Kricketune
Kricketune is a Bug type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0402 | 
|---|---|
| Type | Bug | 
| Species | Cricket Pokémon | 
| Height | 1.0 m (3′03″) | 
| Weight | 25.5 kg (56.2 lbs) | 
| Abilities | 1. Swarm Technician (hidden ability)  | 
	
| Local № | 0016 (Diamond/Pearl) 0016 (Platinum) 0016 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0040 (Legends: Arceus) 0034 (Scarlet/Violet) 0062 (The Teal Mask)  | 
	
Training
| EV yield | 2 Attack | 
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) | 
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) | 
| Base Exp. | 134 | 
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow | 
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Bug | 
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female | 
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) | 
Base stats
| 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 | Min | Max | 
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Kricketune changes
- In Generation 4, Kricketune has a base experience yield of 159.
 - In Generations 4-7, Kricketune has a base Friendship value of 70.
 
Pokédex 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. | 
| Black White Black 2 White 2  | 
	There is a village that hosts a contest based on the amazingly variable cries of this Pokémon. | 
| 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. | 
| Brilliant Diamond | It crosses its knifelike arms in front of its chest when it cries. It can compose melodies ad lib. | 
| Shining Pearl | It signals its emotions with its melodies. Scientists are studying these melodic patterns. | 
| 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. | 
| Scarlet | By allowing its cry to resonate in the hollow of its belly, it produces a captivating sound. | 
| Violet | There is a village that hosts a contest based on the amazingly variable cries of this Pokémon. | 
Moves learned by Kricketune
Moves learnt by level up
Kricketune does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Kricketune does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Kricketune cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Kricketune learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv.  |  Move  |  Type  |  Cat.  |  Power  |  Acc.  |  
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 14 | Absorb | Grass | 20 | 100 | |
| 18 | Sing | Normal | — | 55 | |
| 22 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 26 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 30 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 34 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 36 | Fell Stinger | Bug | 50 | 100 | |
| 38 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 42 | Night Slash | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Sticky Web | Bug | — | — | |
| 46 | Bug Buzz | Bug | 90 | 100 | |
| 50 | Perish Song | Normal | — | — | 
Moves learnt on evolution
Kricketune learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Move  |  Type  |  Cat.  |  Power  |  Acc.  |  
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 40 | 95 | 
Egg moves
Kricketune does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Kricketune is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM  |  Move  |  Type  |  Cat.  |  Power  |  Acc.  |  
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 15 | Struggle Bug | Bug | 50 | 100 | |
| 20 | Trailblaze | Grass | 50 | 100 | |
| 21 | Pounce | Bug | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 27 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 57 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 58 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 87 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 88 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 95 | Leech Life | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 105 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 111 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 117 | Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 132 | Baton Pass | Normal | — | — | |
| 152 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 162 | Bug Buzz | Bug | 90 | 100 | |
| 163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 181 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| 182 | Bug Bite | Bug | 60 | 100 | |
| 185 | Lunge | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 191 | Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 205 | Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 219 | Skitter Smack | Bug | 70 | 90 | |
| 221 | Throat Chop | Dark | 80 | 100 | 
Kricketune sprites
| Type | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 
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| Shiny | 
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Where to find Kricketune
| Diamond Pearl  | 
					Route 206, 210, 212, 214, 215, Trophy Garden, Valor Lakefront | 
|---|---|
| Platinum | Route 206, Trophy Garden, Valor Lakefront | 
| HeartGold SoulSilver  | 
					National Park | 
| Black White  | 
					Dreamyard | 
| Black 2 White 2  | 
					Trade/migrate from another game | 
| X Y  | 
					Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire  | 
					Mirage Spots | 
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon  | 
					Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee  | 
					Not available in this game | 
| Sword Shield  | 
					Not available in this game | 
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl  | 
					Route 206, 210, 212, 214, 215, Trophy Garden, Valor Lakefront | 
| Legends: Arceus | Nature’s Pantry, Cloudpool Ridge, Golden Lowlands | 
| Scarlet Violet  | 
					North Province (Area One), North Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Two) | 
| Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available | 
Answers to Kricketune questions
Other languages
| English | Kricketune | 
|---|---|
| Japanese | コロトック (Korotock) | 
| German | Zirpeise | 
| French | Mélokrik | 
| Italian | Kricketune | 
| Spanish | Kricketune | 
| Korean | 귀뚤톡크 (gwittultok-keu) | 
| Chinese (Simplified) | 音箱蟀 | 
| Chinese (Traditional) | 音箱蟀 | 
| English | 
																	Cricket Pokémon | 
						
|---|---|
| Japanese | こおろぎポケモン | 
| German | Zirper-Pokémon | 
| French | Pokémon Criquet | 
| Italian | Pokémon Grillo | 
| Spanish | Pokémon Grillo | 
| Korean | 귀뚜라미포켓몬 | 
| Chinese (Simplified) | 蟋蟀宝可梦 | 
| Chinese (Traditional) | 蟋蟀寶可夢 | 
Name origin
- cricket
 - a species of insect
 - tune
 - music
 
	

