Name origin

cricket
a species of insect
tune
music


Kricketune artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 402
Type Bug
Species Cricket Pokémon
Height 3′3″ (0.99m)
Weight 56.2 lbs (25.5 kg)
Abilities Swarm
Technician (Dream World)
Local № 016 (Diamond, Pearl)
016 (Platinum)
Japanese Korotokku

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 16 (minimum 4,080 steps)

Training

EV yield 2 Attack
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 159
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Type defenses

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Kricketune stats

The base stats for Kricketune are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 77
264 - 358
Attack 85
157 - 295
Defense 51
96 - 221
Sp. Atk 55
103 - 229
Sp. Def 51
96 - 221
Speed 65
121 - 251
Total 384

Pokedex descriptions

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
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
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.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Kricketune learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 GrowlNormalStatus-100
1 BideNormalPhysical--
10 Fury CutterBugPhysical2095
14 Leech LifeBugPhysical20100
18 SingNormalStatus-55
22 Focus EnergyNormalStatus--
26 SlashNormalPhysical70100
30 X-ScissorBugPhysical80100
34 ScreechNormalStatus-85
38 TauntDarkStatus-100
42 Night SlashDarkPhysical70100
46 Bug BuzzBugSpecial90100
50 Perish SongNormalStatus--

Pre-evolution moves

Kricketune can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Struggle BugBugSpecial30100
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100

Kricketune can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100

Egg moves

Kricketune does not learn any egg moves.

Move Tutor moves

Kricketune can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Heal BellNormalStatus--
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial90100
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100

Kricketune can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
String ShotBugStatus-95
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
Fury CutterBugPhysical2095
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100

Moves learnt by HM

Kricketune is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Kricketune is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Moves learnt by TM

Kricketune is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Hone ClawsDarkStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
49 Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100
54 False SwipeNormalPhysical40100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
76 Struggle BugBugSpecial30100
81 X-ScissorBugPhysical80100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Kricketune is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
54 False SwipeNormalPhysical40100
58 EndureNormalStatus--
62 Silver WindBugSpecial60100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
81 X-ScissorBugPhysical80100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Kricketune sprites

NORMAL
Female
Black/White
Kricketune normal sprite
NORMAL
Male
Black/White
Kricketune normal sprite
SHINY
Female
Black/White
Kricketune shiny sprite
SHINY
Male
Black/White
Kricketune shiny sprite
NORMAL
Female
HG/SS
Kricketune normal sprite
NORMAL
Male
HG/SS
Kricketune normal sprite
SHINY
Female
HG/SS
Kricketune shiny sprite
SHINY
Male
HG/SS
Kricketune shiny sprite

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Where to find Kricketune

Pearl
Diamond
Route 206, 210, 212, 214, 215, Trophy Garden, Valor Lakefront
Platinum Route 206, Trophy Garden, Valor Lakefront
HeartGold
SoulSilver
National Park
White
Black
Dreamyard

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★
Power
Skill ★ ★ ★
Stamina ★ ★
Jump ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Kricketune questions