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Heracross - How to Get and Location, Evolution, and Research Tasks

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Legends Arceus - Heracross

Heracross in Other Pokemon Games
SV	SWSH	BDSP	PLA

Heracross is one of the Pokemon found in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Read on for more information on how to get Heracross and all locations, its evolutions, type advantages, stats, what moves Heracross learns, and how to complete all research tasks for Heracross.

All Heracross Pages
Heracross	Alpha Heracross

Hisui Pokedex
Scizor (#74)	Heracross (#75)	Mime Jr. (#76)

List of Contents

How to Get Heracross and Location
Evolution
Research Tasks
Type and Basic Info
Base Stats
Learnset
Pokedex Number
Pokemon Legends: Arceus Related Guides

How to Get Heracross

All Map Locations

Coronet Highlands

Coronet Highlands Map Locations

Coronet Highlands Map and Pokemon List

Locations where Heracross Appears

Heracross Habitats
Obsidian Fields	Grueling Grove
Crimson Mirelands	Not Found Here
Cobalt Coastlands	Not Found Here
Coronet Highlands	Wayward Wood
Alabaster Icelands	Not Found Here

Time and Weather when Heracross Appears

Favored Conditions
Time
Weather	All Weather Conditions

Times of Day	Weather Conditions
Morning Midday Evening Nightfall	Clear Cloudy Rainy Snowy	Strong Sunlight Foggy Thunderstorm Snowstorm

Weather Guide: All Weather Types and Effects

Can Also Be Caught in Space-Time Distortions

Space-Time Distortions

In addition to its Pokedex entry location, Heracross can be caught randomly in Space-Time Distortions as well.

Space-Time Distortions: How to Find and List of Pokemon

Appears in Massive Mass Outbreaks

This Pokemon can appear in Massive Mass Outbreaks in the following maps after downloading the Daybreak and Ver. 1.1.0 Update.

Map
Coronet Highlands

Massive Mass Outbreaks Guide and List of Pokemon

Alpha Heracross Location(s)

Zone	Image of Location
Obsidian Fieldlands Grueling Grove
Alpha Pokemon Location on Map

Alpha Pokemon Guide: List of Alpha Pokemon

Heracross Evolution

Evolution Line
Heracross
This Pokemon does not evolve.

Research Tasks for Heracross

Research Tasks and Objectives

	Research Task	Objectives
	Number caught	1/2/4/10/15
	Number of large specimens you've caught	1/2/3/4/5
	Number of alpha specimens caught	1/2/3
	Number defeated	1/2/4/10/15
	Times you've seen it use Double-Edge	1/3/8/20/40
	Times you've seen it use a strong style move	1/3/8/20/40
	Number you've seen leap out of trees	1/2/4/10/15
	Number of different forms you've obtained	2

= 2 Research Levels

How to Complete Heracross's Research Tasks Fast

Catch the Alpha Heracross in Grueling Grove two times.

As you progress through the story, the number of Research Points you still need for each Pokemon will undoubtedly change, but following the process above and skipping unneeded steps will work for achieving the goal.

Research Tasks Guide: How to Complete the Pokedex

Heracross Type and Basic Info

Heracross - Basic Info

Category	Single Horn Pokemon
Type
Height	4' 11"	Weight	119.0 lbs
Pokedex Entry	This Pokémon has an unparalleled horn. Heracross itself demonstrates tremendous power—it’s capable of throwing several people trained in the traditional arts of war at once.

Preferred Foods

Preferred Foods
Springy Mushroom	Dazzling Honey	Plump Beans	Hearty Grains

Item Drops (Items Carried)

Items Carried
Seed of Mastery	Exp. Candy M

Heracross Type Effectiveness

	Type
Takes 4x damage (Weakness)
Takes 2x damage (Weakness)
Takes 0.5x damage (Resistance)
Takes 1/4x damage (Resistance)	-
Takes 0x damage (Immunity)	-

Unlisted types deal neutral damage to Heracross

Heracross Base Stats

HP	80
Atk	125
Def	75
Sp. Atk	40
Sp. Def	95
Speed	85
Total Base Stats	510

Heracross Learnset

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. (Master)	Move	BP	Acc.	PP
1 (9)	Tackle	40	100	30
5 (14)	Rock Smash	40	100	20
9 (18)	Pin Missile	40	100	20
15 (25)	Aerial Ace	60	-	20
21 (31)	Slash	70	100	15
29 (40)	Swords Dance	0	-	20
37 (48)	Double-Edge	100	100	5
47 (59)	Close Combat	100	100	5
57 (71)	Megahorn	100	85	5

Learned from the Training Grounds

Move	BP	Acc	PP
False Swipe	40	100	30
Rock Smash	40	100	20
Spikes	40	100	20
Bulldoze	60	100	20
Aerial Ace	60	-	20
Bulk Up	0	-	10
Calm Mind	0	-	10
Rest	0	-	10
Rock Slide	75	90	10
Shadow Claw	70	100	15
Giga Impact	120	90	5
High Horsepower	85	95	10
Megahorn	100	85	5
Stone Edge	100	80	5
Outrage	90	85	10
Hyper Beam	120	90	5

Heracross Pokedex Number

All Heracross Pages
Heracross	Alpha Heracross

Hisui Pokedex
Scizor (#74)	Heracross (#75)	Mime Jr. (#76)

Pokemon Legends: Arceus Related Guides

Heracross in Other Pokemon Games

Heracross in Other Pokemon Games
SV	SWSH	BDSP	PLA

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