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Heracross Mega

Heracross Mega

BUGFIGHTING
HP
80
Atk
185
Def
115
SpA
40
SpD
105
Spe
75
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Weaknesses

  • FLYING4x
  • FAIRY2x
  • FIRE2x
  • PSYCHIC2x

Best Nature

Brave 32/32/0/0/2/0

Best Moveset

  1. Close CombatFIGHTINGPhysical21.9%
  2. Rock BlastROCKPhysical21.4%
  3. Pin MissileBUGPhysical20.3%
  4. ProtectNORMALStatus13.5%

Best Ability / Item

Skill LinkHeracroniteHeracronite

Heracross Mega technical VGC usage sections

Best Heracross Mega Moves

  • #1

    Close Combat

    FIGPhysical120 BP

    The user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.

    21.86%
  • #2

    Rock Blast

    ROCPhysical25 BP

    The user attacks by hurling hard rocks at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.

    21.37%
  • #3

    Pin Missile

    BUGPhysical25 BP

    The user attacks by shooting sharp spikes at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.

    20.29%
  • #4

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    13.49%
  • #5

    Bullet Seed

    GRAPhysical25 BP

    The user attacks by forcefully shooting seeds at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.

    8.80%
  • #6

    Detect

    FIGStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    7.93%
  • #7

    Rock Slide

    ROCPhysical75 BP

    Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

    0.81%
  • #8

    Upper Hand

    FIGPhysical65 BP

    The user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move.

    0.67%
  • #9

    Brick Break

    FIGPhysical75 BP

    The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

    0.65%
  • #10

    Knock Off

    DARPhysical65 BP

    The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.

    0.62%
  • #11

    Other

    3.51%

Best Heracross Mega Natures

  • #1

    Brave 32/32/0/0/2/0

    14.69%
  • #2

    Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

    11.91%
  • #3

    Adamant 32/32/0/0/2/0

    11.51%
  • #4

    Brave 32/32/2/0/0/0

    7.34%
  • #5

    Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

    6.25%
  • #6

    Adamant 32/32/2/0/0/0

    3.37%
  • #7

    Adamant 0/32/0/0/2/32

    3.05%
  • #8

    Adamant 10/32/0/0/0/24

    2.00%
  • #9

    Adamant 17/32/0/0/0/17

    1.69%
  • #10

    Adamant 14/32/0/0/0/20

    1.21%
  • #11

    Other

    36.98%

Best Heracross Mega Abilities

  • #1

    Skill Link

    Maximizes the number of times multistrike moves hit.

    100.00%

Best Heracross Mega Items

  • #1
    Heracronite

    Heracronite

    Allows Heracross to Mega Evolve into Mega Heracross.

    100.00%

Best Heracross Mega Teammates

  • #1
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    7.64%
  • #2
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    7.48%
  • #3
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    6.84%
  • #4
    KingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    6.20%
  • #5
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    5.89%
  • #6
    BasculegionBasculegion
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    5.13%
  • #7
    TorkoalTorkoal
    FIR
    TeamsBuilder
    3.60%
  • #8
    SylveonSylveon
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.42%
  • #9
    GholdengoGholdengo
    STEGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.03%
  • #10
    TalonflameTalonflame
    FIRFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    2.97%
  • #11

    Other

    47.80%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Heracross Mega?

The best moveset for Heracross Mega in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Close Combat, Rock Blast, Pin Missile, Protect.

How to counter Heracross Mega in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Heracross Mega can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (flying 4x, fairy 2x, fire 2x, psychic 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Heracross Mega?

The best item for Heracross Mega is typically Heracronite, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.