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National No. 214

Heracross

Single Horn Pokémon

Insect
Fighting
Generation II
1.5 m Size
54 kg Weight
3 Abilities
#0214
Heracross

Description

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.

Abilities

Ability 1

Swarm

Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Ability 2

Guts

Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

Hidden Ability

Moxie

Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 1.5 m / 4'92"
Weight 54 kg / 119.05 lbs
Color Blue
Body
Humanoid Pokémon with a bipedal, tailless form
Habitat
forest
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 175
Maximum Experience 1.250.000
Experience Rated as slow
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Bug
Base Egg Cycle 25
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 6400 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 45
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 11.9% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 16.2% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 20.1% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation II / Johto
Available since Gold / Silver · Generation II
Form Heracross
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Heracross
French Scarhino
German Skaraborn
Spanish Heracross
Italian Heracross
Japanese ヘラクロス Heracros
Korean 헤라크로스 Heracross
Chinese 赫拉克羅斯 / 赫拉克罗斯 Hèlākèluósī

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

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.

27 descriptions 1 historical period Classic game data

Evolutionary Chain

Heracross
Heracross
Nº214
Mega Heracross
Mega Heracross
Nº214 Heracronite

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Heracross

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
80
-
140 - 187
270 - 364
Attack
125
+2 EV
117 - 194
229 - 383
Defense
75
-
72 - 139
139 - 273
Sp Attack.
40
-
40 - 101
76 - 196
Defense Esp.
95
-
90 - 161
175 - 317
Speed
85
-
81 - 150
157 - 295
Total
500
+2 EV
-
-
Life
80
Lv 50: 140 - 187 Lv 100: 270 - 364
At. +2 EV
125
Lv 50: 117 - 194 Lv 100: 229 - 383
Df.
75
Lv 50: 72 - 139 Lv 100: 139 - 273
At. Esp.
40
Lv 50: 40 - 101 Lv 100: 76 - 196
Df. Esp.
95
Lv 50: 90 - 161 Lv 100: 175 - 317
Vel.
85
Lv 50: 81 - 150 Lv 100: 157 - 295
Total +2 EV
500

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Tackle No.33 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Leer No.43 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 30
Attack -
Hit 100%
Horn Attack No.30 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 20
Latest record
PP 25
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Endure No.203 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 10
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Fury Attack No.31 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 5
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 15
Hit 85%
Counter No.68 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 25
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 100%
Take Down No.36 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 34
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 90
Hit 85%
Reversal No.179 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 46
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 100%
Megahorn No.224 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 55
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 120
Hit 85%
Brick Break No.280 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 30
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 75
Hit 100%
Night Slash No.400 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack 70
Hit 100%
Aerial Ace No.332 · Level up
Type Flying
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 15
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit -
Close Combat No.370 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 60
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 120
Hit 100%
Feint No.364 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 7
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 30
Hit 100%
Chip Away No.498 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 16
PP 20
Attack 70
Hit 100%
Arm Thrust No.292 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack 15
Hit 100%
Bullet Seed No.331 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 30
Attack 25
Hit 100%
Pin Missile No.42 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 35
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 25
Hit 95%
Throat Chop No.675 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 40
PP 15
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Thrash No.37 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 45
PP 10
Attack 120
Hit 100%
Swords Dance No.14 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 50
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Rock Smash No.249 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 5 Mastery 14
PP 15
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Slash No.163 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 21 Mastery 31
PP 20
Attack 70
Hit 100%
Double-Edge No.38 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 37 Mastery 48
PP 15
Attack 120
Hit 100%