Kricketot
#401 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Cricket Pokémon
Kricketot
#401 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Cricket Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
37
184
278
Attack
25
49
163
Defense
41
78
199
Sp. Atk
25
49
163
Sp. Def
41
78
199
Speed
25
49
163
Total
194
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.
Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Def |
| Catch rate | 255 |
| Base Exp. | 39 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,840 steps) |
Lore

HeartGold
When its antennae hit each other, it sounds like the music of a xylophone.

SoulSilver
When its antennae hit each other, it sounds like the music of a xylophone.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Kricketot #401 | Level 10 | ![]() Kricketune #402 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Viridian Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 3 | 20% | During a swarm |
Viridian Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 3 | 20% | During a swarm |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Viridian Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 3 | 20% | During a swarm |
Viridian Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 3 | 20% | During a swarm |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Growl | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 40 | The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target’s Attack stat is lowered. |
| Start | Bide | ![]() | Physical | - | - | 10 | The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken. |
| 16 | Bug Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| Endeavor | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | An attack move that cuts down the foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP. |
| Mud-Slap | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. |
| String Shot | ![]() | Status | - | 95 | 40 | The foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. It reduces the target’s Speed stat. |
| Uproar | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep. |
Traits
Shed Skin
Ability Slot 1
The Pokémon may heal its own status problems.
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.









































Status
Physical
Special