
The best moveset for Heracross in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Close Combat, Rock Blast, Pin Missile, Protect.
In the Pokémon Champions meta, Heracross can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (flying 4x, fairy 2x, fire 2x, psychic 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.
The best item for Heracross is typically Heracronite, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.