Type matchups
Damage Heracross takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug/Fighting type, Heracross has 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Bug/Fighting typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 80
- Attack
- 125
- Defense
- 75
- Sp. Atk
- 40
- Sp. Def
- 95
- Speed
- 85
- Total
- 500
Heracross has a base stat total of 500, higher than 64% of Pokémon. With Attack (125) well above Sp. Atk (40), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 85 is middling (faster than 66% of Pokémon). With 80 HP, 75 Defense and 95 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.
Heracross can have the abilities Swarm, Guts and Moxie.
How to beat Heracross
The best way to beat Heracross is with Flying moves, which deal 4× damage. Fire, Psychic and Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Ground, Bug, Grass and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Enamorus hits for 4× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Bug and Fighting moves. Therian Enamorus hits for 4× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Bug and Fighting moves. Togekiss hits for 4× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Bug and Fighting moves.
Evolution
Heracross does not evolve.
Best counters to Heracross
Other Bug/Fighting Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Heracross weak to?
As a Bug/Fighting type, Heracross takes super-effective damage from Flying (4×), Fire, Psychic and Fairy moves.
What is Heracross resistant to?
Heracross resists Fighting, Ground, Bug, Grass and Dark moves.
What are the best counters to Heracross?
Strong type-based picks include Enamorus, Therian Enamorus and Togekiss, which hit Heracross with super-effective attacks.