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Heracross is a Bug, Fighting-type region-exclusive Pokémon from the Johto region. It does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Pokédex description
Single Horn Pokémon
Standard Pokédex description
Heracross charges in a straight line at its foe, slips beneath the foe's grasp, and then scoops up and hurls the opponent with its mighty horn. This Pokémon even has enough power to topple a massive tree.
Heracross charges in a straight line at its foe, slips beneath the foe's grasp, and then scoops up and hurls the opponent with its mighty horn. This Pokémon even has enough power to topple a massive tree.
- Heracross's cry
Mega Heracross Pokédex description
It can grip things with its two horns and lift 500 times its own body weight.
It can grip things with its two horns and lift 500 times its own body weight.
- Mega Heracross's cry
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
Charged attacks
Attack availability
- Rock Blast: added on August 30th, 2021
Evolution family
Heracross is part of a one-member family.
Availability

- Heracross was released with the main release of Johto-region Pokémon on February 16th, 2017.
- It is available only in Central and South America.
Shiny form of Heracross was released on Ultra Unlock Part 2: Space on August 6th, 2021.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
---|---|---|
![]() Wild |
2,658 2,879 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2017 Feb 16 |
![]() Eggs |
1,772 |
Increased chance/Previously in: |
![]() Raid Battles |
1,772 2,215 (weather boosted) |
Tier 3 CP 20,809
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
![]() Research tasks |
1,329 | Special Research/Timed Research: Pokémon GO Tour: Johto Battle Challenge - Completing 3rd part |