Kricketune

Kricketune is a Bug type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4. It is known as the Cricket Pokémon.

Kricketune

Kricketune artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 402
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 № 016 (Diamond/Pearl)
016 (Platinum)

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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Kricketune.

NorFirWatEleGraIceFigPoiGro
2½½½
FlyPsyBugRocGhoDraDarSteFai
22

Evolution chart

#401
Kricketot
Bug
(Level 10)
#402
Kricketune
Bug

Kricketune changes

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.

Moves learned by Kricketune

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Sun/Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Kricketune learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BideNormalPhysical — —
1Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95
1GrowlNormalStatus — 100
14AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
18SingNormalStatus — 55
22Focus EnergyNormalStatus — —
26SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
30X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
34ScreechNormalStatus — 85
36Fell StingerBugPhysical 50 100
38TauntDarkStatus — 100
42Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
44Sticky WebBugStatus — —
46Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
50Perish SongNormalStatus — —

Moves learnt on evolution

Kricketune learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95

Egg moves

Kricketune does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move Tutor moves

Kricketune can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
EndeavorNormalPhysical — 100
Heal BellNormalStatus — —
Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial 90 100
Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
Laser FocusNormalStatus — —
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
Throat ChopDarkPhysical 80 100
UproarNormalSpecial 90 100

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by a previous evolution of Kricketune. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100 Level up
Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100 Level up

Moves learnt by TM

Kricketune is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
06ToxicPoisonStatus — 90
10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial 60 100
11Sunny DayFireStatus — —
12TauntDarkStatus — 100
15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
17ProtectNormalStatus — —
18Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
21FrustrationNormalPhysical — 100
27ReturnNormalPhysical — 100
28Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100
31Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus — —
40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60 ∞
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus — —
45AttractNormalStatus — 100
48RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial 40 100
54False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
75Swords DanceNormalStatus — —
81X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
83InfestationBugSpecial 20 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus — 85
88Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
90SubstituteNormalStatus — —
100ConfideNormalStatus — —

Transfer-only moves

Kricketune can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
CaptivateNormalStatus — 100 Generation 4 — TM
EndureNormalStatus — — Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical — 100 Generation 4 — TM
Silver WindBugSpecial 60 100 Generation 4 — TM
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
String ShotBugStatus — 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
FlashNormalStatus — 100 Generation 6 — TM
Hone ClawsDarkStatus — — Generation 6 — TM
Power-Up PunchFightingPhysical 40 100 Generation 6 — TM
Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100 Generation 6 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM
CutNormalPhysical 50 95 Generation 6 — HM
StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100 Generation 6 — HM

Moves learnt by level up

Kricketune learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BideNormalPhysical — —
1Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95
1GrowlNormalStatus — 100
14AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
18SingNormalStatus — 55
22Focus EnergyNormalStatus — —
26SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
30X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
34ScreechNormalStatus — 85
36Fell StingerBugPhysical 50 100
38TauntDarkStatus — 100
42Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
44Sticky WebBugStatus — —
46Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
50Perish SongNormalStatus — —

Moves learnt on evolution

Kricketune learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sun & Moon (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95

Egg moves

Kricketune does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sun & Moon.

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Sun & Moon by a previous evolution of Kricketune. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100 Level up
Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100 Level up

Moves learnt by TM

Kricketune is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
06ToxicPoisonStatus — 90
10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial 60 100
11Sunny DayFireStatus — —
12TauntDarkStatus — 100
15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
17ProtectNormalStatus — —
18Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
21FrustrationNormalPhysical — 100
27ReturnNormalPhysical — 100
28Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100
31Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus — —
40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60 ∞
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus — —
45AttractNormalStatus — 100
48RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial 40 100
54False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
75Swords DanceNormalStatus — —
81X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
83InfestationBugSpecial 20 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus — 85
88Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
90SubstituteNormalStatus — —
100ConfideNormalStatus — —

Transfer-only moves

Kricketune can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Sun & Moon.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
CaptivateNormalStatus — 100 Generation 4 — TM
EndureNormalStatus — — Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical — 100 Generation 4 — TM
Silver WindBugSpecial 60 100 Generation 4 — TM
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
String ShotBugStatus — 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
FlashNormalStatus — 100 Generation 6 — TM
Hone ClawsDarkStatus — — Generation 6 — TM
Power-Up PunchFightingPhysical 40 100 Generation 6 — TM
Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100 Generation 6 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM
CutNormalPhysical 50 95 Generation 6 — HM
StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100 Generation 6 — HM

Kricketune sprites

Type Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8
Normal Kricketune sprite from Diamond & Pearl Kricketune sprite from Black & White Kricketune sprite from X & Y — —
Shiny Kricketune Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Kricketune Shiny sprite from Black & White Kricketune Shiny sprite from X & Y — —

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

Answers to Kricketune questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian Kricketune
Japanese コロトック (Korotock)
German Zirpeise
French Mélokrik

Name origin

cricket
a species of insect
tune
music