Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Fury Cutter Megahorn 18.4 DPS
- Master League
- Counter Close Combat 70.09% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Megahorn costs 100 energy for 105 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Mega Heracross takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 747
- 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
- 2,751 CP
Mega Heracross moves
3 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter STAB | Fighting | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Fury Cutter Best 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
For raids and gyms, Mega Heracross runs Fury Cutter with Megahorn — 18.4 DPS and 367 TDO as a Bug-type attacker. It also covers the Ground slot with Fury Cutter and Earthquake.
In Master League it runs Counter and Close Combat. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
The highest-damage fast move is Counter (13 DPS); Fury Cutter builds energy fastest (16 EPS).
Rankings
Where Mega Heracross places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug | #3 | S | 18.4 | 367 | Fury Cutter Megahorn |
| Ground | #9 | B | 16.8 | 336 | Fury Cutter Earthquake |
| Fighting | #11 | B | 17.9 | 359 | Counter Close Combat |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master League | #13 | B | 70.09% | Counter Close Combat | 15/15/15 |
Evolution
Mega Heracross does not evolve.
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Mega Heracross is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Mega Heracross
Use Mega Heracross against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Mega Heracross
- Evolve from
- Heracross · Candy
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 125 | 4,161 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 125 | 4,505 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,716 | 2,819 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 3,379 | 3,508 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,716 | 2,819 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 2,054 | 2,132 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,716 | 2,819 |
Is Mega Heracross good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Mega Heracross is a Tier S Bug-type attacker at rank #3, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- Attack is its highest stat (334), 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 | 68 |
| Lv 2 | 213 |
| Lv 3 | 358 |
| Lv 4 | 504 |
| Lv 5 | 649 |
| Lv 6 | 794 |
| Lv 7 | 940 |
| Lv 8 | 1,085 |
| Lv 9 | 1,230 |
| Lv 10 | 1,376 |
| Lv 11 | 1,513 |
| Lv 12 | 1,651 |
| Lv 13 | 1,788 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,926 |
| Lv 15 | 2,063 |
| Lv 16 | 2,201 |
| Lv 17 | 2,338 |
| Lv 18 | 2,476 |
| Lv 19 | 2,613 |
| Lv 20 | 2,751 |
| Lv 21 | 2,888 |
| Lv 22 | 3,026 |
| Lv 23 | 3,164 |
| Lv 24 | 3,301 |
| Lv 25 | 3,439 |
| Lv 26 | 3,576 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 3,714 |
| Lv 28 | 3,852 |
| Lv 29 | 3,989 |
| Lv 30 | 4,127 |
| Lv 31 | 4,195 |
| Lv 32 | 4,264 |
| Lv 33 | 4,333 |
| Lv 34 | 4,402 |
| Lv 35 | 4,470 |
| Lv 36 | 4,539 |
| Lv 37 | 4,608 |
| Lv 38 | 4,677 |
| Lv 39 | 4,746 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 4,814 |
| Lv 41 | 4,875 |
| Lv 42 | 4,937 |
| Lv 43 | 4,999 |
| Lv 44 | 5,061 |
| Lv 45 | 5,124 |
| Lv 46 | 5,187 |
| Lv 47 | 5,250 |
| Lv 48 | 5,314 |
| Lv 49 | 5,378 |
| Lv 50 | 5,443 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0214
- Form
- Mega
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 54.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0214_POKEMON_HERACROSS_MEGA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Mega Heracross in Pokemon GO?
Mega Heracross's best moveset is Fury Cutter (fast) with Megahorn (charged), worth 18.4 DPS as a Bug-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
For PvP, run Counter and Close Combat instead — league movesets prioritise energy generation and shield pressure over raw DPS.
What are Mega Heracross's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Mega 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 Mega Heracross's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Heracross reaches 5,443 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 4,814 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Mega Heracross good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Heracross is ranked #13 (Tier B) in Master League with a 70.09% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Master League is 15/15/15 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Mega Heracross bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Mega Heracross?
A perfect 15/15/15 Mega Heracross shows 2,751 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 3,439 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 Mega Heracross in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Heracross ( Candy).
Can Mega Heracross be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Mega 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.