#214 Heracross	General	Location	Attacks	Stats	Egg Moves	5th Gen Dex	3rd Gen Dex
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Name	Jp. Name	No.	Gender Ratio	Type
Heracross	Herakrosu ヘラクロス	National: #214 Sinnoh: #062 Johto: #114	Male ♂: 50% Female ♀: 50%
Ability: Swarm & Guts
Swarm: When HP is below 1/3rd, Bug’s power increases to 1.5 times. Guts: Attack raises to 1.5 times when induced with a status (BURN, PARALYZE, SLEEP, POISON, FREEZE). BURN’s effect of lowering Attack is not applied.
Classification	Height	Weight	Capture Rate	Base Egg Steps
Singlehorn Pokémon	4'11"	120.0lbs	45	6,400
Experience Growth	Base Happiness	Effort Values Earned	Colour	Safari Zone Flee Rate
1,250,000 Points Slow	70	2 Attack Point(s)	Blue	0

Damage Taken

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*0.5

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*4

*2

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*1

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Wild Hold Item	Egg Groups
No Hold Item	BugCaterpieMetapodButterfreeWeedleKakunaBeedrillParasParasectVenonatVenomothScytherPinsirLedybaLedianSpinarakAriadosYanmaPinecoForretressGligarScizorShuckleHeracrossWurmpleSilcoonBeautiflyCascoonDustoxSurskitMasquerainNincadaNinjaskVolbeatIllumiseTrapinchVibravaFlygonKricketotKricketuneBurmyWormadamMothimCombeeVespiquenSkorupiDrapionYanmegaGliscorShellosGastrodonDitto Bug

Evolutionary Chain

Flavour Text
Diamond	It gathers in forests to search for tree sap, its favorite food. It's strong enough to hurl foes.
Pearl	With powerful legs and claws, it generates enough power to hurl foes over great distances.
Platinum	It loves sweet honey. To keep all the honey to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn.
HeartGold	This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies' bellies, then lifts and throws them.
SoulSilver	It is usually docile, but if it is disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.

Location (In-Depth Details)
Game	Location
Ruby	Safari Zone Acro Bike Area
Sapphire	Safari Zone Acro Bike Area
Emerald	Safari Zone Acro Bike Area
FireRed	Pattern Bush
LeafGreen	Pattern Bush
Colosseum	Snagged from Cipher Peon Dioge in Realgam Tower's Dome
XD	Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald/FireRed/LeafGreen/Colosseum
Diamond	Sweet Honey Trees	Details
Pearl	Sweet Honey Trees	Details
Platinum	Sweet Honey Trees	Details
HeartGold	Routes 7, 11, 16, 28, 33, 42, 44, 45, 46 & 47, Azalea Town Vermillion City, Celadon City, Mt. Silver (Headbutt)
SoulSilver	Routes 7, 11, 16, 28, 33, 42, 44, 45, 46 & 47, Azalea Town Vermillion City, Celadon City, Mt. Silver (Headbutt)
Trainer Locations		Details

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up
Level	Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
—	Night Slash			70	100	15	--
		The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
—	Tackle			35	95	35	--
		A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
—	Leer			--	100	30	--
		The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target's Defense stat is reduced.
—	Horn Attack			65	100	25	--
		The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.
—	Endure			--	--	10	--
		The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
7	Fury Attack			15	85	20	--
		The foe is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.
13	Aerial Ace			60	--	20	--
		The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
19	Brick Break			75	100	15	--
		The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
25	Counter			??	100	20	--
		A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
31	Take Down			90	85	20	--
		A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
37	Close Combat			120	100	5	--
		The user fights the foe up close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user's Defense and Sp. Def.
43	Reversal			??	100	15	--
		An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
49	Feint			50	100	10	--
		An attack that hits a foe using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves.
55	Megahorn			120	85	10	--
		Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the foe with no letup.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #	Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
TM01	Focus Punch			150	100	20	--
		The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.
TM06	Toxic			--	85	10	--
		A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM08	Bulk Up			--	--	20	--
		The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats.
TM10	Hidden Power			??	100	15	--
		A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day			--	--	5	--
		The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM15	Hyper Beam			150	90	5	--
		The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17	Protect			--	--	10	--
		It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance			--	--	5	--
		The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
TM21	Frustration			??	100	20	--
		A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM26	Earthquake			100	100	10	--
		The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.
TM27	Return			??	100	20	--
		A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28	Dig			80	100	10	--
		The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM31	Brick Break			75	100	15	--
		The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32	Double Team			--	--	15	--
		By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM39	Rock Tomb			50	80	10	100
		Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe's Speed by preventing its movement.
TM40	Aerial Ace			60	--	20	--
		The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42	Facade			70	100	20	--
		An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power			70	100	20	30
		The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM44	Rest			--	--	10	--
		The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract			--	100	15	--
		If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief			40	100	10	--
		The user attacks and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM52	Focus Blast			120	70	5	10
		The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
TM56	Fling			??	100	10	--
		The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58	Endure			--	--	10	--
		The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM65	Shadow Claw			70	100	15	--
		The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM68	Giga Impact			150	90	5	--
		The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM71	Stone Edge			100	80	5	--
		The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM75	Swords Dance			--	--	30	--
		A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
TM78	Captivate			--	100	20	--
		If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM80	Rock Slide			75	90	10	30
		Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
TM82	Sleep Talk			--	--	10	--
		While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift			??	100	15	--
		The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87	Swagger			--	90	15	--
		The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute			--	--	10	--
		The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
HM01	Cut			50	95	30	--
		The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
HM04	Strength			80	100	15	--
		The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM06	Rock Smash			40	100	15	50
		The user hits with a punch that may lower the target's Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Fury Cutter			10	95	20	--
	The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.
Knock Off			20	100	20	--
	The user slaps down the foe's held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.
Vacuum Wave			40	100	30	--
	The user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the foe. This move always goes first.
Helping Hand			--	--	20	--
	A move that boosts the power of the ally's attack in a Double Battle.
Snore			40	100	15	30
	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Iron Defense			--	--	15	--
	The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Low Kick			??	100	20	--
	A powerful low kick that makes the foe fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier foes.
Bug Bite			60	100	20	--
	The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Headbutt			70	100	15	30
	The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.

Egg Moves (Details)
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Harden			--	--	30	--	Details
	The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
Bide			??	--	10	--	Details
	The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
Flail			??	100	15	--	Details
	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
False Swipe			40	100	40	--	Details
	A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Revenge			60	100	10	--	Details
	An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the foe in the same turn.
Pursuit			40	100	20	--	Details
	An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle.
Double-edge			120	100	15	--	Details
	A reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

Base/Max Pokéathlon Stats
Speed	Power	Skill	Stamina	Jump

Stats
		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Attack	Sp. Defense	Speed
Base Stats		80	125	75	40	95	85
Max Stats Hindering Nature	Lv. 50	140 - 187	117 - 159	72 - 114	40 - 82	90 - 132	81 - 123
	Lv. 100	270 - 364	229 - 314	139 - 224	76 - 161	175 - 260	157 - 242
Max Stats Neutral Nature	Lv. 50	140 - 187	130 - 177	80 - 127	45 - 92	100 - 147	90 - 137
	Lv. 100	270 - 364	255 - 349	155 - 249	85 - 179	195 - 289	175 - 269
Max Stats Beneficial Nature	Lv. 50	140 - 187	143 - 194	88 - 139	49 - 101	110 - 161	99 - 150
	Lv. 100	270 - 364	280 - 383	170 - 273	93 - 196	214 - 317	192 - 295

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