Kricketot (Pokémon)

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Kricketot コロボーシ Koroboshi #401
Art by Ken Sugimori from Diamond and Pearl
Type Bug ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Cricket Pokémon
Abilities Shed Skin Blue-Striped ----- Run Away Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh #015 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-082 Oblivia R-029 N-041
Height 1'00" Imperial 0.3 m Metric 1'00"/0.3 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 4.9 lbs. Imperial 2.2 kg Metric 4.9 lbs./2.2 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Red	Catch rate 255 (33.3%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Bug group 16 cycles (4080 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 1 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 54 Battle Exp.: 541*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Kricketot (Japanese: コロボーシ Koroboshi) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves into Kricketune starting at level 10.

Biology

Physiology

Kricketot is a large cricket-like Pokémon with a musical voice. It is able to stand on its hind legs and walk using its two short, strong back legs. Kricketot is mainly red in color, with a white collar-like feature across its neck, a white streak down the front of its body, small black limbs and a black "cape". It has two black antennae that are similar to a mustache. The antennae seem to be connected to the body by a dark-red segment, and Kricketot's round nose is also dark red in coloration.

Gender differences

A female has a bigger collar than a male.

Special abilities

They are able to create a xylophonic sound by shaking their head and rubbing their antennae together, which they use to communicate.

Behavior

It chats with others using the sounds of its colliding antennae. As its legs are short, when it stumbles its antennae clack with a xylophone-like sound.

Habitat

Unlike its evolved form, Kricketot cannot be found during the mid-day to afternoon. It usually lives on trees.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Kricketot have been depicted to consume the acorn-like berries growing on the bushes of Grotle.

In the anime

Kricketot in the anime

Major appearances

Kricketot's first significant appearance in the anime came in Last Call, First Round!, where one was used by Nando as part of his Contest appeal in the Grand Festival.

Minor appearances

Kricketot has appeared fairly often in the anime, however these are mostly fleeting cameos. Kricketot made its anime debut in Dawn Of A New Era!, and later made appearances in A Trainer and Child Reunion!, The Lonely Snover! and Battling a Cute Drama!.

Two Kricketot were seen under Reggie's care in Lost Leader Strategy!. It reappeared in Saving the World From Ruins!.

Several Kricketot also appear in The Rise of Darkrai, playing in the garden amongst the other Pokémon.

A Kricketot made a brief cameo in SS024, outside Professor Rowan's lab.

Multiple Kricketot appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP174 Kricketot Ash's Pokédex Kricketot, the Cricket Pokémon. Its legs are short and if it stumbles, is hard antennae can make a xylophone-like sound when they rub together.

In the manga

Kricketot and Kricketune in Pokémon Adventures

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In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Platinum was attacked by a swarm of Kricketot and Kricketune.

In the TCG

Main article: Kricketot (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond It shakes its head back to front, causing its antennae to hit each other and sound like a xylophone. Pearl It chats with others using the sounds of its colliding antennae. These sounds are fall hallmarks. Platinum Its legs are short. Whenever it stumbles, its stiff antennae clack with a xylophone-like sound. HeartGold When its antennae hit each other, it sounds like the music of a xylophone. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black Its legs are short. Whenever it stumbles, its stiff antennae clack with a xylophone-like sound. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Common Routes 202, 203, 204, and 207 (morning/night) Platinum Common Routes 201, 202, 203, 204, 205 and 207 (morning/night) HeartGold SoulSilver Swarm National Park (Bug-Catching Contest), Viridian Forest (Swarm) Pal Park None Pokéwalker Sinnoh Field
Generation V Black White None Breed Kricketune Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Mystifying Forest (B1-B13)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Partner Farm
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Teakwood Forest Forest Temple
Pokémon Rumble	Silent Forest
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Autumnwood: Volcanic Slope

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Diamond	Pearl	Metronome (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Metronome (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 37		97 - 144	184 - 278
Attack: 25		27 - 84	49 - 163
Defense: 41		41 - 102	78 - 199
Sp. Atk: 25		27 - 84	49 - 163
Sp. Def: 41		41 - 102	78 - 199
Speed: 25		27 - 84	49 - 163
Total: 194	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/4 ★★☆☆	Power 1/3 ★☆☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 11/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 00Start Bide Normal Physical 0000— ——% 10 066 Struggle Bug Bug Special 03030 100100% 20 1616 Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100100% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kricketot Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kricketot Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by TM.
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kricketot Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kricketot Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Kricketot in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Kricketot in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kricketot Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kricketot Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Kricketot can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Kricketot cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kricketot Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kricketot Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Anime-only moves

Move	Type	Episode
Sing	Normal	Last Call — First Round!

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: G
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Bug  Poké Assist: ( Bug ) Field move: None Browser entry   It attacks using sounds while hopping around.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Bug  ( Bug ) Past ( Normal ) (Tackle ×1) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It flings gooey blobs that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ● Defense ● Speed ●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ● Speed ●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Kricketot  Bug

Level 10 →

First Evolution Kricketune  Bug

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Kricketot images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Kricketot is less common in the wild than its evolved form, Kricketune: it cannot be found during the day, while Kricketune can.
• Kricketot has lower base stats than Magikarp, commonly thought to be the weakest Pokémon. However, Kricketot has a more diverse and powerful movepool in Pokémon Platinum.
  • Kricketot could not learn any Bug-type moves until in Platinum with the introduction of the move tutors and that it can now learn Bug Bite through level-up.
• Kricketot is one of two Generation IV Pokémon to be available through Mass Outbreaks in HeartGold and SoulSilver, the other one being Buneary.
• Kricketot can learn Struggle Bug by leveling up, but is incompatible with the TM for the same move.
• Kricketot is the only Pokémon that has a base stat total of 194.

Origin

Kricketot is based on a cricket and a music conductor.

Name origin

Kricketot is a combination of cricket and tot.

Koroboshi may be derived from kuroboshi tsutsuhamushi (the black-spotted leaf beetle) or a combination of 蟋蟀 koorogi (cricket) and 黒星 kuroboshi (black-spot).

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Zirpurze From zirpen and purze, short form of Purzel. French Crikzik From criquet and zik. Korean 귀뚤뚜기 Gwittulttugi Chinese (Taiwan) 圓法師 Yuán Fǎ Shī Literally "Round master". 法師 may be derived from つくつく法師 tsukutsuku-bōshi.

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