# Heracross - Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Heracross in Isle of Armor VGC 2020. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Isle of Armor VGC 2020 (`isle`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | Isle of Armor VGC 2020 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle/Heracross)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/isle/Heracross
- **Format Overview**: [Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/isle](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/isle)

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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**: 96.307%
- **Megahorn**: 90.665%
- **Rock Slide**: 67.799%
- **Feint**: 39.930%
- **Protect**: 29.720%
- **Aerial Ace**: 24.983%
- **Throat Chop**: 10.164%
- **Shadow Claw**: 7.559%
- **Night Slash**: 7.406%
- **High Horsepower**: 7.156%

## Common Abilities
- **Moxie**: 65.914%
- **Guts**: 33.636%
- **Swarm**: 0.450%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 46.044%
- **Flame Orb**: 32.769%
- **Life Orb**: 11.110%
- **Choice Scarf**: 3.515%
- **Choice Band**: 3.506%
- **Other**: 3.056%

## Common Teammates
- **Talonflame**: 63.566%
- **Excadrill**: 61.742%
- **Tyranitar**: 53.810%
- **Amoonguss**: 46.634%
- **Gyarados**: 39.967%
- **Starmie**: 13.242%

## FAQ for Heracross in isle-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Heracross?
Heracross is frequently paired with Talonflame, Excadrill, Tyranitar, Amoonguss. 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 `12/244/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 39.930% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Heracross?
Heracross is most effectively run with the ability **Moxie** (65.914%) and the item **Focus Sash** (46.044%).

### What is the most common role for Heracross?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Heracross often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the isle-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/isle/Heracross) - Full interactive stats page
- [Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/isle) - 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).*