Heracross in Pokémon GO
By Matt · Updated Quick answer
Heracross is Bug and Fighting type, so it's weak to Flying, Fairy, Fire and Psychic.
What is Heracross weak to?
Heracross is Bug and Fighting type, so it takes extra damage from Flying, Fairy, Fire and Psychic attacks. Flying is a double weakness, so it hits hardest.
Defending Heracross 
Bug
Fighting
BugFighting Hits it hard
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Double weakness Flying256% damage 2.56× -
Fairy160% damage 1.6× -
Fire160% damage 1.6× -
Psychic160% damage 1.6×
Bounces off
- Bug62.5% damage
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Dark62.5% damage - Fighting62.5% damage
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Grass62.5% damage -
Ground62.5% damage
Leave Bug, Dark, Fighting, Grass and Ground attackers at home: Heracross resists them.
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What is Heracross weak to in Pokémon GO?
Heracross is Bug and Fighting type. It's weak to Flying (double weakness), Fairy, Fire and Psychic. It resists Bug, Dark, Fighting, Grass and Ground.
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