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Heracross Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Bug / Fighting · BST: 500 · Role: Physical Wallbreaker

Heracross is a Bug / Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Fairy. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Heracross, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Charizard, Mega Charizard Y, Pidgeot plus 5 more ranked below.

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Heracross can Mega Evolve into Mega Heracross, changing its stats and role mid-battle. See the Mega form page for its updated counters and weaknesses.

With a 500 base stat total, Heracross plays as a Physical Wallbreaker. Its highest stat is Attack (125), and at base 85 Speed it sits faster than 56% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a bulky Physical wall like Skarmory or Hippowdon can switch in safely.

What counters Heracross in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

Top counters vs Heracross

  1. Charizard (Fire / Flying)
  2. Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying)
  3. Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
  4. Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
  5. Mega Clefable (Fairy / Flying)
  6. Mega Pinsir (Bug / Flying)
  7. Gyarados (Water / Flying)
  8. Aerodactyl (Rock / Flying)

How each counter beats Heracross

  • Charizard (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Heracross and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
  • Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Heracross and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
  • Pidgeot (Normal / Flying) outspeeds Heracross and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
  • Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying) outspeeds Heracross and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
  • Mega Clefable (Fairy / Flying) underspeeds but can still trade Heracross and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fairy moves.

Heracross weaknesses, resistances & immunities

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)

Base stats

HP
80
Attack
125
Defense
75
Sp. Attack
40
Sp. Defense
95
Speed
85
Total
500

Best Tera Types for Heracross

The best Tera Types for Heracross cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

  • Bug (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Fighting (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Fire (defensive shift)
  • Water (defensive shift)

Abilities

  • Swarm — [object Object]
  • Guts — [object Object]
  • Moxie (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Bug-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Heracross:

Frequently asked questions about Heracross

What counters Heracross in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Heracross are Charizard, Mega Charizard Y, Pidgeot, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Clefable. These Pokémon hit Heracross super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Heracross weak to?

Heracross is a Bug / Fighting-type Pokémon weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, Fairy. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Heracross?

The single best pick against Heracross in the Pokémon Champions roster is Charizard, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Heracross in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Heracross, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Bug / Fighting) and carries super-effective coverage (Fire, Flying, Psychic, Fairy). Avoid Pokémon that share Heracross's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Heracross good in Pokémon Champions?

Heracross's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (500 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.