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Kricketune
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- IV (Sinnoh)
- Color
- Red
- Shape
- Bug Wings
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Bug
- Hatch Counter
- 15 cycles (~4,096 steps)
- Base Experience
- 134
- EV Yield
- 2 Atk
- Height
- 1.0 m (3'03")
- Weight
- 25.5 kg (56.2 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
Generation VI
It crosses its knifelike arms in front of its chest when it cries. It can compose melodies ad lib.
It signals its emotions with its melodies. Scientists are studying these melodic patterns.
Generation VIII
It uses its cutlass-like arms to produce sound, the melody of which varies from individual to individual. It is a worthwhile endeavor to seek out one's favorite tunes.
Show older entries (Gen IV, V)
Generation IV
It crosses its knifelike arms in front of its chest when it cries. It can compose melodies ad lib.
It signals its emotions with its melodies. Scientists are studying these melodic patterns.
There is a village that hosts a contest based on the amazingly variable cries of this Pokémon.
By allowing its cry to resonate in the hollow of its belly, it produces a captivating sound.
Generation V
There is a village that hosts a contest based on the amazingly variable cries of this Pokémon.
Level Up
20 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | nor | N | — | 100% | 40 |
| 1 | Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | Struggle BugSTAB | bug | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| 5 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 9 | Aerial Ace | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| 10 | Fury CutterSTAB | bug | P | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| 14 | Absorb | gra | S | 20 | 100% | 25 |
| 14 | Leech LifeSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 18 | Sing | nor | N | — | 55% | 15 |
| 22 | Focus Energy | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 26 | Slash | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 30 | X ScissorSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 34 | Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| 36 | Fell StingerSTAB | bug | P | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| 37 | Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 38 | Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 42 | Night Slash | dar | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 44 | Sticky Web | bug | N | — | — | 20 |
| 47 | Bug BuzzSTAB | bug | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 50 | Perish Song | nor | N | — | — | 5 |
TM / HM
34 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Baton Pass | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Bug BuzzSTAB | bug | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| False Swipe | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Hyper Voice | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Leech LifeSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| LungeSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| PounceSTAB | bug | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Skitter SmackSTAB | bug | P | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Struggle BugSTAB | bug | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Throat Chop | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Trailblaze | gra | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| X ScissorSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Move Tutor
8 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Fury CutterSTAB | bug | P | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| Hyper Voice | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Throat Chop | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
Items that wild Kricketune may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Kricketune
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Kricketune
Kricketune is a Bug-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). It uses its cutlass-like arms to produce sound, the melody of which varies from individual to individual. It is a worthwhile endeavor to seek out one's favorite tunes. Kricketune stands 1.0 m (3'03") tall and weighs 25.5 kg (56.2 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Kricketune Base Stats
Kricketune has a base stat total of 384, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Attack at 85 (good), while its lowest is Defense at 51 (below average). Kricketune is average speed with a base Speed of 65.
Kricketune Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Bug-type, Kricketune is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves, resists Grass, Fighting, Ground-type attacks. This gives Kricketune 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Kricketune Abilities
Kricketune's abilities include Swarm, Technician. Swarm strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its Hidden Ability is Technician, which strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
Kricketune Moves & Learnset
Kricketune can learn 62 moves in Generation 9, including 20 by leveling up, 34 via TM/HM, and 8 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Bug Buzz (Bug, 90 power), Leech Life (Bug, 80 power), X Scissor (Bug, 80 power), Lunge (Bug, 80 power). For coverage, Kricketune can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Hyper Voice (Normal).
Training Kricketune
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Kricketune can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Kricketune yields 2 Attack EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Kricketune belongs to the Bug egg group. Kricketune is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Kricketot → Kricketune). Wild Kricketune may be found holding Metronome.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Kricketune. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Kricketune, or use the team builder to see how Kricketune fits into your squad.
