Heracross in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves
Find Heracross’s X/Y locations, Bug/Fighting typing, base stats, abilities, evolution, Mega Evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.
Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.
Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats
Heracross is Kalos Coastal #131 and National #214. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Bug / Fighting.
Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 125 |
| Defense | 75 |
| Sp. Atk | 40 |
| Sp. Def | 95 |
| Speed | 85 |
| Total | 500 |
Where to find it in X and Y
Match the version, area and method before travelling. Grass, flowers, Horde Encounters, fishing, Rock Smash, ambushes, gifts and the Friend Safari are separate encounter methods.
Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.
Encounter methods · Version exclusives
| Location | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 12 | Y only | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 25 | — |
| Route 12 | Y only | Yellow flowers | 27 | — |
| Friend Safari — Bug | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 30 | Friend Safari slot 3 (postgame; depends on a registered friend’s safari) |
Evolution family
Heracross does not evolve in Pokémon X and Y.
Mega Evolution
Heracross can Mega Evolve in Pokémon X and Y when it holds its Mega Stone and the player has the Mega Ring from the Tower of Mastery. Only one Pokémon can Mega Evolve per battle.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 185 |
| Defense | 115 |
| Sp. Atk | 40 |
| Sp. Def | 105 |
| Speed | 75 |
| Total | 600 |
Abilities, breeding and training
Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | 50% female / 50% male |
| Egg group(s) | Bug |
| Base hatch cycles | 25 |
| Experience growth | slow |
| Base capture rate | 45 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 70 |
| EV yield | Attack +2 |
| Height / weight | 1.5 m / 54 kg |
The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Arm Thrust |
| 1 / start | Bullet Seed |
| 1 / start | Endure |
| 1 / start | Horn Attack |
| 1 / start | Leer |
| 1 / start | Night Slash |
| 1 / start | Tackle |
| 7 | Fury Attack |
| 10 | Aerial Ace |
| 16 | Chip Away |
| 19 | Counter |
| 25 | Brick Break |
| 28 | Take Down |
| 31 | Pin Missile |
| 34 | Close Combat |
| 37 | Feint |
| 43 | Reversal |
| 46 | Megahorn |
All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM08 | Bulk Up | Fighting | Status |
| TM09 | Venoshock | Poison | Special |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM23 | Smack Down | Rock | Physical |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | Special |
| TM54 | False Swipe | Normal | Physical |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical |
| TM67 | Retaliate | Normal | Physical |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical |
| TM71 | Stone Edge | Rock | Physical |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status |
| TM76 | Struggle Bug | Bug | Special |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
Egg moves and move tutors
Egg moves: Bide, Double-Edge, Flail, Focus Punch, Harden, Megahorn, Pursuit, Revenge, Rock Blast, Seismic Toss.
No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.
Related species
Return to Heracross in the Kalos Pokédex.
Check Heracross’s version label and encounter method before travelling.
References
Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.