# Heracross - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 3 OverUsed

> Find the best Heracross builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 3 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Heracross Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 3 OverUsed (`rse`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | rse |
| **Usage** | 12% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## 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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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
- **Megahorn**: 98.071%
- **Swords Dance**: 64.304%
- **Rock Slide**: 49.306%
- **Reversal**: 48.970%
- **Endure**: 44.368%
- **Substitute**: 42.935%
- **Focus Punch**: 34.313%
- **Other**: 17.733%

## Common Abilities
- **Guts**: 65.477%
- **Swarm**: 34.523%

## Common Items
- **Salac Berry**: 58.254%
- **Leftovers**: 36.777%
- **Other**: 4.969%

## Common Teammates
- **Snorlax**: 54.534%
- **Suicune**: 41.161%
- **Salamence**: 36.373%
- **Metagross**: 31.055%
- **Gengar**: 30.704%
- **Jolteon**: 30.092%

## FAQ for Heracross in rse-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Heracross?
Heracross is frequently paired with Snorlax, Suicune, Salamence, Metagross. 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 `0/252/4/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 33.916% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Heracross?
Heracross is most effectively run with the ability **Guts** (65.477%) and the item **Salac Berry** (58.254%).

### What is the most common role for Heracross?
Based on common item usage (Salac Berry), 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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