Kricketot Best Moveset
Bug at 25 Attack and 25 Speed. The lowest stats in the batch. AbilityShed Skin heals status 33% each turn. The moveset literally can't compete. Evolve to Kricketune for 85 Attack and AbilityTechnician that at least functions.
Kricketot was a niche pick at best in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum), rarely seen in standard play. This was Kricketot's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Shedskin with Focus Sash, favoring a Hardy nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Kricketot best EVs are Attack and Sp. Atk
Utility Moveset
- String Shot
- Growl
- Snore
- Mud Slap
Recommended Teammates
Kricketot was a niche pick at best in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2), rarely seen in standard play. Kricketot maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran shed skin with Eviolite, favoring a Naughty nature.
Utility Moveset
- Bug Bite
- Snore
- Struggle Bug
- Uproar
Kricketot was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. Kricketot maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran shed skin with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Bug Bite
- Struggle Bug
- Uproar
- Snore
Kricketot was a niche pick at best in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM), rarely seen in standard play. Kricketot maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Shedskin with Eviolite, favoring a Quiet nature.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Struggle Bug
- Mud Slap
- Uproar
- Bug Bite
Recommended Teammates
Kricketot was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. Kricketot maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Shedskin with Focus Sash, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Lunge
- Endeavor
- Bug Bite
- Skitter Smack
Recommended Teammates
Kricketot Weakness
Fire, Flying, and Rock moves hit Kricketot for super-effective damage. Not too many gaps in the chart, 3 weaknesses to account for.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Ground |
What is Kricketot Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Kricketot
Arcanine can KO Kricketot with Flare Blitz (323-381%). Terrakion threatens a KO with Stone Edge (302-356%).
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Kricketot View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed72-85% Flare Blitz 2x323-381%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Kricketot View Terrakion builds →Close Combat90-106%KO Stone Edge 2x302-356%KO Earthquake50-59% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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Evolution
Kricketot is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Kricketune. Check the evolution method below. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 190 total stats over Kricketot. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Kricketot easily with 91 breeding partners from the Bug egg group.
How to Get Kricketot
A solid number of locations for Kricketot with decent spawn rates across early-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Kricketot in SV
To get Kricketot, start by catching Kricketot through walking encounters at Lv. 3-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Kricketot ✓South Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveLv.5-14OverworldRate 18%North Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestLv.14-54OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestLv.14-54OverworldRate 12%Kitakami HallLv.3-60OverworldMossfell ConfluenceLv.3-60OverworldOni MountainLv.3-60OverworldRevelers RoadLv.3-60Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve into KricketuneNorth Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestLv.14-54OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestLv.14-54OverworldRate 12%Kitakami HallLv.10-60OverworldMossfell ConfluenceLv.10-60OverworldOni MountainLv.10-60OverworldRevelers RoadLv.10-60OverworldSouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveLv.14-54OverworldRate 2%or evolve from Kricketot (Step 1)
Kricketot starts showing up in early-game routes at decent spawn rates across 5 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Kricketot in PLA
Kricketot is your first catch on the way to Kricketot. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 6-28 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Kricketot ✓Cloudpool RidgeLv.6-9GrassRate 15%Deertrack PathLv.6-9GrassRate 15%Golden LowlandsLv.6-9GrassRate 15%Nature’s PantryLv.6-9GrassRate 15%Windswept RunLv.6-9GrassRate 15%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into KricketuneNature’s PantryLv.10-13GrassRate 15%Golden LowlandsLv.17-20GrassRate 15%Cloudpool RidgeLv.25-28GrassRate 15%or evolve from Kricketot (Step 1)
24 encounter spots for Kricketot at decent spawn rates starting from early-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Kricketot in BDSP
To get Kricketot, start by catching Kricketot through walking encounters at Lv. 3-24. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Kricketot ✓Route 202Lv.3-4GrassRate 20%NightRoute 202Lv.3GrassRate 10%MorningRoute 203Lv.4GrassRate 10%Morning/nightRoute 204 - SouthLv.4GrassRate 10%Morning/nightRoute 204 - NorthLv.6GrassRate 10%Morning/nightRoute 207Lv.6GrassRate 10%Morning/nightRoute 206Lv.14GrassRate 10%MorningGrassland CaveLv.16-20CaveRiverbank CaveLv.16-20CaveSpacious CaveLv.16-20CaveStill-Water CavernLv.16-20CaveSunlit CavernLv.16-20Cave
Step 2Catch or Evolve into KricketuneRoute 206Lv.14-15GrassRate 20%NightRoute 206Lv.15GrassRate 10%Morning/dayTrophy GardenLv.16-17GrassRate 30%NightRoute 212 - NorthLv.17-18GrassRate 30%NightRoute 210 - SouthLv.18-19GrassRate 30%NightRoute 212 - SouthLv.18-19GrassRate 30%NightRoute 215Lv.20-22GrassRate 30%NightValor LakefrontLv.21-22GrassRate 25%NightRoute 214Lv.23-24GrassRate 25%NightRoute 212 - NorthLv.17-18GrassRate 20%MorningRoute 212 - NorthLv.17-18GrassRate 10%DayTrophy GardenLv.17GrassRate 10%Morning/dayRoute 212 - SouthLv.18GrassRate 10%Morning/dayRoute 210 - SouthLv.19GrassRate 10%Morning/dayRoute 215Lv.20GrassRate 10%Morning/dayValor LakefrontLv.22GrassRate 5%Morning/dayRoute 214Lv.24GrassRate 5%Morning/dayor evolve from Kricketot (Step 1)
Kricketot isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Kricketot from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. The evolution path from Kricketot to Kricketot is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Kricketot in USUM
- Step 1Kricketot ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Route 207. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Walking · Route 205. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Viridian Forest · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Route 202. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Kricketune
Base Stats
You won't find a real weakness in Kricketot's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Cricket Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 1 Defense EV, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
When its antennae hit each other, it sounds like the music of a xylophone.
Kricketot Guide
For a casual playthrough, Kricketot works as a placeholder. Bug coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Kricketune. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Kricketot appears in 12 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves