Kricketune (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Kricketune (disambiguation).

Kricketune Cricket Pokémon コロトック Korotock #402 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Bug Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Swarm Cacophony Cacophony Technician Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Bug Hatch time 15 cycles
Height 3'03" 1.0 m Kricketune 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 56.2 lbs. 25.5 kg Kricketune 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 159 Gen. IV Unknown IV 134 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Kricketune 0 HP 2 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Red	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Kricketune (Japanese: コロトック Korotock) is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves from Kricketot starting at level 10.

Biology

Kricketune is a bipedal Pokémon with an insectoid appearance. Primarily red, there are three black, oval markings on its abdomen, a tan streak running down its neck to its belly, and a tan underside with a small, dark red marking above it. It has oval, gray eyes, and a dark red, round nose. Black feelers with curled tips extend from either side of its nose, similar in appearance to a mustache. The male's mustache is longer than a female's. On top of its head are two antennae with conical bases, spherical centers, and long, thin tips. Kricketune has two small feet and a pair of black wings. This Pokémon's arms are shaped similar to its antennae and are crossed over its chest when it cries. It can also allow its cry to resonate in its belly. Kricketune's melodic cry varies greatly and can be used to signal its emotions.

In the anime

Kricketune in the anime

Major appearances

Nando's Kricketune

Nando owns a Kricketune, which debuted in Dawn's Early Night. It was used in both Gym battles and Pokémon Contests, having helped Nando enter the Sinnoh Grand Festival and the Lily of the Valley Conference.

Minor appearances

Kricketune debuted in Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!, under the ownership of a Coordinator participating in the Floaroma Contest. It reappeared briefly in the next episode, where it was seen competing in the Contest.

In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, a Kricketot was living in Crown City. It worked together with the other Pokémon in surrounding Zorua to attack him, angry for what Zoroark did to the city. Before a fight could break out, the Kricketune, along with the other Pokémon, were calmed down by Celebi.

In Trade, Borrow, and Steal!, a Kricketune was part of Kricketina Kylie's Bug-type Pokémon collection, as shown in her Rotom Phone.

A Kricketune appeared in A Midsummer Night's Light!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP049 Kricketune Ash's Pokédex Kricketune, the Cricket Pokémon, and the evolved form of Kricketot. It conveys its many emotions with the melodies it composes.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry JN033 Kricketune Goh's Rotom Phone Kricketune, the Cricket Pokémon. A Bug type. Kricketune makes sounds by rubbing its knife-like arms together in front of its chest. It can improvise melodies this way.

In the manga

Kricketune in Pokémon Adventures

Pocket Monsters DP

Three Waitresses have a Kricketune, which helped cook a meal.

A Kricketune appeared in PMDP07.

Pokémon Adventures

Platinum was attacked by a swarm of Kricketot and Kricketune in Putting a Crimp in Kricketot.

Two Scientists working for Team Galactic fought Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum while guarding Lake Valor in Dramatic Drapion & Crafty Kricketune I. One of these Scientists used a Kricketune, whose Sing quickly subdued Diamond's Torterra, Tru. Kricketune reappeared in a flashback in Luring in a Lickilicky.

A Trainer's Kricketune appeared in Crafty Carnivine.

A Trainer's Kricketune appeared in Clobbering Claydol.

A wild Kricketune appeared in Suffering Psyduck

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Multiple Kricketune appeared in a flashback in Deoxys, The Phantom Pokémon! (Part 1).

In the TCG

Main article: Kricketune (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh #016 Johto #— Diamond It crosses its knifelike arms in front of its chest when it cries. It can compose melodies ad lib. Pearl It signals its emotions with its melodies. Scientists are studying these melodic patterns. Platinum There is a village that hosts a contest based on the amazingly variable cries of this Pokémon. HeartGold By allowing its cry to resonate in the hollow of its belly, it produces a captivating sound. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova #— Black There is a village that hosts a contest based on the amazingly variable cries of this Pokémon. White Black 2 There is a village that hosts a contest based on the amazingly variable cries of this Pokémon. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— X It crosses its knifelike arms in front of its chest when it cries. It can compose melodies ad lib. Y It signals its emotions with its melodies. Scientists are studying these melodic patterns. Omega Ruby It crosses its knifelike arms in front of its chest when it cries. It can compose melodies ad lib. Alpha Sapphire It signals its emotions with its melodies. Scientists are studying these melodic patterns.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #016 Brilliant Diamond It crosses its knifelike arms in front of its chest when it cries. It can compose melodies ad lib. Shining Pearl It signals its emotions with its melodies. Scientists are studying these melodic patterns.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Routes 206, 210, 212, 214, 215, Trophy Garden, Valor Lakefront Platinum Route 206, Valor Lakefront, Trophy GardenMorningNight HeartGold SoulSilver National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)ThSa
Generation V Black White Dreamyard (dark grass) Black 2 White 2 Trade
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Mirage Forest (north of Route 111) and Mirage Mountains (north of Lilycove City, west of Route 104, northeast of Route 125, south of Route 131)
Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Routes 206, 210, 212, 214, 215, Trophy Garden, Valor Lakefront

