Heracross

Heracross

Tier E Legends Z-A OU

Last Updated: 03/22/2026 01:04 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.01%
Usage Rate
44.85%
Win Rate
20.60%
Lead Rate
1124
Avg Rating
301
Total Games
135
Wins
166
Losses

Move Performance Analysis

Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles

⚠️ Important Note:

  • This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
  • Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
  • Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
  • For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.

Usage Trend

Win Rate Trend

Performance by Rating Tier

Heracross Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Heracross currently holds a E tier ranking in the Legends Z-A OU metagame with a 1.0% usage rate and 44.9% win rate. This data represents 14,940 games analyzed over 14 days from 03/08/2026 to 03/22/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in the metagame. Win rate has improved over the analysis period, suggesting either better optimization or favorable metagame conditions.

Rating Tier Performance

Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.

Key Moves

The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Close Combat used in 20.3% of battles. Knock Off demonstrates the highest win rate at 66.7% While Close Combat is the most popular choice, Knock Off shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Swampert, Scizor, and Tyranitar in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Aerodactyl, achieving a 73.3% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Gallade, Darkrai, and Talonflame, while caution is advised against Slowking-Galar, Corviknight, and Baxcalibur. Particularly effective against Gallade with a 57.9% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Heracross currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Heracross
66 games
57.6% Win
0.4% appear
63 games
52.4% Win
0.4% appear
55 games
45.5% Win
0.4% appear
46 games
50.0% Win
0.3% appear
46 games
50.0% Win
0.3% appear
41 games
73.2% Win
0.3% appear
38 games
57.9% Win
0.2% appear
37 games
59.5% Win
0.2% appear
35 games
65.7% Win
0.2% appear
30 games
66.7% Win
0.2% appear
30 games
36.7% Win
0.2% appear
30 games
63.3% Win
0.2% appear
29 games
34.5% Win
0.2% appear
28 games
35.7% Win
0.2% appear
28 games
42.9% Win
0.2% appear
25 games
40.0% Win
0.2% appear
24 games
45.8% Win
0.2% appear
23 games
47.8% Win
0.1% appear
22 games
54.5% Win
0.1% appear
22 games
45.5% Win
0.1% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Heracross
74 games
41.9% Win
0.50% appear
66 games
43.9% Win
0.44% appear
65 games
38.5% Win
0.44% appear
55 games
32.7% Win
0.37% appear
49 games
46.9% Win
0.33% appear
47 games
42.5% Win
0.31% appear
46 games
32.6% Win
0.31% appear
46 games
43.5% Win
0.31% appear
45 games
42.2% Win
0.30% appear
40 games
37.5% Win
0.27% appear
39 games
48.7% Win
0.26% appear
36 games
44.4% Win
0.24% appear
35 games
57.1% Win
0.23% appear
34 games
41.2% Win
0.23% appear
34 games
41.2% Win
0.23% appear
33 games
27.3% Win
0.22% appear
30 games
36.7% Win
0.20% appear
27 games
40.7% Win
0.18% appear
27 games
18.5% Win
0.18% appear
25 games
44.0% Win
0.17% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Heracross
15 games
73.3% Win
0.10% appear
41 games
73.2% Win
0.27% appear
16 games
68.8% Win
0.11% appear
30 games
66.7% Win
0.20% appear
35 games
65.7% Win
0.23% appear
30 games
63.3% Win
0.20% appear
18 games
61.1% Win
0.12% appear
15 games
60.0% Win
0.10% appear
20 games
60.0% Win
0.13% appear
37 games
59.5% Win
0.25% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Heracross
16 games
12.5% Win
0.11% appear
17 games
17.6% Win
0.11% appear
17 games
23.5% Win
0.11% appear
29 games
34.5% Win
0.19% appear
28 games
35.7% Win
0.19% appear
30 games
36.7% Win
0.20% appear
16 games
37.5% Win
0.11% appear
25 games
40.0% Win
0.17% appear
15 games
40.0% Win
0.10% appear
15 games
40.0% Win
0.10% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Heracross performs well against
19 games
57.9% Win
0.13% appear
35 games
57.1% Win
0.23% appear
16 games
56.2% Win
0.11% appear
19 games
52.6% Win
0.13% appear
39 games
48.7% Win
0.26% appear
23 games
47.8% Win
0.15% appear
17 games
47.1% Win
0.11% appear
49 games
46.9% Win
0.33% appear
15 games
46.7% Win
0.10% appear
22 games
45.5% Win
0.15% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Heracross
27 games
18.5% Win
0.18% appear
33 games
27.3% Win
0.22% appear
46 games
32.6% Win
0.31% appear
55 games
32.7% Win
0.37% appear
21 games
33.3% Win
0.14% appear
17 games
35.3% Win
0.11% appear
30 games
36.7% Win
0.20% appear
24 games
37.5% Win
0.16% appear
40 games
37.5% Win
0.27% appear
21 games
38.1% Win
0.14% appear