross competed alongside their Trainer in the Pokémon Balloon Race in The Big Balloon Blow-Up.

A Heracross also appeared in Celebi: Voice of the Forest.

A Heracross appeared in the opening of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

A Heracross made a brief cameo in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

A wild Heracross appeared in Strategy Begins at Home!.

A Heracross made a brief appearance under the ownership of a Trainer in the Lily of the Valley Conference in An Old Family Blend!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP119 Heracross Ash's Pokédex Heracross, the Single Horn Pokémon. Though gentle and docile, Heracross possesses great strength and power, their favorite food is the fresh sap of leafy trees.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP052 Heracross Dawn's Pokédex Heracross, the Single Horn Pokémon. Using the sharp claws on its feet, it generates enough power to throw its opponent with amazing force.

In the manga

Heracross in W Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger - the Comic

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Heracross is first seen in The Legend. While Silver is communicating with Green following the conclusion of the Yellow arc, he stands in a full shot of Sprout Tower with a bunch of Johto Pokémon in the background, Heracross being one of them.

Two Heracross are later seen as two of the Pokémon under Bugsy's control, which he later uses one of them to battle Sabrina in the opening ceremonies of the Pokémon League. It initially overwhelmed her Mr. Mime due to its type advantage, but lost when it was tricked into using Endure just in time for her to use Encore. After gleefully expounding that this left it powerless, she finished it off with a Psybeam attack.

Another Heracross was seen in Greta's arsenal, which was first sent out in her battle against Emerald. It was able to fight evenly against his Sceptile and outscored it.

In the W Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger - the Comic manga

Heracross is one of the Pokémon that Lunick asked for help in the short manga based on the game.

In the TCG

Main article: Heracross (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Heracross only appears as a random trophy.

Trophy information

Heracross are powerful creatures that are known to drive their single horns into the bellies of their foes and then toss them over their heads. The immense power of their Megahorn move is said to be the strongest among Bug Pokémon. They are one of several types of Pokémon that can be found by shaking trees.

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: A Heracross can often be seen relaxing inside Spinda's Café.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under the 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 around an object that is 100 times its own weight. Stadium 2 This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under the enemies' bellies then lifts and throws them.
Generation III 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 the enemies' bellies then lifts and throws them.
Generation IV 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 the enemies' bellies then lifts and throws them. SoulSilver It is usually docile, but if it is disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.
Generation V Black It loves sweet honey. To keep all the honey to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 No matter how heavy its opponents, it flings them far away with its prized horn. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y With its Herculean powers, it can easily throw around an object that is 100 times its own weight.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver Rare Headbutt trees Crystal Rare Headbutt trees
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Rare Safari Zone Emerald Rare Safari Zone FireRed LeafGreen Uncommon Pattern Bush Colosseum One Realgam Tower (Shadow) XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Honey trees Platinum Rare Honey trees HeartGold SoulSilver Common Headbutt trees Pal Park Forest Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Rare Route 12 Black 2 White 2 Uncommon Rare Route 12 and Lostlorn ForestB2 Lostlorn Forest (Hidden Grotto)* B2W2 Dream World Dream Park
Generation VI X Y None Route 12 (Y only)

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Mt. Snowfall
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Safari Zone (Ruby Field)
Pokémon Trozei!	Phobos Walker Endless Level 15 Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Great Canyon (7F-9F) Joyous Tower (39F-42F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Mt. Travail (1F-19F)
Pokémon Ranger	Olive Jungle
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Canal Ruins Dark Temple
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Treetops: World Axle - B2F (post ending)

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Seismic Toss Heracross	English	United States	5	February 28 to March 6, 2003

GTS events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Christy Heracross	English	GTS	1	August 19 to 30, 2007
	Seth Heracross	English	GTS	1	August 19 to 30, 2007
	Tom Heracross	English	GTS	1	August 19 to 30, 2007

