Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto | Six Island Pattern Bush | Walking | 15–30 |
| Hoenn | Safari Zone North | Walking | 27–29 |
| Unova | Lostlorn Forest | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Unova | Route 12 | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Unova | Route 12 | WalkingRequires Unova wild encounters to be enabled; spring encounters | 50 |
| Johto | Azalea | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 3–5 |
| Johto | Celadon | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 15–17 |
| Johto | Mount Silver | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 39–40 |
| Johto | Mount Silver | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 41–43 |
| Johto | Mount Silver Cave Lower Mountainside | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 42–44 |
| Johto | Mount Silver Cave Lower Mountainside | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 45–48 |
| Johto | Route 11 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 13–14 |
| Johto | Route 16 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 26–27 |
| Johto | Route 16 East | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 26–27 |
| Johto | Route 28 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 39–40 |
| Johto | Route 28 | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 41–43 |
| Johto | Route 33 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 3–5 |
| Johto | Route 42 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 13–14 |
| Johto | Route 44 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 21–22 |
| Johto | Route 45 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 23–25 |
| Johto | Route 46 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 2–3 |
| Johto | Route 47 | HeadbuttUse Headbutt facing a secret tree. | 25–30 |
| Johto | Route 7 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 15–17 |
| Johto | Vermilion | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 11–13 |
This Pokémon is eligible for Mirage Rifts. Each opening rolls its own pool, so check active portals on the Town Map.
Check the Town Map to see which swarms are active.
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 80
- Attack
- 125
- Defense
- 75
- Sp. Attack
- 40
- Sp. Defense
- 95
- Speed
- 85
Abilities · Swarm / Guts
Hidden ability · Moxie
Size · 1.5 m · 54 kg
Evolution and forms
No evolution is recorded for this Pokémon.
Battle transformations
- Heracross-Mega · Heracronite
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Heracross
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle |
| 1 | Leer |
| 1 | Arm Thrust |
| 5 | Fury Attack |
| 10 | Endure |
| 15 | Aerial Ace |
| 20 | Horn Attack |
| 25 | Counter |
| 30 | Brick Break |
| 35 | Pin Missile |
| 40 | Throat Chop |
| 45 | Thrash |
| 50 | Swords Dance |
| 55 | Megahorn |
| 60 | Close Combat |