Heracrossin Pokémon Heart & Soul

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Single Horn Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

BugFighting

Dex

#119 Johto Dex · #214 National

Abilities

Swarm(Primary)

Ups Bug moves in a pinch.

Guts(Secondary)

Ups Attack if suffering.

Moxie(Hidden)

KOs raise Attack.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

bug

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

175

EV Yield

2 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

fire ×2flying ×4psychic ×2fairy ×2

Resists

grass ×0.5fighting ×0.5ground ×0.5bug ×0.5dark ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Related Guides

How to Obtain

You can catch Heracross in Akala Forest (rare), in Azalea Town while Rock Smash (rare), and in Mt. Silver Mountain Side while Rock Smash (rare), among 13 other areas. Wild ones range from level 10 to 45.

Wild Encounters (16)

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (18)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Arm ThrustLevel: 1Arm Thrust	fighting	PWR15	ACC100	PP20
1	Arm ThrustLevel: 1Arm Thrust	Straight-arm punches that strike the foe 2 to 5 times.
1	Bullet SeedLevel: 1Bullet Seed	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	Bullet SeedLevel: 1Bullet Seed	Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe.
1	Night SlashLevel: 1Night Slash	dark	PWR70	ACC100	PP15
1	Night SlashLevel: 1Night Slash	Hits as soon as possible. High critical-hit ratio.
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	PWR35	ACC0	PP35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
1	Horn AttackLevel: 1Horn Attack	normal	PWR65	ACC100	PP25
1	Horn AttackLevel: 1Horn Attack	Jabs the foe with sharp horns.
1	EndureLevel: 1Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
1	EndureLevel: 1Endure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
7	FeintLevel: 7Feint	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
7	FeintLevel: 7Feint	Attack that hits foes using moves like Protect.
10	Aerial AceLevel: 10Aerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
10	Aerial AceLevel: 10Aerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
16	Chip AwayLevel: 16Chip Away	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
16	Chip AwayLevel: 16Chip Away	Strikes through the foe's stat changes.
19	CounterLevel: 19Counter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
19	CounterLevel: 19Counter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
25	Fury AttackLevel: 25Fury Attack	normal	PWR15	ACC85	PP20
25	Fury AttackLevel: 25Fury Attack	Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
28	Brick BreakLevel: 28Brick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15
28	Brick BreakLevel: 28Brick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
31	Pin MissileLevel: 31Pin Missile	bug	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
31	Pin MissileLevel: 31Pin Missile	Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times.
34	Take DownLevel: 34Take Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
34	Take DownLevel: 34Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
37	MegahornLevel: 37Megahorn	bug	PWR120	ACC85	PP10
37	MegahornLevel: 37Megahorn	A brutal ramming attack using out-thrust horns.
43	Close CombatLevel: 43Close Combat	fighting	PWR120	ACC100	PP5
43	Close CombatLevel: 43Close Combat	A strong attack but lowers the defensive stats.
46	ReversalLevel: 46Reversal	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
46	ReversalLevel: 46Reversal	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.

Egg Moves (10)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
HardenHarden	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
HardenHarden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
BideBide	normal	PWR1	ACC0	PP10
BideBide	Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double.
FlailFlail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
RevengeRevenge	fighting	PWR60	ACC100	PP10
RevengeRevenge	Attack that moves last and gains power if hit.
PursuitPursuit	dark	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
PursuitPursuit	Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out.
Double EdgeDouble Edge	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
Double EdgeDouble Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Seismic TossSeismic Toss	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
Seismic TossSeismic Toss	Inflicts damage identical to the user's level.
Focus PunchFocus Punch	fighting	PWR150	ACC100	PP20
Focus PunchFocus Punch	Powerful attack, moves last. The user flinches if hit.
MegahornMegahorn	bug	PWR120	ACC85	PP10
MegahornMegahorn	A brutal ramming attack using out-thrust horns.
Rock BlastRock Blast	rock	PWR25	ACC0	PP10
Rock BlastRock Blast	Hurls boulders at the foe 2 to 5 times in a row.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (10)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	PWR35	ACC0	PP35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
6	Horn AttackLevel: 6Horn Attack	normal	PWR65	ACC100	PP25
6	Horn AttackLevel: 6Horn Attack	Jabs the foe with sharp horns.
11	EndureLevel: 11Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
11	EndureLevel: 11Endure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
17	Fury AttackLevel: 17Fury Attack	normal	PWR15	ACC85	PP20
17	Fury AttackLevel: 17Fury Attack	Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
23	Brick BreakLevel: 23Brick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15
23	Brick BreakLevel: 23Brick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
30	CounterLevel: 30Counter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
30	CounterLevel: 30Counter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
37	Take DownLevel: 37Take Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
37	Take DownLevel: 37Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
45	ReversalLevel: 45Reversal	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
45	ReversalLevel: 45Reversal	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
53	MegahornLevel: 53Megahorn	bug	PWR120	ACC85	PP10
53	MegahornLevel: 53Megahorn	A brutal ramming attack using out-thrust horns.

Egg Moves (4)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
HardenHarden	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
HardenHarden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
BideBide	normal	PWR1	ACC0	PP10
BideBide	Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double.
FlailFlail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.

TM/HM Moves (40)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM08TM08
Bulk UpBulk Up	Bulks up the body to boost both Attack and Defense.
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP30	TM09TM09
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
CutCut	normal	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other POKéMON.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
FlingFling	dark	PWR1	ACC100	PP10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	PWR120	ACC70	PP5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
Focus PunchFocus Punch	fighting	PWR150	ACC100	PP20	TM01TM01
Focus PunchFocus Punch	Powerful attack, moves last. The user flinches if hit.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	PWR100	ACC80	PP5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Heracross. Use these types to counter it effectively.

flying4×fire2×psychic2×fairy2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Heracross resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

grass0.5×fighting0.5×ground0.5×bug0.5×dark0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Heracross, either offensively or defensively.

Heracrossin Pokémon Heart & Soul

Pokédex Entry