Kricketune (Pokémon)

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Kricketune
Cricket Pokémon
コロトック
Korotock
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Kricketune



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Bug Unknown
Unknown Unknown
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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
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Weight
56.2 lbs. 25.5 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
159
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
134
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 2
Kricketune
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HP
2
Atk
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Sp.Atk
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Speed
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Red
Base friendship
70
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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 


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)

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
Platinum
HeartGold SoulSilver
Black White
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus
  Normal
  Apricorn (40%)
Grit items by level
  Alpha
Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
77
137 - 184 264 - 358
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
51
50 - 113 96 - 221
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
51
50 - 113 96 - 221
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
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
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

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 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.


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. 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


Related articles

External links

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