The Essentials on Heracross
- Weaknesses
- ×4 Flying · ×2 Fire, Psychic, Fairy Table
- Resistances
- ×½ Grass, Fighting, Ground, Bug, Dark
- Evolution
- Heracross does not evolve and has no pre-evolution.
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Special Forms
- Mega Heracross (Heracronite) Details
- Stats
- Total 500 · top stat: Attack (125) Detail
- In Current Games
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A: No. 179 in the Lumiose Pokédex, 13 and 20 Wild Zones
- Scarlet and Violet: No. 262 in the Paldea Pokédex, No. 49 in the Kitakami Pokédex
- Pokémon Champions: playable, with Mega Heracross
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny, regional exclusive
- Other Names
- Scarhino in French · ヘラクロス, Heracros in Japanese · Skaraborn in German All Languages
Overview
Heracross is a Fighting and Bug-type Pokémon, No. 214 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 2. Category: Single Horn Pokémon. Height: 1.5 m, weight: 54 kg.
Abilities: Swarm and Guts. Hidden Ability: Moxie. Heracross is weak to Fire, Psychic and Fairy-type moves (×2 damage). Heracross is very weak to Flying-type moves (×4 damage).
Generation
Generation 2
Gold / Silver
National No.
#214
National Pokédex
Category
Single Horn Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
80
255
Attack
125
255
Defense
75
255
Special Attack
40
255
Special Defense
95
255
Speed
85
255
Total
500
Min HP (Lv. 100)
270
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
364
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Fighting / Bug). See the type chart
Very weak (×4) — 1 type
Flying
×4
Weak (×2) — 3 types
Fire
×2
Psychic
×2
Fairy
×2
Normal (×1) — 9 types
Normal
×1
Water
×1
Electric
×1
Ice
×1
Poison
×1
Rock
×1
Ghost
×1
Dragon
×1
Steel
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 5 types
Grass
×½
Fighting
×½
Ground
×½
Bug
×½
Dark
×½
Abilities
Ability 1
Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
Ability 2
It's so gutsy that having a status condition boosts the Pokémon's Attack stat.
When the Pokémon knocks out a target, it shows moxie, which boosts its Attack stat.
Heracross Evolution
This Pokémon does not evolve and does not come from any evolution.
Heracross Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Fighting · Bug
Mega Heracross
Bug · Fighting
Mega Evolution
Item: Scarhinite
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Heracross Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Bullet Seed
Grass
Phys.
100%
25
30
1
Tackle
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
35
1
Arm Thrust
Fighting
Phys.
100%
15
20
1
Leer
Normal
Stat
100%
—
30
1
Night Slash
Dark
Phys.
100%
70
15
5
Rock Smash
Fighting
Phys.
100%
40
15
5
Fury Attack
Normal
Phys.
85%
15
20
7
Feint
Normal
Phys.
100%
30
10
10
Endure
Normal
Stat
—
—
10
15
Aerial Ace
Flying
Phys.
—
60
20
16
Chip Away
Normal
Phys.
100%
70
20
20
Horn Attack
Normal
Phys.
100%
65
25
21
Slash
Normal
Phys.
100%
70
20
25
Counter
Fighting
Phys.
100%
—
20
30
Brick Break
Fighting
Phys.
100%
75
15
34
Take Down
Normal
Phys.
85%
90
20
35
Pin Missile
Bug
Phys.
95%
25
20
37
Double-Edge
Normal
Phys.
100%
120
15
40
Throat Chop
Dark
Phys.
100%
80
15
45
Thrash
Normal
Phys.
100%
120
10
46
Reversal
Fighting
Phys.
100%
—
15
50
Swords Dance
Normal
Stat
—
—
20
55
Megahorn
Bug
Phys.
85%
120
10
60
Close Combat
Fighting
Phys.
