Mega Heracross Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Heracross in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Heracross
Mega Heracross is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug/Fighting typing. The best counter is Mega Rayquaza (Mega) with Air Slash and Hurricane, dealing 44.452 DPS.
Mega Heracross can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Mega Heracross is weak to Flying (double weak!), Fairy, Fire, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Fighting-type moves as Mega Heracross resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Mega Heracross is Mega Rayquaza (44.452 DPS), Shadow Tornadus (Therian) (43.680 DPS), and Shadow Toucannon (43.333 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Mega Heracross: After defeating Mega Heracross, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2716 and 2819 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 3379-3508 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Heracross from raids will have exactly 2819 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Mega Heracross?
The best counter for Mega Heracross is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Hurricane, dealing 44.452 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Tornadus (Therian) (43.680 DPS) and Shadow Toucannon (43.333 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Heracross?
Mega Heracross can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Mega Heracross weak to?
Mega Heracross is weak to Flying (double weak), Fairy, Fire, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Fighting, Grass, Ground-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Heracross be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mega Heracross's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Mega Heracross from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Heracross from raids will have 2819 CP at level 20, or 3508 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2716. If you see 2819 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Heracross worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega Heracross is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Mega Heracross?
For the best moveset for Mega Heracross itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega Heracross stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Mega Heracross without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Heracross can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Enamorus (Incarnate) (36.500 DPS) and Toucannon (36.267 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Mega Heracross in raids?
Weather boost information for Mega Heracross is not currently available. Bug-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.