Type matchups
Damage Mega Heracross takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug/Fighting type, Mega Heracross has 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Bug/Fighting typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 80
- Attack
- 185
- Defense
- 115
- Sp. Atk
- 40
- Sp. Def
- 105
- Speed
- 75
- Total
- 600
Mega Heracross has a base stat total of 600, higher than 90% of Pokémon. With Attack (185) well above Sp. Atk (40), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 75 is middling (faster than 56% of Pokémon). With 80 HP, 115 Defense and 105 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Mega Heracross's only ability is Skill Link.
How to beat Mega Heracross
The best way to beat Mega Heracross is with Flying moves, which deal 4× damage. Fire, Psychic and Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Ground, Bug, Grass and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Enamorus hits for 4× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Bug and Fighting moves. Therian Enamorus hits for 4× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Bug and Fighting moves. Togekiss hits for 4× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Bug and Fighting moves.
Evolution
Mega Heracross is a Mega Evolution of Heracross, so it shares Heracross's evolution line.
Best counters to Mega Heracross
Other Bug/Fighting Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Mega Heracross weak to?
As a Bug/Fighting type, Mega Heracross takes super-effective damage from Flying (4×), Fire, Psychic and Fairy moves.
What is Mega Heracross resistant to?
Mega Heracross resists Fighting, Ground, Bug, Grass and Dark moves.
What are the best counters to Mega Heracross?
Strong type-based picks include Enamorus, Therian Enamorus and Togekiss, which hit Mega Heracross with super-effective attacks.