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Basic Info

Introduced: Generation 2
Species: Single Horn Pokémon
Type: Bug Fighting
Height: 1.5m
Weight: 54kg
Catch Rate: 45
Base Happiness: 70
Gender Ratio: 50% Female / 50% Male
Pokédex 3D AR: AR Marker
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong) 赫拉克羅斯
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan) 赫拉克罗斯
English Heracross
French Scarhino
German Skaraborn
Italian Heracross
Japanese ヘラクロス
Japanese (Romanized) Heracros
Japanese (Trademark) Heracros
Korean 헤라크로스
Spanish Heracross

Dex Numbers

Dex #
National Dex #214
Johto (G/S) #113
Johto (HG/SS) #114
Hoenn #168
Sinnoh #62
Sinnoh (Plt) #62
Unova (B2W2) #145
Kalos (Coastal) #131
Hoenn (ORAS) #175

Abilities

  • Swarm: Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon’s HP is low.
  • Guts: It’s so gutsy that having a status condition boosts the Pokémon’s Attack stat.
  • Moxie: The Pokémon shows moxie, and that boosts the Attack stat after knocking out any Pokémon. [Hidden Ability]
  • * Skill Link: Maximizes the number of times multistrike moves hit.

Evolutionary Chain

Does not evolve/is not evolved into.

Breeding

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Damage Taken

Bug 0.5x
Dark 0.5x
Fairy 2x
Fighting 0.5x
Fire 2x
Flying 4x
Grass 0.5x
Ground 0.5x
Psychic 2x

Alternate Forms

Mega
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Base Stats

Gen Type(s) HP ATK DEF SP. ATK SP. DEF SPEED TOTAL
8 Bug Fighting 80
125
75
40
95
85
500
7 Bug Fighting 80
125
75
40
95
85
500
6 Bug Fighting 80
125
75
40
95
85
500