100%
120
5
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Bug
Gender
♂ 50.0 / ♀ 50.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Attack
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Heracross
Available in 22 games, 91 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Crystal
Gold
Silver
Colosseum
Emerald
FireRed
LeafGreen
Ruby
Sapphire
Black
Black 2
White
White 2
X
Y
Ultra Moon
Ultra Sun
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Shield
Sword
Scarlet
Violet
Generation II
Crystal 12 encounters
Available
▼
Headbutt high
(12)
Route 44
Lv. 10 15%
Route 45
Lv. 10 15%
Route 46
Lv. 10 15%
Azalea Town
Lv. 10 15%
Route 33
Lv. 10 15%
Route 42
Lv. 10 15%
Route 42
Lv. 10 15%
Route 44
Lv. 10 15%
Route 45
Lv. 10 15%
Route 46
Lv. 10 15%
Azalea Town
Lv. 10 15%
Route 33
Lv. 10 15%
Gold 20 encounters
Available
▼
Headbutt high
(20)
Route 46
Lv. 10 15%
Route 32
Lv. 10 15%
Route 33
Lv. 10 15%
Route 42
Lv. 10 15%
Route 43
Lv. 10 15%
Route 29
Lv. 10 15%
Route 44
Lv. 10 15%
Route 30
Lv. 10 15%
Route 45
Lv. 10 15%
Route 31
Lv. 10 15%
Route 46
Lv. 10 15%
Route 32
Lv. 10 15%
Route 33
Lv. 10 15%
Route 42
Lv. 10 15%
Route 43
Lv. 10 15%
Route 29
Lv. 10 15%
Route 44
Lv. 10 15%
Route 30
Lv. 10 15%
Route 45
Lv. 10 15%
Route 31
Lv. 10 15%
Silver 20 encounters
Available
▼
Headbutt high
(20)
Route 43
Lv. 10 15%
Route 29
Lv. 10 15%
Route 44
Lv. 10 15%
Route 30
Lv. 10 15%
Route 45
Lv. 10 15%
Route 31
Lv. 10 15%
Route 46
Lv. 10 15%
Route 32
Lv. 10 15%
Route 33
Lv. 10 15%
Route 42
Lv. 10 15%
Route 42
Lv. 10 15%
Route 43
Lv. 10 15%
Route 29
Lv. 10 15%
Route 44
Lv. 10 15%
Route 30
Lv. 10 15%
Route 45
Lv. 10 15%
Route 31
Lv. 10 15%
Route 46
Lv. 10 15%
Route 32
Lv. 10 15%
Route 33
Lv. 10 15%
Generation III
Colosseum 2 encounters
Available
▼
Snag
(1)
Realgam Tower
Lv. 45 100%
Snag rematch
(1)
Snagem Hideout 1F
Lv. 45 100%
Emerald 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Safari Zone
Lv. 27 4%
Safari Zone
Lv. 29 1%
FireRed 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Pattern Bush
Lv. 15 10%
Pattern Bush
Lv. 20 5%
Pattern Bush
Lv. 25 4%
Pattern Bush
Lv. 30 1%
LeafGreen 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Pattern Bush
Lv. 15 10%
Pattern Bush
Lv. 20 5%
Pattern Bush
Lv. 25 4%
Pattern Bush
Lv. 30 1%
Ruby 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Safari Zone
Lv. 27 4%
Safari Zone
Lv. 29 1%
Sapphire 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Safari Zone
Lv. 27 4%
Safari Zone
Lv. 29 1%
Generation V
Black 2 encounters
Available
▼
Dark grass
(1)
Route 12
Lv. 60 5%
Tall grass
(1)
Route 12
Lv. 50 5%
Black 2 7 encounters
Available
▼
Dark grass
(3)
Lostlorn Forest
Lv. 26 5%
Route 12
Lv. 40 10%
Route 12
Lv. 42 5%
Hidden bush
(1)
Lostlorn Forest
Lv. 20-24 1%
Tall grass
(3)
Lostlorn Forest
Lv. 24 5%
Route 12
Lv. 36 10%
Route 12
Lv. 38 5%
White 2 encounters
Available
▼
Dark grass
(1)
Route 12
Lv. 60 5%
Tall grass
(1)
Route 12
Lv. 50 5%
White 2 1 encounter
Available
▼
Hidden bush
(1)
Lostlorn Forest
Lv. 20-24 4%
Generation VI
X 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Friend Safari
Lv. 30 33%
Y 3 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Route 12
Lv. 25 5%
Friend Safari
Lv. 30 33%
Yellow flowers
(1)
Route 12
Lv. 27 5%
Generation VII
Ultra Moon 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Poni Grove
Lv. 52-55 10%
Ultra Sun 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Poni Grove
Lv. 52-55 10%
Generation VIII
Pokémon Legends: Arceus 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Hisui Region
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Isle of Armor
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Isle of Armor
Generation IX
Scarlet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Violet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Gold
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Silver
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Crystal
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ruby
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sapphire
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Emerald
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
FireRed
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
LeafGreen
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Black
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
White
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Black 2
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
White 2
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
X
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Y
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Scarlet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Violet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Heracross in Pokémon GO
- 3,101Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 1,772Perfect CP in Raids
- 3 kmper Candy as Buddy
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
SoulSilver
“It is usually docile, but if it is disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.”
