Heracross (Pokémon)

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Heracross (Japanese: ヘラクロス Heracros) is a dual-type introduced in Generation II.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Heracross can Mega Evolve into Mega Heracross using the Heracronite.
==Biology==
Heracross is a bipedal, covered in a blue exoskeleton. There is a long, pronged horn on its forehead. The horn ends in a cross on males and a heart-shape on females. On either side of the horn is a short antenna with a spherical tip. Heracross has oval, yellow eyes. Its forearms have a pair of spikes near the wrists, while its thighs have a single spike each. It has two claws on its hands, and a single long claw on each foot. There is a single pair of wings covered by , which can be seen during its release from a Poké Ball in the 3D games. Heracross's claws allow it to dig into the ground for sturdy footing and also allow it to climb trees. Using its horn, it throws opponents or competitors for food. It can lift and throw objects 100 times its own weight. It uses its two antennae to search for food by scent. As mentioned in , Heracross is known to occasionaly sleep while licking the sap it finds.Sleep Style DexThe reason is due to Heracross becoming exhausted from a potentinally hard search for sweet sap. It lives in , where it feeds on tree sap. In Generation II, was its signature move.
As seen in the Pokémon the Series episode A Sappy Ending, Heracross has been known to compete with Pokémon such as for food. The same episode also shows Heracross allowing to feed on tree sap after Heracross has finished its meal. In addition, it is shown to suck sap from Pokémon such as . In Alola, Heracross get along better with Pinsir, as they both have rivalries with .
===Forms===
Heracross can Mega Evolve into Mega Heracross.
Mega Heracross is bulkier than its previous form. Thin orange markings now rim its head, hands, and shoulders. Additionally, there is a half-circle, orange marking over its eyes. It now has a long, pointed nose that curves slightly upward. Its back now lacks wings and is completely yellow. The horn on its head has grown into a large, simple spike with two smaller spikes on the front. The antennae have lengthened as well and now have ovoid tips. Mega Heracross's forearms have thickened and lost their spines. Sometimes, when attacking, particularly with a multistrike move, its exoskeletal shell on the upper side of its arms opens up, revealing a segmented yellow skin layer filled with holes, which let air enter and exit from its forearms. During these attacks, its claws simultaneously retract, allowing Mega Heracross to fire various types of ammunition at a rapid pace, such as , , and .
This Pokémon has a high body temperature, so it opens the shells of its arms and torso to allow heat to escape.http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Heracross Mega Heracross boasts such incredible strength that it can lift objects up to 500 times its own weight between its horns. This same strength allows Mega Heracross to lift a fighter plane. However, it is left with muscular soreness after reverting to its original form.
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Heracross
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===NPC appearances===
* : A Heracross can often be seen relaxing inside Spinda's Café.
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Heracross=====
=====Mega Heracross=====
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===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
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===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
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===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====Ash's Heracross=====
Heracross debuted in A Sappy Ending, thus also marking the species' debut. He decided to help and deal with a feud between other Heracross and a group of . Heracross later wanted to come with Ash, who him at the end of the episode.
=====Goh's Heracross=====
In Trade, Borrow, and Steal!, Kricketina Kylie owned six Heracross. One of them was eventually traded for Goh's second Pinsir after he it.
=====Other=====
In A Sappy Ending, the group of Heracross that Ash's own Heracross belonged to was feuding with a group of Pinsir after began siphoning all of the tree sap from the Pinsir's side of the forest.
In All in a Day's Wurmple, Forrest Franklin owns a Heracross as his main battling Pokémon.
In Absol-ute Disaster, 's Heracross saved from falling while was busy with Max. It also helped and Ash's, 's, and 's Pokémon, with a long-range attack to push a boulder in order to stop a flood.
In Smells Like Team Spirit!, Conway used a Heracross in the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition finals against Ash's Chimchar and Paul's Elekid. He was defeated after evolved into .
In Steeling Peace of Mind!, 's Heracross battled Barry's Empoleon, but it was called off when went out of control. He later flew Barry around Iron Island.
In Arceus and the Jewel of Life, Kato used a Heracross in a Tag Battle against Ash's Pikachu and Dawn's Piplup, where he worked alongside Kiko's .
In Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, a Heracross that can Mega Evolve fell under the control of Levi and Cherie's Mega Wave. Heracross was briefly lent to Jessie to use in an attempt to capture . He was later freed when Alva's Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and he escaped.
In Trade, Borrow, and Steal!, Kricketina Kylie owned six Heracross. was eventually traded for Goh's second Pinsir after he it.
====Minor appearances====
In Wired for Battle!, the image of a 's Heracross came up in Shingo's laptop.
In Beauty and the Breeder, a 's Heracross participated in the Pokémon Beauty Contest.
In Ring Masters, a Heracross competed in Rikishii Town's Sumo Conference.
In The Big Balloon Blow-Up, two Heracross belonging to the same Trainer competed in the Pokémon Balloon Race.
A Heracross appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.
A 's Heracross appeared in Deceit and Assist.
A Heracross appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
A Trainer's Heracross appeared in Curbing the Crimson Tide!.
A Heracross appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
A Heracross appeared in Strategy Begins at Home!.
In An Old Family Blend!, a Trainer's Heracross was at the Lily of the Valley Conference.
