Kricketune • Generation VIII Pokédex

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Kricketune
Pokédex Page for Kricketune

This is the Marriland Pokédex page for Kricketune, showing its information and moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Kricketune is not available in Pokémon Sword or Shield and cannot be used in or sent to those versions.

Kricketune

Kricketune
Sprite of Kricketune in Pokémon HOME

Kricketune's Type

BUG

Kricketune's Pokédex #s

National #
402
Sinnoh #
16

Kricketune's Base Stats

HP:
77
Attack:
85
Defense:
51
Sp. Atk:
55
Sp. Def:
51
Speed:
65
Total:
384

Misc. Info

Height:
3'3" (1m)
Weight:
56.2 lbs. (25.5 kg)
Gender Ratio:
Egg Groups:
Bug
EXP At Lv. 100:
1,059,680
EV Yield:
2 Attack
Base EXP:
134
Catch Rate:
45
Base Happiness:
70

Kricketune's Abilities

Here are what abilities Kricketune can possibly have, along with their effects.
Swarm
Increases the damage of Kricketune's Bug-type moves by 50% when it is at 1/3 or less HP.
Technician
All of Kricketune's moves with a base power of 60 or less have their power increased by 50%.

Weaknesses & Resistances

Below is a list of what Kricketune's weakness and resistance is to various types.
FIRE
FLYING
ROCK
½
GRASS
FIGHTING
GROUND

Kricketune's Evolution Line

Below you'll find a list of all Pokémon Kricketune evolves from or into, along with its evolution method.
Kricketot
Kricketot
starting form
Kricketune
Kricketune
at level 10

Kricketune's Alternate Forms

Gender Differences

Male ♂
Kricketune (Male)
Female ♀
Kricketune (Female)

Kricketune's Moves in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Below is a list of all of the moves that Kricketune can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.

Level Up Moves

Here are all of the moves Kricketune learns via level up. Anything marked "Evo." means it learns it upon evolving. If the level is 1, it can be relearned at a Pokémon Center.
Lv. Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
Evo.
Fury Cutter
Each consecutive hit increases Fury Cutter's power by 40.
BUG
PHYSICAL
40 95% 20 One Target
1
Fury Cutter
Each consecutive hit increases Fury Cutter's power by 40.
BUG
PHYSICAL
40 95% 20 One Target
1
Growl
Lowers all nearby enemies' Attack by one stage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 100% 40 Nearby Enemies
1
Pound
Damages the target.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
40 100% 35 One Target
1
Struggle Bug
100% chance of lowering all nearby enemies' Sp. Atk by one stage.
BUG
SPECIAL
50 100% 20 Nearby Enemies
1
Bug Bite
Does double damage if the target has a Berry and then Kricketune consumes that Berry immediately.
BUG
PHYSICAL
60 100% 20 One Target
14
Absorb
Heals Kricketune by half the damage dealt.
GRASS
SPECIAL
20 100% 25 One Target
18
Sing
Puts the target to sleep.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 55% 15 One Target
22
Focus Energy
Raises critical hit rate by two stages.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 30 User
26
Slash
Has a higher critical hit rate. (+1 stage.)
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
70 100% 20 One Target
30
X-Scissor
Damages the target.
BUG
PHYSICAL
80 100% 15 One Target
34
Screech
Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 85% 40 One Target
36
Fell Stinger
If the target is knocked out by Fell Stinger, it raises Kricketune's Attack by two stages.
BUG
PHYSICAL
50 100% 25 One Target
38
Taunt
Prevents the target from using Status moves for the next few turns.
DARK
STATUS
-- 100% 20 One Target
42
Night Slash
Has a higher critical hit rate. (+1 stage.)
DARK
PHYSICAL
70 100% 15 One Target
44
Sticky Web
Covers the enemy's field in a sticky web that lowers enemy Pokémon's Speed by one stage when they switch in.
BUG
STATUS
-- -- 20 Enemy Field
46
Bug Buzz
10% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.
BUG
SPECIAL
90 100% 10 One Target
50
Perish Song
All Pokémon on the field are knocked out after 3 turns unless they switch out.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 5 All Pokémon

TM Moves

Here are all of the moves that Kricketune can learn via TM (Technical Machine). These moves can be taught once per use of the TM.
TM Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
TM11
Sunny Day
Changes the weather to sunny for 5 turns.
FIRE
STATUS
-- -- 5 Entire Field
TM12
Taunt
Prevents the target from using Status moves for the next few turns.
DARK
STATUS
-- 100% 20 One Target
TM15
Hyper Beam
Requires a turn to recharge (unless it misses).
NORMAL
SPECIAL
150 90% 5 One Target
TM17
Protect
Protects Kricketune from attacks for a turn. Low chance of working on consecutive turns.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM18
Rain Dance
Changes the weather to rainy for 5 turns.
WATER
STATUS
-- -- 5 Entire Field
TM31
Brick Break
Breaks the opponent's Light Screen or Reflect.
FIGHTING
PHYSICAL
75 100% 15 One Target
TM32
Double Team
Raises Kricketune's Evasion by one stage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 15 User
TM40
Aerial Ace
Doesn't miss the target.
FLYING
PHYSICAL
60 -- 20 One Target
TM42
Facade
Does double damage if Kricketune is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
70 100% 20 One Target
TM44
Rest
Kricketune restores its HP to full and falls asleep for two turns.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM45
Attract
Infatuates Pokémon of the opposite gender.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 100% 15 One Target
TM54
False Swipe
Cannot knock out a Pokémon.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
40 100% 40 One Target
TM58
Endure
Will survive any hit with at least 1 HP left this turn. 50% chance of working on consecutive turns.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM62
Bug Buzz
10% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.
BUG
SPECIAL
90 100% 10 One Target
TM68
Giga Impact
Requires a turn to recharge (unless it misses).
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
150 90% 5 One Target
TM70
Flash
Lowers the target's Accuracy by one stage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 100% 20 One Target
TM75
Swords Dance
Raises Kricketune's Attack by two stages.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 20 User
TM81
X-Scissor
Damages the target.
BUG
PHYSICAL
80 100% 15 One Target
TM82
Sleep Talk
Can only be used while asleep. Uses one of Kricketune's moves at random.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM87
Swagger
Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses it.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 85% 15 One Target
TM90
Substitute
Costs 25% of Kricketune's max HP. Sets up a Substitute to block effects and damage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM93
Cut
Damages the target.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
50 95% 30 One Target
TM96
Strength
Damages the target.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
80 100% 15 One Target
TM98
Rock Smash
50% chance of lowering the target's Defense by one stage.
FIGHTING
PHYSICAL
40 100% 15 One Target

Kricketune's Detailed Stats

Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Kricketune's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Kricketune's Nature.

By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Kricketune is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
Stats at
level 100
0 EVs 252+ EVs Base Stat
Min Max Min Max
HP
264 295 327 358 77
Attack
175 206 238 269 85
Defense
107 138 170 201 51
Sp. Atk
115 146 178 209 55
Sp. Def
107 138 170 201 51
Speed
135 166 198 229 65
Total
384

Where to Find Kricketune in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Location information on where to find Kricketune in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl will be coming to the Marriland Pokédex in a future update! Thank you for your patience!

Pokédex Entries for Kricketune

Generation 6 Pokédex Entries

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.

Generation 5 Pokédex Entries

Black White Black 2 White 2
There is a village that hosts a contest based on the amazingly variable cries of this Pokémon.

Generation 4 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.
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