# Heracross-Mega - XY Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | XY (`xy`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | xy |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 99.665%
- **Rock Blast**: 98.963%
- **Pin Missile**: 97.982%
- **Substitute**: 68.810%
- **Swords Dance**: 21.096%
- **Other**: 13.485%

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

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

## Common Teammates
- **Excadrill**: 53.114%
- **Weavile**: 45.380%
- **Azumarill**: 44.619%
- **Thundurus**: 42.335%
- **Latios**: 35.996%
- **Thundurus-Therian**: 22.488%

## FAQ for Heracross-Mega in xy-1760

### What are the top moves for Heracross-Mega?
The most common moves for Heracross-Mega are Close Combat, Rock Blast, Pin Missile, Substitute. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Heracross-Mega?
Heracross-Mega is frequently paired with Excadrill, Weavile, Azumarill, Thundurus. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `240/136/0/0/0/132`. This configuration accounts for 49.539% 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 xy-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/xy/Heracross-Mega) - Full interactive stats page
- [XY Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/xy) - 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).*