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heracross
#214

Heracross

Single Horn Pokémon

BugFighting

It gathers in forests to search for tree sap, its favorite food. It’s strong enough to hurl foes.

Base Stats

HP 80
Attack 125
Defense 75
Sp. Atk 40
Sp. Def 95
Speed 85
Total 500

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Evolution Chain

Moves

Locations

Details

Category Single Horn Pokémon
Height 1.5 m
Weight 54.0 kg
Base Exp 175
Growth Rate Slow
Capture Rate 45
Base Happiness 70
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat Forest
Egg Groups Bug

Sprites

heracross Front Front
heracross Back Back
heracross Front Shiny Front Shiny
heracross Back Shiny Back Shiny
heracross Front ♀ Front ♀
heracross Back ♀ Back ♀
heracross Front Shiny ♀ Front Shiny ♀
heracross Back Shiny ♀ Back Shiny ♀
heracross Official Art Official Art
heracross Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

ubers Usage: 0.5%
Choice Scarf
Item
Choice Scarf
Ability
Guts
Nature
Adamant / Jolly
EVs
HP 56
Atk 216
SpD 4
Spe 232
Choice Band
Moves
Sleep Talk / Pursuit / Night Slash
Item
Choice Band
Ability
Guts
Nature
Adamant
EVs
HP 248
Atk 232
SpD 28
SubSalac
Item
Salac Berry
Nature
Jolly
EVs
Atk 252
Def 4
Spe 252

Strategy Overview

Heracross is often considered to be inferior to its metallic Bug-typed brother Scizor, but this assumption is not always true in Ubers. With access to STAB Megahorn and Close Combat, coupled with the fact that many Pokemon in Ubers are weak to Bug- and Fighting-type attacks, Heracross can thrive in Ubers with its Choice sets. Heracross separates itself from other offensive Pokemon by welcoming poison and burn status to boost its already high Attack stat even more. Heracross's unique resistances to Fighting- and Dark-type attacks, moderate Speed, and humongous power are also strong incentives, and are its main advantages over Scizor. These traits make it an excellent candidate for any team, especially those in need of a good Darkrai check. Although it lacks the bulk of many other Pokemon in Ubers, it is sufficient enough to take at least one hit from many threats.

Most Used Moves

Megahorn
100.0%

Most Used Items

Flame Orb
74.2%

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc