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    Heracross

    Official artwork of HeracrossBug Fighting
    • rain
    • cloudy
    Heracross is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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    Heracross is a Bug and Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Bug and Fighting-type Pokémon, Heracross is especially weak against Flying-type moves, and weak against Fairy, Fire, and Psychic-type moves.

    Heracross's maximum Combat Power stat is 3506 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Counter and Megahorn. Heracross encounters are boosted during Rain and Cloudy weather. Shiny Heracross is available! ✨

    StatsStats

    Max CP3506 CP
    Attack234 ATK
    Defense179 DEF
    Stamina190 HP
    Buddy distance3 km
    ReleasedYes
    Shiny releasedYes

    Heracross Type Chart

    Heracross takes increased damage from:Heracross takes increased damage from:
    +156.0%
    • Flying
    +60.0%
    • Fairy
    • Fire
    • Psychic
    Heracross takes reduced damage from:Heracross takes reduced damage from:
    -37.5%
    • Bug
    • Dark
    • Fighting
    • Grass
    • Ground

    Heracross's Tier Ranking

    Raid AttackerRaid AttackerF TierExternal Link#265
    Gym DefenderGym DefenderC TierExternal Link
    Bug Bug-type Attacker
    Struggle Bug / Megahorn    		A TierExternal Link#29
    Fighting Fighting-type Attacker
    Counter / Upper Hand    		C TierExternal Link#43

    Heracross's best moves and movesets

    Moves
    Heracross's best moveset is Counter and Megahorn, with 13.83 DPS (damage per second) and 226.0 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Cloudy and Rain weather.
    • DPS13.83
    • TDO225.98
    • Weather
      • cloudy
      • rain
        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.FightingCounter BugMegahorn 13.83226.025.3
        2.FightingCounter FightingUpper Hand 13.41219.224.5
        3.FightingCounter FightingClose Combat 13.37218.424.4
        4.FightingCounter GroundEarthquake 13.05213.323.9
        5.FightingCounter RockRock Blast 12.18199.122.3
        6.BugStruggle Bug FightingUpper Hand 12.18199.122.3
        7.BugStruggle Bug BugMegahorn 12.03196.522.0
        8.BugStruggle Bug FightingClose Combat 11.60189.521.2
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        Pokédex informationMore information

        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.

        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).

        Fast Attacks

        • FightingCounterDamage13Energy9Duration1.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Counter
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • NormalNormal
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • IceIce
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • BugBug
            • PsychicPsychic
            • FairyFairy
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage13
          Energy9
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration1.0s
          Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage8
          Energy6

          Effects
          Counter has no special effects.
          See Counter details page ↗
        • BugStruggle BugDamage15Energy15Duration1.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Struggle Bug
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • PsychicPsychic
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • GhostGhost
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage15
          Energy15
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.5s
          Damage window1.2s - 1.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage9
          Energy8

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

        Charged Moves

        • BugMegahornDamage105Energy100Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Megahorn
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • PsychicPsychic
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • GhostGhost
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage105
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.5s - 1.7s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage110
          Energy55

          Effects
          Megahorn has no special effects.
          See Megahorn details page ↗
        • GroundEarthquakeDamage140Energy100Duration3.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Earthquake
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage140
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration3.5s
          Damage window2.6s - 3.4s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage110
          Energy65

          Effects
          Earthquake has no special effects.
          See Earthquake details page ↗
        • FightingClose CombatDamage105Energy100Duration2.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Close Combat
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • NormalNormal
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • IceIce
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • BugBug
            • PsychicPsychic
            • FairyFairy
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage105
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration2.5s
          Damage window1.2s - 2.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage100
          Energy45

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Close Combat has a 100.0% chance to:

          • Decrease User's Defense by 33.3%
          See Close Combat details page ↗
        • RockRock BlastDamage50Energy33Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Rock Blast
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • BugBug
            • FireFire
            • IceIce
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • GroundGround
            • SteelSteel
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage50
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.5s - 1.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage50
          Energy40

          Effects
          Rock Blast has no special effects.
          See Rock Blast details page ↗
        • FightingUpper HandDamage50Energy33Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Upper Hand
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • NormalNormal
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • IceIce
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • BugBug
            • PsychicPsychic
            • FairyFairy
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage50
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window2.3s - 3.1s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage70
          Energy40

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Upper Hand has a 30.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
          See Upper Hand details page ↗

        Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        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 CPMax CP3506 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch1269 CP - 1329 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs1693 CP - 1772 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids1693 CP - 1772 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        2116 CP - 2215 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        InfoMore 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.

        Max CP Chart

        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.

        LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
        143 CP2137 CP3231 CP
        4324 CP5418 CP6511 CP
        7605 CP8699 CP9792 CP
        10886 CP11974 CP121063 CP
        131152 CP141240 CP151329 CP
        161417 CP171506 CP181595 CP
        191683 CP201772 CP211860 CP
        221949 CP232038 CP242126 CP
        252215 CP262303 CP272392 CP
        282481 CP292569 CP302658 CP
        312702 CP322747 CP332791 CP
        342835 CP352879 CP362924 CP
        372968 CP383012 CP393057 CP
        403101 CP413140 CP423180 CP
        433220 CP443260 CP453300 CP
        463341 CP473382 CP483423 CP
        493464 CP503506 CP

        Heracross evolution chart

        Family
        PokémonRequiresEvolution
        Thumbnail image of HeracrossHeracross
        • 200 / 40 Mega Energy200 / 40 Mega Energy
        		Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega HeracrossMega Pokémon iconMega Heracross
        • Heracross can Mega evolve into Mega Heracross. Evolving Mega Heracross costs 200 Mega energy the first time, and 40 energy every other time.

        Heracross family

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

        Official artwork of HeracrossHeracross
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega HeracrossMega Heracross

        Heracross in the meta

        Heracross in the meta

        PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

        Heracross is a Bug/Fighting-type Pokémon that is decent on both grounds. It is good for burst damage as a Fighting Pokémon but reasonably outclassed as a Bug Pokémon. It may not be the strongest pick out there, but still good for beginners and as a sidekick to stronger Bug and Fighting types. 🙂

        ⚔️ Raids

        If you're short on Fighting-type Mega Evolutions and Shadows, you may give Heracross a shot in your team. As a Bug type, Volcarona, Scizor, and Pinsir are worse options. 💪

        🛡️ Gyms

        The pairing of Bug and Fighting gives Heracross a double weakness to Flying, making it easy fodder to Mega Rayquaza. Additionally, it's also weak to Fairy, Fire, and Psychic. Heracross is not the gym defender you're looking for! 😅

        💥 The best moves for Heracross in PvE are Struggle Bug and Megahorn (Bug) or Counter and Close Combat (Fighting).

        PvE AnalysisPvP Analysis

        Bug and Fighting are both good types as they can beat (or at least threaten) common PvP Pokémon types such as Dark, Psychic, and Steel. Add the fact that it has a versatile moveset, Heracross is destined for some decent play in the 🔵 Great League and 🟡 Ultra League, but do note that this Pokémon isn't a top pick by any means. It's more fun than meta in PvP. 👍

        🔵 Great League

        Heracross has offense-oriented stats, which provides a restriction on its Great League numbers. So, Heracross is not able to break into its true potential, and it loses most of its battles. The few Pokémon it beats include Primeape, Cradily, Dunsparce, Shadow Lapras, Dewgong, Diggersby, and Gastrodon. 👈

        🟡 Ultra League

        The Ultra League lets Heracross breathe easy since there's lower restriction on its stats. This lets it destroy Steel types like Registeel, Steelix, and Cobalion, while also beating other major makes like Feraligatr, Venusaur, Galarian Moltres, Pangoro, Virizion, Golisopod, Ampharos, and Guzzlord. 🤯

        These are, no doubt, big Ultra League threats, and beating them clean is commendable. Heracross may not win other matchups, but this impressive list of its victims makes it worthy for usage. ✅

        🟣 Master League

        Despite there being no hindrance to its powers in the Master League, it manages just a handful of wins due to the presence of Pokémon GO’s strongest finds in this platform. ⚠️

        Most of them completely humble Heracross in combat, but our Bug/Fighting braveheart still defeats Steel types like Dialga Origin, Dialga, Excadrill, and Melmetal. In addition, Heracross also beats Kyurem White, Kyogre, Mamoswine, and Ursaluna. 😯 However, you're better off using Marshadow instead. 🥊

        💥 The best moves for Heracross in PvP are Counter, Upper Hand, and Megahorn.

        Mega Pokémon that boost Heracross

        Photobomb

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

        Bug Bug

        Fighting Fighting

        Pokédex informationMore 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, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
        • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

        Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Heracross in Pokémon GO is 16.74%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 37.32% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 50.38%.

        CogConfigure
                  NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                  No Berry
                  		-16.74%19.00%24.03%28.75%
                  Curve26.76%30.10%37.32%43.79%
                  Razz BerryRazz Berry
                  		-24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                  Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                  Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                  		- 28.09%31.56%39.02%45.67%
                  Curve42.91%47.52%56.87%64.55%
                  Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                  		- 36.74%40.94%49.69%57.14%
                  Curve54.09%59.15%68.90%76.32%
                  InfoMore 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:

                  MultiplierAmount
                  Razz Berry1.5
                  Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                  Golden Razz Berry2.5
                  Curveball1.7
                  Nice Throw1.15
                  Great Throw1.5
                  Excellent Throw1.85
                  PokéBall1.0
                  Premier Ball1.0
                  Great Ball1.5
                  Ultra Ball2.0
                  Bronze medal1.1
                  Silver medal1.2
                  Gold medal1.3

