
Heracross
#214 (Johto)
Best moveset (Heracross)
Defense
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Heracross family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Heracross evolves into Mega Heracross which is not permanent.
- Evolving Mega Heracross costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every time after.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Heracross:
Where to find Heracross
Heracross will only normally appear in the wild in Latin America, south Florida, and Texas.

Standard game images
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Quick move | Damage | DPS |
---|---|---|
Counter | 13 | 15.6 |
Struggle Bug | 15 | 12 |
Main move | Damage | DPS |
---|---|---|
Megahorn | 105 | 63 |
Earthquake | 140 | 40 |
Close Combat | 105 | 50.4 |
Rock Blast | 50 | 25 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
---|---|---|---|
Counter
15.6 dps
|
Megahorn
63 dps
|
22.3 | 100% |
Counter
15.6 dps
|
Close Combat
50.4 dps
|
20.9 | 94% |
Counter
15.6 dps
|
Earthquake
40 dps
|
20.8 | 93% |
Struggle Bug
12 dps
|
Megahorn
63 dps
|
20.2 | 90% |
Struggle Bug
12 dps
|
Earthquake
40 dps
|
18.9 | 85% |
Counter
15.6 dps
|
Rock Blast
25 dps
|
18.8 | 84% |
Struggle Bug
12 dps
|
Close Combat
50.4 dps
|
18.7 | 84% |
Struggle Bug
12 dps
|
Rock Blast
25 dps
|
16.7 | 75% |
Counters & Raids
All counter Pokémon
These are the Pokémon and their moves that do the most damage to Heracross.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
Attack |
|
234 |
Defense |
|
179 |
Stamina |
|
190 |
Max HP
Level 40 | 162 |
Size
Height | 1.5 m |
Weight | 54 kg |
Other
Base capture rate | 0% |
Base flee rate | 0% |
Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,329 |
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,772 |
Level 30 Max wild |
2,658 |
Level 40 |
3,101 |
Level 50 |
3,506 |
Max CP with weather boost
Level 25 (raids) | 2,215 |
Level 35 (wild) | 2,879 |