What is the "Crust" Poké-BODY on this Heracross card?

The "Crust" Poké-BODY reduces any damage done to Heracross by attacks from your opponent's Basic Pokémon by 20, after applying Weakness and Resistance. This makes Heracross more durable against many common attackers.

How does the "Get Even" attack work?

The "Get Even" attack has a base damage of 20, but it gains an additional 10 damage for each Prize card you have left more than your opponent. This rewards players who are ahead in the game.

What set is this Heracross card from?

This Heracross card is from the Team Rocket Returns set, which was released in 2004 during the EX Series era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

What is the rarity of this Heracross card?

This Heracross card is a common rarity, indicated by the circle symbol in the bottom right corner of the card.

Who is the illustrator for this card?

The artwork for this Heracross card was created by Tomokazu Komiya, known for his distinctive and often surreal art style in the Pokémon TCG.

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Heracross — Team Rocket Returns Pokémon card

Market Price

$47.50

+10.4%

Graded Prices

PSA 10

$380.68

PSA 9.5

$127.00

PSA 9

$115.00

PSA 8

$81.00

PSA 7

$28.82

HeracrossTeam Rocket Returns #43 Pokémon Card

Name: Heracross — Team Rocket Returns #43
Brand: Pokémon TCG
Price: 47.50 USD
Availability: InStock

Team Rocket Returns·#43

Heracross, the formidable Bug/Fighting type Pokémon introduced in Generation II, is celebrated for its strength and distinctive horn. This specific Heracross card from the 2004 Team Rocket Returns set, a common variant, stands out with its strategic "Get Even" attack and defensive "Crust" Poké-BODY. Here, you will find detailed Pokédex lore, a breakdown of its attacks, energy costs, weakness, and a comprehensive history of this edition. This guide helps collectors understand its appeal, delves into grading nuances, and answers frequently asked questions about this unique Heracross printing.

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Card Number: #43
Release Date: November 7, 2004
Language: EN
Set Code: rr

Heracross is a dual-type Bug/Fighting Pokémon introduced in Generation II, making its debut in the Johto region. This powerful beetle Pokémon is known for its impressive horn, which it uses to hurl opponents with surprising strength. Heracross is a solitary creature, preferring to live in forests where it feeds primarily on the sweet sap of trees, often competing with Pinsir for this delicacy. Its behavior is generally peaceful unless provoked or when defending its food source, at which point it can become a formidable combatant. In the anime, Ash famously catches a Heracross in the Johto region, showcasing its kind but tenacious personality and its love for tree sap. It doesn't evolve from or into any other Pokémon, standing as a single-stage powerhouse. Its unique Bug/Fighting typing gives it an interesting set of resistances and weaknesses, being particularly effective against Dark, Grass, and Psychic types, while being vulnerable to Fire, Flying, and Fairy attacks. Heracross embodies strength and resilience, a popular choice for trainers seeking a robust physical attacker for their team.