Its two abilities, Guts and Moxie, both let it perform unique roles in the metagame. Mega Heracross 's monstrous Attack stat and access to Swords Dance make it a formidable wallbreaker on Bug teams that can destroy many walls, such as Skarmory, Celesteela, Mantine, and Toxapex.

Its great offensive typing lets it muscle past common threats, including Mega Gyarados and Meloetta. Overview Mega Heracross is one of the most powerful wallbreakers in the tier, being able to dismantle defensive teams with Swords Dance along with its high Attack stat. Overview Mega Heracross is one of the most powerful attackers in 1v1, owing to its sky-high base Attack along with a great set of abilities and diverse movepool.

Heracross has outstanding power due to its high base Attack, great offensive typing, and access to high-powered STAB moves and coverage options. It also has great bulk, giving it ample setup opportunities while simultaneously making it harder to revenge kill.