Heracrossin Pokémon SoulGold

bugfighting

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

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

2 Forms Available

Type

BugFighting

Dex

#214

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

Forms

Normal,Mega

Evolution Chain

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How to Obtain

You can catch Heracross in Route 48 (rare). Heracross can also be found in a hidden grotto in Goldenrod Shore. Wild ones range from level 20 to 33.

Wild Encounters (2)

Level Up Moves (15)

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.
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.
5	Fury AttackLevel: 5Fury Attack	normal	PWR15	ACC85	PP20
5	Fury AttackLevel: 5Fury Attack	Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
10	EndureLevel: 10Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
10	EndureLevel: 10Endure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
15	Aerial AceLevel: 15Aerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
15	Aerial AceLevel: 15Aerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
20	Horn AttackLevel: 20Horn Attack	normal	PWR65	ACC100	PP25
20	Horn AttackLevel: 20Horn Attack	Jabs the foe with sharp horns.
25	CounterLevel: 25Counter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
25	CounterLevel: 25Counter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
30	Brick BreakLevel: 30Brick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15
30	Brick BreakLevel: 30Brick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
35	Pin MissileLevel: 35Pin Missile	bug	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
35	Pin MissileLevel: 35Pin Missile	Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times.
40	Throat ChopLevel: 40Throat Chop	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
40	Throat ChopLevel: 40Throat Chop	Chops the throat to disable sound moves for 2 turns.
45	ThrashLevel: 45Thrash	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP0
45	ThrashLevel: 45Thrash	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
50	Swords DanceLevel: 50Swords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
50	Swords DanceLevel: 50Swords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
55	MegahornLevel: 55Megahorn	bug	PWR120	ACC85	PP10
55	MegahornLevel: 55Megahorn	A brutal ramming attack using out-thrust horns.
60	Close CombatLevel: 60Close Combat	fighting	PWR120	ACC100	PP5
60	Close CombatLevel: 60Close Combat	A strong attack but lowers the defensive stats.

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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	An 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.

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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.
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM59TM59
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM08TM08
Bulk UpBulk Up	Bulks up the body to boost both Attack and Defense.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind.
CutCut	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM77TM77
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.
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	An 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.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An 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.
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	An 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.
RoundRound	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
Smack DownSmack Down	rock	PWR50	ACC100	PP15	TM23TM23
Smack DownSmack Down	Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground.
Smart StrikeSmart Strike	steel	PWR70	ACC0	PP10	TM67TM67
Smart StrikeSmart Strike	Hits with an accurate horn that never misses.
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.
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.
TrailblazeTrailblaze	grass	PWR50	ACC100	PP20	TM60TM60
TrailblazeTrailblaze	The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed.
VenoshockVenoshock	poison	PWR65	ACC100	PP10	TM09TM09
VenoshockVenoshock	Does double damage if the foe is poisoned.
Work UpWork Up	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	TM01TM01
Work UpWork Up	The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk.