# Heracross - SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Heracross in SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC (`sinnohclassic`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | sinnohclassic |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sinnohclassic/Heracross)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/sinnohclassic/Heracross
- **Format Overview**: [SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sinnohclassic)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/sinnohclassic](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/sinnohclassic)

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## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 100.000%
- **Knock Off**: 89.705%
- **Rock Slide**: 73.648%
- **Pin Missile**: 64.650%
- **Earthquake**: 22.122%
- **Megahorn**: 18.262%
- **Stone Edge**: 17.081%
- **Other**: 14.531%

## Common Abilities
- **Moxie**: 67.422%
- **Guts**: 32.578%
- **Swarm**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 71.260%
- **Focus Sash**: 17.914%
- **Choice Band**: 6.326%
- **Other**: 4.500%

## Common Teammates
- **Kecleon**: 64.651%
- **Regirock**: 64.650%
- **Cradily**: 64.650%
- **Bronzong**: 64.650%
- **Salamence**: 59.765%
- **Breloom**: 19.180%

## FAQ for Heracross in sinnohclassic-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Heracross?
Heracross is frequently paired with Kecleon, Regirock, Cradily, Bronzong. 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 64.650% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Heracross?
Heracross is most effectively run with the ability **Moxie** (67.422%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (71.260%).

### 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 sinnohclassic-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/sinnohclassic/Heracross) - Full interactive stats page
- [SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sinnohclassic) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/sinnohclassic) - 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).*