TL;DR. Kricketune is a pure bug-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 384. It crosses its knifelike arms in front of its chest when it cries. It can compose melodies ad lib.
It crosses its knifelike arms in front of its chest when it cries. It can compose melodies ad lib.
Stat spread.
Total of 384. 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.
Kricketune 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, Kricketune reaches 1,653 CP at level 40 and 1,891 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Kricketot family appeared on October 2, 2020.
- Kricketot
- Kricketune by encounter
Kricketune in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Kricketune across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #699 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Kricketune.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Kricketune, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Kricketune?
Kricketune is a pure Bug-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Kricketune weak to?
Kricketune takes 2× damage from Fire, Flying, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Kricketune resistant to?
Kricketune resists Grass, Fighting, Ground. It has no full immunities.
How does Kricketune evolve?
Kricketune evolves from Kricketot (Level 10). Kricketune is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Kricketune from?
Kricketune was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0402.
What are Kricketune's base stats?
Kricketune has HP 77, Attack 85, Defense 51, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 51, and Speed 65. Total base stat total: 384.
What are Kricketune's abilities?
Kricketune can have the ability Swarm, plus the Hidden Ability Technician.
Is Kricketune legendary or mythical?
No. Kricketune is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Kricketune's best stat?
Kricketune's highest base stat is Attack at 85, which ranks 27th of 92 Bug-type Pokémon.
Is Kricketune good?
Kricketune has a base stat total of 384, the 659th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 50th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Kricketune 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 Kricketune is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Kricketune vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 92 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Kricketune | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 77 | 57 | +20 |
| Attack | 85 | 68 | +17 |
| Defense | 51 | 69 | -18 |
| Special Attack | 55 | 57 | -2 |
| Special Defense | 51 | 64 | -13 |
| Speed | 65 | 60 | +5 |
| Total | 384 | 375 | +9 |
Kricketune appears in 19 games.
Every mainline release where Kricketune 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 Kricketune.
Every main-series game Kricketune is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildNorth Province: Area Two
- RaidTera Raid Battles (3★)
- 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 206, 210, 212, 214, 215, Trophy Garden, Valor Lakefront
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- One-time encounterObsidian Fieldlands: Deertrack Heights (Alpha) (only one during Mission 5) (cannot be Shiny)
- WildWindswept Run, Nature's Pantry, Tidewater Dam (additional (Alpha) nearby), 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
- WildMirage Forest (north of Route 111), Mirage Mountains (west of Route 104, north of Lilycove City, northeast of Route 125, south of Route 131)
Generation VObtainableTrade
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildDreamyard (dark grass)
- Black 2 · White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 206, 210, 212, 214, 215, Trophy Garden, Valor Lakefront
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 206, Valor Lakefront, Trophy Garden (morning) (night)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildNational Park (Bug-Catching Contest) (Thursdays and Saturdays)
- 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.
Kricketune appears in 7 episodes.
From DP027 (2007-04-05) through HZ155 (2026-10-30).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Kricketune partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Kricketune partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Kricketune in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Kricketune
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.