Heracross

Bug

Heracross is a nice option for Bug-type teams thanks to its high Attack, average Speed, and Fighting typing, which is mandatory for Bug teams to deal with otherwise troublesome Rock- and Steel-types like Tyranitar and Heatran. Further, Heracross has two incredible abilities in Guts and Moxie. The first turns it into a powerful Flame Orb wallbreaker that freely switches into status moves like Will-O-Wisp from Galarian Corsola, while the latter greatly improves its sweeping potential. Its Speed tier is average, but enough for threats like Heatran, Tapu Bulu, and Diggersby and tying with Nidoking. However, Heracross is slower than problematic Pokemon like Tapu Lele and Victini, and Choice Scarf sets are slower than other Choice Scarf users like Latias and Blacephalon. Heracross has to face the competition of Buzzwole, which has better bulk, higher Attack, Beast Boost, and a wider range of coverage options like Ice Punch and Thunder Punch. However, Heracross is faster than Buzzwole and can match Beast Boost with Moxie or use Guts to absorb burns, which cripple Buzzwole.