TL;DR. Kricketot is a pure bug-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 194. It shakes its head back to front, causing its antennae to hit each other and sound like a xylophone.
It shakes its head back to front, causing its antennae to hit each other and sound like a xylophone.
Stat spread.
Total of 194. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Kricketot in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Kricketot reaches 401 CP at level 40 and 459 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Kricketot first appeared on October 2, 2020, during Longchamp Fashion Week.
- Kricketot
- Kricketune by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Aug 4 to Aug 16, 2023, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4 to Aug 16, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Apr 2 to Apr 10, 2019 | 1-star | Bug Out 2019 |
| Oct 16 to Oct 23, 2018 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Common questions about Kricketot.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Kricketot, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Kricketot?
Kricketot is a pure Bug-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Kricketot weak to?
Kricketot takes 2× damage from Fire, Flying, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Kricketot resistant to?
Kricketot resists Grass, Fighting, Ground. It has no full immunities.
How does Kricketot evolve?
Kricketot evolves into Kricketune (Level 10).
What generation is Kricketot from?
Kricketot was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0401.
What are Kricketot's base stats?
Kricketot has HP 37, Attack 25, Defense 41, Special Attack 25, Special Defense 41, and Speed 25. Total base stat total: 194.
What are Kricketot's abilities?
Kricketot can have the ability Shed Skin, plus the Hidden Ability Run Away.
Is Kricketot legendary or mythical?
No. Kricketot is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Kricketot's best stat?
Kricketot's highest base stat is Defense at 41, which ranks 77th of 92 Bug-type Pokémon.
Is Kricketot good?
Kricketot has a base stat total of 194, the 1020th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 90th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Kricketot as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Kricketot is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Kricketot vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 92 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Kricketot | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 37 | 57 | -20 |
| Attack | 25 | 68 | -43 |
| Defense | 41 | 69 | -28 |
| Special Attack | 25 | 57 | -32 |
| Special Defense | 41 | 64 | -23 |
| Speed | 25 | 60 | -35 |
| Total | 194 | 375 | -181 |
Kricketot appears in 19 games.
Every mainline release where Kricketot is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Kricketot.
Every main-series game Kricketot is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area Two
- RaidTera Raid Battles (1★)
- WildReveler's Road, Kitakami Hall, Mossfell Confluence, Oni Mountain (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 202, 203, 204, 206, 207 (morning) (night)
- WildSpacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern (Grand Underground)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: Deertrack Path and nearby, Windswept Run, Nature's Pantry, Tidewater Dam, massive mass outbreaks
- WildCrimson Mirelands: Cloudpool Ridge, near Diamond Settlement, massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YTrade
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- BreedKricketune
Generation VObtainableTrade
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- BreedKricketune
- Black 2 · White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 202, 203, 204, 206, 207 (morning) (night)
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoutes 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 207, Eterna Forest (morning) (night)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildNational Park (Bug-Catching Contest) (Thursdays and Saturdays)
- WildViridian Forest (Swarm)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Kricketot appears in 6 episodes.
From DP004 (2006-10-05) through HZ155 (2026-10-30).
TCG Pocket appearances
Kricketot in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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