# Heracross - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Heracross in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Heracross)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Heracross
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 99.822%
- **Stone Edge**: 95.751%
- **Knock Off**: 90.020%
- **Megahorn**: 66.768%
- **Earthquake**: 34.882%
- **Other**: 12.756%

## Common Abilities
- **Moxie**: 96.482%
- **Guts**: 3.518%
- **Swarm**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 96.200%
- **Other**: 3.800%

## Common Teammates
- **Volcarona**: 96.302%
- **Araquanid**: 95.755%
- **Centiskorch**: 62.520%
- **Accelgor**: 62.520%
- **Scizor-Mega**: 62.520%
- **Scizor**: 33.713%

## FAQ for Heracross in gen8nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Heracross?
Heracross is frequently paired with Volcarona, Araquanid, Centiskorch, Accelgor. 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 63.722% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Heracross?
Heracross is most effectively run with the ability **Moxie** (96.482%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (96.200%).

### 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 gen8nationaldex-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/gen8nationaldex/Heracross) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Heracross
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*