National Dex Mega Heracross [DONE]

[adem]

[SET]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Close Combat
move 3: Rock Blast
move 4: Pin Missile / Substitute / Bullet Seed
item: Heracronite
ability: Moxie
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Mega Heracross is a terrifying wallbreaker 2HKOing basically the entire tier, and its good defensive typing gives it a lot of setup opportunities on passive Pokemon. However, its low Speed and lack of recovery means it struggles to deal with faster teams, and it's often denied opportunities to setup with enough offensive pressure. It also takes up a team's Mega slot and faces severe competition from other wallbreakers and Mega Evolutions such as Mega Medicham and Mega Mawile. Close Combat can notably OHKO Skarmory and physically defensive Tangrowth after Stealth Rock once boosted. Rock Blast allows Heracross to hit Flying-types that resist Close Combat, such as Zapdos, Landorus-T, and Gliscor, to have near-perfect neutral coverage, achieving feats such as OHKOing specially defensive Toxapex once boosted after Stealth Rock. Pin Missile nails bulky Psychic- and Grass-types such as Amoonguss, Mew, Slowbro, Mega Latias, and Tangrowth. Substitute lets Mega Heracross use its great bulk to gain even more setup opportunities on passive Pokemon such as Toxapex, Ferrothorn and Kommo-o, as well as easing prediction, making Mega Heracross much harder to pivot on than it already is. Bullet Seed nails the likes of Unaware Clefable under Grassy Terrain, as well as OHKOing Tapu Fini; however, both it and Substitute leave Mega Heracross open to pressure from Psychic-types like Mew and Mega Latias. A slightly bulkier EV spread of 32 HP / 232 Atk / 24 Def / 220 Spe can be used alongside Substitute to let Substitute survive an Earthquake from Landorus-T while still outspeeding the likes of Timid Magnezone and Adamant Bisharp. Moxie lets Heracross KO a weakened Pokemon before it Mega Evolves to gain an early Attack boost.

Mega Heracross fits on bulky offense teams that can capitalize on its wallbreaking capabilities and repeatedly bring it in. Paralysis support from Pokemon such as Discharge Zapdos, Clefable, and Serperior works well with it. If foregoing Pin Missile for Substitute, Pursuit users such as Weavile and Tyranitar work well to trap Mew, Reuniclus, and Mega Latias, which otherwise checks it. If running Bullet Seed, Grassy Terrain from Rillaboom or Tapu Bulu is near essential to 2HKO Unaware Clefable, as well as providing passive recovery. Furthermore, entry hazard support from the likes of Mew, Greninja and Ferrothorn is excellent to capitalize on the many switches Mega Heracross forces. Mega Heracross greatly appreciates pivoting support from the likes of Corviknight, Landorus-T, and Rotom-W to bring it in easily. Teammates such as Weavile, Garchomp and Rillaboom like the pressure Mega Heracross puts on Pokemon like Skarmory, Toxapex, and Zapdos. Fast threats can make up for its middling Speed tier and clean weakened teams, such as Tapu Koko, Ash-Greninja, and Choice Scarf Jirachi.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Spikes lets Mega Heracross pressure teams long-term, although it generally gets more mileage from attacking or setting up on a forced switch. A Jolly nature can also be used to outspeed the likes of Gliscor and Heatran, although the drop in power is noticeable against the likes of Toxapex, Skarmory, and Tangrowth.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Faster Pokemon**: Due to Mega Heracross's low Speed and exploitable typing, faster Pokemon such as Tapu Koko, Heatran, Mega Medicham, Hawlucha and Tapu Lele easily force it out, although they can’t switch in.

**Unaware Clefable**: The only way Mega Heracross can break through Unaware Clefable is with Bullet Seed in Grassy Terrain, being stonewalled otherwise.

