# Heracross - Series 5 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Heracross in Series 5 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 5 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series5`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series5 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series5/Heracross)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series5/Heracross
- **Format Overview**: [Series 5 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series5)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series5](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series5)

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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**: 97.664%
- **Megahorn**: 97.194%
- **Rock Slide**: 65.246%
- **Protect**: 53.783%
- **Aerial Ace**: 23.487%
- **Throat Chop**: 13.113%
- **Stone Edge**: 12.366%
- **High Horsepower**: 9.408%
- **Earthquake**: 6.948%
- **Facade**: 4.745%

## Common Abilities
- **Moxie**: 51.673%
- **Guts**: 47.992%
- **Swarm**: 0.336%

## Common Items
- **Flame Orb**: 41.887%
- **Lum Berry**: 14.900%
- **Choice Scarf**: 13.669%
- **Focus Sash**: 10.013%
- **Life Orb**: 6.654%
- **Assault Vest**: 3.215%
- **Expert Belt**: 2.983%
- **Wide Lens**: 2.912%
- **Other**: 3.767%

## Common Teammates
- **Porygon-Z**: 26.269%
- **Arcanine**: 21.987%
- **Magnezone**: 19.320%
- **Slowbro**: 18.215%
- **Slowbro-Galar**: 17.824%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 16.931%

## FAQ for Heracross in series5-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Heracross?
Heracross is frequently paired with Porygon-Z, Arcanine, Magnezone, Slowbro. 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 `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 30.570% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Heracross?
Heracross is most effectively run with the ability **Moxie** (51.673%) and the item **Flame Orb** (41.887%).

### What is the most common role for Heracross?
Based on common item usage (Flame Orb), Heracross often functions as a **tactical** in the series5-1760 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/series5/Heracross) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 5 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series5) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series5) - 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).*