A Heracross appeared with a Pinsir in the ending credits of Eevee & Friends.
A Heracross that can Mega Evolve into Mega Heracross appeared in the opening of Mega Evolution Special I.
A Heracross appeared in a flashback or a fantasy in The Forest Champion!.
In Mega Evolution Special IV, a Trainer's Heracross was one of the ten Mega Evolved Pokémon that Alain and his had to defeat.
A Heracross and its Mega Evolved form appeared during the opening sequence of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
During the ending credits of I Choose You!, and battled a Heracross in the middle of a forest. The outcome of the battle was unknown, and thus it is unclear if this Heracross was meant to be in this timeline.
In The Power of Us, a Heracross was following Harriet around.
In A Recipe for Success!, a male and a female Heracross were customers at Oranguru's place.
In A Timeless Encounter!, a Heracross helped give a lift to the top of a . He reappeared in a flashback in Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!.
A Heracross appeared in Secrets of the Jungle.
Two Heracross, one male and one female, appeared under the ownership of two different Trainers each in Put Your Heart Into It!.
====Pokédex entries====
===Pokémon Evolutions===
In The Rival, used a Heracross during a battle against Palmer's in the .
==In the manga==
===Ash & Pikachu===
 owns a similar to the anime, but it only made a brief appearance on a scoreboard in One Half Of A Poké Ball.
===Pokémon Adventures===
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Heracross is first seen in The Legend. While is communicating with following the conclusion of this chapter, he stands in a full shot of Sprout Tower with a bunch of Johto Pokémon in the background, Heracross being one of them.
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A Heracross is seen as one of the Pokémon under Bugsy's control. He first appeared in Into the Unown where he helped defeat Team Rocket at the Ruins of Alph. Later on in Hurray for Heracross, he helped Bugsy capture an Unown before they followed Suicune to a chamber. Afterwards, he protected Bugsy after he activated the runes in the chamber where they encountered Suicune. Heracross faced the Legendary Pokémon but was easily swatted away, forcing Bugsy to switch to another tactic. He later uses him to battle Sabrina in the opening ceremonies of the Pokémon League.
A Heracross appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
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A Heracross was seen in Greta's arsenal, which was first sent out in her battle against . It was able to fight evenly against his and outscored it. It first appeared in Sneaky Like Shedinja.
The rented a Heracross, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Lemme at 'Em, Lapras! and Facing Gulpin Is Hard to Swallow.
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A Heracross appears with a at the Mini-game Corner in Sylveon Enchants.
A Heracross appeared under the ownership of Gurkinn in Heracross Transforms. It can Mega Evolve with its Heracronite.
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
A Trainer used a Heracross against Hareta in Clash! Hareta vs. Koya.
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
A Heracross appeared in Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!.
Multiple Heracross appeared in A Promise Given to Miltank.
A Heracross appeared in A Promise Given to Miltank.
A Heracross appeared in a flashback in Let's Fight For The Future!!.
===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Heracross appeared in GDZ39, under the ownership of Mikuri.
===Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic===
A Heracross appeared in Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic.
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Heracross appeared in The Hardest Bug Pokémon Wins?!, under the ownership of Bugsy.
===Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission===
A Heracross was one of the Pokémon that Lunick asked for help in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode One.
==In the TCG==
==Other appearances==
===Super Smash Bros. Melee===
Heracross only appears as a random trophy.
====Trophy information====
Heracross are powerful creatures that are known to drive their single horns into the bellies of their foes and then toss them over their heads. The immense power of their move is said to be the strongest among Bug Pokémon. They are one of several types of Pokémon that can be found by shaking trees.
===Super Smash Bros. Ultimate===
Heracross appears as a .
==Trivia==
* Heracross can be seen as a counterpart to , replacing in that role, which gained an evolution in Generation II. Both are Pokémon based on beetles and lack an evolutionary line. Pinsir is not part like Heracross, but it learns several Fighting-type moves by leveling up. Excluding the Friend Safari, both Pokémon and their Mega Stones are versions exclusives in : Heracross and Heracronite are exclusive to Y while Pinsir and Pinsirite are exclusive to X. Each Mega Stone can be found in Santalune Forest in their respective versions. The heights of both Pokémon are the same, even when Mega Evolved. The Pokémon are also version exclusives in the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass. Heracross can be found on the Isle of Armor if playing Shield, whereas Pinsir can be found in its place when playing Sword.
* Mega Heracross has the highest base stat of all Pokémon.
* Mega Heracross is tied with Mega Pinsir, Mega , and for the highest base stat total of all Bug-type Pokémon.
* Heracross is one of fourteen Pokémon that one could collect foreign Pokédex entries for in .
* Heracross is the only Pokémon in the .
===Origin===
Heracross appears to be based on the . These beetles are known for their incredible strength and use in , which explains its type.
Mega Heracross appears to be based on a .
====Name origin====
Heracross and Heracros may be a combination of (species of rhinoceros beetle named after the hero in the classical Greco-Roman mythology for its great strength), Ἡρακλῆς (divine hero in Greek mythology who lent his name to his ), and cross.
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
* Ash's Heracross
* Goh's Heracross
* Mega Evolution
==References==
==External links==
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