Challenge Road
100%- Method
- Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
- Level Range
- Lv. 26
- Conditions
- During intense sun, Before entering the Hall of Fame
PokemonLore Pokédex
#214
POKÉDEX No. #214
Heracross
Single Horn Pokémon
This powerful POKéMON thrusts its prized horn under its enemies’ bellies then lifts and throws them.
Weak to
Flying×4
Fire
Psychic
Fairy
Height1.5 m
Weight54.0 kg
AbilitiesSwarm
Varieties2
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP80270–364
- Attack125229–383
- Defense75139–273
- Sp. Atk4076–196
- Sp. Def95175–317
- Speed85157–295
Total500
/ 720
BST500
66 percentile (1025)+84 vs Gen 2 avg (416)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 2
Habitat
Forest
Color
Blue
Shape
Humanoid
Gender Difference
Yes
Forms Switchable
Yes
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #214 |
| Champions | #214 |
| Extended Sinnoh | #62 |
| Hisui | #75 |
| Hoenn | #168 |
| Isle Of Armor | #121 |
| Kalos Coastal | #131 |
| Kitakami | #49 |
| Lumiose City | #179 |
| Original Johto | #113 |
| Original Sinnoh | #62 |
| Paldea | #262 |
| Updated Alola | #367 |
| Updated Hoenn | #175 |
| Updated Johto | #114 |
| Updated Poni | #114 |
| Updated Unova | #145 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
175
EV Yield
+2 Attack
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Grass
Psychic
Dark
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Offensive Coverage
Heracross's Bug / Fighting typing gives it 4 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, psychic, dark, normal, rock, steel, ice types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Jolly
+Speed−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Heracross's 500 base stat total marks it as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Attack (125) carries most matchups, but a low Special Attack stat of 40 means careful positioning matters.
Its Bug, Fighting typing leaves Heracross with 4 weaknesses against 5 resistances. Watch out for Flying moves in particular — they land for 4× damage. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 7 types for super-effective damage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Heracross a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
1.5 m
Weight
54.0 kg
TypeBugFighting
Abilities
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Bug
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
6,375
Hatch Counter: 25
⚪
Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Heracross?
Heracross is a dual-type Bug, Fighting Pokémon.
What are Heracross's weaknesses?
Heracross takes 4× damage from Flying type moves and takes 2× damage from Fire, Psychic, Fairy type moves.
How does Heracross evolve?
Heracross does not evolve.
What are Heracross's base stats?
Heracross has a base stat total of 500: HP 80, Attack 125, Defense 75, Sp. Atk 40, Sp. Def 95, Speed 85. Its highest stat is Attack (125).