Partner ideas
for Heracross
BugFighting
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Heracross: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.
Often paired (2)
Metagross
SteelPsychicOn 11% of Heracross's ranked teams
Resists FlyingResists PsychicResists FairyHeracross resists its EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Flying super-effectively with Ice Punch
Starmie
WaterPsychicOn 17% of Heracross's ranked teams
Resists FireResists PsychicHits Fire super-effectively with Hydro PumpHits Flying super-effectively with BlizzardBreaks Poison walls with PsychicBreaks Flying walls with Blizzard
Plan partners (3)
Aerodactyl
RockFlyingSets the Tailwind Heracross wants
Resists FireResists FlyingImmune to Heracross's EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideAdds team-wide guard support
Corviknight
FlyingSteelSets the Tailwind Heracross wants
Resists FlyingResists PsychicResists FairyImmune to Heracross's EarthquakeHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron HeadAdds anti-Trick Room pressurealso: Skarmory
Defensive glue (19)
Forretress
BugSteelCovers its Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Heracross resists its BulldozeHeracross resists its EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Flying super-effectively with Zap CannonHits Psychic super-effectively with Bug BuzzHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel Beam
Stunfiskgalarian
GroundSteelCovers its Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Heracross resists its BulldozeHeracross resists its EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Flying super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul PlayHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel Beam
Aggron
SteelRockCovers its Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Heracross resists its EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with Head SmashHits Flying super-effectively with Head SmashHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel RollerAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Avalugghisuian
IceRockSpread-safe together for Bulldoze and Earthquake
Resists FlyingHits Fire super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Flying super-effectively with Mountain GaleHits Psychic super-effectively with CrunchHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron HeadAdds team-wide guard support
Steelix
SteelGroundCovers its Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Heracross resists its EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Fairy super-effectively with Flash CannonAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Mawile
SteelFairyCovers its Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Heracross resists its Brutal SwingHits Fire super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Flying super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul PlayHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel BeamAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Pyroar
FireNormalCovers its Fire and Fairy weaknesses
Heracross resists its BulldozeHits Flying super-effectively with Wild ChargeHits Psychic super-effectively with CrunchHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron TailAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Gyarados
WaterFlyingSpread-safe together for Earthquake and Earthquake
Resists FireHits Fire super-effectively with WaterfallHits Psychic super-effectively with CrunchAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Poison walls with Earthquake
Tyranitar
RockDarkCovers its Fire, Flying and Psychic weaknesses
Heracross resists its EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Psychic super-effectively with CrunchAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Bastiodon
RockSteelCovers its Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul PlayAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Hydreigon
DarkDragonCovers its Fire and Psychic weaknesses
Immune to Heracross's EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with Earth PowerHits Psychic super-effectively with Dark PulseAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Poison walls with Earth Power
Rampardos
RockCovers its Fire and Flying weaknesses
Heracross resists its EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Psychic super-effectively with CrunchHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron HeadBreaks Poison walls with Earthquake
Ampharos
ElectricSpread-safe together for Brutal Swing and Bulldoze
Resists FlyingHits Fire super-effectively with Power GemHits Flying super-effectively with Zap CannonHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron TailAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Poison walls with Stomping Tantrum
Stunfisk
GroundElectricSpread-safe together for Bulldoze and Earthquake
Resists FlyingHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Flying super-effectively with ThunderHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul PlayHits Fairy super-effectively with Sludge WaveBreaks Poison walls with Earthquake
Empoleon
WaterSteelCovers its Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with Hydro PumpHits Flying super-effectively with Ice BeamHits Fairy super-effectively with Flash CannonAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Flying walls with Ice Beam
Barbaracle
RockWaterCovers its Fire and Flying weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Flying super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Psychic super-effectively with X-ScissorHits Fairy super-effectively with Poison JabAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Samurott
WaterHeracross resists its Bulldoze
Resists FireHits Fire super-effectively with Hydro PumpHits Flying super-effectively with BlizzardHits Psychic super-effectively with MegahornHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron TailAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Greninja
WaterDarkCovers its Fire and Psychic weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with Hydro PumpHits Flying super-effectively with Ice BeamHits Psychic super-effectively with Dark PulseHits Fairy super-effectively with Gunk ShotAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Krookodile
GroundDarkHeracross resists its Earthquake
Immune to PsychicHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Psychic super-effectively with CrunchHits Fairy super-effectively with Gunk ShotAdds anti-Trick Room pressure