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Kricketune.

national dex #402 · gen IV
BST 384 · bug
Kricketune official artwork
bug
#402 · gen IV
Profile
HP
77
ATK
85
DEF
51
SPA
55
SPD
51
SPE
65
BST 384 · best Attack 85 · worst Defense 51 · meters scale to 200

Kricketune is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock and resists Grass, Fighting, Ground.

Typingbug
AbilitiesSwarm, Technician
Height, weight1.0 m / 25.5 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsBug
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#401kricketot
Dex position
#402 of 1025
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Kricketune base stats

BST 384 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP77264358
Atk85157295
Def5196221
SpA55103229
SpD5196221
Spe65121251
BST384bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 Atk

Kricketune weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir2
wat1
ele1
gra½
ice1
fig½
poi1
gro½
fly2
psy1
bug1
roc2
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai1
Weak to
Fire, Flying, Rock
Resists
Grass, Fighting, Ground
Immune to
nothing

Kricketune abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
SwarmStrengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
TechnicianhiddenStrengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.

Kricketune evolution line

2 stages

Best Kricketune moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
bugBug BuzzSPEC90
bugLeech LifePHYS80
bugX ScissorPHYS80
bugLungePHYS80
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
normalHyper VoiceSPEC90
normalTake DownPHYS90

Kricketune moves

gen 9 · 62 moves · 20 level-up · 34 TM/HM · 8 tutor
46 moves · Kricketune appears in 11 games
Bug BiteL1GrowlL1Struggle BugL1TackleL5Aerial AceL9Fury CutterL10AbsorbL14Leech LifeL14SingL18Focus EnergyL22SlashL26X ScissorL30ScreechL34Fell StingerL36Swords DanceL37TauntL38Night SlashL42Sticky WebL44Bug BuzzL47Perish SongL50Baton PassTMBrick BreakTMEndeavorTMEndureTMFacadeTMFalse SwipeTMGiga DrainTMGiga ImpactTMHelping HandTMHyper BeamTMHyper VoiceTMKnock OffTMLungeTMPounceTMProtectTMRain DanceTMRestTMSkitter SmackTMSleep TalkTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMTake DownTMTera BlastTMThroat ChopTMTrailblazeTMUproarTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
GrowlnormalSTAT-100%40Level 1
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Level 1
Struggle BugSTABbugSPEC50100%20Level 1
TacklenormalPHYS40100%35Level 5
Aerial AceflyingPHYS60-20Level 9
Fury CutterSTABbugPHYS4095%20Level 10
AbsorbgrassSPEC20100%25Level 14
Leech LifeSTABbugPHYS80100%10Level 14
SingnormalSTAT-55%15Level 18
Focus EnergynormalSTAT--30Level 22
SlashnormalPHYS70100%20Level 26
X ScissorSTABbugPHYS80100%15Level 30
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40Level 34
Fell StingerSTABbugPHYS50100%25Level 36
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20Level 37
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20Level 38
Night SlashdarkPHYS70100%15Level 42
Sticky WebbugSTAT--20Level 44
Bug BuzzSTABbugSPEC90100%10Level 47
Perish SongnormalSTAT--5Level 50
Aerial AceflyingPHYS60-20TM / HM
Baton PassnormalSTAT--40TM / HM
Brick BreakfightingPHYS75100%15TM / HM
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Bug BuzzSTABbugSPEC90100%10TM / HM
EndeavornormalPHYS-100%5TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
False SwipenormalPHYS40100%40TM / HM
Giga DraingrassSPEC75100%10TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Hyper VoicenormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Knock OffdarkPHYS65100%20TM / HM
Leech LifeSTABbugPHYS80100%10TM / HM
LungeSTABbugPHYS80100%15TM / HM
PounceSTABbugPHYS50100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Skitter SmackSTABbugPHYS7090%10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Struggle BugSTABbugSPEC50100%20TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Throat ChopdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
TrailblazegrassPHYS50100%20TM / HM
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
X ScissorSTABbugPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Tutor
EndeavornormalPHYS-100%5Tutor
Fury CutterSTABbugPHYS4095%20Tutor
Hyper VoicenormalSPEC90100%10Tutor
Knock OffdarkPHYS65100%20Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
Throat ChopdarkPHYS80100%15Tutor
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10Tutor

Kricketune Pokédex entries

4 generations · newest first
Generation VIII1 entry
Legends: Arceus

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.

Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

It crosses its knifelike arms in front of its chest when it cries. It can compose melodies ad lib.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

It signals its emotions with its melodies. Scientists are studying these melodic patterns.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

There is a village that hosts a contest based on the amazingly variable cries of this Pokémon.

Generation IV4 entries
Diamond

It crosses its knifelike arms in front of its chest when it cries. It can compose melodies ad lib.

Pearl

It signals its emotions with its melodies. Scientists are studying these melodic patterns.

Platinum

There is a village that hosts a contest based on the amazingly variable cries of this Pokémon.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

By allowing its cry to resonate in the hollow of its belly, it produces a captivating sound.

Kricketune species data

gen IV species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationIV (Sinnoh)
ColorRed
ShapeBug Wings
HabitatUnknown
Height1.0 m (3'03")
Weight25.5 kg (56.2 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateMedium Slow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsBug
Hatch counter15 cycles, 4,096 steps
Base experience134
EV yield2 Atk
Regional dex numbers
National#402
Sinnoh#016
Sinnoh (Pt)#016
Hisui#040
Paldea#034
Kitakami#062
Wild held items
Metronome5%
5% in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread85 Atk / 55 SpA
Best statAttack 85good
Speed tier65 Speaverage speed
Defensive load3 weak / 3 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Kricketune

Kricketune is a Bug-type Pokémon 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 Pokémon.

Kricketune base stats

Kricketune has a base stat total of 384, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. 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 and 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 and 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 on the right 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.

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