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[SET]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Close Combat
move 3: Rock Blast
move 4: Pin Missile / Substitute / Bullet Seed
item: Heracronite
ability: Skill Link Moxie mention why Moxie is used in set comments
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Mega Heracross is a terrifying wallbreaker, being impossible to check defensively, 2HKOing almost the entire tier, and its good defensive typing allows it gain a lot of setup opportunities. However, its low Speed and lack of recovery means it struggles to deal with faster teams, and is often easily denied opportunities to setup with enough offensive pressure. first u say it gets setup opportunities, then u say it dosent?????? Also mention how it takes up a mega slot and faces severe competition from other wallbreakers and megas Swords Dance allows Mega Heracross to boost its attack to dizzying levels, achieving feats sure such as KOing Skarmory and Toxapex when boosted. Mention it almost always OHKOing tang after rocks too when boosted Close Combat is Heracross’ main STAB move, hitting a large portion of the tier neurally. typo Rock Blast allows Heracross to hit Flying-types that are resistant to Close Combat, such as Zapdos, Landorus-T and Gliscor. mention that it gives it near perfect neutral coverage Pin Missile allows Heracross to nail bulky Psychic- and Grass-types such as Reuniclus, Mew, Slowbro and Tangrowth mention the latis here, they are its biggest targets imo. Substitute lets Mega Heracross safely setup on passive Pokemon such as Toxapex, Ferrothorn and Kommo-O. Bullet Seed lets Heracross nail the likes of Unaware Clefable under Grassy Terrain, as well as OHKO Tapu Fini, although both of the latter options leaves Mega Heracross open to being pressured by Mega Latios and Latias.

(will add the diff ev spread here if qc permits it, if not ill delete this) yes mention this spread along with the sub sentence EVs: 252 Atk / 32 Def / 220 Spe (its sub lives 1 Lando EQs and outspeeds timid mag and ada sharp)


Mega Heracross fits on bulky offense teams that can capitalise on its wallbreaking capabilities, as well as repeatedly bring it in. Paralysis support from Pokemon such as Discharge Zapdos, Clefable and Serperior work well with it. Pokemon that can help remedy its middling speed tier such as Tapu Koko and Scarf Jirachi are excellent teammates. I Don't get what u mean by this sentence here If forgoeing Pin Missile for Substitute, Pursuit users such as Weavile and Tyranitar work well with it due to it them being able to Pursuit trap Mega Latios and Latias, which otherwise checks it. If running bullet seed, a Pokemon with Grassy Surge such as Rillaboom or Tapu Bulu are near essential, allowing it to perform feats such as 2HKO Unaware Clefable. mention how it also likes the passive recovery Furthermore, hazard support from the likes of Mew, Greninja and Ferrothorn are excellent with Mega Heracross, due to it forcing a lot of switches and letting it rack up a lot of chip damage on the opposing team. Lastly, Mega Heracross greatly appreciates pivoting support from the likes of Corviknight, Landorus-T and Rotom-W, to bring it in easily. Mention cleaners somewhere that can clean up weakened teams after hera wallbreaks



[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Spikes lets Mega Heracross pressure teams long term, although its outclassed by its other options due to Mega Heracross generally getting more mileage from attacking or setting up on a forced switch, instead of Spiking, due to its high power.
Mention jolly here and why jolly is bad
Checks and Counters
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**Faster Pokemon**: Due to its low base speed, Mega Heracross is easily threatened out by faster Pokemon such as Tapu Koko, Hawlucha, Heatran, Mega Medicham, and Tapu Lele, although they cant switch in.

**Unaware Clefable**: The only way Mega Heracross can break Unaware Clefable is with Bullet Seed in Grassy Terrain, otherwise Unaware Clefable stonewalls it.

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[SET]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Close Combat
move 3: Rock Blast
move 4: Pin Missile / Substitute / Bullet Seed
item: Heracronite
ability: Moxie
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Mega Heracross is a terrifying wallbreaker, being impossible to check defensively, 2HKOing almost the entire tier, and its good defensive typing allows it gain a lot of setup opportunities on passive Pokemon. However, its low Speed and lack of recovery means it struggles to deal with faster teams, and is often denied opportunities to setup with enough offensive pressure. It also takes up a Mega slot and faces severe competition from other wallbreakers and Megas such as Mega Medicham and Mega Mawile. Swords Dance allows Mega Heracross to boost its attack to dizzying levels, achieving feats such as KOing Skarmory and Toxapex when boosted and after Stealth Rock, as well as having a chance to OHKO Tangrowth after Stealth Rocks. Close Combat is Heracross’ main STAB move, hitting a large portion of the tier neutrally and in particular can OHKO Skarmory and Physically Defensive Tangrowth after Stealth Rock once boosted. Rock Blast allows Heracross to hit Flying-types that are resistant to Close Combat, such as Zapdos, Landorus-T and Gliscor and gives it near perfect neutral coverage. Mention Rock Blast being able to OHKO Spdef Toxapex once boosted and after Stealth Rock. Pin Missile allows Heracross to nail bulky Psychic- and Grass-types such as Mega Latios , Mew, Slowbro, Mega Latias, Amoonguss, and Tangrowth. Substitute lets Mega Heracross safely setup on passive Pokemon such as Toxapex, Ferrothorn and Kommo-O. Mention Sub being able to ease prediction and making MHera much harder to pivot on than it already is. Also mention how its great bulk especially gives it many opportunities to set up a subtitute. Bullet Seed lets Heracross nail the likes of Unaware Clefable under Grassy Terrain, as well as OHKO Tapu Fini, although both of the latter options leaves Mega Heracross open to being pressured by Psychic-types like Mega Latios Mew and Mega Latias. A slightly bulkier EV spread of 252 Atk / 32 Def / 220 Spe can be used alongside Substitute to let its Substitute not be broken by Landorus-T Earthquakes as well as outspeed while still outspeeding the likes of Timid Magnezone and Adamant Bisharp. Moxie is also chosen as the pre mega ability of choice so that Heracross can kill a weakened Pokemon before it Mega evolves in order to gain a early attack boost.


