Heracross

Bug Fighting

Heracross is a Bug and Fighting-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 3506 in Pokémon GO. Heracross's best moveset is Counter and Megahorn. It is weather boosted by Rain and Cloudy weather, and it was originally found in the Johto region. Shiny Heracross is available in Pokémon GO.

Heracross is weak to Flying, Fairy, Fire, and Psychic-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Bug, Dark, Fighting, Grass, and Ground-type moves.

Stats

Max CP	3506 CP
Attack	234 ATK
Defense	179 DEF
Stamina	190 STA
Weather Boost	Rain Cloudy
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Buddy distance	3 km

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#214
Height	1.5 m
Weight	54 kg
Region	Johto Generation 2
Can be traded	Allowed
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Catch Rate	20%
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	50 50000
Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy	15 Mega Energy

Heracross type chart

Takes increased damage

Flying	256.0%
Fairy	160.0%
Fire	160.0%
Psychic	160.0%

Takes decreased damage

Bug	62.5%
Dark	62.5%
Fighting	62.5%
Grass	62.5%
Ground	62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Heracross's best moves and movesets

Heracross's best moveset is Counter and Megahorn, with 15.19 DPS (damage per second) and 419.3 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Cloudy and Rain weather.

Best Heracross moves

Counter

Megahorn

DPS15.19

TDO419.28

Score29.7

Weather Boost

If you are unable to get Heracross with its best moveset, we recommend to use Counter/Close Combat. You will lose around 4.0% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Heracross's strongest moveset (Counter/Megahorn).

Heracross moves comparison

The following chart shows Heracross's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Heracross's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Opponent

#	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Score 🔽
1.	Counter	Megahorn	15.19	419.3	29.7
2.	Counter	Close Combat	14.58	402.4	28.5
3.	Counter	Earthquake	14.03	387.3	27.4
4.	Struggle Bug	Megahorn	13.06	360.5	25.5
5.	Counter	Rock Blast	12.63	348.5	24.7
6.	Struggle Bug	Close Combat	12.44	343.3	24.3
7.	Struggle Bug	Earthquake	12.05	332.6	23.6
8.	Struggle Bug	Rock Blast	11.15	307.7	21.8

Fast Attacks

Counter1280.9s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
62.5%
Flying
Poison
Bug
Psychic
Fairy
39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 12
Energy 8
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 0.9s
Damage window 0.7s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 8
Energy 7

Effects
Counter has no special effects.
See Counter details page ↗
Struggle Bug15151.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Grass
Psychic
Dark
62.5%
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 15
Energy 15
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 1.2s - 1.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 9
Energy 8

Effects
Struggle Bug has no special effects.
See Struggle Bug details page ↗

Damage	12
Energy	8
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	0.9s
Damage window	0.7s - 0.9s

Damage	8
Energy	7

Damage	15
Energy	15
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	1.2s - 1.5s

Damage	9
Energy	8

Charged Moves

Megahorn1101002.2s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Grass
Psychic
Dark
62.5%
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 110
Energy 100
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.2s
Damage window 1.7s - 1.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 110
Energy 55

Effects
Megahorn has no special effects.
See Megahorn details page ↗
Earthquake1401003.6s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Poison
Rock
Steel
Fire
Electric
62.5%
Bug
Grass
39.1%
Flying
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 140
Energy 100
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 3.6s
Damage window 2.7s - 3.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 110
Energy 65

Effects
Earthquake has no special effects.
See Earthquake details page ↗
Close Combat1001002.3s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
62.5%
Flying
Poison
Bug
Psychic
Fairy
39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 100
Energy 100
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 2.3s
Damage window 1.0s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 100
Energy 45

Effects
Special
Close Combat has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease User's Defense by 33.3%
See Close Combat details page ↗
Rock Blast50332.1s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Flying
Bug
Fire
Ice
62.5%
Fighting
Ground
Steel
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 50
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.1s
Damage window 1.6s - 2.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 50
Energy 40

