Mirage Forest (South of Route 111)
60%- Method
- Walking in tall grass or a cave
- Level Range
- Lv. 36-38
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#402
POKÉDEX No. #402
Kricketune
Cricket Pokémon
It crosses its knifelike arms in front of its chest when it cries. It can compose melodies ad lib.
Weak to
Flying
Rock
Fire
Height1.0 m
Weight25.5 kg
AbilitiesSwarm
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP77264–358
- Attack85157–295
- Defense5196–221
- Sp. Atk55103–229
- Sp. Def5196–221
- Speed65121–251
Total384
/ 720
BST384
34 percentile (1025)-48 vs Gen 4 avg (432)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 4
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Red
Shape
Bug Wings
Gender Difference
Yes
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Kricketot#401Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #402 |
| Extended Sinnoh | #16 |
| Hisui | #40 |
| Kitakami | #62 |
| Original Sinnoh | #16 |
| Paldea | #34 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
134
EV Yield
+2 Attack
Growth Curve
Medium Slow
(6x³) / (5) - 15x² + 100x - 140Exp at Lv. 50
117,360
Exp at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Wild Held Items
Metronome
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heartgold
Evolution Chain
→
Level 10
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Kricketune
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Grass
Psychic
Dark
Offensive Coverage
Kricketune's Bug typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, psychic, dark types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Jolly
+Speed−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 384, Kricketune plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Attack at 85, while Defense (51) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Its Bug typing leaves Kricketune with 3 weaknesses against 3 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 3 types for super-effective damage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Kricketune a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Medium Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.0 m
Weight
25.5 kg
TypeBug
Abilities
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Bug
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
3,825
Hatch Counter: 15
⚪
Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Kricketune?
Kricketune is a Bug type Pokémon.
What are Kricketune's weaknesses?
Kricketune takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock, Fire type moves.
How does Kricketune evolve?
Kricketune is the final form of the Kricketot → Kricketune evolution line.
What are Kricketune's base stats?
Kricketune has a base stat total of 384: HP 77, Attack 85, Defense 51, Sp. Atk 55, Sp. Def 51, Speed 65. Its highest stat is Attack (85).