Mega Heracross fits on bulky offense teams that can capitalise on its wallbreaking capabilities, as well as repeatedly bring it in. Paralysis support from Pokemon such as Discharge Zapdos, Clefable and Serperior work well with it. If forgoeing Pin Missile for Substitute, Pursuit users such as Weavile and Tyranitar work well with it due to them being able to Pursuit trap Mega Latios Mew, Reuniclus, and Mega Latias, which otherwise checks it. If running Bullet Seed, a Pokemon with Grassy Surge such as Rillaboom or Tapu Bulu are near essential, allowing it to perform feats such as 2HKO Unaware Clefable, as well as appreciating the passive recovery they provide. Furthermore, hazard support from the likes of Mew, Greninja and Ferrothorn are excellent with Mega Heracross, due to it forcing a lot of switches and letting it rack up a lot of chip damage on the opposing team. Lastly, Mega Heracross greatly appreciates pivoting support from the likes of Corviknight, Landorus-T and Rotom-W, to bring it in easily. Pokemon that can help remedy make up for its middling speed tier and clean weakened teams such as Tapu Koko, Ash-Greninja and Scarf Jirachi are excellent teammates. Mention teammates that like the pressure Mhera puts off on Pokemon like Skarmory, Toxapex, Zapdos, etc.



[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Spikes lets Mega Heracross pressure teams long term, although its outclassed by its other options due to Mega Heracross generally getting more mileage from attacking or setting up on a forced switch, instead of Spiking, due to its high power wallbreaking capabilities. A Jolly nature can also be used to obtain a better speed tier, although the drop in power is noticeable against the likes of Toxapex, Skarmory and Tangrowth. Mention the things it outspeeds with Jolly.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Faster Pokemon**: Due to its low base speed and abusable typing, Mega Heracross is easily threatened out by faster Pokemon such as Tapu Koko, Heatran, Mega Medicham, Hawlucha and Tapu Lele, although they can't switch in.

