Heracross #2 from Violet ex - Uncommon - Illustrated by Taira Akitsu
Grass

Heracross

#2/108 in Violet ex, Uncommon, 120 HP, Grass, illustrated by Taira Akitsu.

Card number
#2/108
Rarity
Uncommon
HP
120 HP
Type
Grass
Language
Japanese
Release date
January 20, 2023
Illustrator
Taira Akitsu
Original name
ヘラクロス
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Collector Notes

Heracross

Heracross appears in the Japanese print of Violet ex, released on January 20, 2023. Heracross is a uncommon rarity and 120 HP. The Violet ex set contains 108 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Taira Akitsu.

Collector Insights

Heracross is a Grass-type Pokémon with 120 HP, featuring two distinct attacks. The first attack, Heavy Hurl, requires one Grass and one Colorless Energy, dealing 10+ damage and increasing by 30 for each Colorless Energy in the opponent’s Active Pokémon’s Retreat Cost. The second attack, Horn Attack, demands two Grass and one Colorless Energy, delivering a fixed 90 damage. The card is part of the Violet ex set, released on January 20, 2023, and is illustrated by artist Taira Akitsu. Its rarity is listed as Uncommon, and it belongs to the Pokémon supertype. The card’s design emphasizes its Grass-type attributes through its attack mechanics and energy costs. The interaction between the Retreat Cost and Colorless Energy in Heavy Hurl highlights strategic gameplay elements. Overall, Heracross offers a balanced mix of damage output and conditional effects based on the opponent’s resources.

ものすごい 怪力の 持ち主。 自分の 体重の 100倍の 重さでも 楽に ぶん投げる。

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