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Heracross(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Bug/Fighting Pokémon that made its first appearance in the second generation games Gold and Silver. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Heracross using the Heracronite.

Physiology and Behaviour[]

Heracross is a bipedal, coleopteran insectoid Pokémon covered in a blue exoskeleton. There is a long, pronged horn on its forehead. The horn ends in a cross on males and a heart-shape on females. On either side of the horn is a short antenna with a spherical tip. Heracross has oval, yellow eyes. Its forearms have a pair of spikes near the wrists, while its thighs have a single spike each. It has two claws on its hands, and a single long claw on each foot. There is a single pair of wings covered by elytra, which can be seen during its release from a Poké Ball in the 3D games. Heracross's claws allow it to dig into the ground for sturdy footing and also allow it to climb trees. Using its horn, it throws opponents or competitors for food. It can lift and throw objects 100 times its own weight. It uses its two antennae to search for food by scent. It lives in boreal, temperate, and tropical forests, where it feeds on tree sap.

As seen in the anime, Heracross has been known to compete with Pokémon such as Pinsir for food. The same episode also shows Heracross allowing Butterfree to feed on tree sap after Heracross has finished its meal. In addition, it is shown to suck sap from Grass-type Pokémon such as Bulbasaur. In Alola, Heracross get along better with Pinsir, as they both have rivalries with Vikavolt.

Mega Heracross[]

Mega Heracross is bulkier than its previous form. Thin orange markings now rim its head, hands, and shoulders. Additionally, there is a half-circle, orange marking over its eyes. It now has a long, pointed nose that curves slightly upward. Its back now lacks wings and is completely yellow. The horn on its head has grown into a large, simple spike with two smaller spikes on the front. The antennae have lengthened as well and now have ovoid tips. Mega Heracross's forearms have thickened and lost their spines.

This Pokémon has a high body temperature, so it opens the shells of its arms and torso to allow heat to escape. Mega Heracross boasts such incredible strength that it can lift objects up to 500 times its own weight between its horns. However, it is left with muscular soreness after reverting to its original form.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Heracross appears as a random trophy in Super Smash Bros. Melee.

Trophy descriptions[]

Heracross are powerful creatures that are known to drive their single horns into the bellies of their foes and then toss them over their heads. The immense power of their Megahorn move is said to be the strongest among Bug Pokémon. They are one of several types of Pokémon that can be found by shaking trees.

In the anime[]

Origin and inspiration[]

Heracross is based on a Japanese rhinoceros beetle.

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies' bellies then lifts and throws them.
Pokémon Silver Usually docile, but if disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.
Pokémon Crystal With its Herculean powers, it can easily throw around an object that is 100 times its own weight.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon FireRed Usually docile, but if disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.
Pokémon LeafGreen This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies' bellies, then lifts and throws them.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond It gathers in forests to search for tree sap, its favorite food. It's strong enough to hurl foes.
Pokémon Pearl With powerful legs and claws, it generates enough power to hurl foes over great distances.
Pokémon Platinum It loves sweet honey. To keep all the honey to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn.
Pokémon HeartGold This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under the enemies' bellies then lifts and throws them.
Pokémon SoulSilver It is usually docile, but if it is disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black It loves sweet honey. To keep all the honey to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn.
Pokémon White It loves sweet honey. To keep all the honey to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn.
Pokémon Black 2 No matter how heavy its opponents, it flings them far away with its prized horn.
Pokémon White 2 No matter how heavy its opponents, it flings them far away with its prized horn.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies' bellies, then lifts and throws them.
Pokémon Y With its Herculean powers, it can easily throw around an object that is 100 times its own weight.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ultra Sun It's proud of its thick horn. In Alola, its biggest rival is Vikavolt, which it's always fighting with.
Mega - It can grip things with its two horns and lift 500 times its own body weight.
Pokémon Ultra Moon It roams through forests searching for sweet nectar. Although it boasts fantastic physical strength, it's not that good at flying.
Mega - A tremendous influx of energy builds it up, but when Mega Evolution ends, Heracross is bothered by terrible soreness in its muscles.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Shield This Pokémon takes pride in its strength, which allows it to lift things 100 times heavier than itself with no trouble at all.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond It gathers in forests to search for tree sap, its favorite food. It's strong enough to hurl foes.
Pokémon Shining Pearl Its powerful legs and claws give it enough power to hurl foes over great distances.
Pokémon 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.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet It loves sweet nectar. To keep all the nectar to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn.
Pokémon Violet With its herculean powers, it can easily throw around an object that is 100 times its own weight.

Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold
Routes 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46 (Headbutt)
Pokémon Silver
Routes 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46 (Headbutt)
Pokémon Crystal
Azalea Town, Routes 33, 42, 44, 45, 46 (Headbutt)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Safari Zone
Pokémon Sapphire
Safari Zone
Pokémon Emerald
Safari Zone
Pokémon FireRed
Pattern Bush
Pokémon LeafGreen
Pattern Bush
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Honey trees
Pokémon Pearl
Honey trees
Pokémon Platinum
Honey trees
Pokémon HeartGold
Routes 7, 11, 28, 33, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, Azalea Town, Vermilion City, Celadon City, Mt. Silver* (Headbutt)
Pokémon SoulSilver
Routes 7, 11, 28, 33, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, Azalea Town, Vermilion City, Celadon City, Mt. Silver* (Headbutt)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Route 12
Pokémon White
Route 12
Pokémon Black 2
Route 12 and Lostlorn Forest Lostlorn Forest (Hidden Grotto)
Pokémon White 2
Lostlorn Forest (Hidden Grotto)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Friend Safari (Bug)
Pokémon Y
Route 12, Friend Safari (Bug)
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Safari Zone (Zone 3, Long Grass)
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Safari Zone (Zone 3, Long Grass)
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Shield
Training Lowlands
Challenge Road, Training Lowlands, Forest of Focus (Wanderer)
Max Raid Battle: Fields of Honor
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Honey trees
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Honey trees
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Obsidian Fieldlands
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
North Province: Area Two, Socarrat Trail
4★, 6★ Tera Raid Battles
Pokémon Violet
North Province: Area Two, Socarrat Trail
4★, 6★ Tera Raid Battles


Form Change[]

Heracross
Mega Evolve
holding Heracronite
Heracross
Mega Form
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Base Stats[]

Normal[]

Base Stats
HP 80
Attack 125
Defense 75
Sp. Attack 40
Sp. Defense 95
Speed 85
Total 500


Mega[]

Base Stats
HP 80
Attack 185
Defense 115
Sp. Attack 40
Sp. Defense 105
Speed 75
Total 600

Moveset[]

Main article: Heracross/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

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Silver
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Platinum
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Heart Soul
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X Y
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Sword Shield
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Scarlet Violet
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