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#0214 · Coastal Kalos #131 · x y · gen 6
Heracross
Single Horn Pokémon
This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies’ bellies, then lifts and throws them.
- Gender:
- ♀ 50% · ♂ 50%
- Catch rate:
- 45/255
- Base happiness:
- 70
- Egg cycles:
- 25
- Height:
- 1.5 m
- Weight:
- 54.0 kg
- Egg groups:
- Bug
- Growth rate:
- Slow
- Body shape:
- Anthropomorphic
Base stats
HP80
Atk125
Def75
Sp.Atk40
Sp.Def95
Speed85
Total: 500
Weaknesses & resistances
×4
Flying
×2
FirePsychicFairy
×½
FightingGroundBugGrassDark
Abilities
Swarm
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Guts
Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
Moxie (hidden)
Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.
EV yield (current): +2 ATK
Evolution
Does not evolve in this game
Other forms in this game
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Galeria de sprites
Through the eras
Historical changes
- G5
swarm, guts swarm, guts, moxie
Where to find
| Location | Method | Chance | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friend Safari (Bug) (x) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 33% | 30 |
| Friend Safari (Bug) (y) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 33% | 30 |
| Road 12 (y) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5% | 25 |
| Road 12 (y) | Walking in yellow flowers | 5% | 27 |
Moves — By level
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Horn AttackThe target is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 65 | 100% | |
| 1 | TackleA physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 50 | 100% | |
| 1 | LeerThe user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.▶ All opponents | Normal | — | 100% | |
| 1 | EndureThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Arm ThrustThe user lets loose a flurry of open-palmed arm thrusts that hit two to five times in a row.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 15 | 100% | |
| 1 | Bullet SeedThe user forcefully shoots seeds at the target two to five times in a row.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 25 | 100% | |
| 1 | Night SlashThe user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 70 | 100% | |
| 7 | Fury AttackThe target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 15 | 85% | |
| 10 | Aerial AceThe user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.▶ Selected Pokémon | Flying | 60 | — | |
| 16 | Chip AwayLooking for an opening, the user strikes consistently. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| 19 | CounterA retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.▶ Specific move | Fighting | — | 100% | |
| 25 | Brick BreakThe user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 75 | 100% | |
| 28 | Take DownA reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 90 | 85% | |
| 31 | Pin MissileSharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | 25 | 95% | |
| 34 | Close CombatThe user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 120 | 100% | |
| 37 | FeintAn attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 30 | 100% | |
| 43 | ReversalAn all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | — | 100% | |
| 46 | MegahornUsing its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | 120 | 85% |
Moves — By TM/HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 90% | |
| TM08 | Bulk UpThe user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.▶ User | Fighting | — | — | |
| TM09 | VenoshockThe user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 65 | 100% | |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 60 | 100% | |
| TM11 | Sunny DayThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.▶ Entire field | Fire | — | — | |
| TM15 | Hyper BeamThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM17 | ProtectEnables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM18 | Rain DanceThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.▶ Entire field | Water | — | — | |
| TM21 | FrustrationA full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM23 | Smack DownThe user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 100% | |
| TM26 | EarthquakeThe user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 100 | 100% | |
| TM27 | ReturnA full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM28 | DigThe user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 80 | 100% | |
| TM31 | Brick BreakThe user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 75 | 100% | |
| TM32 | Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM39 | Rock TombBoulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 60 | 95% | |
| TM40 | Aerial AceThe user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.▶ Selected Pokémon | Flying | 60 | — | |
| TM42 | FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM44 | RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM45 | AttractIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM46 | ThiefThe user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 60 | 100% | |
| TM48 | RoundThe user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 60 | 100% | |
| TM52 | Focus BlastThe user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 120 | 70% | |
| TM54 | False SwipeA restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 40 | 100% | |
| TM56 | FlingThe user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| TM65 | Shadow ClawThe user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ghost | 70 | 100% | |
| TM67 | RetaliateThe user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move becomes more powerful.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM68 | Giga ImpactThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM71 | Stone EdgeThe user stabs the target with sharpened stones from below. Critical hits land more easily.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 100 | 80% | |
| TM75 | Swords DanceA frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM76 | Struggle BugWhile resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.▶ All opponents | Bug | 50 | 100% | |
| TM78 | BulldozeThe user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 60 | 100% | |
| TM80 | Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.▶ All opponents | Rock | 75 | 90% | |
| TM87 | SwaggerThe user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 90% | |
| TM88 | Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM90 | SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM94 | Rock SmashThe user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 40 | 100% | |
| TM100 | ConfideThe user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | — | |
| HM01 | CutThe target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 50 | 95% | |
| HM04 | StrengthThe target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 80 | 100% |
Egg moves: Double-EdgeA reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.▶ Selected Pokémon, Seismic TossThe target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.▶ Selected Pokémon, HardenThe user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.▶ User, BideThe user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.▶ User, FlailThe user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.▶ Selected Pokémon, MegahornUsing its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.▶ Selected Pokémon, PursuitAn attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.▶ Selected Pokémon, Focus PunchThe user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.▶ Selected Pokémon, RevengeAn attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.▶ Selected Pokémon, Rock BlastThe user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in a row.▶ Selected Pokémon
