Character info
The character
Heracross is a Bug/Fighting-type Pokémon known for its large horn and immense physical strength, often depicted charging into battle with its namesake move Horn Attack or Megahorn. Through Mega Evolution, it becomes Mega Heracross, gaining a more streamlined, aerodynamic body and enhanced power. It is recognized across the Pokémon franchise as a formidable beetle-like creature favored for its brute force.
This card
This is Mega Heracross ex, card number 004 out of 94 from the Phantasmal Flames set, printed in 2025 as a holofoil card with RR rarity. The artwork, illustrated by 5ban Graphics, shows the Pokémon in a dynamic mid-motion pose amid scattered leaves and energy effects. The card bears the Basic Pokémon designation and the Mega Evolution ex rule banner at the bottom.
How it plays
This Basic Grass-type Pokémon has 280 HP, a weakness to Fire (x2), and a retreat cost of two. Its first attack, Juggernaut Horn, costs two Grass energy and deals 100+ damage, dealing additional damage equal to the damage this Pokémon took from an attack during the opponent's last turn. Its second attack, Mountain Ramming, costs three Grass energy, deals 170 damage, and discards the top two cards of the opponent's deck. As a Mega Evolution ex, if it is Knocked Out, the opponent takes three Prize cards instead of the usual amount.
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Card details confirmed
A card with this name and number exists in the public card catalogue, in Phantasmal Flames, a set of 94 cards, rarity RR. The details on this certificate match it.
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About this card
#214 in the National Pokédex · a Generation II Pokémon · 162 different cards of it exist.
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Authenticity
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The working behind this grade
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