                  Pokédex information

                  Johto
                  Pokédex Number#214
                  Height1.5 m
                  Weight54 kg
                  RegionGeneration 2
                  Can be tradedAllowed
                  Pokémon Home transferAllowed
                  Base Catch Rate20%
                  Base Flee Rate0%
                  Catch rewards
                  Candy3
                  Stardust100
                  Additional Move Cost
                  Candy50
                  Stardust50000
                  Mega Energy reward
                  For walking as a Buddy
                  Candy15 Mega Energy

                  Size information

                  XXSXSMXLXXL
                  Heracross scaled to 0.6823529411764706x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Heracross scaled to 0.6911764705882353x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Heracross scaled to 1.1323529411764706x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmHeracross scaled to 1.5735294117647058x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Heracross scaled to 1.7941176470588236x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
                  0.74 m0.75 m1.5 m2.25 m2.63 m

                  Heracross's height ranges from 0.74 m to 2.63 m, with the average being 1.5 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

                  Size bounds

                  This table shows the size bounds of Heracross in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

                  SizeLower boundUpper bound
                  XXS0.735 m0.75 m
                  2′05″2′06″
                  XS0.75 m1.5 m
                  2′06″4′11″
                  M1.125 m1.875 m
                  3′08″6′02″
                  XL1.875 m2.25 m
                  6′02″7′05″
                  XXL2.25 m2.625 m
                  7′05″8′07″

                  Encounter data

                  Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
                  Movement Timer11s
                  Jump Time1s
                  Attack Probability20.0%
                  Attack Timer20s
                  Dodge Probability15.0%
                  Dodge Duration0.0s
                  Dodge Distance1
                  Min Action Frequency1s
                  Max Action Frequency2s

                  Heracross Pokédex entries

                  Johto
                  VersionsPokédex entry
                  GoldThis powerful POKéMON thrusts its prized horn under its enemies’ bellies then lifts and throws them.
                  SilverUsually docile, but if disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.
                  CrystalWith its Herculean powers, it can easily throw arou­ nd an object that is 100 times its own weight.
                  RubyHERACROSS 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.
                  SapphireHERACROSS 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.
                  EmeraldThey 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.
                  FireRedUsually docile, but if disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.
                  LeafGreenThis powerful POKéMON thrusts its prized horn under its enemies’ bellies, then lifts and throws them.
                  DiamondIt gathers in forests to search for tree sap, its favorite food. It’s strong enough to hurl foes.
                  PearlWith powerful legs and claws, it generates enough power to hurl foes over great distances.
                  Platinum, Black, WhiteIt loves sweet honey. To keep all the honey to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn.
                  HeartGoldThis powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies’ bellies, then lifts and throws them.
                  SoulSilverIt is usually docile, but if it is disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.
                  Black 2, White 2No matter how heavy its opponents, it flings them far away with its prized horn.
                  XThis powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies’ bellies, then lifts and throws them.
                  YWith its Herculean powers, it can easily throw around an object that is 100 times its own weight.
                  Omega RubyHeracross 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 SapphireHeracross 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 SunIt’s proud of its thick horn. In Alola, its biggest rival is Vikavolt, which it’s always fighting with.
                  Ultra MoonIt roams through forests searching for sweet nectar. Although it boasts fantastic physical strength, it’s not that good at flying.
                  SwordHeracross loves sweet sap and will go looking through forests for it. The Pokémon uses its two antennae to pick up scents as it searches.
                  ShieldThis Pokémon takes pride in its strength, which allows it to lift things 100 times heavier than itself with no trouble at all.
                  Legends: ArceusThis 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.

                  Frequently Asked Questions

                  What are Heracross’s strengths and weaknesses?

                  As a Bug and Fighting-type Pokémon, Heracross is especially weak against Flying-type moves, and weak against Fairy, Fire, and Psychic-type moves.

                  What are the best moves for Heracross in Pokémon GO?

                  The best moves for Heracross in Pokémon GO are Counter and Megahorn. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 13.829 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 225.983.

                  How does Heracross perform in Raids?

                  Heracross is not recommended for Raid use.

                  How does Heracross rank as a Bug-type attacker?

                  Heracross is a solid A-Tier Bug-type attacker, ranking at number #29. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

                  How does Heracross rank as a Fighting-type attacker?

                  Heracross is a C-Tier Fighting-type attacker, ranking at number #43. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

                  What Mega Pokémon boost Heracross?

                  The following Mega Pokémon boost Heracross: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Heracross, Mega Blaziken, Mega Medicham, Mega Lopunny, Mega Lucario, and Mega Gallade.

                  What is Heracross’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

                  Heracross’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3101 CP and 3506 CP at Level 50.

                  Can Heracross be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                  Heracross can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

                  Can Heracross Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                  Heracross cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.