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'''Nando's Kricketune''' (Japanese: '''ナオシのコロトック''' ''Naoshi's Korotock'') is a Pokémon owned by [[Nando]]. It appears to be one of Nando's signature Pokémon, along with his {{TP|Nando|Roserade}}. | '''Nando's Kricketune''' (Japanese: '''ナオシのコロトック''' ''Naoshi's Korotock'') is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} owned by [[Nando]]. It appears to be one of Nando's signature Pokémon, along with his {{TP|Nando|Roserade}}. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:Nando and Kricketune.png|thumb|left| | [[File:Nando and Kricketune.png|thumb|left|220px|Nando and his Kricketune]] | ||
Kricketune made its debut appearance in ''[[DP049|Dawn's Early Night!]]''. It was with Nando when he planned to challenge [[Fantina]], but due to her absence, he was unable to do so. He later entered Kricketune in the [[Hearthome City]] [[Pokémon Contest]], where it competed in a [[Double Performance]] alongside his {{p|Sunflora}}. By combining their {{m|Sing}} and {{m|GrassWhistle}} moves, they put on a stunning musical performance that ensured Nando's | Kricketune made its debut appearance in ''[[DP049|Dawn's Early Night!]]''. It was with Nando when he planned to challenge [[Fantina]], but due to her absence, he was unable to do so. He later entered Kricketune in the [[Hearthome City]] [[Pokémon Contest]], where it competed in a [[Double Performance]] alongside his {{p|Sunflora}}. By combining their {{m|Sing}} and {{m|GrassWhistle}} moves, they put on a stunning musical performance that impressed the [[Raoul Contesta|panel]] [[Mr. Sukizo|of]] [[Nurse Joy|judges]] and ensured Nando's progression to the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]]. There, Kricketune was seen battling alongside {{TP|Nando|Roselia}} against [[Jessie|Jessilina]]'s {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}}. It managed to win the battle with a powerful {{m|X-Scissor}}. | ||
In ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]'', | In ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]'', Kricketune appeared on [[television]] during [[Marian]]'s news report about Pokémon Contests. It was revealed to have helped Nando win the {{to|Beach Rose}} Contest, which earned Nando his fourth [[Ribbon]]. | ||
[[File:Nando Lopunny Kricketune.png|thumb|220px|At the Grand Festival with Lopunny]] | |||
Kricketune next appeared in ''[[DP175|Opposites Interact!]]'', where it was shown to have helped Nando win his second match in the Battle Stage of the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]]. | |||
Kricketune | In ''[[DP176|Coming Full-Festival Circle!]]'', Nando used Kricketune along with his {{p|Lopunny}} to battle [[Zoey]]'s {{p|Mismagius}} and {{p|Leafeon}} in the semifinals. He had devised an elaborate battle strategy for the pair in which Kricketune mimicked a violinist and Lopunny danced like a ballerina. In harmony with his music-themed battling style, he commanded Kricketune to use {{m|Sing}} while Lopunny posed elegantly by its side. However, Zoey had {{pkmn|training|trained}} her Mismagius specifically to use {{m|Lucky Chant}} to counter Sing, a plan which proved successful as it lowered Nando's score. Eventually, Zoey's powerful [[Contest combination|combinations]] forced Nando to fight more directly, and Kricketune performed a vicious exchange of blows with Leafeon before the time ran out, resulting in Zoey's victory. | ||
In ''[[DP183|League Unleashed!]]'', Kricketune was the final Pokémon used by Nando during his battle against {{Ash}} in the first round of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]]. It faced off against [[Ash's Heracross]], and similarly to its battle with Leafeon, was evenly matched. During the battle, Kricketune used Sing, but just as Zoey in the [[Grand Festival]], Ash was prepared for Nando's signature technique, having taught Heracross {{m|Sleep Talk}} to allow the {{pkmn|category|Single Horn Pokémon}} to execute its moves and dodge its opponent while {{status|sleep|sleeping}}. After a fierce battle, Kricketune was defeated by Heracross's {{m|Horn Attack}}, resulting in Nando's elimination from the tournament. | |||
Kricketune also appeared alongside Nando during the credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. | Kricketune also appeared alongside Nando during the credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. | ||
==Personality and | ==Personality and characteristics== | ||
Kricketune appears to be a Pokémon trusted by Nando and being used by him often. The fact that he wished to challenge [[Fantina]] with it and even used it against his | Kricketune is a versatile Pokémon, helping Nando during both regular {{pkmn|battle}}s and [[Contest Battle]]s. True to its species, Kricketune likes to cross its arms in front of its chest to produce melodies, a trait which fits Nando's personality. Due to this, Kricketune has been described by {{an|Dawn}} as the "perfect Pokémon" for Nando. | ||
It appears to be a Pokémon trusted by Nando and being used by him often. The fact that he wished to challenge [[Fantina]] with it and even used it against his {{pkmn|League}} battle with Ash, while fully knowing Ash's confidence in {{cat|Ash's Pokémon|his Pokémon}}, reflects his own confidence in his Kricketune. It appears to be a strong Pokémon, taking direct hits from opponents, but still standing on. | |||
==Moves used== | ==Moves used== | ||
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| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Kricketune uses Silver Wind, Lopunny then spins in a circle around Kricketune and uses Blizzard causing the two moves to fuse and become | | colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Kricketune uses Silver Wind, Lopunny then spins in a circle around Kricketune and uses Blizzard causing the two moves to fuse and become snowflakes. | ||
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