**Unaware Clefable**: The only way Mega Heracross can break Unaware Clefable is with Bullet Seed in Grassy Terrain, otherwise Unaware Clefable stonewalls it.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[adsam, 529732]]
- Quality checked by: [[The Dragon Master, 521275], [username2, userid2]] credits in signature
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[SET]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Close Combat
move 3: Rock Blast
move 4: Pin Missile / Substitute / Bullet Seed
item: Heracronite
ability: Moxie
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Mega Heracross is a terrifying wallbreaker, being impossible to check defensively, 2HKOing almost 2HKOing basically the entire tier, and its good defensive typing allows it gain gives it a lot of setup opportunities on passive Pokemon. However, its low Speed and lack of recovery means it struggles to deal with faster teams, and is it's often denied opportunities to setup with enough offensive pressure. It also takes up a team's Mega slot and faces severe competition from other wallbreakers and Mega Evolutions such as Mega Medicham and Mega Mawile. Close Combat is Heracross’ main STAB move, hitting a large portion of the tier neutrally and in particular can notably OHKO Skarmory and physically defensive Tangrowth after Stealth Rock once boosted. (removed extra period) Rock Blast allows Heracross to hit Flying-types that are resistant to Close Combat, such as Zapdos, Landorus-T and Gliscor and gives it near perfect neutral coverage, as well as achieveing resist Close Combat, such as Zapdos, Landorus-T, and Gliscor, to have near-perfect neutral coverage, achieving feats such as OHKOing specially defensive Toxapex once boosted after Stealth Rocks. Pin Missile allows Heracross to nail Rock. Pin Missile nails bulky Psychic- and Grass-types such as Amoonguss, Mew, Slowbro, Mega Latias, (AC) and Tangrowth. Substitute lets Mega Heracross abuse its great bulk to gain many opportunities to safely setup use its great bulk to gain even more setup opportunities on passive Pokemon such as Toxapex, Ferrothorn and Kommo-o, as well as easing prediction, making Mega Heracross much harder to pivot on than it already is. Bullet Seed lets Heracross nail nails the likes of Unaware Clefable under Grassy Terrain, as well as OHKOing Tapu Fini, although both of the latter options leaves Mega Heracross open to being pressured by Fini; however, both it and Substitute leave Mega Heracross open to pressure from Psychic-types like Mew and Mega Latias. A slightly bulkier EV spread of 32 HP / 232 Atk / 24 Def / 220 Spe can be used alongside Substitute to let its Substitute not be broken by Landorus-T Earthquakes Substitute survive an Earthquake from Landorus-T while still outspeeding the likes of Timid Magnezone and Adamant Bisharp. Moxie is also chosen as the pre mega ability of choice so that Heracross can kill a weakened Pokemon before it Mega evolves in order to gain a early attack boost. lets Heracross KO a weakened Pokemon before it Mega Evolves to gain an early Attack boost. (removed extra linebreak under)

Mega Heracross fits on bulky offense teams that can capitalise capitalize on its wallbreaking capabilities, as well as capabilities and repeatedly bring it in. Paralysis support from Pokemon such as Discharge Zapdos, Clefable, (AC) and Serperior works well with it. If forgoeing foregoing Pin Missile for Substitute, Pursuit users such as Weavile and Tyranitar work well with it due to them being able to Pursuit to trap Mew, Reuniclus, (AC) and Mega Latias, which otherwise checks it. If running Bullet Seed, a Pokemon with Grassy Surge such as Rillaboom or Tapu Bulu are near essential, allowing it to perform feats such as 2HKO Unaware Clefable, as well as appreciating the passive recovery they provide. Grassy Terrain from Rillaboom or Tapu Bulu is near essential to 2HKO Unaware Clefable, as well as providing passive recovery. Furthermore, entry hazard support from the likes of Mew, Greninja and Ferrothorn are excellent with Mega Heracross, due to it forcing a lot of switches and letting it rack up a lot of chip damage on the opposing team. Lastly, is excellent to capitalize on the many switches Mega Heracross forces. Mega Heracross greatly appreciates pivoting support from the likes of Corviknight, Landorus-T, (AC) and Rotom-W (RC) to bring it in easily. Teammates such as Weavile, Garchomp and Rillaboom that like the pressure Mega Heracross puts on Pokemon like Skarmory, Toxapex, (AC) and Zapdos Pokemon that can help make up its middling speed tier and clean weakened teams such as Tapu Koko, Ash-Greninja and Scarf Jirachi are excellent teammates. Zapdos. Fast threats can make up for its middling Speed tier and clean weakened teams, such as Tapu Koko, Ash-Greninja, and Choice Scarf Jirachi. (also removed extra linebreaks under)

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Spikes lets Mega Heracross pressure teams long-term, (added hyphen) although its outclassed by its other options due to Mega Heracross generally getting more mileage from attacking or setting up on a forced switch, instead of Spiking, due to its wallbreaking capabilities. it generally gets more mileage from attacking or setting up on a forced switch. A Jolly nature can also be used to obtain a better speed tier, allowing it to outspeed the likes of Gliscor and Heatran, although the drop in power is noticeable against the likes of Toxapex, Skarmory, (AC) and Tangrowth.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Faster Pokemon**: Due to its low base speed and abusable typing, Mega Heracross is easily threatened out by Mega Heracross's low Speed and exploitable typing, faster Pokemon such as Tapu Koko, Heatran, Mega Medicham, Hawlucha and Tapu Lele easily force it out, although they can’t switch in.

**Unaware Clefable**: The only way Mega Heracross can break through Unaware Clefable is with Bullet Seed in Grassy Terrain, otherwise Unaware Clefable stonewalls it. being stonewalled otherwise.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[adsam, 529732]]
- Quality checked by: [[The Dragon Master, 521275], [Aurodian, 483087]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]

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