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Pokemon profile
Heracross VGC build, current regulation usage, moves, items, teammates, counters, sample sets, and tournament links.
Abilities
Base stats
BST 500HP
80
Atk
125
Def
75
SpA
40
SpD
95
Spe
85
Height
-
Weight
54 kg
Heracross links into the current SEO graph through the current regulation meta page and counter Kingambit. Use the builder and tournament links below to continue scouting.
Current meta snapshot
Usage
0.2%
Rank #72
Win Rate
Data pending
436 sample
Pick Rate Trend
new
+0.3 pts
Data Source
tournament results
Updated Aug 8, 2026
Heracross is currently stable or low-sample in the current regulation data.
Stat profile
Speed tier
85
Mid-speed tier. Use this with Tailwind, Trick Room, and Choice Scarf assumptions before locking a spread.
Speed lab
133
Final Speed
8
Outspeeds
9
Outsped By
At 16 Speed Stat Points with a Positive Nature, Heracross reaches 133 Speed and needs 20 Speed Stat Points to outrun Dragonite.
115
0 points
128
12 points
133
16 points
137
20 points
150
32 points
20 Speed Stat Points is the next useful benchmark.
No item data has been recorded for Heracross yet.
No move data has been recorded for Heracross yet.
Team graph
No stable teammate data has been recorded for Heracross yet. Tournament and team imports will fill this section as data refreshes.
Counterplay
KingambitPressures Heracross with Dark/Steel coverage
GarchompPressures Heracross with Dragon/Ground coverage
BasculegionPressures Heracross with Water/Ghost coverage
CharizardPressures Heracross with Fire/Flying coverage
SneaslerPressures Heracross with Fighting/Poison coverage
IncineroarPressures Heracross with Fire/Dark coverage
WhimsicottPressures Heracross with Grass/Fairy coverage
SinistchaPressures Heracross with Grass/Ghost coverage
Core finder
No repeated core has been recorded for Heracross yet.
Build lab
Flexible VGC slot
Heracross Ability: Swarm
Select the block to copy into Showdown or Champions notes.
Tournament evidence
Team library
No public teams currently include Heracross. New imports will appear here after verification.
Study queue
Pokemon Builds
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Counter Guides
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Counter Guides
Build counterplay for common threats by combining speed control, positioning, type pressure, item scouting, and partner context.
Pokemon Builds
Evaluate a Pokemon build by connecting item, ability, moves, and speed benchmarks to one role.
Getting Started
A practical launch prep guide for moving your VGC workflow into the Pokemon Champions era.
Compare
Compare Heracross with teammates, counters, and nearby role options.
FAQ
Legal in M-B
Heracross is currently at 0.2% usage.
No stable teammate sample has been recorded for Heracross yet.
Counter data for Heracross is still building; start by checking type pressure, speed control, and item reveals.
