#214 Heracross
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Female
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Name Jp. Name No. Gender Ratio Type
Heracross Herakrosu
ヘラクロス
National: #214
Sinnoh: #062
Johto: #114
Male :50%
Female :50%
Ability: Swarm & Guts
Swarm: When HP is below 1/3rd, Bug’s power increases to 1.5 times.
Guts: Attack raises to 1.5 times when induced with a status (BURN, PARALYZE, SLEEP, POISON, FREEZE). BURN’s effect of lowering Attack is not applied.
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Singlehorn Pokémon 4'11" 120.0lbs 45 6,400
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Colour Safari Zone Flee Rate
1,250,000 Points
Slow
70 2 Attack Point(s)
Blue 0
Damage Taken
*1 *2 *1 *1 *0.5 *1 *0.5 *1 *0.5 *4 *2 *0.5 *1 *1 *1 *0.5 *1
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
No Hold Item
Bug
Evolutionary Chain
Flavour Text
Diamond It gathers in forests to search for tree sap, its favorite food. It's strong enough to hurl foes.
Pearl With powerful legs and claws, it generates enough power to hurl foes over great distances.
Platinum It loves sweet honey. To keep all the honey to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn.
HeartGold This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies' bellies, then lifts and throws them.
SoulSilver It is usually docile, but if it is disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.

Location (In-Depth Details)
Game Location
Ruby Safari Zone Acro Bike Area
Sapphire Safari Zone Acro Bike Area
Emerald Safari Zone Acro Bike Area
FireRed Pattern Bush
LeafGreen Pattern Bush
Colosseum Snagged from Cipher Peon Dioge in Realgam Tower's Dome
XD Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald/FireRed/LeafGreen/Colosseum
Diamond Sweet Honey Trees Details
Pearl Sweet Honey Trees Details
Platinum Sweet Honey Trees Details
HeartGold Routes 7, 11, 16, 28, 33, 42, 44, 45, 46 & 47, Azalea Town Vermillion City, Celadon City, Mt. Silver (Headbutt)
SoulSilver Routes 7, 11, 16, 28, 33, 42, 44, 45, 46 & 47, Azalea Town Vermillion City, Celadon City, Mt. Silver (Headbutt)
Trainer Locations  Details

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Night Slash7010015--
The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Tackle359535--
A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
Leer--10030--
The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target's Defense stat is reduced.
Horn Attack6510025--
The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.
Endure----10--
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
7Fury Attack158520--
The foe is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.
13Aerial Ace60--20--
The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
19Brick Break7510015--
The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
25Counter??10020--
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
31Take Down908520--
A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
37Close Combat1201005--
The user fights the foe up close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user's Defense and Sp. Def.
43Reversal??10015--
An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
49Feint5010010--
An attack that hits a foe using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves.
55Megahorn1208510--
Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the foe with no letup.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM01 Focus Punch 150 100 20 --
The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.
TM06 Toxic -- 85 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM08 Bulk Up -- -- 20 --
The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats.
TM10 Hidden Power ?? 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11 Sunny Day -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90 5 --
The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18 Rain Dance -- -- 5 --
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
TM21 Frustration ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM26 Earthquake 100 100 10 --
The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.
TM27 Return ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28 Dig 80 100 10 --
The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM31 Brick Break 75 100 15 --
The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80 10 100
Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe's Speed by preventing its movement.
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 -- 20 --
The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42 Facade 70 100 20 --
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43 Secret Power 70 100 20 30
The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM44 Rest -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45 Attract -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46 Thief 40 100 10 --
The user attacks and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70 5 10
The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
TM56 Fling ?? 100 10 --
The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58 Endure -- -- 10 --
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100 15 --
The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90 5 --
The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80 5 --
The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM75 Swords Dance -- -- 30 --
A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
TM78 Captivate -- 100 20 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90 10 30
Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
TM82 Sleep Talk -- -- 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83 Natural Gift ?? 100 15 --
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
TM90 Substitute -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
HM01 Cut 50 95 30 --
The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
HM04 Strength 80 100 15 --
The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100 15 50
The user hits with a punch that may lower the target's Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.
Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Fury Cutter 10 95 20 --
The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.
Knock Off 20 100 20 --
The user slaps down the foe's held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.
Vacuum Wave 40 100 30 --
The user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the foe. This move always goes first.
Helping Hand -- -- 20 --
A move that boosts the power of the ally's attack in a Double Battle.
Snore 40 100 15 30
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Iron Defense -- -- 15 --
The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Low Kick ?? 100 20 --
A powerful low kick that makes the foe fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier foes.
Bug Bite 60 100 20 --
The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Headbutt 70 100 15 30
The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.

Egg Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Harden----30--Details
The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
Bide??--10--Details
The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
Flail??10015--Details
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
False Swipe4010040--Details
A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Revenge6010010--Details
An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the foe in the same turn.
Pursuit4010020--Details
An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle.
Double-edge12010015--Details
A reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

Base/Max Pokéathlon Stats
SpeedPowerSkillStaminaJump

Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats 80 125 75 40 95 85
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 140 - 187 117 - 159 72 - 114 40 - 82 90 - 132 81 - 123
Lv. 100 270 - 364 229 - 314 139 - 224 76 - 161 175 - 260 157 - 242
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 140 - 187 130 - 177 80 - 127 45 - 92 100 - 147 90 - 137
Lv. 100 270 - 364 255 - 349 155 - 249 85 - 179 195 - 289 175 - 269
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 140 - 187 143 - 194 88 - 139 49 - 101 110 - 161 99 - 150
Lv. 100 270 - 364 280 - 383 170 - 273 93 - 196 214 - 317 192 - 295

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