Kricketune in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

#16 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Cricket Pokémon

Kricketune in the National Pokédex

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Kricketot Shinx

Pokédex entries

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.

Pokémon details

Type

Kricketune in Other Games

National Dex page

Diamond & Pearl Platinum HeartGold & SoulSilver Black & White Black 2 & White 2 X & Y Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Pokémon GO Sun & Moon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Legends: Arceus Scarlet & Violet

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

Min

Max

264

358

Attack

157

295

Defense

221

Sp. Atk

103

229

Sp. Def

221

Speed

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.

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Original Sinnoh #16
EV yield	2 Atk
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	134

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Bug
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	15 cycles

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Kricketot #15	Level 10	Kricketune #16

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Brilliant Diamond

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 206	Walking	14	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 206	Walking	14	10%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 206	Walking	14-15	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 210 Route 210 — South	Walking	19	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 210 Route 210 — South	Walking	19	10%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 210 Route 210 — South	Walking	18-19	30%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 212 Route 212 — North	Walking	17-18	20%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 212 Route 212 — North	Walking	17-18	10%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 212 Route 212 — North	Walking	17-18	30%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 212 Route 212 — South	Walking	18	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 212 Route 212 — South	Walking	18	10%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 212 Route 212 — South	Walking	18-19	30%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 214	Walking	24	5%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 214	Walking	24	5%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 214	Walking	24	25%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 215	Walking	20	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 215	Walking	20	10%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 215	Walking	20-22	30%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Trophy Garden	Walking	17	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Trophy Garden	Walking	17	10%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Trophy Garden	Walking	16-17	30%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Valor Lakefront	Walking	22	5%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Valor Lakefront	Walking	22	5%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Valor Lakefront	Walking	21-22	25%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.

Shining Pearl

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 206	Walking	14	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 206	Walking	14	10%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 206	Walking	14-15	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 210 Route 210 — South	Walking	19	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 210 Route 210 — South	Walking	19	10%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 210 Route 210 — South	Walking	18-19	30%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 212 Route 212 — North	Walking	17-18	20%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 212 Route 212 — North	Walking	17-18	10%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 212 Route 212 — North	Walking	17-18	30%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 212 Route 212 — South	Walking	18	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 212 Route 212 — South	Walking	18	10%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 212 Route 212 — South	Walking	18-19	30%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 214	Walking	24	5%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 214	Walking	24	5%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 214	Walking	24	25%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 215	Walking	20	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 215	Walking	20	10%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 215	Walking	20-22	30%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Trophy Garden	Walking	17	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Trophy Garden	Walking	17	10%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Trophy Garden	Walking	16-17	30%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Valor Lakefront	Walking	22	5%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Valor Lakefront	Walking	22	5%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Valor Lakefront	Walking	21-22	25%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Base reference rates; lead abilities can change held-item chances.

Metronome

Brilliant Diamond

Shining Pearl

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.


Evo.	Fury Cutter	40	95	20
Start	Pound	40	100	35
Start	Growl	-	100	40
Start	Fury Cutter	40	95	20
Start	Bug Bite	60	100	20
Start	Struggle Bug	50	100	20
14	Absorb	20	100	25
18	Sing	-	55	15
22	Focus Energy	-	-	30
26	Slash	70	100	20
30	X-Scissor The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.	80	100	15
34	Screech	-	85	40
36	Fell Stinger	50	100	25
38	Taunt The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.	-	100	20
42	Night Slash	70	100	15
44	Sticky Web	-	-	20
46	Bug Buzz The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.	90	100	10
50	Perish Song	-	-	5

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


TM11	Sunny Day The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.	-	-	5
TM12	Taunt The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.	-	100	20
TM15	Hyper Beam The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.	150	90	5
TM17	Protect This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	-	-	10
TM18	Rain Dance The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.	-	-	5
TM31	Brick Break The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.	75	100	15
TM32	Double Team By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.	-	-	15
TM40	Aerial Ace The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.	60	-	20
TM42	Facade This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.	70	100	20
TM44	Rest The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.	-	-	10
TM45	Attract If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.	-	100	15
TM54	False Swipe A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.	40	100	40
TM58	Endure The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	-	-	10
TM62	Bug Buzz The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.	90	100	10
TM68	Giga Impact The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.	150	90	5
TM70	Flash The user flashes a light that lowers the target's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.	-	100	20
TM75	Swords Dance A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat.	-	-	20
TM81	X-Scissor The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.	80	100	15
TM82	Sleep Talk While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.	-	-	10
TM87	Swagger The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.	-	85	15
TM90	Substitute The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.	-	-	10
TM93	Cut The target is cut with a scythe or claw.	50	95	30
TM96	Strength The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.	80	100	15
TM98	Rock Smash The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.	40	100	15

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Swarm

Ability Slot 1

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

Technician(Hidden Ability)

Boosts eligible moves with power 60 or less by 50%.

#15

Kricketot

#17

Shinx

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Kricketune in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Pokédex entries

Pokémon details

Kricketune in Other Games

Base Stats

Kricketune Type Chart

Weak to

Resists

Training

Breeding

Evolution Chart

Locations

Wild Held Items

Level-Up Moves

TM Moves

Abilities