#402 Kricketune

bug

Height1 m(3'03")

Weight25.5 kg(56.2 lbs)

Gender♂ 50%♀ 50%

Gen 4

Kricketune Evolution

KricketotLevel 1

KricketuneLevel 10

Kricketune's Detailed Stats

Stat	Base	EVs	Total
HP	77		295
Attack	85		206
Defense	51		138
Sp. Atk	55		146
Sp. Def	51		138
Speed	65		166
		0/508	1089

Type Effectiveness

2xdamage

fire flying rock

1xdamage

normal water electric ice poison psychic bug ghost dragon dark steel fairy

0.5xdamage

grass fighting ground

Kricketune Abilities

Swarm

Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

TechnicianHidden

Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.

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Kricketune Moves

Move▲	Type▲	Cat.▲	Pow▲	Acc▲	Method▲	Description
Tackle	normal	physical	40	100	Level 1	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Growl	normal	status	–	100	Level 1	The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.
Fury Cutter	bug	physical	40	95	Level 1	The user attacks by slashing the target with scythes, claws, or the like. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
Absorb	grass	special	20	100	Level 14	A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Sing	normal	status	–	55	Level 18	A soothing lullaby is sung in a beautiful voice that puts the target to sleep.
Focus Energy	normal	status	–	–	Level 22	The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that its future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits.
Slash	normal	physical	70	100	Level 26	The target is attacked with a slash of claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
X Scissor	bug	physical	80	100	Level 30	The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.
Screech	normal	status	–	85	Level 34	An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.
Fell Stinger	bug	physical	50	100	Level 36	When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user's Attack stat is boosted drastically.
Taunt	dark	status	–	100	Level 38	The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Night Slash	dark	physical	70	100	Level 42	The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Sticky Web	bug	status	–	–	Level 44	The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stats upon switching into battle.
Bug Buzz	bug	special	90	100	Level 46	The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Perish Song	normal	status	–	–	Level 50	Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle.
Aerial Ace	flying	physical	60	–	TM	The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Baton Pass	normal	status	–	–	TM	The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.
Brick Break	fighting	physical	75	100	TM	The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Bug Bite	bug	physical	60	100	TM	The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Endeavor	normal	physical	–	100	TM	The user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP.
Endure	normal	status	–	–	TM	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facade	normal	physical	70	100	TM	This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
False Swipe	normal	physical	40	100	TM	A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Giga Drain	grass	special	75	100	TM	A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Giga Impact	normal	physical	150	90	TM	The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Helping Hand	normal	status	–	–	TM	The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Hyper Beam	normal	special	150	90	TM	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Hyper Voice	normal	special	90	100	TM	The user attacks by letting loose a horribly loud, resounding cry.
Knock Off	dark	physical	65	100	TM	The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Leech Life	bug	physical	80	100	TM	The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Lunge	bug	physical	80	100	TM	The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
Pounce	bug	physical	50	100	TM	The user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Protect	normal	status	–	–	TM	This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rain Dance	water	status	–	–	TM	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
Rest	psychic	status	–	–	TM	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Skitter Smack	bug	physical	70	90	TM	The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Sleep Talk	normal	status	–	–	TM	The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Struggle Bug	bug	special	50	100	TM	The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats.
Substitute	normal	status	–	–	TM	The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny Day	fire	status	–	–	TM	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Swords Dance	normal	status	–	–	TM	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.
Take Down	normal	physical	90	85	TM	A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tera Blast	normal	special	80	100	TM	If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Throat Chop	dark	physical	80	100	TM	The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.
Trailblaze	grass	physical	50	100	TM	The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.
Uproar	normal	special	90	100	TM	The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.

Kricketune Sprites

Normal

Shiny

Back

Back Shiny

Pokedex 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

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

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.

In Other Languages

Kricketune's Japanese name is Korotok (コロトック). Here are all the official names for Kricketune across different languages:

JapaneseコロトックKorotok

Korean귀뚤톡크

Chinese (Traditional)音箱蟀

FrenchMélokrik

GermanZirpeise

SpanishKricketune

ItalianKricketune

Chinese (Simplified)音箱蟀