Kricketune (#0402) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP77137–184264–358

Atk8581–150157–295

Def5150–11396–221

SpA5554–117103–229

SpD5150–11396–221

Spe6563–128121–251

Total384Higher than 36% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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, and ties 1.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire2×Flying2×Rock2×

Resists

Fighting½×Grass½×Ground½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalPoisonBugGhostSteelWaterElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Swarm
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
TechnicianHidden ability
Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0401KricketotBug
1. Level 10#0402KricketuneBug

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

EvoFury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

14AbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25

18SingPuts the target to sleep.NormalStatus—55%15

22Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

26SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

30X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

34ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

36Fell StingerRaises the user’s Attack by two stages if it KOs the target.BugPhys50100%25

38TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

42Night SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

44Sticky WebCovers the opposing field, lowering opponents’ Speed by one stage upon switching in.BugStatus——20

46Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

50Perish SongUser and target both faint after three turns.NormalStatus——5

TM / HM / TR 34

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM15Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM95Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM162Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf 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.NormalSpec80100%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM182Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

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

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Cricket Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: —
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

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Atk
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 134
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

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

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Where to find

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