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Heracross

BugFighting
M-A Standard/Form Gen 2

Use this page like a quick team check: read the role, check what attacks scare it, then search its moves by type and category.

Forms

Switch Heracross form

2 related forms
Stats, matchups, abilities, and moves
Main jobDamage dealer

Heracross reads as a physical attacker from its current stats.

Speed readMedium speed

May need Tailwind, priority, or careful switching.

Watch outFire 2x, Flying 4x, Psychic 2x

These are type-only multipliers. The ability notes below show when the result changes.

Stats

Battle Stats

Read the left number as the base stat. Read the right number as a simple level 50 game preview.

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HP
Base 80 Game 155 +75
Atk
Base 125 Game 145 +20
Def
Base 75 Game 95 +20
Sp.Atk
Base 40 Game 60 +20
Sp.Def
Base 95 Game 115 +20
Speed
Base 85 Game 105 +20
How to read this

If a game screen number is higher than the base stat, it usually comes from level calculation, Stat Alignment, and Stat Points. Use base stats for comparison, and game preview for battle feel.

Type Check

What scares Heracross?

Start with the type multiplier, then check the ability. A selected ability can reduce, cancel, or increase the final damage.

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Weak to
Fire2xFlying4xPsychic2xFairy2x
Resists
Grass0.5xFighting0.5xGround0.5xBug0.5xDark0.5x
Immune to
None

Abilities / Passives

Passive effect

Swarm

Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.

This is always-on help. Check when it activates before building around it.
Stat swing

Guts

It's so gutsy that having a status condition boosts the Pokémon's Attack stat.

This passive changes stats, so one turn can suddenly become stronger or safer.
Stat swing

Moxie

When the Pokémon knocks out a target, it shows moxie, which boosts its Attack stat.

This passive changes stats, so one turn can suddenly become stronger or safer.
Moves

Search Heracross's Moves

Search and filters check every move first, then show 15 results per page with type and category icons.

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Data Source

Base stats, abilities, and move names are generated from Pokemon Champions data sources. Regulation and meta pages should be reviewed separately before ranked recommendations.

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