Mega Heracross — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Mega Heracross is a bulky attacker built around physical attacks (185 Attack). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its bug/fighting typing resists 5 attack types but you'll need to play around 4 weaknesses."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Mega Heracross can come in on resisted hits — use it as a pivot, not a sweeper.
- 2
Trade hits patiently. You don't need to win every interaction immediately.
- 3
Save it for when its teammates need a safety net.
What new players get wrong
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Switching Mega Heracross into flying and fire attacks — it's a fast way to lose half your team's plan.
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Trying to outspeed faster threats. Pair it with a slow pivot or speed control instead.
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Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Mega Heracross the way we do
- Bulky enough to survive mistakes
- Hits hard, but you have to pick the right move
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
- Pseudo-legendary stat total — expectations are high
Base Stats
Total: 600Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Other forms
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Where Mega Heracross shows up
Mega Heracross FAQ
- What are Mega Heracross's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Mega Heracross can run skill-link. The competitive default is usually skill-link — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Mega Heracross weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Mega Heracross takes extra damage from flying, fire, psychic, fairy. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Mega Heracross?
- The best moveset for Mega Heracross depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Mega Heracross in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Mega Heracross are Pokémon with strong flying, fire, psychic, fairy attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Mega Heracross good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Mega Heracross's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.