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Heracross Location, Evolution, and Stats

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Heracross is a Bug/Fighting Type Pokemon that appears in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn more about Heracross, its location, stats, and more.

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How to Get Heracross in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

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A Use for an Evolution Stone! Map Location

You can obtain a Heracross by completing the Side Mission, "A Use for an Evolution Stone!" as a trade for a Pikachu. You can find one at the nearby Wild Zone 3.

This is the only way to get this Pokemon before unlocking their corresponding Wild Zone.

A Use for an Evolution Stone! Guide

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Alpha Heracross Location

Location Overworld and Map Image
Wild Zone 20
Alpha Heracross Overworld Location
Alpha Heracross Map Location
AlphaCenter of Wild Zone 20
Fixed Spawn
Alpha Heracross can be found at the center of Wild Zone 20 during daytime or nighttime.
Alpha Move: Stone Edge

All Alpha Pokemon Locations

Catch in a Wild Zone

Wild Zone 13
Wild Zone 13
Day and Night

Wild Heracross may also spawn as an Alpha Pokemon in place of their regular form inside Wild Zones once you have caught all available Pokemon in the area and have earned the respective crown for the Wild Zone, which can be checked in the map.
All Wild Zones and Pokemon Locations

Heracross Game Data

Heracross Type

Regular
Shiny
L-A Dex #179
Heracross ImageHeracross
Pokemon Fighting Type IconPokemon Bug Type Icon
Gen 2
Height 1.5 m
Weight 54 kg
Species Single Horn Pokémon
EV Yield Atk +2
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Heracross ImageShiny Heracross
Pokemon Fighting Type IconPokemon Bug Type Icon
Gen 2
Height 1.5 m
Weight 54 kg
Species Single Horn Pokémon
EV Yield Atk +2
List of All Shiny Pokemon

Heracross Weakness and Resistance

Weak to: (4x)
Pokemon Flying Type Icon
(2x)
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon

Heracross Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
80
 #69
Atk
125
 #46
Def
75
 #144
SpAtk
40
 #273
SpDef
95
 #67
Speed
85
 #91
Total
510
 #111
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 187 187 155 155 140
Atk 194 177 145 130 117
Def 139 127 95 85 72
SpAtk 101 92 60 54 40
SpDef 161 147 115 103 90
Spd 150 137 105 94 81
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature

Not Part of an Evolution Line

Heracross Evolution Line
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Alternate Forms

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Heracross Best Nature and Moveset for Story

Adamant or Jolly

Nature Stat Changes
Adamant ↑ Attack, ↓ SpAtk
Jolly ↑ Speed, ↓ SpAtk

Since Heracross is a Fast Physical Attacker, its best Nature is either Adamant or Jolly to boost its Attack or Speed further, while reducing its Special Attack stat.

Alternative Natures

Nature Stat Changes
Lonely ↑ Attack, ↓ Defense
Naughty ↑ Attack, ↓ SpDef

You can also give Heracross either Lonely or Naughty nature, if you will mainly use it for Story Content.

Keep in mind that giving Heracross any of the above two natures will increase the damage it receives, making it less ideal for Competitive Play and harder post-game content.

Use Mints to Change Natures

Mint Usage

If your Heracross has a different Nature than the ones we recommend above, you can use a Mint to change its Nature.
Mints Locations and How to Change Nature

Best Heracross Moveset for the Story

Move Type Cooldown
Shadow Claw Pokemon Ghost Type Icon 7
Rock Blast Pokemon Rock Type Icon 6
Pin Missile Pokemon Bug Type Icon 6
Close Combat Pokemon Fighting Type Icon 12

We recommend the moves Close Combat, Shadow Claw, Pin Missile, and Rock Blast when using Heracross during the main story.

Heracross Learnset

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Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
Base Tackle Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 4
The user attacks by charging forward and slamming into targets with its whole body.
Base Leer Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user frightens targets with an intimidating leer, which lowers their Defense stats for a short time.
5 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
10 Pin Missile Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 90 / 6
The user attacks by shooting out five sharp spikes, one after the other.
13 Detect Fighting Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 13
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
15 Aerial Ace Flying Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 9
The user attacks by confounding targets with swift movements before slashing.
20 Take Down Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by slamming into targets in an all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.
24 Brick Break Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers such as Light Screen and Reflect.
28 Rock Blast Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 15 / 6
The user attacks by shooting out five hard rocks, one after the other.
30 Bug Buzz Bug Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks with damaging sound waves created by vibration. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
32 Lunge Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 9
The user attacks by lunging toward targets with full force. This also lowers targets' Attack stats for a short time.
38 Swords Dance Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack stat for a while by performing a frenetic dance.
45 Megahorn Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks with a tough and impressive horn, ramming into targets with all-out force.
50 Close Combat Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by abandoning defense and charging in close to targets. This lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats for a short time.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
001 Headbutt Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by leaning forward and charging headfirst into targets. This may also make targets flinch.
004 Rock Smash Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 6
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
010 Brick Break Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers such as Light Screen and Reflect.
011 Bulk Up Fighting Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 18
The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats for a short time by tensing its muscles to bulk up its body.
012 Rock Slide Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks by hurling large boulders. This may also make targets flinch.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
022 Aerial Ace Flying Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 9
The user attacks by confounding targets with swift movements before slashing.
028 Dig Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 12
The user attacks by disappearing underground for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets.
030 Swords Dance Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack stat for a while by performing a frenetic dance.
033 Body Slam Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by dropping onto targets with its full body weight. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
034 Night Slash Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
036 Rock Tomb Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 10
The user attacks by hurling a boulder. Boulders that hit will also make targets move more slowly. Boulders that miss will remain on the battlefield.
040 Bullet Seed Grass Type Moves Physical Type Moves 15 / 6
The user attacks by forcefully shooting out five seeds, one after the other.
044 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
045 Knock Off Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 65 / 10
The user attacks by slapping targets' held items away, making the items unusable for the rest of the battle. This move does more damage to targets holding items.
046 Mud Shot Ground Type Moves Special Type Moves 55 / 6
The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at targets. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
055 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
061 Shadow Claw Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
065 Stone Edge Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by stabbing targets with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
069 Earthquake Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by setting off an earthquake that strikes a wide area.
078 Bulldoze Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks targets by stomping on the ground. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
080 Iron Defense Steel Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 9
The user boosts its Defense stat for a while by hardening the surface of its body until it becomes like iron.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
088 Spikes Ground Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 7
The user lays a trap of sharp spikes in front of itself. The spikes will damage susceptible opposing Pokémon that make contact with them.
091 Curse Ghost Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats in exchange for lowering its movement speed for a short time. When Ghost types use this move, the effect is different.
093 Outrage Dragon Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 15
The user attacks in a furious rampage, then becomes confused.
102 Focus Blast Fighting Type Moves Special Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by heightening its mental focus to unleash its power. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
103 Work Up Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack and Sp. Atk stats for a short time by getting worked up.
107 Close Combat Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by abandoning defense and charging in close to targets. This lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats for a short time.

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