Kricketune's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Defense trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 2 Attack EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
By allowing its cry to resonate in the hollow of its belly, it produces a captivating sound.
There is a village that hosts a contest based on the amazingly variable cries of this Pokémon.
Type-wise, Kricketune takes extra damage from Fire, Flying, and Rock. 3 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Ground |
Volcarona can KO Kricketune with Heat Wave (175-205%). Glimmora threatens a KO with Power Gem (126-148%). Pelipper's Hurricane also KOs at 168-198%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x175-205%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x126-148%KO | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Pelipper builds →Hurricane 2x168-198%KO | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves View Blaziken builds →
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 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Salamence builds →Earthquake35-42% | ||
Kricketune is the evolved form of Kricketot. Breeding produces Kricketot eggs, and they're quick to hatch. Evolving from Kricketot gave Kricketune the biggest boost in Attack (+60), bringing the total to 384 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Kricketune to get Kricketot eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug egg group.
The Sash lets Kricketune ignore defensive shortcomings for one turn. Use that turn to get Sticky Web up, and Technician squeezes extra value from the position. Max Attack and Speed EVs push damage output.
Best Build
Kricketune best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Stallbreaker Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Trailblaze
- Endeavor
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Bug Bite
- Fell Stinger
- Sticky Web
- Pounce
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Fell Stinger
- Trailblaze
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Fell Stinger
- Perish Song
- Knock Off
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fell Stinger
- Aerial Ace
- Protect
- Perish Song
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Physical Stallbreaker Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Knock Off
- Taunt
- Endeavor
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Leech Life
- Fell Stinger
- Swords Dance
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs define Kricketune's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Bug Buzz and X-Scissor, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Normal and Grass coverage and more. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Kricketune's movepool balances level-up moves with TM options. Consistent STAB comes from Bug Buzz and X-Scissor, and Grass and Normal coverage and more keeps opponents from switching in for free. No major gaps here.
Kricketune develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Bug Buzz and Giga Impact show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Kricketune develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Bug Buzz and Giga Impact show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
moderate rates across 6 locations for Kricketune in early-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Kricketune in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Kricketune starts with Kricketot at Lv. 5-54 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch KricketotSouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveVioletOverworld Lv.5-14 Route18%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveScarletOverworld Lv.5-14 Route18%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworld Lv.14-54 Route12%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworld Lv.14-54 Route12%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworld Lv.14-54 Route12%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworld Lv.14-54 Route12%Early
Step 2Kricketune ✓North Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworld Lv.14-54 Route12%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworld Lv.14-54 Route12%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworld Lv.14-54 Route12%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworld Lv.14-54 Route12%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveVioletOverworld Lv.14-54 Route2%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveScarletOverworld Lv.14-54 Route2%Earlyor evolve from Kricketot (Step 1)
Kricketune starts showing up in mid-game routes at decent spawn rates across 3 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Kricketune in Legends: Arceus
Kricketot is your first catch on the way to Kricketune. You'll find walking encounters from walking across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch KricketotCloudpool RidgeGrass SkyUncommonDeertrack PathGrass RouteUncommonGolden LowlandsGrassUncommonNature’s PantryGrassUncommonWindswept RunGrassUncommon
Step 2Kricketune ✓Cloudpool RidgeGrass SkyUncommonGolden LowlandsGrassUncommonNature’s PantryGrassUncommonor evolve from Kricketot (Step 1)
Easy grab on Kricketune with high spawn rates across 34 locations in early-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Where To Catch Kricketune in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Kricketune starts with Kricketot at Lv. 3-24 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch KricketotRoute 202Shining PearlGrass Lv.3-4 Route20%EarlyNightRoute 202Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.3-4 Route20%EarlyNightRoute 202Shining PearlGrass Lv.3 Route10%EarlyMorningRoute 202Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.3 Route10%EarlyMorningRoute 203Shining PearlGrass Lv.4 Route10%EarlyMorning/nightRoute 203Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.4 Route10%EarlyMorning/nightRoute 204 - SouthShining PearlGrass Lv.4 Route10%EarlyMorning/nightRoute 204 - SouthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.4 Route10%EarlyMorning/nightRoute 204 - NorthShining PearlGrass Lv.6 Route10%EarlyMorning/nightRoute 204 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.6 Route10%EarlyMorning/nightRoute 207Shining PearlGrass Lv.6 Route10%EarlyMorning/nightRoute 207Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.6 Route10%EarlyMorning/nightRoute 206Shining PearlGrass Lv.14 Route10%EarlyMorningRoute 206Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.14 Route10%EarlyMorningGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMid
Step 2Kricketune ✓Route 206Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.14-15 Route20%EarlyNightRoute 206Shining PearlGrass Lv.14-15 Route20%EarlyNightRoute 206Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.15 Route10%EarlyMorning/dayRoute 206Shining PearlGrass Lv.15 Route10%EarlyMorning/dayTrophy GardenShining PearlGrass Lv.16-17 Forest30%MidNightTrophy GardenBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-17 Forest30%MidNightRoute 212 - NorthShining PearlGrass Lv.17-18 Route30%MidNightRoute 212 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.17-18 Route30%MidNightRoute 210 - SouthShining PearlGrass Lv.18-19 Route30%MidNightRoute 210 - SouthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.18-19 Route30%MidNightRoute 212 - SouthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.18-19 Route30%MidNightRoute 212 - SouthShining PearlGrass Lv.18-19 Route30%MidNightRoute 215Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.20-22 Route30%MidNightRoute 215Shining PearlGrass Lv.20-22 Route30%MidNightValor LakefrontShining PearlGrass Lv.21-22 Water25%MidNightValor LakefrontBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.21-22 Water25%MidNightRoute 214Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.23-24 Route25%MidNightRoute 214Shining PearlGrass Lv.23-24 Route25%MidNightRoute 212 - NorthShining PearlGrass Lv.17-18 Route20%MidMorningRoute 212 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.17-18 Route20%MidMorningRoute 212 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.17-18 Route10%MidDayRoute 212 - NorthShining PearlGrass Lv.17-18 Route10%MidDayTrophy GardenShining PearlGrass Lv.17 Forest10%MidMorning/dayTrophy GardenBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.17 Forest10%MidMorning/dayRoute 212 - SouthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.18 Route10%MidMorning/dayRoute 212 - SouthShining PearlGrass Lv.18 Route10%MidMorning/dayRoute 210 - SouthShining PearlGrass Lv.19 Route10%MidMorning/dayRoute 210 - SouthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.19 Route10%MidMorning/dayRoute 215Shining PearlGrass Lv.20 Route10%MidMorning/dayRoute 215Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.20 Route10%MidMorning/dayValor LakefrontShining PearlGrass Lv.22 Water5%MidMorning/dayValor LakefrontBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.22 Water5%MidMorning/dayRoute 214Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.24 Route5%MidMorning/dayRoute 214Shining PearlGrass Lv.24 Route5%MidMorning/dayor evolve from Kricketot (Step 1)
Kricketune isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Kricketot from Diamond, Platinum, or Brilliant Diamond. The evolution path from Kricketot to Kricketune is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Kricketune in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Obtain KricketotAlso found in:
Step 2Kricketune ✓
Kricketot evolves into Kricketune at level 10. Kricketune is the fully evolved form.
Honestly, Kricketune is a tough sell at 384 BST. Plenty of stronger Bug options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.
Don't let Kricketune's 384 base stat total fool you. Technician is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier.
Run Technician on Kricketune. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Kricketune also gets Swarm, but they don't compare.
Kricketune first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 12 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
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