# Heracross - Gen 3 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Heracross in Gen 3 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 3 OverUsed (`rse`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | rse |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/rse/Heracross)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/rse/Heracross
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 3 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/rse)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/rse](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/rse)

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## Common Moves
- **Megahorn**: 99.375%
- **Rock Slide**: 73.737%
- **Focus Punch**: 51.867%
- **Brick Break**: 44.385%
- **Swords Dance**: 43.997%
- **Substitute**: 18.638%
- **Thief**: 16.921%
- **Reversal**: 14.556%
- **Endure**: 13.727%
- **Rest**: 13.356%

## Common Abilities
- **Guts**: 70.412%
- **Swarm**: 29.588%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 35.756%
- **Salac Berry**: 25.793%
- **Choice Band**: 21.428%
- **Chesto Berry**: 13.279%
- **Other**: 3.744%

## Common Teammates
- **Metagross**: 50.152%
- **Salamence**: 46.911%
- **Snorlax**: 34.195%
- **Magneton**: 26.851%
- **Blissey**: 26.701%
- **Zapdos**: 22.676%

## FAQ for Heracross in rse-1760

### What are the top moves for Heracross?
The most common moves for Heracross are Megahorn, Rock Slide, Focus Punch, Brick Break. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Heracross?
Heracross is frequently paired with Metagross, Salamence, Snorlax, Magneton. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 19.751% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Heracross?
Heracross is most effectively run with the ability **Guts** (70.412%) and the item **Leftovers** (35.756%).

### What is the most common role for Heracross?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Heracross often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the rse-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/rse/Heracross) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 3 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/rse) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/rse) - 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).*