Heracross (#214)

This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies' bellies then lifts and throws them. - Gold

Usually docile, but if disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn. - Silver

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. - Ruby

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. - Sapphire

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. - Emerald

It's proud of its thick horn. In Alola, its biggest rival is Vikavolt, which it's always fighting with. - Ultra Sun

Mega Heracross

It can grip things with its two horns and lift 500 times its own body weight. - Ultra Sun

A tremendous influx of energy builds it up, but when Mega Evolution ends, Heracross is bothered by terrible soreness in its muscles. - Ultra Moon

Classification:

Single Horn Pokemon

Gender:

50% male/50% female

Height + Weight

4’11”/1.5m | 119.0lbs/54.0kg

Base Stats:

Abilities:

Swarm: When HP is below 1/3rd its maximum, power of Bug-type moves is increased by 50%.

Guts: Attack is increased by 50% when induced with a status (BURN, PARALYZE, SLEEP, POISON, FREEZE). Burn’s effect of lowering Attack is not applied.

(Hidden) Moxie: Attack is raised by one stage when the Pokémon knocks out another Pokémon

Locations:

Gen 2 - (Gold/Silver) Routes 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 42, 43, 44 | (Crystal) Azalea Town + Routes 33, 42, 44

Gen 3 - (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) Safari Zone | (FireRed/LeafGreen) Pattern Bush

Gen 4 - (Diamond/Pearl/Platinum) Routes 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 218, 221, 222 + Eterna Forest, Floaroma Meadow, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks | (HeartGold/SoulSilver) Routes 7, 11, 16, 28, 33, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47 + Azalea Town, Vermilion City, Celadon City, Mt. Silver, Mt. Silver Cave

Gen 5 - (Black/White) Route 12 | (Black 2/White 2) Route 12 + Lostlorn Forest

Gen 6 - (X) Friend Safari | (Y) Route 12 + Friend Safari | (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) Safari Zone

Gen 7 - (Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon) Poni Grove | (Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee) Unobtainable

Gen 8 - (Sword/Shield Expansion) Training Lowlands, Challenge Road, Forest of Focus, Fields of Honor | (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) Routes 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 218, 221, 222 + Eterna Forest, Floaroma Meadow, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks | (Legends Arceus) Grueling Grove, Wayward Wood, Sonorous Path, Space-time Distortions, Massive Mass Outbreaks

Gen 9: (Scarlet/Violet) North [Area Two, Socarrat Trail]

Level Up Moves

a row of 10 animated pokeball variants spinning in sync

TackleA physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
LeerThe user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats.
Arm ThrustThe user attacks the target with open-palmed arm thrusts. This move hits two to five times in a row.
Fury Attack (5)The user attacks by jabbing the target with a horn, a beak, or the like. This move hits two to five times in a row.
Endure (10)The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Aerial Ace (15)The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Horn Attack (20)The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.
Counter (25)A retaliatory attack that counters any physical move, inflicting double the damage taken.
Brick Break (30)The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Pin Missile (35)The user attacks by shooting sharp spikes at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.
Throat Chop (40)The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.
Thrash (45)The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Swords Dance (50)A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.
Megahorn (55)Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.
Close Combat (60)The user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.

TM/HM Moves

Take DownA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
ProtectThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Low KickA powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Struggle BugThe user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats.
ThiefThe user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.
PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
FacadeThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Aerial AceThe user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
BulldozeThe user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
Rock TombThe user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.
FlingThe user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
EndureThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Sunny DayThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Rain DanceThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
Smart StrikeThe user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
DigThe user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
Bullet SeedThe user attacks by forcefully shooting seeds at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.
False SwipeA restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Brick BreakThe user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Shadow ClawThe user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Bulk UpThe user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting its Attack and Defense stats.
Body SlamThe user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Sleep TalkThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Rock BlastThe user attacks by hurling hard rocks at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.
RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
Swords DanceA frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.
SpikesThe user lays a trap of spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will damage opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
SubstituteThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Iron DefenseThe user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat.
Helping HandThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
ReversalAn all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
EarthquakeThe user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
Stone EdgeThe user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Giga ImpactThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Focus BlastThe user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Bug BuzzThe user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Hyper BeamThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Close CombatThe user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.
Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat-whichever is higher for the user.
Smack DownThe user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. If the target is in the air, it will be knocked down to the ground.
Knock OffThe user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Bug BiteThe user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Vacuum WaveThe user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the target. This move always goes first.
LungeThe user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
High HorsepowerThe user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
Focus PunchThe user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move.
Double-EdgeA reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
EndeavorThe user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP.
CoachingThe user properly coaches its ally Pokémon, boosting their Attack and Defense stats.
Skitter SmackThe user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Throat ChopThe user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.
CurseA move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.
Upper HandThe user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move.