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Brick Mail (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 80		140 - 187	270 - 364
Attack: 125		117 - 194	229 - 383
Defense: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Sp. Atk: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Def: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Speed: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Total: 500	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/3 ★★★	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 3/3 ★★★	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 14/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 4× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 4× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 4× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 4× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

BW B2W2 Move Type Cat. Power Accuracy PP 000Start 000Start Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 000Start 000Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100}}100% 35 000Start 000Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 30 000Start 000Start Horn Attack Normal Physical 06565 100}}100% 25 000Start 000Start Endure Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 0077 0077 Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 085}}85% 20 01313 01010 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 N/AN/A 01616 Chip Away Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 02525 01919 Counter Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 01919 02525 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 03131 02828 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 03737 03434 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 04949 03737 Feint Normal Physical 03030 100}}100% 10 04343 04343 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 05555 04646 Megahorn Bug Physical 120120 085}}85% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Heracross Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Heracross Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM08B2W2	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM09	Venoshock	Poison	Special	06565	100}}100%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM23	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	05050	100}}100%	15
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM54	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	04040	100}}100%	40
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	07070	100}}100%	15
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	5
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100100	080}}80%	5
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM76	Struggle Bug	Bug	Special	03030	100}}100%	20
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM83	Work Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Heracross Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Heracross Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Bide	Normal	Physical	—	—%	10
	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
	Flail	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
	Focus Punch‡	Fighting	Physical	150	100%	20
	Harden	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
	Megahorn	Bug	Physical	120	85%	10
	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100%	20
	Revenge	Fighting	Physical	60	100%	10
	Seismic Toss	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Heracross in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Heracross in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Heracross Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Heracross Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	—	—%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Heracross can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Heracross cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Heracross Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Heracross Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World moves

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Dream Park	Flail	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
Dream Park	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100%	20
A superscript level indicates that Heracross can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Heracross Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Heracross Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 214.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 2.6% Friend Area: Overgrown Forest Phrases 51%-100% HP This horn is proof of my strength and power! 26%-50% HP Oof... I only have about half my HP now. 1%-25% HP It's too tough... I can't even flex my horn... Level up Excellent! I've leveled up! My horn's grown more rigid! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Excellent! I've leveled up! My horn's grown more rigid!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Bug  Poké Assist: ( Fighting ) Field move: (Tackle ×3) Loops: 8 Min. exp.: 48 Max. exp.: 72 Browser entry   Heracross rams with its horn thrust out. It can move heavy things out of the way.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Bug  ( Normal ) Past ( Normal ) (Tackle ×3) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It lets loose shock waves to attack.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Does not evolve Heracross  Bug  Fighting

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Heracross images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Heracross.
• Heracross is one of fourteen Pokémon that one could collect foreign Pokédex entries for in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
• Heracross can be seen as a counterpart to Pinsir. Both are Bug-type Pokémon based on beetles who lack an evolutionary family. Unlike Pinsir, Heracross is part Fighting-type, however, Pinsir does learn several Fighting-type moves by leveling up.

Origin

Heracross is most likely based on the kabutomushi, a very popular species of rhinoceros beetle found in Japan and other parts of Asia. These beetles are known for their incredible strength, and use in insect fighting, which explains its Fighting type.

Name origin

Heracross and Heracros are a combination of Ἡρακλῆς, Hēraklēs (Heracles, a demigod of Greek mythology, whose Roman mythological analogue has given name to the Hercules beetle) and cross.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ヘラクロス Heracros From Heracles, Hercules beetle, and cross. French Scarhino From scarabée and rhinocéros (beetle) Spanish Heracross Same as English name German Skaraborn From Skarabäus and Horn Italian Heracross Same as English name Korean 헤라크로스 Herakeuroseu Transliteration of its Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 赫拉剋羅斯 / 赫拉克罗斯 Hèlākèluósī Transliteration of its Japanese name. Also from 赫拉克勒斯 Hèlākèlèsī. Cantonese Chinese

More languages

Related articles

• Ash's Heracross

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