Focus Punch
Tutor Moves
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Power: 150Accuracy: 100PP: 20Physical
If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
PokemonLore Pokédex
#10047
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP80270–364
- Attack185337–515
- Defense115211–361
- Sp. Atk4076–196
- Sp. Def105193–339
- Speed75139–273
Total600
/ 720
BST600
92 percentile (1025)
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
210
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
With a base stat total of 600, Heracross plays as a high-end Pokémon with strong numbers across the board. Its standout stat is Attack at 185, while Special Attack (40) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Defensively, the Bug, Fighting combination gives Heracross 5 resistances and 4 weaknesses to plan around. Watch out for Flying moves in particular — they land for 4× damage. Offensively it pressures 7 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
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
1.7 m
Weight
62.5 kg
TypeBugFighting
Abilities
Extends two-to-five-hit moves and Triple Kick to their full length every time.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Bug
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
6,375
Hatch Counter: 25
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Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
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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 600: HP 80, Attack 185, Defense 115, Sp. Atk 40, Sp. Def 105, Speed 75. Its highest stat is Attack (185).