Heracross
#087 · Pokémon Crystal Inheritance · changed in this game

Heracross

BugFightingMoxie, Guts, Skill Link (hidden)

In Crystal Inheritance: First found in Anarres Town (Headbutt, Lv 10), and in 12 more areas. Its type (Bug / Fighting) and base stats (total 500) are the same as in the official games. Abilities: it gains Skill Link and loses Swarm. 8 of its 16 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon Crystal, including Night Slash and Bug Bite.

Level-up moves 16

LvMoveTypeCatPowAccPP
1Endure
Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
NormalStat—10010
1Horn Attack
An attack using a horn to jab.
NormalPhys6510025
1Leer
A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
NormalStat—10030
1Night Slash
Has a high criti- cal hit ratio.
DarkPhys7010015
1Tackle
A full-body charge attack.
NormalPhys4010035
7Bug Bite
Bites the foe and eats a held Berry.
BugPhys6010020
10Fury Strikes
Scratches or jabs 2-5 times.
NormalPhys188015
16Low Kick
An attack that may cause flinching.
FightingPhys110020
19Counter
Returns a physical attack double.
FightingPhys110020
25Aerial Ace
An attack that never misses.
FlyingPhys6010020
28Seismic Toss
Damage equals the user's level.
FightingPhys110020
31Pin Missile
Fires pins that strike 2-5 times.
BugPhys259520
34Take Down
A tackle that also hurts the user.
NormalPhys908520
37Megahorn
A powerful charge attack.
BugPhys1208510
43Close Combat
Lowers the user's Def and Sp.Def.
FightingPhys1201005
46Reversal
Stronger if the user's HP is low.
FightingPhys110015

* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game

TMs & HMs 30

#Move · where to get itTypePow
TM03Curse
Ecruteak City
Ghost—
TM06Toxic
Route 38
Poison—
TM08Bulk Up
Sinjoh House
Fighting—
TM10Hidden Power
Ruins of Alph, Celebi puzzle item room
Normal60
TM11Sunny Day
Gauldenrod TM Mart
Fire—
TM15Hyper Beam
Goldenrod TM Mart
Normal150
TM17Protect
Goldenrod TM Mart
Normal—
TM18Rain Dance
Gauldenrod TM Mart
Water—
TM21Bulldoze
Union Cave 1F
Ground60
TM26Earthquake
Ruins of Alph, Heatran puzzle
Ground100
TM27Return
Pryce, in Tinder Garden
Normal1
TM28Dig
National Park
Ground80
TM31Brick Break
Union Cave B1F North
Fighting40
TM32Double Team
Not available in this version
Normal—
TM40Aerial Ace
Falkner
Flying60
TM41Substitute
Kimono Cabin, part 5
Normal—
TM42Facade
Goldenrod Gym, after Whitney
Normal70
TM44Rest
Whirl Islands B1F
Psychic—
TM45Attract
Radio Tower, Whitney's room
Normal—
TM46Thief
The gate between Azalea Town and Ilex Forest
Dark60
TM48Rock Slide
Arthur, on Route 36
Rock75
TM52Focus Blast
Clast's Cradle
Fighting120
TM54False Swipe
Azalea Town
Normal40
TM65Shadow Claw
Rei, in the Western Capital
Ghost70
TM68Giga Impact
Sulfur Sty house
Normal150
TM69U-turn
Bugsy, after you beat Hollis
Bug70
TM71Stone Edge
Smoky Summit
Rock100
TM75Swords Dance
Clast's Cradle
Normal—
HM01Cut
Anarres Tower
Steel60
HM04Strength
Gauldenrod Tower
Fighting80

Where to find Heracross

AreaMethodLevel
Anarres TownHeadbutt10
Anarres TownHeadbutt (rare tree)10
Azalea TownHeadbutt10
Azalea TownHeadbutt (rare tree)10
Cianwood CityHeadbutt10
Cianwood CityHeadbutt (rare tree)10
Ecruteak CityHeadbutt10
Ecruteak CityHeadbutt (rare tree)10
GauldenrodHeadbutt10
GauldenrodHeadbutt (rare tree)10
Goldenrod CityHeadbutt10
Goldenrod CityHeadbutt (rare tree)10
Mahogany TownHeadbutt10
Mahogany TownHeadbutt (rare tree)10
Olivine CityHeadbutt10
Olivine CityHeadbutt (rare tree)10
Route 33Headbutt10
Route 33Headbutt (rare tree)10
Route 40Headbutt10
Route 40Headbutt (rare tree)10
Route 41Headbutt10
Route 41Headbutt (rare tree)10
Route 42Headbutt10
Route 42Headbutt (rare tree)10
Violet CityHeadbutt10
Violet CityHeadbutt (rare tree)10

Other changes in this game

  • Egg moves: Rock Blast, Defense Curl, Pursuit
  • Catch rate 45
  • Base experience 200
  • EV yield: 2 Attack
  • Egg groups: Bug
  • Growth rate: Slow
  • Move tutors: Body Slam, Counter, Double-Edge, Endure, Headbutt, Knock Off, Seismic Toss, Sleep Talk, Swagger