# Heracross-Mega - National Dex Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

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

## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 99.870%
- **Pin Missile**: 99.466%
- **Rock Blast**: 99.455%
- **Swords Dance**: 98.705%
- **Other**: 2.504%

## Common Abilities
- **Skill Link**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Heracronite**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Lele**: 45.815%
- **Dragonite**: 38.170%
- **Greninja**: 36.006%
- **Melmetal**: 30.785%
- **Garchomp**: 30.590%
- **Corviknight**: 30.587%

## FAQ for Heracross-Mega in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Heracross-Mega?
The most common moves for Heracross-Mega are Close Combat, Pin Missile, Rock Blast, Swords Dance. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Heracross-Mega?
Heracross-Mega is frequently paired with Tapu Lele, Dragonite, Greninja, Melmetal. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Heracross-Mega?
The top build for Heracross-Mega features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/4/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 30.588% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Heracross-Mega?
Heracross-Mega is most effectively run with the ability **Skill Link** (100.000%) and the item **Heracronite** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Heracross-Mega?
Based on common item usage (Heracronite), Heracross-Mega often functions as a **tactical** in the gen8nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Heracross-Mega?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 185 |
| Defense | 115 |
| Sp. Atk | 40 |
| Sp. Def | 105 |
| Speed | 75 |
| **BST** | **600** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Heracross-Mega on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Heracross-Mega) - 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-Mega
- [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).*