Heracross

Heracross
Shuckle
214
Sneasel
Ability	Swarm Guts Moxie (Hidden) Skill Link Mega
First game	Pokémon Gold and Silver (1999)
Creator	Game Freak
Voice Actor (JP)	Katsuyuki Konishi (Ash's) Yuji Ueda (Goh's)

Heracross<sup>(JPJapanese: ヘラクロス

Romaji: Heracros)</sup> 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.

Appearances

Other Pokémon games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: A Heracross can often be seen relaxing inside Spinda's Café.

Super Smash Bros. series

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

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

Heracross debuted in A Sappy Ending, thus also marking the species' debut. He decided to help Ash Ketchum and his friends deal with a feud between other Heracross and a group of Pinsir. Heracross later wanted to come with Ash, who caught him at the end of the episode.

In Trade, Borrow, and Steal!, Kricketina Kylie owned six Heracross. One of them was eventually traded for Goh's second Pinsir after he caught it.

Origin and inspiration

Heracross is based on a Japanese rhinoceros beetle.

Mega Heracross appears to be based on a Hercules 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.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A	This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies' bellies, then lifts and throws them. Mega - It can grip things with its two horns and lift 500 times its own body 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
Pokémon Legends: Z-A	Wild Zone 13, Wild Zone 20

Form Change

Heracross	Mega Evolve holding Heracronite	Heracross Mega Form

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

Gallery

Sprites

Sprites and renders
Gold	Silver	Crystal
Ruby Sapphire	Emerald	Fire Leaf File:PKMNFRLG214.png File:PKMNFRLG214-S.png
Diamond Pearl	Platinum File:PKMNP214.png File:PKMNP214-S.png	Heart Soul
Black White	Black 2 White 2 File:PKMNBW2214.png File:PKMNBW2214-S.png	X Y File:PKMNXY214-S.png
Pikachu Eevee File:PKMNLGPE214.png File:PKMNLGPE214-S.png	Sword Shield File:PKMNSS214-S.png	Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl File:PKMNBDSP214.png File:PKMNBDSP214-S.png
Legends Arceus File:PKMNPLA214-S.png	Scarlet Violet File:PKMNSV214-S.png	Legends: Z-A File:PKMNZA214-S.png

Reception

Heracross has been featured on a number of merchandise, such as plushes, figurines, accessories, card sleeves, and clothing. In September 2013, a toy featuring Heracross for the Japan-exclusive arcade game Pokémon Tretta was one of six toys included in McDonald's Japan Happy Meals to commemorate the release of Pokémon X and Y. In Japan, a Pokéfuta depicting Heracross and Chansey was installed in an area of Tamura, Fukushima.

Heracross has received positive reception from both critics and fans, with it being considered one of the best in the second generation as well as of all Bug-type Pokémon in the franchise.

Trivia

• Mega Heracross has the highest base Attack stat of all Bug-type Pokémon.
• Mega Heracross is tied with Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, and Genesect for the highest base stat total of all Bug-type Pokémon.