Nando's Kricketune: Difference between revisions

Kricketune debuted in ''[[DP049|Dawn's Early Night!]]''. It was seen 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|Grass Whistle}} moves, they put on a stunning musical performance that impressed the [[Contest Judge|panel of 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}}.

Kricketune is a versatile Pokémon, helping Nando in both his [[Gym]] challenges and [[Pokémon Contest]]s. As a result, Kricketune possesses experience from 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 Nando wished to challenge [[Fantina]] with it and even used it during his battle against Ash in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], 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.