Overview
Heracross is a Bug/Fighting-type Pokemon in Pokemon Pokopia, classified as the Single Horn Pokemon (Dex #050). Heracross is found in the Withered Wasteland as a Rare spawn at the Tree-Shaded Tall Grass habitat. It carries both the Chop and Build specialties, the same combination as Pinsir. This makes Heracross a powerful worker for both lumber processing and construction projects.
Habitat
Heracross lives in the Tree-Shaded Tall Grass habitat (#002). This habitat requires:
Item | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Tall Grass | 4 | Place in a cluster; grow using Leafage |
Large Tree (any type) | 1 | Any tree species works as long as it is a large-sized tree |
Heracross appears as a Rare visitor at this habitat. Like Pinsir, it may take multiple in-game days before Heracross shows up among the habitat's visitors.
Other Pokemon in This Habitat
Pokemon | Rarity |
|---|---|
Common | |
Common | |
Common | |
Common | |
Rare | |
Heracross | Rare |
Location
Heracross appears in Withered Wasteland, the game's starting area. The Tree-Shaded Tall Grass habitat is one of the simplest habitats to build, requiring only tall grass and a large tree. However, since Heracross is a Rare spawn, finding it takes patience even though the habitat itself is easy to construct.
How to Befriend
Build the Tree-Shaded Tall Grass habitat by placing four patches of tall grass around a large tree in Withered Wasteland. Check the habitat regularly for Heracross among the visitors. Since it is a Rare spawn, building multiple instances of the habitat increases your chances. Walk up and interact with Heracross to befriend it.
Specialties
Chop
Heracross has the Chop specialty. Pokemon with Chop can break small logs into lumber (10 logs yield 50 lumber per batch). Place Heracross near a log pile or workshop, and it will process logs during its free time. Lumber is essential for construction, furniture, and crafting recipes throughout the game.
Build
Heracross also has the Build specialty. Pokemon with Build assist with construction projects, reducing the time needed to finish structures when they are stationed near a construction blueprint. Having multiple Build-specialty Pokemon speeds up large projects significantly.
Preferences
Category | Detail |
|---|---|
Ideal Environment | Bright |
Favorite Flavor | Sweet |
Likes | Lots of nature, wooden stuff, pretty flowers, looks like food, exercise |
Rarity | Rare |
Time of Day | All (Dawn, Day, Dusk, Night) |
Weather | All (Sunny, Cloudy, Rainy) |
Pokedex Information
Field | Value |
|---|---|
Dex Number | #050 |
Type | Bug / Fighting |
Species | Single Horn Pokemon |
Height | 4'11" (1.5 m) |
Weight | 119.0 lbs (54.0 kg) |
Generation | 2 |
"Heracross loves sweet sap and will go looking through forests for it. The Pokemon uses its two antennae to pick up scents as it searches."
Comparison With Pinsir
Heracross and Pinsir share the exact same habitat (Tree-Shaded Tall Grass), the same rarity (Rare), and the same two specialties (Chop and Build). The main differences are typing and flavor preferences. Heracross is Bug/Fighting and prefers sweet flavors, while Pinsir is pure Bug and prefers spicy flavors. Heracross also favors food-like items, whereas Pinsir leans toward sharp objects. Functionally, they perform the same tasks, so whichever you find first will fill the Chop and Build role.
Tips
Heracross and Pinsir are interchangeable for Chop and Build tasks. If you have already befriended one, the other is a luxury rather than a necessity.
Build multiple Tree-Shaded Tall Grass habitats to increase the odds of attracting Rare spawns like Heracross and Pinsir.
Heracross loves sweet flavors. Placing sweet food items near its habitat may increase its Comfort Level.
Station Heracross near your construction projects alongside other Build-specialty Pokemon like Machop and Timburr for the fastest build times.