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 #0402 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 feelers are 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. By rubbing its arms together, Kricketune can produce sounds and improvise melodies. It can also allow its cry to resonate in its belly. Kricketune's melodies vary greatly between individuals, and can be used to signal its emotions. Scientists have been observing the melodic patterns of Kricketune for studies. In one village, Kricketune are used in a contest based on the different sounds it makes.

Evolution

Kricketune evolves from Kricketot

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Kricketot  Bug

→

First Evolution Kricketune  Bug

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 Hisui #040 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield. 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. Legends: Arceus It uses its cutlass-like arms to produce sound, the melody of which varies from individual to individual. It is a worthwhile endeavor to seek out one's favorite tunes.
Generation IX Paldea #34 Kitakami #62 Blueberry #— Scarlet By allowing its cry to resonate in the hollow of its belly, it produces a captivating sound. Violet There is a village that hosts a contest based on the amazingly variable cries of this Pokémon.

Kricketune in the Paldea Pokédex	Kricketune in the Kitakami Pokédex

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, Mirage Mountains
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 Legends: Arceus Obsidian Fieldlands: Deertrack Heights  (only one during Mission 5), Windswept Run, Nature's Pantry, Tidewater Dam (additional  nearby), massive mass outbreaks Crimson Mirelands: Cloudpool Ridge, near Diamond Settlement, massive mass outbreaks
Generation IX Scarlet Violet North Province: Area Two Tera Raid Battles (3★) The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Reveler's Road, Kitakami Hall, Mossfell Confluence, Oni Mountain

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 Rumble World Black Realm: Blustery Grove (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Arceus Sea, Entei SeaFinal
Generation VIII This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation Shuffle Zaffiro Coast: Stage 604

Held items

Games		Held items
Diamond	Pearl	Metronome (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver
Black	White
Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire
Brilliant Diamond	Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus		Normal Apricorn (40%) Spoiled Apricorn (15%) Grit items by level Alpha Exp. Candy S (100%) Seed of Mastery (10%) Grit items by level

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

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 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— 00——% 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— 00——% 20 4646 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100100% 10 5050 Perish Song Normal Status 0000— 00——% 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 IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM015 TM015 Struggle Bug Bug Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM021 TM021 Pounce Bug Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM027 TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM057 TM057 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM087 TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM088 TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM095 TM095 Leech Life Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM105 TM105 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM111 TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TM117 TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM132 TM132 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM162 TM162 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM181 TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM182 TM182 Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM185 TM185 Lunge Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM191 TM191 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM205 TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM219 TM219 Skitter Smack Bug Physical 07070 090}}90% 10 TM221 TM221 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 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 or an alternate form of Kricketune Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

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

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 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 a prior Evolution

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

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

Animated series-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 Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Traveling Pokémon Connected to: Cascoon Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal Music is an explosion of self expression! Low HP (< 50%) Music… I can't hear the music anymore...
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 data

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 Legends: Arceus
Cross-Generation HOME

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

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.

POKÉTOON

A Kricketune appeared in Wait for Me, Magikarp!.

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)

Trivia

• Since Generation VII, Kricketune has had 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 appears to be 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 instruments, and arms that function similarly to a bow. The spheres midway through its antennae resemble those of the Compsocerus violaceus, a species of beetle found in Southern Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina, whose popular names similarly reference stringed instruments: "besouro viola" (viola beetle) in Brazil, and "guitarrero" (guitarist) in Spanish-speaking regions.

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 may be a combination of cricket and tune.

Korotock may be a combination of 蟋蟀 koorogi (cricket) and tock (onomatopoeia of a ticking clock or metronome).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese コロトック Korotock From 蟋蟀 koorogi and tock 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 Hindi झिंगीत Jhingeet From झींगुर jhingur and गीत geet Thai โคโรท็อก Khorothok Transcription of trademarked Japanese name

Related articles

• Nando's Kricketune

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