Effects
Rock Blast has no special effects.
See Rock Blast details page ↗

Damage	110
Energy	100
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.2s
Damage window	1.7s - 1.9s

Damage	110
Energy	55

Damage	140
Energy	100
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	3.6s
Damage window	2.7s - 3.5s

Damage	110
Energy	65

Damage	100
Energy	100
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	2.3s
Damage window	1.0s - 2.3s

Damage	100
Energy	45

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.1s
Damage window	1.6s - 2.0s

Damage	50
Energy	40

Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Heracross has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Heracross Special CP Values

Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

Heracross's has 3506 max CP (at Level 50). A Heracross obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1693 CP to 1772 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 2116 CP to 2215 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Heracross can be found in the 1269 CP to 1329 CP range.

Max CP	3506 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	1269 CP - 1329 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1693 CP - 1772 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1693 CP - 1772 CP
Raids	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
RaidsWeather Boost Rain Cloudy	2116 CP - 2215 CP
RaidsWeather Boost Rain Cloudy	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Heracross Max CP Chart

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Heracross Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

LVL	CP	LVL	CP	LVL	CP
1	43 CP	2	137 CP	3	231 CP
4	324 CP	5	418 CP	6	511 CP
7	605 CP	8	699 CP	9	792 CP
10	886 CP	11	974 CP	12	1063 CP
13	1152 CP	14	1240 CP	15	1329 CP
16	1417 CP	17	1506 CP	18	1595 CP
19	1683 CP	20	1772 CP	21	1860 CP
22	1949 CP	23	2038 CP	24	2126 CP
25	2215 CP	26	2303 CP	27	2392 CP
28	2481 CP	29	2569 CP	30	2658 CP
31	2702 CP	32	2747 CP	33	2791 CP
34	2835 CP	35	2879 CP	36	2924 CP
37	2968 CP	38	3012 CP	39	3057 CP
40	3101 CP	41	3140 CP	42	3180 CP
43	3220 CP	44	3260 CP	45	3300 CP
46	3341 CP	47	3382 CP	48	3423 CP
49	3464 CP	50	3506 CP

Heracross evolution chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Heracross	200 / 40 Mega Energy	Mega Heracross

Heracross can Mega evolve into Mega Heracross. Evolving Mega Heracross costs 200 Mega energy the first time, and 40 energy every other time.

Regular and Shiny Heracross

Mega Pokémon that boost Heracross

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Heracross's Bug and Fighting-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Heracross.

Mega Beedrill

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre and Groudon

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

Heracross Catch Rates

The base catch rate for Heracross in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

Configure

		Normal	Nice	Great	Excellent
No Berry	-	24.03%	27.09%	33.78%	39.85%
No Berry	Curve	37.32%	41.56%	50.38%	57.86%
Razz Berry	-	33.78%	37.75%	46.11%	53.35%
Razz Berry	Curve	50.38%	55.33%	65.04%	72.65%
Silver Pinap Berry	-	39.02%	43.38%	52.38%	59.95%
Silver Pinap Berry	Curve	56.87%	61.98%	71.67%	78.89%
Golden Razz Berry	-	49.69%	54.62%	64.32%	71.94%
Golden Razz Berry	Curve	68.90%	73.89%	82.65%	88.47%

More information

Catch probability with multiple throws

In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Heracross, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

Catch rate formula

Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

Catch rate multipliers

The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

Multiplier	Amount
Razz Berry	1.5
Silver Pinap Berry	1.8
Golden Razz Berry	2.5
Curveball	1.7
Nice Throw	1.15
Great Throw	1.5
Excellent Throw	1.85
PokéBall	1.0
Premier Ball	1.0
Great Ball	1.5
Ultra Ball	2.0
Bronze medal	1.1
Silver medal	1.2
Gold medal	1.3

Heracross family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Heracross in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Heracross

Mega Heracross

List of Heracross costumes

A list of Heracross costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Heracross high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Heracross. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Heracross Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
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, Black, White	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.
SoulSilver	It is usually docile, but if it is disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.
Black 2, 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.