Competitive Information for Heracross (Mega) [X/Y]
Bug / Fighting
Abilities:
This Pokemon's multi-hit attacks always hit the maximum number of times.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Heracross-mega? These builds are optimized for X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Heracross-Mega, a fabulous Pokémon known for its Bug and Fighting typing! It's a sight to see Heracross-Mega out in the 6th generation battlefield. It is weak to Fairy, Fire, Flying, and Psychic-typed attacks. Want to master Heracross-Mega's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Heracronite
Ability: Skill Link
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Arm Thrust
- Pin Missile
- Bullet Seed
- Earthquake / Knock Off
Heracross shows an impressive Physical Sweeper prowess in single battles. The main aim of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with intense physical moves. Heracross's multi-hit attacks will always hit the max times with Skill Link. This boosts the amount of strikes from Arm Thrust, Pin Missile and Bullet Seed. Earthquake or Knock Off are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Heracronite equipped to it, if held by a heracross, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Arm Thrust is a physical STAB-boosted 15-base power Fighting-type move (hits 2-5 times in one turn).
◆ Pin Missile is a physical STAB-boosted 25-base power Bug-type move (hits 2-5 times in one turn).
◆ Bullet Seed is a physical 25-base power Grass-type move (hits 2-5 times in one turn).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Heracross-mega? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive X/Y Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Heracronite
Ability: Skill Link
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Arm Thrust
- Pin Missile
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide / Rock Blast
When it comes to double battles, Heracross shines as a phenomenal Physical Sweeper. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with lethal physical moves. Heracross's multi-hit attacks will always hit the max times with Skill Link. This boosts the amount of strikes from Arm Thrust, Pin Missile and Rock Blast. With a Heracronite equipped to it, if held by a heracross, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Arm Thrust is a physical STAB-boosted 15-base power Fighting-type move (hits 2-5 times in one turn).
◆ Pin Missile is a physical STAB-boosted 25-base power Bug-type move (hits 2-5 times in one turn).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Rock Blast is a physical 25-base power Rock-type move (hits 2-5 times in one turn).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Heracross-mega can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Heracross-mega.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Heracross-mega can perform in X/Y. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive XY Move and Ability Combos for Heracross-mega
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Ability: Skill link + Item: King's rock
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Ability: Skill Link + Multihit Move: Arm Thrust
- Ability: Skill Link + Multihit Move: Bullet Seed
- Ability: Skill Link + Multihit Move: Pin Missile
- Ability: Skill Link + Multihit Move: Fury Attack
- Ability: Skill Link + Multihit Move: Rock Blast
- Moves with Priority: Bide, Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Feint, Vacuum Wave
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Heracross-mega's stats
- Bulk Up
- Harden
- Iron Defense
- Swords Dance
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Heracross-mega
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Heracross-mega in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Heracross-mega's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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