Pokemon GO Mega Heracross weaknesses, counters & Shiny details
Mega Heracross has finally made its Pokemon GO debut as part of the Bug Out Event, even getting its own personal Raid Day.
You won't have long to get this Mega Evolution, so let's review Mega Heracross' weaknesses, complete with a list of the best counters to use against the game's latest Mega!
Mega Heracross weaknesses
Mega Heracross is a dual-type Bug/Fighting Pokemon, so it's biggest weakness is Flying-type attacks, although it's also vulnerable to Psychic, Fire, and Fairy-type attacks.
On the other hand, the Single Horn Pokemon is resistant to Bug, Dark, Fighting, Grass, and Ground-type attacks, so avoid using those!
Best counters for Mega Heracross
You'll only be able to encounter Mega Heracross in Raids for a limited time. So, to ensure you defeat and capture the Bug/Fighting-type Pokemon, here are some of the best counters to use against it:
| Pokemon | Best Moveset | Sprite |
| Rayquaza | Air Slash & Dragon Ascent |   Click to enlarge |
| Enamorus | Fairy Wind & Fly |  Click to enlarge |
| Yveltal | Gust & Oblivion Wing |  Click to enlarge |
| Moltres | Wing Attack & Sky Attack |  Click to enlarge |
| Staraptor | Gust & Fly |  Click to enlarge |
| Ho-Oh | Hidden Power & Brave Bird |  Click to enlarge |
| Lugia | Extrasensory & Aeroblast |  Click to enlarge |
| Togekiss | Charm & Aura Sphere |  Click to enlarge |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut & Psystrike |  Click to enlarge |
| Cresselia | Psycho Cut & Moonblast |  Click to enlarge |
| Talonflame | Incernate & Fly |  Click to enlarge |
| Tapu Lele | Confusion & Nature's Madness |  Click to enlarge |
Mega Heracross is arguably the best Bug-type Mega Evolution in Pokemon GO, and it's also an excellent Fighting-type Pokemon!
However, it's easy prey for Psychic, Fire, Fairy, and most of all, Flying-types. With the right counters, you should be able to defeat this beastly bug.
Can Mega Heracross be Shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes, it's possible to encounter a Shiny Mega Heracross. Challenge as many Mega Heracross as you can in Mega Raids on Mega Heracross Raid Day, and if you're lucky, you may run into a Shiny!
Visit our Pokemon GO homepage at GGRecon for details on this month's other Raid Bosses, as well as information on the upcoming Community Days, the next Spotlight Hours, and the current Egg Charts.