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Steam Cave (1F-8F, Upper Steam Cave 1F-3F) MD Sky Steam Cave (1F-8F, Upper Steam Cave 1F-3F) Ranger: SoA Vien Forest Rumble Silent Forest Ranger: GS Dangerous Cliff, Forest Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Autumnwood: Volcanic Slope Rumble U Magical Lake: Let's Sing a Song
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 2Su Shuffle Zaffiro Coast: Stage 604 Rumble World Black Realm: Blustery Grove (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Arceus Sea, Entei SeaFinal

Held items

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

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 77		137 - 184	264 - 358
Attack: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Defense: 51		50 - 113	96 - 221
Sp. Atk: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp. Def: 51		50 - 113	96 - 221
Speed: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Total: 384	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 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 3/3 ★★★
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 15/18 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

Kricketune is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 09595% 20 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Pound Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Struggle Bug Bug Special 05050 100100% 20 011 Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100100% 20 Evo.Evo. Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 09595% 20 1414 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25 1818 Sing Normal Status 0000— 05555% 15 2222 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 2626 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 3030 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100100% 15 3434 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 3636 Fell Stinger Bug Physical 05050 100100% 25 3838 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 4242 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15 4444 Sticky Web Bug Status 0000— ——% 20 4646 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100100% 10 5050 Perish Song Normal Status 0000— ——% 5

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

By TM

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM12 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM54 TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM62 TM62 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM70 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM81 TM81 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM93 TM93 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 TM96 TM96 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM98 TM98 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15

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

By breeding

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Kricketune in Generation VIII 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 Kricketune in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kricketune Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kricketune Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

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

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

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

By a prior evolution

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

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

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

Anime-only moves

Move	Type	Episode
Bullet Seed	Grass	Zoroark: Master of Illusions

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 4.5% IQ group: G
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Bug Poké Assist: Bug Field move: (Cut ×2) Browser entry R-083 It throws gooey blobs. It also attacks using sounds.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Bug Poké Assist: (present) Bug Field move: (present) (Cut ×2) Poké Assist: (past) Bug Field move: (past) (Cut ×1) Browser entry R-030/N-042 It flings gooey blobs that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 55 Base Attack: 74 Base Defense: 48 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Bug Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Bug Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #762 Calm Down Delays your opponent's disruptions.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 184 Base Attack: 160 Base Defense: 100 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Struggle Bug, Fury Cutter Charged Attacks: Bug Buzz, X-Scissor, Aerial Ace

Evolution

Unevolved Kricketot  Bug

Level 10 →

First Evolution Kricketune  Bug

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII HOME

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

Trivia

• Since Generation VII, Kricketune has the lowest base stat total of any fully-evolved Pokémon with stats that are calculated through the traditional formula - Shedinja has a much lower base stat total, but this is due to its base HP of 1, which is not used in the calculation of its HP.

Origin

Kricketune is based on a cricket, which is widely known for its loud chirping songs used to attract females. Crickets use a form of stridulation to create noise, which they do by striking their forewings together, but this is often mistakenly believed to be done by rubbing their legs against their body, as Kricketune does. It also resembles a violin beetle, with an abdomen assuming the appearance of an actual violin or similar stringed instrument, with arms that function as a bow.

Via Kricketot's Japanese name, Kricketune may also be based upon the black-spotted leaf beetle. Kricketune additionally resembles a typical depiction of a music conductor or maestro, due to its mustache, wings that look like a cape, and Kricketune's baton-like forelimbs.

Name origin

Kricketune is a combination of cricket and tune.

Korotock may be a combination of 蟋蟀 koorogi (cricket) and tock (onomatopoeia of a ticking clock) or a corruption of 曲 kyoku (tune).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese コロトック Korotock From 蟋蟀 koorogi and tock (onomatopoeia of a ticking clock) or a corruption of 曲 kyoku French Mélokrik From mélodie and criquet Spanish Kricketune Same as English name German Zirpeise From zirpen and Weise Italian Kricketune Same as English name Korean 귀뚤톡크 Gwittultock From 귀뚤귀뚤 gwuittul-gwuittul and tock Mandarin Chinese 音箱蟀 Yīnxiāngshuài From 音箱 yīnxiāng and 蟋蟀 xīshuài Cantonese Chinese 音箱蟀 Yāmsēungsēut From 音箱 yāmsēung and 蟋蟀 sīksēut

More languages Thai โคโรท็อก Khorothok Transcription of trademarked Japanese name

Related articles

• Nando's Kricketune

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