Heracross counters, weaknesses & stats
Type: Bug / Fighting
Looking for the best counters for Heracross? This page lists the top Pokémon from the Pokémon Champions roster that hit Heracross super-effectively, along with its full base stats, defensive matchups, abilities and weaknesses. Heracross is a Bug / Fighting-type Pokémon that takes super-effective damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Fairy.
Base stats
- HP
- 80
- Attack
- 125
- Defense
- 75
- Sp. Attack
- 40
- Sp. Defense
- 95
- Speed
- 85
- Total
- 500
Weaknesses
- Fire (×2)
- Flying (×4)
- Psychic (×2)
- Fairy (×2)
Resistances
- Grass (×0.5)
- Fighting (×0.5)
- Ground (×0.5)
- Bug (×0.5)
- Dark (×0.5)
Abilities
- Swarm — Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Guts — Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
- Moxie (hidden) — Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.
Top counters vs Heracross
- Charizard (Fire / Flying)
- Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying)
- Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
- Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
- Mega Clefable (Fairy / Flying)
- Mega Pinsir (Bug / Flying)
- Gyarados (Water / Flying)
- Aerodactyl (Rock / Flying)
Frequently asked questions
What is the best counter for Heracross?
Based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety, the top counter in the Pokémon Champions roster is Charizard. See the full ranked list above for more options.
What are Heracross's weaknesses?
Heracross is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, Fairy.
What type is Heracross?
Heracross is a Bug / Fighting-type Pokémon.