Kricketune: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP77152–184264–358

Atk8594–150157–295

Def5163–11396–221

SpA5567–117103–229

SpD5163–11396–221

Spe6576–128121–251

Total384Higher than 36% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

FireFlyingRock

Resists

½×

FightingGrassGround

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalPoisonBugGhostSteelWaterElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 65); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+128Max117No SP85Min76Scarf192Tailwind256

At max Speed, Kricketune outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokémon's offensive stat is 1.5× with Bug attacks.
Everything about Swarm →
Other Pokémon with Swarm 30
Beedrill Scyther Ledyba Ledian Spinarak Ariados Scizor Heracross Beautifly Volbeat Mothim Sewaddle Leavanny Venipede Whirlipede Scolipede Karrablast Escavalier Joltik Galvantula Durant Larvesta Volcarona Grubbin Blipbug Dottler Orbeetle Kleavor Nymble Lokix
This Pokémon's moves of 60 power or less have 1.5× power, including Struggle.
Everything about Technician →
Other Pokémon with Technician 19
Meowth Persian Mr. Mime Scyther Scizor Smeargle Hitmontop Breloom Roserade Ambipom Mime Jr.Minccino Cinccino Marshadow Toxtricity Clobbopus Grapploct Maushold Fezandipiti

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

#0401KricketotBug
1. Level 10
  #0402KricketuneBug

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

EvoFury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160.BugPhys4095%20

1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40

1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

14AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec20100%25

18SingCauses the target to fall asleep.NormalStatus—55%15

22Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30

26SlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20

30X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

34ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40

36Fell StingerRaises user's Attack by 3 if this KOes the target.BugPhys50100%25

38TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20

42Night SlashHigh critical hit ratio.DarkPhys70100%15

44Sticky WebLowers Speed of grounded foes by 1 on switch-in.BugStatus——20

46Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.BugSpec90100%10

50Perish SongAll active Pokémon will faint in 3 turns.NormalStatus——5

TM / HM / TR 34

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM15Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.BugSpec50100%20

TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20

TM21Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.BugPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TM57False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhys40100%40

TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20

TM95Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.BugPhys80100%10

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM105X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10

TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10

TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40

TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM162Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.BugSpec90100%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM182Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.BugPhys60100%20

TM185Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.BugPhys80100%15

TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10

TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5

TM219Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10

TM221Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15

Biology

Its arms are similar to blades. It rubs them on its body to produce melodic sounds.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Cricket Pokémon
: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Red

: —
Pal Park area: Forest

Original Sinnoh#016Extended Sinnoh#016Hisui#040Paldea#034Kitakami#062

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.
Legends: Arceus
By allowing its cry to resonate in the hollow of its belly, it produces a captivating sound.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
There is a village that hosts a contest based on the amazingly variable cries of this Pokémon.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
It signals its emotions with its melodies. Scientists are studying these melodic patterns.
Pearl · Y · Alpha Sapphire
It crosses its knifelike arms in front of its chest when it cries. It can compose melodies ad lib.
Diamond · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Kricketune
Japanese: コロトック
Japanese (romaji): Korotock
Korean: 귀뚤톡크
Chinese (Traditional): 音箱蟀
Chinese (Simplified): 音箱蟀
French: Mélokrik
German: Zirpeise
Spanish: Kricketune
Italian: Kricketune

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Training

: 2 Atk
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 134
: Medium Slow

Breeding

: Bug
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Where to find

Evolves from Kricketot: Level 10.

Alpha Sapphire 5 areas

Mirage Forest (South of Route 111)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Mountain (North East of Route 125)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Mountain (North of Lilycove)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Mountain (South of Route 131)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Mountain (West of Route 104)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38

Omega Ruby 5 areas

Mirage Forest (South of Route 111)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Mountain (North East of Route 125)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Mountain (North of Lilycove)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Mountain (South of Route 131)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Mountain (West of Route 104)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38

White 2 areas

DreamyardWalking in dark grass · Lv 48–50
Dreamyard (B1F)Walking in dark grass · Lv 47–50

Black 2 areas

DreamyardWalking in dark grass · Lv 48–50
Dreamyard (B1F)Walking in dark grass · Lv 47–50

SoulSilver 1 area

National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–30

HeartGold 1 area

National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–30

Platinum 3 areas

Road 206Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–18
Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–23
Valor LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–27

Pearl 8 areas

Road 206Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–15
Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–19
Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–19
Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–18
Road 214Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–24
Road 215Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–17
Valor LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–22

Diamond 8 areas

Road 206Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–15
Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–19
Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–19
Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–18
Road 214Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–24
Road 215Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–17
Valor LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–22

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.