Dex Flavor Text

Game Dex Flavor Text
United States Pokémon Gold This powerful Pokemon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies' bellies then lifts and throws them.
United States Pokémon Silver Usually docile, but if disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.
United States 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 Pokemon even has enough power to topple a massive tree.
United States Pokémon Sapphire HERACROSS has sharp claws on its feet. These are planted firmly into the ground or the bark of a tree, giving the POKeMON a secure and solid footing to forcefully fling away foes with its proud horn.
United States 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.
United States Pokémon LeafGreen This powerful POKeMON thrusts its prized horn under its enemies' bellies, then lifts and throws them.
United States Pokémon FireRed Usually docile, but if disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.
United States Pokémon Diamond It gathers in forests to search for tree sap, its favorite food. It's strong enough to hurl foes.
United States Pokémon Pearl With powerful legs and claws, it generates enough power to hurl foes over great distances.
United States Pokémon Platinum It loves sweet honey. To keep all the honey to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn.
United States Pokémon HeartGold This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies’ bellies, then lifts and throws them.
United States Pokémon SoulSilver It is usually docile, but if it is disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.
Japan Pokémon White あまいミツが だいすきで ひとりじめ するため じまんのツノを つかって あいてを ぶんなげる。
Japan Pokémon Black あまいミツが だいすきで ひとりじめ するため じまんのツノを つかって あいてを ぶんなげる。
United States Pokémon Black It loves sweet honey. To keep all the honey to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn.
United States Pokémon White It loves sweet honey. To keep all the honey to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn.
United States Pokémon Black 2 No matter how heavy its opponents, it flings them far away with its prized horn.
Japan Pokémon Black 2 どんなに おもい あいてでも じまんの ツノを つかい じめんごと とおくまで ほうりなげてしまう。
United States Pokémon White 2 No matter how heavy its opponents, it flings them far away with its prized horn.
Japan Pokémon White 2 どんなに おもい あいてでも じまんの ツノを つかい じめんごと とおくまで ほうりなげてしまう。
Spain Pokémon X Este fuerte Pokémon clava su preciado cuerno en la tripa del enemigo, lo eleva y luego lo arroja.
Italy Pokémon Y La forza erculea gli permette di lanciare oggetti 100 volte più pesanti di lui.
Spain Pokémon Y Tiene una fuerza descomunal. Puede, sin gran esfuerzo, arrojar objetos que superen su peso en cien veces.
France Pokémon Y Sa force herculéenne lui permet de soulever et de jeter plus de 100 fois son poids.
Germany Pokémon Y Mit seiner herkulischen Kraft kann es Objekte, die hundertmal sein Körpergewicht haben, mühelos umwerfen.
South Korea Pokémon Y 엄청난 괴력의 소유자. 자신 체중의 100배나 되는 무게도 가뿐히 내던진다.
Japan Pokémon Y ものすごい かいりきの もちぬし。 じぶんの たいじゅうの 100ばいの おもさでも らくに ぶんなげる。
United States Pokémon Y With its Herculean powers, it can easily throw around an object that is 100 times its own weight.
Italy Pokémon X Questo potente Pokémon infilza con il corno la pancia del nemico, sollevandolo e lanciandolo lontano.
France Pokémon X Ce Pokémon est si puissant qu’il peut projeter ses ennemis en l’air grâce à ses cornes.
Germany Pokémon X Dieses kräftige Pokémon rammt sein stolzes Horn unter den Rumpf des Gegners und wirft ihn um.
Japan Pokémon X じまんのツノを あいての おなかの したに ねじこみ いっきに もちあげ ぶんなげてしまう ちからもち。
United States Pokémon X This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies’ bellies, then lifts and throws them.
South Korea Pokémon X 자랑스러운 뿔을 상대의 배 밑에 틀어박고 단번에 들어 올려 집어 던지는 천하장사다.
Spain Pokémon Omega Ruby Heracross tiene unas afiladas garras en los pies que se clavan con firmeza en la tierra o la corteza de los árboles, dando al Pokémon gran estabilidad y seguridad a la hora de embestir y herir a su rival con el cuerno que tiene.
South Korea Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 똑바로 적에게 돌격하여 강인한 뿔로 들어 올려 내던진다. 큰 나무도 뿌리째 뽑아 쓰러트릴 만한 파워다.
Italy Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Heracross si lancia all’attacco dritto contro il nemico, lo afferra con forza, lo solleva in aria e poi lo incorna violentemente scagliandolo lontano. Riesce ad abbattere un grosso albero.
Spain Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Heracross carga en línea recta contra el enemigo, se le queda encajado por debajo, lo agarra y lo lanza con ayuda del fuerte cuerno que tiene. Este Pokémon tiene fuerza hasta para echar abajo un árbol descomunal.
France Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Scarhino charge ses ennemis en ligne droite, se glisse dessous, les attrape et les projette violemment d’un coup de sa puissante corne. Ce Pokémon est tellement fort qu’il pourrait déraciner un arbre.
Germany Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Skaraborn geht direkt auf seinen Gegner los, rutscht auf ihn zu, um ihn auszuhebeln und mit seinem mächtigen Horn wegzuschleudern. Dieses Pokémon hat genug Kraft, um einen massigen Baum umzustoßen.
Japan Pokémon Alpha Sapphire いっちょくせんに てきの ふところに もぐりこみ たくましい ツノで すくいあげ なげとばす。 たいぼくも ねこそぎ たおす ほどの パワーだ。
United States Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 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.
South Korea Pokémon Omega Ruby 손발의 날카로운 손발톱이 땅이나 나무에 깊숙이 박히기 때문에 자랑스런 뿔로 상대를 내던질 때 단단히 버틸 수 있다.
Italy Pokémon Omega Ruby Heracross è dotato di artigli affilati sulle zampe inferiori, che conficca nel terreno o nella corteccia degli alberi per guadagnare stabilità mentre incorna violentemente i nemici e li scaglia lontano.
France Pokémon Omega Ruby Scarhino est doté de griffes acérées sur ses pieds. Elles se plantent fermement dans le sol ou dans l’écorce d’un arbre, ce qui permet à ce Pokémon d’être bien stable lorsqu’il veut projeter ses ennemis d’un coup de corne.
Germany Pokémon Omega Ruby Skaraborn hat scharfe Krallen an den Füßen. Diese bohren sich fest in den Boden oder in die Rinde eines Baumes und geben diesem Pokémon einen sicheren Halt. So kann es seine Gegner mit seinem imposanten Horn wegschleudern.
Japan Pokémon Omega Ruby てあしの するどい ツメが じめんや じゅもくに ふかく くいこむので じまんの ツノで あいてを なげとばす とき おもいっきり ふんばれるのだ。
United States Pokémon Omega Ruby 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.
United States Pokémon Sword
United States Pokémon Shield
United States Pokémon Stadium 2 This powerful Pokemon thrusts its prized horn under the enemies' bellies then lifts and throws them.

