# Heracross-Mega - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Heracross-Mega in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Heracross-Mega)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Heracross-Mega
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 88.081%
- **Bullet Seed**: 86.286%
- **Rock Blast**: 72.479%
- **Low Kick**: 50.213%
- **Close Combat**: 46.109%
- **Pin Missile**: 26.564%
- **Feint**: 23.174%
- **Other**: 7.094%

## Common Abilities
- **Skill Link**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Heracronite**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Rayquaza-Mega**: 61.123%
- **Milotic**: 50.129%
- **Moltres**: 49.309%
- **Luxray**: 33.093%
- **Weavile**: 30.848%
- **Cresselia**: 27.374%

## FAQ for Heracross-Mega in vgc2016-1760

### What are the top moves for Heracross-Mega?
The most common moves for Heracross-Mega are Protect, Bullet Seed, Rock Blast, Low Kick. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Heracross-Mega?
Heracross-Mega is frequently paired with Rayquaza-Mega, Milotic, Moltres, Luxray. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Heracross-Mega?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Heracross-Mega?
The top build for Heracross-Mega features a **Brave** nature with an EV spread of `252/172/0/0/84/0`. This configuration accounts for 38.428% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Heracross-Mega?
Heracross-Mega is most effectively run with the ability **Skill Link** (100.000%) and the item **Heracronite** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Heracross-Mega?
Based on common item usage (Heracronite), Heracross-Mega often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2016-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Heracross-Mega?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 185 |
| Defense | 115 |
| Sp. Atk | 40 |
| Sp. Def | 105 |
| Speed | 75 |
| **BST** | **600** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Heracross-Mega on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Heracross-Mega) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - Build teams with Heracross-Mega
- [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).*