Mega Heracross

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

Mega Heracross's maximum Combat Power stat is 5443 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Counter and Megahorn. Mega Heracross encounters are boosted during Rain and Cloudy weather. Shiny Mega Heracross is available! ✨

StatsStats

Max CP5443 CP
Attack334 ATK
Defense223 DEF
Stamina190 HP
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes

Mega Heracross Type Chart

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

Mega Heracross's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid AttackerA+ TierExternal Link#27
Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked
Bug Bug-type Attacker
Struggle Bug / Megahorn
S TierExternal Link#1
Fighting Fighting-type Attacker
Counter / Close Combat
S TierExternal Link#2

Mega Heracross's best moves and movesets

Moves
Mega Heracross's best moveset is Counter and Megahorn, with 17.63 DPS (damage per second) and 401.0 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Cloudy and Rain weather.
  • DPS17.63
  • TDO401.03
  • Weather
    • cloudy
    • rain
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.FightingCounter BugMegahorn 17.63401.015.90
      2.FightingCounter FightingClose Combat 17.02387.015.34
      3.FightingCounter FightingUpper Hand 16.80382.015.15
      4.FightingCounter GroundEarthquake 16.61377.614.97
      5.BugStruggle Bug BugMegahorn 15.44351.113.92
      6.BugStruggle Bug FightingUpper Hand 15.29347.713.79
      7.FightingCounter RockRock Blast 15.25346.913.74
      8.BugStruggle Bug FightingClose Combat 14.87338.213.40
      1 of 2
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Mega Heracross's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Mega 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 Mega 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

      Mega Heracross's has 5443 max CP (at Level 50). A Mega Heracross obtained from Raids can be encountered from 2650 CP to 2751 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 3312 CP to 3439 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Mega Heracross can be found in the 1987 CP to 2063 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP5443 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch1987 CP - 2063 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs2650 CP - 2751 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids2650 CP - 2751 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      3312 CP - 3439 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

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

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      168 CP2213 CP3358 CP
      4504 CP5649 CP6794 CP
      7940 CP81085 CP91230 CP
      101376 CP111513 CP121651 CP
      131788 CP141926 CP152063 CP
      162201 CP172338 CP182476 CP
      192613 CP202751 CP212888 CP
      223026 CP233164 CP243301 CP
      253439 CP263576 CP273714 CP
      283852 CP293989 CP304127 CP
      314195 CP324264 CP334333 CP
      344402 CP354470 CP364539 CP
      374608 CP384677 CP394746 CP
      404814 CP414875 CP424937 CP
      434999 CP445061 CP455124 CP
      465187 CP475250 CP485314 CP
      495378 CP505443 CP

      Mega Heracross in the meta

      Mega Heracross in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      With a massive Attack and good bulk, Mega Heracross is a beast in the PvE meta. It is overall the BEST Bug type in Pokémon GO, flexing both damage output and survivability. Even as a Fighting type, Mega Heracross is phenomenal, overtaken only by Mega Lucario in overall performance (Mega Heracross is bulkier). 💪

      ⚔️ Raids

      Mega Heracross is a phenomenal Bug type attacker, but there's a huge catch involved in its application. Even though it does heavy damage to Psychic types, its part Fighting type makes it take super-effective damage in return. So, use it mainly against Dark-type raids where both its types come in handy. ✌️

      🛡️ Gyms

      Mega Evolutions are permitted in Pokémon GO gyms.

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

      PvE AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Mega Heracross can only be used in the rarely-available Mega Master League platform. In such a scenario, Mega Heracross prefers a pure Fighting-type moveset to annihilate a large part of the competition. Only Fairy, Ghost, and Psychic types pose a threat to its rampage. 😎

      💥 The best moves for Mega Heracross in the Mega Master League are Counter, Close Combat, and Upper Hand.

      Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Heracross

      Photobomb

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

      Bug Bug

      Fighting Fighting

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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

      Pokédex information

      Johto
      Pokédex Number#214
      Height1.7 m
      Weight62.5 kg
      RegionGeneration 2
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate0%
      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
      Mega Heracross scaled to 0.74x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Mega Heracross scaled to 0.75x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Mega Heracross scaled to 1.25x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmMega Heracross scaled to 1.75x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Mega Heracross scaled to 2x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.83 m0.85 m1.7 m2.55 m2.98 m

      Mega Heracross's height ranges from 0.83 m to 2.98 m, with the average being 1.7 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 Mega Heracross in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.833 m0.85 m
      2′09″2′09″
      XS0.85 m1.7 m
      2′09″5′07″
      M1.275 m2.125 m
      4′02″6′12″
      XL2.125 m2.55 m
      6′12″8′04″
      XXL2.55 m2.975 m
      8′04″9′09″

      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

      Mega Heracross Pokédex entries

      Johto

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Mega Heracross’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

      What are the best moves for Mega Heracross in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Mega Heracross in Pokémon GO are Counter and Megahorn. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 17.634 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 401.026.

      How does Mega Heracross perform in Raids?

      Mega Heracross performs exceptionally well in most Raid scenarios. Ranks #27 as a Raid attacker.

      How does Mega Heracross rank as a Bug-type attacker?

      Mega Heracross is an S-Tier Bug-type attacker, ranking at number #1 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.

      How does Mega Heracross rank as a Fighting-type attacker?

      Mega Heracross is an S-Tier Fighting-type attacker, ranking at number #2 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Mega Heracross?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Mega 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 Mega Heracross’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Mega Heracross’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 4814 CP and 5443 CP at Level 50.

      Can Mega Heracross be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Mega Heracross can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Mega Heracross Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Mega Heracross cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.