Gold
“This powerful POKéMON thrusts its prized horn under its enemies’ bellies then lifts and throws them.”
Silver
“Usually docile, but if disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.”
Crystal
“With its Herculean powers, it can easily throw arou nd an object that is 100 times its own weight.”
Ruby
“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.”
Sapphire
“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.”
Emerald
“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.”
FireRed
“Usually docile, but if disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.”
LeafGreen
“This powerful POKéMON thrusts its prized horn under its enemies’ bellies, then lifts and throws them.”
Diamond
“It gathers in forests to search for tree sap, its favorite food. It’s strong enough to hurl foes.”
Pearl
“With powerful legs and claws, it generates enough power to hurl foes over great distances.”
Platinum
“It loves sweet honey. To keep all the honey to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn.”
HeartGold
“This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies’ bellies, then lifts and throws them.”
Black
“It loves sweet honey. To keep all the honey to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn.”
White
“It loves sweet honey. To keep all the honey to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn.”
Black 2
“No matter how heavy its opponents, it flings them far away with its prized horn.”
White 2
“No matter how heavy its opponents, it flings them far away with its prized horn.”
X
“This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies’ bellies, then lifts and throws them.”
Y
“With its Herculean powers, it can easily throw around an object that is 100 times its own weight.”
Omega Ruby
“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.”
Alpha Sapphire
“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.”
Ultra Sun
“It’s proud of its thick horn. In Alola, its biggest rival is Vikavolt, which it’s always fighting with.”
Ultra Moon
“It roams through forests searching for sweet nectar. Although it boasts fantastic physical strength, it’s not that good at flying.”
Sword
“Heracross loves sweet sap and will go looking through forests for it. The Pokémon uses its two antennae to pick up scents as it searches.”
Shield
“This Pokémon takes pride in its strength, which allows it to lift things 100 times heavier than itself with no trouble at all.”
Legends: Arceus
“This Pokémon has an unparalleled horn. Heracross itself demonstrates tremendous power—it's capable of throwing several people trained in the traditional arts of war at once.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Scarhino
🇬🇧 English
Heracross
🇯🇵 漢字
ヘラクロス
🇯🇵 Kana
ヘラクロス
🇯🇵 Romaji
Heracros
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Skaraborn
🇪🇸 Español
Heracross
🇮🇹 Italiano
Heracross
🇰🇷 한국어
헤라크로스
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
赫拉克罗斯
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
赫拉克羅斯
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Unicorne
🇬🇧 EN
Single Horn Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
１ぽんヅノポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Einzelhorn-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Heracross
What type is Heracross?
Heracross is a Fighting and Bug-type Pokémon.
What are Heracross's weaknesses?
Heracross is weak to Fire, Psychic and Fairy-type moves (×2 damage). Heracross is very weak to Flying-type moves (×4 damage).
What is Heracross's Hidden Ability?
Heracross's Hidden Ability is Moxie. Its regular Abilities are Swarm and Guts.
Where to find Heracross in Pokémon Legends: Z-A?
In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Heracross appears in the wild in Wild Zones 13 (Lv. 36-38) and 20. Lumiose Pokédex number: 179. All Wild Zones
How to Mega Evolve Heracross?
Heracross can Mega Evolve in battle if it holds the matching Mega Stone. For Mega Heracross, the required Mega Stone is Heracronite. In Pokémon Champions: given during the Mega Evolution tutorial.
Is Heracross available in Pokémon Champions?
Yes, Heracross is playable in Pokémon Champions, as is Mega Heracross.
Can you get a Shiny Heracross in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Heracross is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
