Heracross Counters & Weaknesses
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Type matchups and best counters for Heracross in Pokémon Polished Crystal. Learn which Pokémon can effectively counter Heracross and what types to use against it.
Type Summary
4
Weaknesses
5
Resistances
0
Immunities
9
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Heracross. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Heracross resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Heracross, either offensively or defensively.
Noctowl
ghost
4× STAB damage • Resists bug
4×Good
Zubat
poison
4× STAB damage • Resists bug
4×Good
Golbat
poison
4× STAB damage • Resists bug
4×Good
Crobat
poison
4× STAB damage • Resists bug
4×Good
Togetic
fairy
4× STAB damage • Resists bug
4×Good
Togekiss
fairy
4× STAB damage • Resists bug
4×Good
Scyther
bug
4× STAB damage • Resists bug
4×Good
Moltres
fire
4× STAB damage • Resists bug
4×Good
Ledyba
bug
4× STAB damage • Resists bug
4×Good
Yanma
bug
4× STAB damage • Resists bug
4×Good
Ho-Oh
fire
4× STAB damage • Resists bug
4×Good
Ninetales
fireghost
2× STAB damage • Resists bug
2×Good
Mismagius
ghostfairy
2× STAB damage • Resists bug
2×Good
Gyarados
water
4× STAB damage • Resists bug
4×Good
Zapdos
electric
4× STAB damage • Resists bug
4×Good
Dragonite
dragon
4× STAB damage • Resists bug
4×Good
Natu
psychic
4× STAB damage • Resists fighting
4×Good
Xatu
psychic
4× STAB damage • Resists fighting
4×Good
Gligar
ground
4× STAB damage • Resists bug
4×Good
Mantine
water
4× STAB damage • Resists bug
4×Good