Sprite List

Gen/Game Normal Shiny
Second Generation
Gold Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Silver Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Crystal Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Third Generation
Ruby/Sapphire Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Emerald Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White anim anim
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY
Sun/Moon

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Character Appearances

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  • United States Ash's Heracross
  • Japan サトシのヘラクロス
  • Japan Satoshi no Heracros
  • Japan Satoshi's Heracros
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  • United States Barry's Heracross
  • Japan ジュンのヘラクロス
  • Japan Jun no Heracros
  • Japan Jun's Heracros
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  • United States Conway's Heracross
  • Japan コウヘイのヘラクロス
  • Japan Kōhei no Heracros
  • Japan Kohei's Heracros
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  • United States Forrest's Heracross
  • Japan タクマ・ジローのヘラクロス
  • Japan Jirō Takuma no Heracros
  • Japan Jiro Takuma's Heracros
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  • United States Gordon's Heracross
  • Japan サトルのヘラクロス
  • Japan Satoru no Heracros
  • Japan Satoru's Heracros
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  • United States Kanta's Heracross
  • Japan カンタのヘラクロス
  • Japan Kanta no Heracros
  • Japan Kanta's Heracros
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  • United States Goh's Heracross
  • Japan ゴウのヘラクロス
  • Japan Go no Heracros
  • Japan Go's Heracros
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  • United States Kricketina Kylie's Heracross
  • Japan コロミのヘラクロス
  • Japan Koromi no Heracros
  • Japan Koromi's Heracros

Episode Appearances

Ep # Title
GS 3
GS 4
GS 6
GS 7
GS 8
GS 12
GS 14
GS 15
GS 18
GS 20
GS 21
GS 24
GS 26
GS 27
GS 29
GS 31
GS 44
GS 53
GS 78
GS 86
GS 109
GS 153
GS 154
GS 155
AG 14
AG 108
AG 123
AG 134
AG 165
AG 166
AG 167
PC 14
DP 52
Movie 8
Movie 11
SPH 12
DP 110
DP 111
Movie 12
DP 138
DP 140
DP 160
DP 182
DP 183
DP 189
Movie 15
PSFC 8
BWS2DA 20
MES 1
XY 35
MES 4
Movie 20
SM 121
SM 125
Movie 23
PM2019 33
PM2019 35
PM2019 46
PM2019 47
PM2019 59
PM2019 62
PM2019 66
PM2019 68
PM2019 70
EVO 5
PM2019 94
PM2019 107
PM2019 114
PM2019 118
PM2019 121
PM2019 124
PM2019 125
PM2019 129
PM2019 130
PM2019 131
Special 129
PM2019 132
PM2019 135
PM2019 136
PM2019 143
PM2019 147

TCG Cards

#6: Heracross
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#41: Heracross
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#64: Heracross
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#7: Heracross
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#43: Heracross
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#3: Heracross (Delta Species)
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#28: Heracross
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
+20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#24: Heracross E4
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
90
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#15: Cherrim
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
+20
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#43: Heracross
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#5: ヘラクロス
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
100
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#8: Heracross
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
100
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#4: Heracross EX
Rarity:
Rare Holo EX
Type:
Type
HP:
170
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#5: M Heracross EX
Rarity:
Rare Holo EX
Type:
Type
HP:
220
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#105: Heracross EX
Rarity:
Rare Holo EX
Type:
Type
HP:
170
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#11: Heracross
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
110
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#8: Heracross
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
110
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#2: Heracross
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
120
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#6: Heracross
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
130
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#194: Heracross
Rarity:
Illustration Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
130
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy

