Heracross
#214 (Johto)
Best moveset for Heracross
The best moves for Heracross are Counter and Megahorn when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Defense
| Struggle Bug | 12 dps |
| Megahorn | 60 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
Heracross currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Where to find Heracross
Heracross will only normally appear in the wild in Latin America, south Florida, and Texas.
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Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Heracross, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Heracross is a regional Bug & Fighting Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Flying, Fire, Psychic and Fairy moves. Heracross's strongest moveset is Counter & Megahorn and it has a Max CP of 3,101. This Pokémon is only found in Latin America, south Florida, and Texas.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 234 | |
| Defense | 179 | |
| Stamina | 190 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,329 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,772 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,658 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 3,101 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,215 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,879 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 162 |
Size
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Weight | 54 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Heracross
The best moves for Heracross are Counter and Megahorn when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Defense
| Struggle Bug | 12 dps |
| Megahorn | 60 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | 12 | 8.9 | 16 |
| Struggle Bug | 15 | 10 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megahorn | 110 | -45.5 | 60 |
| Earthquake | 140 | -27.8 | 38.9 |
| Close Combat | 100 | -43.5 | 52.2 |
| Rock Blast | 50 | -15.7 | 23.8 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Heracross?
Heracross is a Bug/Fighting type Pokémon, which makes it especially weak against Flying moves, and weak against Fire, Psychic and Fairy moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Heracross are:
- Staraptor,
- Moltres,
- Yveltal,
- Rayquaza,
- Honchkrow.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staraptor | Gust | Brave Bird | 100% |
| Moltres | Wing Attack | Sky Attack | 98% |
| Yveltal | Gust | Hurricane | 95% |
| Rayquaza | Air Slash | Hurricane | 95% |
| Honchkrow | Peck | Brave Bird | 94% |
| Honchkrow | Peck | Sky Attack | 92% |
| Braviary | Air Slash | Brave Bird | 92% |
| Rayquaza | Air Slash | Aerial Ace | 91% |
| Staraptor | Wing Attack | Brave Bird | 90% |
| Tornadus (Therian) | Gust | Hurricane | 90% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Heracross
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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