Is Kricketune Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Bug-type with decent Attack and not much else. Every other Bug option in Alola outperforms it. Breed-only origin makes it even less practical.
Kricketune trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Hala's Pokemon outpace and outclass Kricketune here.
Kricketune trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
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Kiawe's Pokemon outpace and outclass Kricketune here.
Kricketune has the type edge here and should clean up Mallow's team.
Kricketune trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Sophocles's Pokemon outpace and outclass Kricketune here.
Acerola's typing presses Kricketune's defenses.
Kricketune trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Mina's typing presses Kricketune's defenses.
Kricketune trades roughly evenly with Hapu's team.
Molayne's typing presses Kricketune's defenses.
Kricketune trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Kricketune trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Kahili's team hits Kricketune's weaknesses hard.
Kukui's team hits Kricketune's weaknesses hard.
Kricketune cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 10.
How to Get Kricketune in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Kricketune 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 Kricketune is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Kricketune in USUM
Step 1Obtain KricketotLATER 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 201. 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 2Kricketune ✓
Kricketune Weakness
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 |
What is Kricketune Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Kricketune
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Salamence builds →Fly 2x144-169%KO Fire Fang 2x71-84% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Trumbeak Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Trumbeak builds →Pluck 2x69-82% Smack Down 2x40-47% | ||
 Rufflet Normal | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Salamence builds →Fly 2x138-163%KO Fire Fang 2x68-81% Rock Tomb 2x63-75% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Hawlucha builds →Wing Attack 2x71-83% Rock Tomb 2x47-56% | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Salamence builds →Fly 2x148-175%KO Fire Fang 2x73-87% Rock Tomb 2x67-81% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Hawlucha builds →Wing Attack 2x76-90% Rock Tomb 2x51-60% | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Salamence builds →Fly 2x144-169%KO Fire Fang 2x69-82% Rock Tomb 2x65-77% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Hawlucha builds →Wing Attack 2x72-85% Rock Tomb 2x47-56% | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x146-172%KO Smack Down 2x49-58% Flame Charge 2x49-58% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Salamence builds →Fly 2x146-172%KO Fire Fang 2x70-83% Rock Tomb 2x66-79% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Hawlucha builds →Wing Attack 2x74-88% Rock Tomb 2x49-58% | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Move Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Salazzle builds →Flame Burst 2x97-115%KO | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz 2x130-154%KO Fly 2x98-116%KO | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x150-176%KO Overheat 2x88-105%KO Smack Down 2x51-61% | ||
 Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Turtonator builds →Overheat 2x154-182%KO Rock Tomb 2x43-51% | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x172-202%KO Air Slash 2x100-118%KO Rock Slide 2x54-64% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x205-242%KO Hurricane 2x116-136%KO | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Blaziken builds →Overheat 2x173-204%KO Rock Slide 2x73-86% Aerial Ace 2x58-68% | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Infernape builds →Flare Blitz 2x153-180%KO Rock Slide 2x64-76% Aerial Ace 2x51-61% | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x173-204%KO Acrobatics 2x33-39% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x231-272%KO Stone Edge 2x78-92% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x174-204%KO Air Slash 2x101-120%KO Rock Slide 2x54-64% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x208-245%KO Hurricane 2x118-139%KO | ||
Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Infernape builds →Flare Blitz 2x155-182%KO Stone Edge 2x87-102%KO Aerial Ace 2x52-61% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x234-275%KO Stone Edge 2x78-92% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x290-342%KO Fire Blast 2x65-77% | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Blaziken builds →Flare Blitz 2x176-208%KO Brave Bird 2x117-138%KO Stone Edge 2x98-116%KO | ||
Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x175-206%KO Air Slash 2x102-120%KO Rock Slide 2x55-65% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Blaziken can KO Kricketune with Flare Blitz (191-225%). Salamence threatens a KO with Outrage (94-111%). Tyranitar's Stone Edge also KOs at 173-203%.
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick51-61% Flare Blitz 2x191-225%KO | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemFlyiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Salamence builds →Earthquake26-31% Outrage94-111%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Tyranitar builds →Pursuit35-41% Earthquake29-34% Crunch69-81% Stone Edge 2x173-203%KO | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kricketune View Mesprit builds →Ice Beam40-47% Psyshock35-42% Shadow Ball35-42% | ||
Kricketune Evolutions
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 77 partners from the Bug egg group.
USUM Kricketune Best Moveset
85 Attack at 65 Speed with AbilityTechnician boosting weaker moves by 50%% as a hidden ability. Bug TermStab at moderate power. But 77/51/51 bulk and common weaknesses leave the moveset unable to survive or threaten at the level the format demands.
Best Build
Kricketune best EVs are Attack and Defense
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Leech Life
- Fell Stinger
- Swords Dance
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Base Stats
Kricketune Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
Honestly, in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Kricketune is a tough sell at 384 BST. Plenty of stronger Bug options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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. Leechlife with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Technician is the hidden ability. It strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power. Worth hunting for if you want Kricketune to compete at a higher level.
Game Availability
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.
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