Event Pokemon

Title
Pokémon Colosseum - Wes's Heracross
Country: United States
Pokémon: Thumbanil Heracross
Started: 2004-03-22
Ended: 0000-00-00
GameStop Heracross
Country: United States
Pokémon: Thumbanil Heracross
Started: 2014-08-13
Ended: 2014-09-17
Heracross Mega Stone
Country: Canada
Pokémon: Thumbanil Heracross
Started: 2014-08-13
Ended: 2014-09-17
Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Arm Thrust
Type Icon Physical 20 15 100 1 1 1 1
Night Slash Type Icon Physical 15 70 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Tackle Type Icon Physical 35 40 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Leer Type Icon Status 30 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Bullet Seed Type Icon Physical 30 25 100 1 1 1 1
Horn Attack Type Icon Physical 25 65 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 6 6 6 6
Endure Type Icon Status 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 11 11 12 12
Feint Type Icon Physical 10 30 100 7 7 7 37 37 49 49 49 49
Fury Attack Type Icon Physical 20 15 85 25 25 25 7 7 7 7 7 7 17 17 17 19 19
Aerial Ace Type Icon Physical 20 60 10 10 10 10 10 13 13 13 13
Chip Away Type Icon Physical 20 70 100 16 16 16 16 16
Counter
Type Icon Physical 20 100 19 19 19 19 19 25 25 25 25 30 30 30 27 27
Brick Break
Type Icon Physical 15 75 100 28 28 28 25 25 19 19 19 19 23 23 23
Take Down Type Icon Physical 20 90 85 34 34 34 28 28 31 31 31 31 37 37 37 35 35
Pin Missile
Type Icon Physical 20 25 95 31 31 31 31
Close Combat
Type Icon Physical 5 120 100 43 43 43 34 34 37 37 37 37
Megahorn
Type Icon Physical 10 120 85 37 37 37 46 46 55 55 55 55 53 53 53 54 54
Reversal
Type Icon Physical 15 100 46 46 46 43 43 43 43 43 43 45 45 45 44 44

TM/HM Moves

Confide Type Icon Status 20
Work Up Type Icon Status 30
Bulk Up
Type Icon Status 20
Sunny Day Type Icon Status 5
Rain Dance Type Icon Status 5
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Attract Type Icon Status 15 100
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Protect Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Rest Type Icon Status 10
Double Team Type Icon Status 15
Toxic Type Icon Status 10 90
Swords Dance Type Icon Status 20
Captivate Type Icon Status 20 100
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Detect
Type Icon Status 5
Curse Type Icon Status 10
Brutal Swing Type Icon Physical 20 60 100
Bulldoze Type Icon Physical 20 60 100
Smack Down Type Icon Physical 15 50 100
Stone Edge Type Icon Physical 5 100 80
Shadow Claw Type Icon Physical 15 70 100
Giga Impact Type Icon Physical 5 150 90
Fling Type Icon Physical 10 100
Aerial Ace Type Icon Physical 20 60
Rock Tomb Type Icon Physical 15 60 95
Brick Break
Type Icon Physical 15 75 100
Facade Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Frustration Type Icon Physical 20 100
Return Type Icon Physical 20 100
False Swipe Type Icon Physical 40 40 100
Thief Type Icon Physical 25 60 100
Rock Slide Type Icon Physical 10 75 90
Earthquake Type Icon Physical 10 100 100
Retaliate Type Icon Physical 5 70 100
Secret Power Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Rock Smash
Type Icon Physical 15 40 100
Dig Type Icon Physical 10 80 100
Strength Type Icon Physical 15 80 100
Cut Type Icon Physical 30 50 95
Natural Gift Type Icon Physical 15 100
Focus Punch
Type Icon Physical 20 150 100
Fury Cutter
Type Icon Physical 20 40 95
Headbutt Type Icon Physical 15 70 100
Round Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Venoshock Type Icon Special 10 65 100
Focus Blast
Type Icon Special 5 120 70
Hidden Power Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Hyper Beam Type Icon Special 5 150 90
Struggle Bug
Type Icon Special 20 50 100
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100

Egg Moves

Harden Type Icon Status 30
Rock Blast Type Icon Physical 10 25 90
Revenge
Type Icon Physical 10 60 100
Focus Punch
Type Icon Physical 20 150 100
Pursuit Type Icon Physical 20 40 100
Megahorn
Type Icon Physical 10 120 85
Flail Type Icon Physical 15 100
Bide Type Icon Physical 10
Seismic Toss
Type Icon Physical 20 100
Double-Edge Type Icon Physical 15 120 100
False Swipe Type Icon Physical 40 40 100

Move Tutors

Iron Defense Type Icon Status 15
Helping Hand Type Icon Status 20
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Mimic Type Icon Status 10
Swords Dance Type Icon Status 20
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Bug Bite
Type Icon Physical 20 60 100
Knock Off Type Icon Physical 20 65 100
Focus Punch
Type Icon Physical 20 150 100
Low Kick
Type Icon Physical 20 100
Fury Cutter
Type Icon Physical 20 40 95
Headbutt Type Icon Physical 15 70 100
Rock Slide Type Icon Physical 10 75 90
Seismic Toss
Type Icon Physical 20 100
Counter
Type Icon Physical 20 100
Double-Edge Type Icon Physical 15 120 100
Body Slam Type Icon Physical 15 85 100
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Vacuum Wave
Type Icon Special 30 40 100