# Heracross - OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Heracross in OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 94.654%
- **Megahorn**: 73.614%
- **Knock Off**: 52.119%
- **Earthquake**: 48.146%
- **Stone Edge**: 37.088%
- **Swords Dance**: 36.192%
- **Facade**: 36.126%
- **Rock Slide**: 4.160%
- **Other**: 17.900%

## Common Abilities
- **Moxie**: 58.550%
- **Guts**: 40.618%
- **Swarm**: 0.831%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 57.781%
- **Flame Orb**: 36.958%
- **Leftovers**: 2.008%
- **Other**: 3.252%

## Common Teammates
- **Gliscor**: 27.564%
- **Snorlax**: 27.203%
- **Charizard-Mega-X**: 27.198%
- **Sceptile**: 27.184%
- **Infernape**: 27.156%
- **Bronzong**: 19.562%

## FAQ for Heracross in ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Heracross?
Heracross is frequently paired with Gliscor, Snorlax, Charizard-Mega-X, Sceptile. 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 35.326% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Heracross?
Heracross is most effectively run with the ability **Moxie** (58.550%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (57.781%).

### 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 ou-1825 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/ou/Heracross) - Full interactive stats page
- [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ou) - 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).*