# Heracross - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 5 OverUsed

> Find the best Heracross builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 5 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Heracross Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 5 OverUsed (`bw`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | bw |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Heracross)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw/Heracross
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bw](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Heracross.

## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 99.999%
- **Megahorn**: 99.984%
- **Stone Edge**: 83.243%
- **Earthquake**: 61.380%
- **Facade**: 29.933%
- **Swords Dance**: 16.751%
- **Other**: 8.710%

## Common Abilities
- **Guts**: 58.013%
- **Moxie**: 34.129%
- **Swarm**: 7.859%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 41.421%
- **Choice Band**: 41.262%
- **Toxic Orb**: 16.737%
- **Other**: 0.580%

## Common Teammates
- **Latios**: 32.818%
- **Bronzong**: 20.548%
- **Raikou**: 20.487%
- **Victini**: 20.081%
- **Blastoise**: 20.081%
- **Nidoqueen**: 20.081%

## FAQ for Heracross in bw-1760

### What are the top moves for Heracross?
The most common moves for Heracross are Close Combat, Megahorn, Stone Edge, Earthquake. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Heracross?
Heracross is frequently paired with Latios, Bronzong, Raikou, Victini. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Heracross?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Heracross?
The top build for Heracross features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 78.036% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Heracross?
Heracross is most effectively run with the ability **Guts** (58.013%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (41.421%).

### What is the most common role for Heracross?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Heracross often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the bw-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Heracross?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 125 |
| Defense | 75 |
| Sp. Atk | 40 |
| Sp. Def | 95 |
| Speed | 85 |
| **BST** | **500** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Heracross on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Heracross) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bw) - Build teams with Heracross
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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