# Heracross - VGC 15 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Heracross in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Heracross)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Heracross
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## Common Moves
- **Megahorn**: 100.000%
- **Close Combat**: 98.885%
- **Protect**: 39.490%
- **Stone Edge**: 36.206%
- **Earthquake**: 35.263%
- **Facade**: 34.246%
- **Knock Off**: 23.540%
- **Rock Slide**: 21.716%
- **Other**: 10.655%

## Common Abilities
- **Moxie**: 59.415%
- **Guts**: 40.585%
- **Swarm**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 48.385%
- **Flame Orb**: 37.372%
- **Choice Band**: 5.952%
- **Life Orb**: 4.337%
- **Other**: 3.954%

## Common Teammates
- **Greninja**: 43.576%
- **Whimsicott**: 36.475%
- **Mawile-Mega**: 35.177%
- **Jolteon**: 34.329%
- **Ambipom**: 34.246%
- **Nidoking**: 34.246%

## FAQ for Heracross in vgc2015-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Heracross?
Heracross is frequently paired with Greninja, Whimsicott, Mawile-Mega, Jolteon. 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 34.246% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Heracross?
Heracross is most effectively run with the ability **Moxie** (59.415%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (48.385%).

### 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 vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Heracross) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - Build teams with Heracross
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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