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Kricketune in Pokémon Black & White

#402 in the National Pokédex • Cricket Pokémon

Kricketune in the National Pokédex
Kricketune sprite

Normal

Shiny Kricketune sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Black

There is a village that hosts a contest based on the amazingly variable cries of this Pokémon.

Pokémon White

There is a village that hosts a contest based on the amazingly variable cries of this Pokémon.

Pokémon details

Type

Bug

Category

Cricket Pokémon

Height

1 m (3'03")

Weight

25.5 kg (56.2 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0402

Kricketune in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

77

264

358

Attack

85

157

295

Defense

51

96

221

Sp. Atk

55

103

229

Sp. Def

51

96

221

Speed

65

121

251

Total

384

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Kricketune, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
134

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Kricketot

Kricketot

#401

Level 10

Kricketune

Kricketune

#402

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Black
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Dreamyard

Walking in dark grass485%

-

Dreamyard

Walking in dark grass504%

-

Dreamyard

Walking in dark grass501%

-

Dreamyard

Dreamyard (B1F)

Walking in dark grass4720%

-

Dreamyard

Dreamyard (B1F)

Walking in dark grass4810%

-

Dreamyard

Dreamyard (B1F)

Walking in dark grass504%

-

Dreamyard

Dreamyard (B1F)

Walking in dark grass501%

-

White
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Dreamyard

Walking in dark grass485%

-

Dreamyard

Walking in dark grass504%

-

Dreamyard

Walking in dark grass501%

-

Dreamyard

Dreamyard (B1F)

Walking in dark grass4720%

-

Dreamyard

Dreamyard (B1F)

Walking in dark grass4810%

-

Dreamyard

Dreamyard (B1F)

Walking in dark grass504%

-

Dreamyard

Dreamyard (B1F)

Walking in dark grass501%

-

Programmed wild held-item entries. Some species require imports and have no wild Black/White encounter.
Black
5%
White
5%

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartGrowl

The user growls in an endearing way, making the opposing team less wary. The foes’ Attack stats are lowered.

Normal-10040
StartBide

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

Normal--10
10Fury Cutter

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.

Bug209520
14Leech Life

The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Bug2010015
18Sing

A soothing lullaby is sung in a calming voice that puts the target into a deep slumber.

Normal-5515
22Focus Energy

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

Normal--30
26Slash

The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

Normal7010020
30X-Scissor

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

Bug8010015
34Screech

An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target’s Defense stat.

Normal-8540
38Taunt

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Dark-10020
42Night Slash

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

Dark7010015
46Bug Buzz

The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Bug9010010
50Perish Song

Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle.

Normal--5

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black and White.
Class
TM01Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

Varies

30–7010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM12Taunt

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Dark-10020
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

Normal150905
TM17Protect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM31Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

Flying60-20
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM49Echoed Voice

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.

Normal4010015
TM54False Swipe

A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

Normal4010040
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM70Flash

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

Normal-10020
TM75Swords Dance

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

Normal--30
TM76Struggle Bug

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets’ Sp. Atk stat is reduced.

Bug3010020
TM81X-Scissor

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

Bug8010015
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015
HM01Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Normal509530
HM04Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Normal8010015

Learn these before evolving. The source describes the earlier form’s method; egg and Light Ball moves must be retained through evolution. Four-move combinations are not certified by this list.
Class
Acquisition
Bug Bite

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Bug6010020

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 16)

These require the labeled breeding, transfer, trade or historical distribution route. Historical gifts and Dream World services are no longer ordinary active acquisition sources.
Class
Acquisition
Captivate

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Endeavor

An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

Normal-1005

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Heal Bell

The user makes a soothing bell chime to heal the status problems of all the party Pokémon.

Normal--5

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Hyper Voice

The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.

Normal9010010

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.

Dark2010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

Varies

-10015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Silver Wind

The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats.

Bug601005

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal4010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

String Shot

The targets are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. This silk reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

Bug-9540

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.

Normal9010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hidden Ability entries show the game’s programmed slots. Obtaining one can require a historical Dream World promotion, a special gift or a trade from Black 2 and White 2. A programmed slot does not establish that the Hidden Ability was officially obtainable in Generation V.

Swarm

Ability Slot 1

Powers up Bug-type moves in a pinch.

Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Technician(Hidden Ability)

Powers up the Pokémon’s weaker moves.

Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.

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