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Heracross Location, Evolution, and Learnset

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Heracross is a Bug/Fighting-type Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). Heracross has no evolutions, and is in the Bug Egg Group. Learn how to get Heracross and all locations, Shiny Heracross' appearance, and the stats, abilities, Gen 9 learnset of all moves, best Tera Type and Nature, and weaknesses of Heracross here.

Paldea Dex
Scizor ImageScizor
(#261)
Heracross ImageHeracross
(#262)
Flittle ImageFlittle
(#263)
Kitakami Dex
Ambipom ImageAmbipom
(#48)
Heracross ImageHeracross
(#49)
Swinub ImageSwinub
(#50)

Heracross Type, Abilities, and Weakness

Regular
Shiny
No. 262 Type
Heracross ImageHeracross
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon
Abilities
Swarm
Guts
Moxie (Hidden)
No. 262 Type
Heracross ImageHeracross
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon
Abilities
Swarm
Guts
Moxie (Hidden)
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
Ability Name Description
Swarm Increases the damage of Bug-type moves by 50% when the user's HP is below 1/3 its max.
Guts Increases the user's Attack by 50% if it has a status condition.
Moxie
(Hidden)
The user's Attack is increased by one stage whenever it knocks out another Pokemon.

Heracross Location

Base Game
Teal Mask
TimeAny
BiomeForest (Common), Bamboo Thicket (Uncommon)
Habitat
Casseroya LakeNorth Province (Area Two)
Map of All Pokemon Locations
Tera Raids
StarsLevelRegion
4★Lv. 45Paldea
6★Lv. 75Paldea
Heracross Teal Mask Location Map
TimeAny
BiomeForest (Common), Bamboo Thicket (Uncommon)

Heracross Evolution

Heracross Evolution Line
Heracross ImageHeracross
There are no known evolutions for this Pokemon.

Heracross Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
80
246
Atk
125
59
Def
75
340
SpAtk
40
686
SpDef
95
154
Speed
85
250
Total
510
236
Explanation of Pokemon 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
Introduction to EVs, IVs, and Natures

Heracross Best Moveset for the Story

Best Tera Types
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves
Best Nature Adamant ( Attack, SpAtk)
Best Ability Swarm
Best Held Item
Moveset Close Combat
Megahorn
Pounce
Swords Dance

Heracross has long been a physical Fighting-type attacker for story playthroughs but it can also use Bug-type attacks such as Megahorn when you need it. You can boost its Attack stat with Swords Dance before attacking your target.

Heracross Best Tera Type

All Tera Types Ranked

Normal Fire Water Grass Electric Ice
- - - -
Fighting Poison Ground Flying Psychic Bug
★★ - - - ★★
Rock Ghost Dragon Dark Steel Fairy
★★ - - - ★★
Key ★★: Great! ★: Good

Best Tera Type for Each Moveset

Tera+STAB Attacker
Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon
Tera Boost Coverage
Pokemon Rock Type Icon
Weakness Protection
Pokemon Steel Type Icon

Tera+STAB Attacker:
Pokemon who stack their Tera Type damage boost with STAB to get a 2x damage boost for one type.
Tera Boost Coverage:
Pokemon who use a Tera Type different from their main types to get a 1.5x boost in a new typing for greater coverage.
Weakness Protection:
Pokemon who use a Tera Type to reduce or remove one of their critical weaknesses.

Should You Terastallize Heracross?

Terastallized Pokemon gain a 1.5x damage bonus to moves of their Tera Type, while also removing weaknesses and resistances from their original typings while maintaining those typings' STAB.

Tera Types Explained

Heracross Best Nature

Nature Stat Changes
Adamant Attack, SpAtk
Jolly Speed, SpAtk

Nature Chart and How to Check Natures

Heracross Egg Groups and Details

Egg Groups
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Egg Group Egg GroupBug
EV Yield Atk +2
Category Single Horn Pokemon JP Name ヘラクロス(Herakurosu)
Height 1.5 m Weight 54.0 kg
Generation 2 Gender Ratio 50%/50%

Heracross Dropped Items

Dropped Item (TM Material)

TM Material TMs Used For (Req. Amount)
Heracross Claw Smart Strike (3)
Reversal (3)

Heracross Learnset

narrow down the range of conditions

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power Acc.
Base Tackle Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 40 100
Base Leer Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - 100
Base Arm Thrust Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 15 100
5 Fury Attack Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 15 85
10 Endure Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
15 Aerial Ace Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 60 -
20 Horn Attack Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 65 100
25 Counter Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves - 100
30 Brick Break Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 75 100
35 Pin Missile Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 25 95
40 Throat Chop Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 80 100
45 Thrash Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 120 100
50 Swords Dance Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
55 Megahorn Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 120 85
60 Close Combat Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 120 100

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power Acc.
1 Take Down Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 90 85
7 Protect Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
12 Low Kick Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves - 100
15 Struggle Bug Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 50 100
18 Thief Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 60 100
20 Trailblaze Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 50 100
21 Pounce Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 50 100
25 Facade Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 70 100
27 Aerial Ace Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 60 -
28 Bulldoze Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 60 100
36 Rock Tomb Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 60 95
43 Fling Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves - 100
47 Endure Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
49 Sunny Day Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
50 Rain Dance Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
53 Smart Strike Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 70 -
55 Dig Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 80 100
56 Bullet Seed Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 25 100
57 False Swipe Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 40 100
58 Brick Break Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 75 100
61 Shadow Claw Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 70 100
64 Bulk Up Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
66 Body Slam Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 85 100
70 Sleep Talk Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
76 Rock Blast Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 25 90
85 Rest Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
86 Rock Slide Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 75 90
88 Swords Dance Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
90 Spikes Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
103 Substitute Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
104 Iron Defense Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
130 Helping Hand Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
134 Reversal Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves - 100
149 Earthquake Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 100 100
150 Stone Edge Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 100 80
152 Giga Impact Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 150 90
158 Focus Blast Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 120 70
162 Bug Buzz Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 90 100
163 Hyper Beam Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 150 90
167 Close Combat Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 120 100
171 Tera Blast Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 80 100
179 Smack Down Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 50 100
181 Knock Off Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 65 100
182 Bug Bite Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 60 100
184 Vacuum Wave Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 40 100
185 Lunge Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 80 100
186 High Horsepower Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 95 95
192 Focus Punch Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 150 100
204 Double-Edge Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 120 100
205 Endeavor Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves - 100
213 Coaching Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
219 Skitter Smack Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 70 90
221 Throat Chop Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 80 100
224 Curse Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
229 Upper Hand Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 65 100

Learnset via Egg Moves

Move Type Cat Power Acc.
Double-Edge Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 120 100
Feint Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 30 100
Flail Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves - 100
Harden Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
Night Slash Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 70 100
Seismic Toss Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves - 100

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Heracross in Other Pokemon Games
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Previous and Next Pokemon

Paldea Dex
Scizor ImageScizor
(#261)
Heracross ImageHeracross
(#262)
Flittle ImageFlittle
(#263)
Kitakami Dex
Ambipom ImageAmbipom
(#48)
Heracross ImageHeracross
(#49)
Swinub ImageSwinub
(#50)

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