Heracross (Astral Radiance 8) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Heracross from the Astral Radiance set is a Common card numbered 8. It features 110 HP and a single attack called Overhead Throw. Its straightforward design makes it a solid addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: F
• Flavor Text: “This Pokémon has an unparalleled horn. Heracross itself demonstrates tremendous power—it’s capable of throwing several people trained in the traditional arts of war at once.”

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Sword & Shield Astral Radiance set, card number 8. It is a Common rarity Basic Grass-type Pokémon with no evolutions. The card features two attacks: Horn Attack (40 damage) and Overhead Throw (120 damage, with 30 damage to one of your Benched Pokémon).

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code “swsh10,” regulation mark “F,” and illustrator credit to aoki. The card is identified in market references as “Heracross Astral Radiance 8.”

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown.
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

Store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Even as a Common, it benefits from careful handling to maintain its vibrant artwork and structural integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Astral Radiance (swsh10): Introduced Heracross as a powerful Grass-type Basic Pokémon with strong attacks and a notable flavor text highlighting its strength. This set focuses on a variety of Pokémon with unique abilities and artwork, with Heracross standing out for its impressive offensive capabilities.