Partner ideas
for Heracross (mega)
BugFighting
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Mega 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)
Aerodactyl
RockFlyingSets the Tailwind Mega Heracross wants
On 11% of Mega Heracross's ranked teamsResists FireResists FlyingHits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideAdds team-wide guard support
Incineroar
FireDarkOn 26% of Mega Heracross's ranked teams
Resists FireImmune to PsychicHits Psychic super-effectively with Darkest LariatAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durability
Defensive glue (22)
Forretress
BugSteelCovers its Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Mega Heracross resists its BulldozeMega Heracross 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
Mega Heracross resists its BulldozeMega Heracross 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
Mega 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
Mega 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
Mega 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
Mega 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
Tyranitar
RockDarkCovers its Fire, Flying and Psychic weaknesses
Mega 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
Rampardos
RockCovers its Fire and Flying weaknesses
Mega 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
WaterMega Heracross 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
GroundDarkMega Heracross 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
Excadrill
GroundSteelCovers its Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Mega Heracross resists its EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron HeadBreaks Poison walls with EarthquakeBreaks Flying walls with Rock Slide
Metagross
SteelPsychicCovers its Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Mega Heracross resists its EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Flying super-effectively with Ice PunchHits Fairy super-effectively with Meteor MashBreaks Poison walls with Psychic FangsBreaks Flying walls with Ice Punch
Skeledirge
FireGhostCovers its Fire and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with Earth PowerHits Psychic super-effectively with Shadow BallAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Poison walls with Earth Power
Lycanroc
RockCovers its Fire and Flying weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Poison walls with Psychic FangsCovers its Fire and Flying weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Flying super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron TailAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Poison walls with Stomping Tantrum
