Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Counter Megahorn
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Megahorn costs 100 energy for 105 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Heracross takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 603
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 15 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,772 CP
Heracross moves
3 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter Best STAB | Fighting | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Fury Cutter STAB | Bug | 4 | 8 | 0.5s | 8 | 16 |
| Struggle Bug STAB | Bug | 15 | 15 | 1.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Combat STAB | Fighting | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Earthquake | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Megahorn Best STAB | Bug | 105 | 100 | 2.0s | 52.5 | 1.05 |
| Rock Blast | Rock | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
| Upper Hand STAB | Fighting | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Struggle Bug | Bug | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Combat | Fighting | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | Buff / debuff |
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Megahorn | Bug | 110 | 55 | 2.00 | — |
| Rock Blast | Rock | 50 | 40 | 1.25 | — |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | Buff / debuff |
| Upper Hand | Fighting | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Counter (13 DPS); Fury Cutter builds energy fastest (16 EPS).
Evolution
Heracross does not evolve.
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Heracross is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Heracross
Use Heracross against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Heracross
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 78 | 2,680 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 78 | 2,902 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,735 | 1,816 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,158 | 2,259 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,735 | 1,816 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,312 | 1,373 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,735 | 1,816 |
Is Heracross good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Heracross has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (234), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 6 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 43 |
| Lv 2 | 137 |
| Lv 3 | 231 |
| Lv 4 | 324 |
| Lv 5 | 418 |
| Lv 6 | 511 |
| Lv 7 | 605 |
| Lv 8 | 699 |
| Lv 9 | 792 |
| Lv 10 | 886 |
| Lv 11 | 974 |
| Lv 12 | 1,063 |
| Lv 13 | 1,152 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,240 |
| Lv 15 | 1,329 |
| Lv 16 | 1,417 |
| Lv 17 | 1,506 |
| Lv 18 | 1,595 |
| Lv 19 | 1,683 |
| Lv 20 | 1,772 |
| Lv 21 | 1,860 |
| Lv 22 | 1,949 |
| Lv 23 | 2,038 |
| Lv 24 | 2,126 |
| Lv 25 | 2,215 |
| Lv 26 | 2,303 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,392 |
| Lv 28 | 2,481 |
| Lv 29 | 2,569 |
| Lv 30 | 2,658 |
| Lv 31 | 2,702 |
| Lv 32 | 2,747 |
| Lv 33 | 2,791 |
| Lv 34 | 2,835 |
| Lv 35 | 2,879 |
| Lv 36 | 2,924 |
| Lv 37 | 2,968 |
| Lv 38 | 3,012 |
| Lv 39 | 3,057 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,101 |
| Lv 41 | 3,140 |
| Lv 42 | 3,180 |
| Lv 43 | 3,220 |
| Lv 44 | 3,260 |
| Lv 45 | 3,300 |
| Lv 46 | 3,341 |
| Lv 47 | 3,382 |
| Lv 48 | 3,423 |
| Lv 49 | 3,464 |
| Lv 50 | 3,506 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0214
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 54.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0214_POKEMON_HERACROSS
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Heracross in Pokemon GO?
Heracross's best moveset is Counter (fast) with Megahorn (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Heracross's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Heracross takes super effective damage from Flying, Fairy, Fire, Psychic-type moves. It is double weak to Flying (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Bug, Dark, Fighting, Grass, Ground, so avoid those types against it.
What is Heracross's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Heracross reaches 3,506 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,101 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Heracross?
A perfect 15/15/15 Heracross shows 1,772 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,215 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Heracross in Pokemon GO?
Heracross spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Heracross be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Heracross depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.