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Kricketune

Kricketune

#16 in the Platinum Pokédex • Cricket Pokémon

Kricketune

#16 in the Platinum Pokédex • Cricket Pokémon

Stats

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.

Kricketot

Shinx

Kricketune normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Kricketune sprite

Shiny

Kricketune

Cricket Pokémon

#16
Bug

Height

1 m (3'03")

Weight

25.5 kg (56.2 lbs)

Abilities

Swarm

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Kricketune takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Fire

Flying

Rock

Resists

Grass

0.5×

Fighting

0.5×

Ground

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Extended Sinnoh #16
EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
134

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Bug
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15 (3,840 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Platinum box art

Pokémon Platinum

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

Evolution

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

Kricketot

#15

Level 10

Kricketune

Kricketune

#16

Encounters

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

Trophy Garden

Walking in tall grass or a cave2210%

At night

Trophy Garden

Walking in tall grass or a cave2310%

In the morning

Trophy Garden

Walking in tall grass or a cave2310%

At night

Valor Lakefront

Walking in tall grass or a cave2610%

At night

Valor Lakefront

Walking in tall grass or a cave2710%

In the morning

Route 206

Road 206

Walking in tall grass or a cave1810%

At night

Route 206

Road 206

Walking in tall grass or a cave1710%

In the morning

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
MetronomeMetronome
Platinum
5%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartGrowlNormalStatus-10040

The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target’s Attack stat is lowered.

StartBideNormalPhysical--10

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

10Fury CutterBugPhysical109520

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

14Leech LifeBugPhysical2010015

A blood-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

18SingNormalStatus-5515

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

22Focus EnergyNormalStatus--30

The user takes a deep breath and focuses to raise the critical-hit ratio of its attacks.

26SlashNormalPhysical7010020

The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

30X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

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

34ScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s Defense stat.

38TauntDarkStatus-10020

The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns.

42Night SlashDarkPhysical7010015

The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

46Bug BuzzBugSpecial9010010

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

50Perish SongNormalStatus--5

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

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

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

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

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

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

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

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

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

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

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

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

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

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

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

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

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

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

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

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

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

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM62Silver WindBugSpecial601005

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

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

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

TM70FlashNormalStatus-10020

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

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

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

TM78CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

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

TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

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

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

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

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

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

HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

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

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

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

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
EndeavorNormalPhysical-1005

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

Fury CutterBugPhysical109520

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

Knock OffDarkPhysical2010020

The user slaps down the foe’s held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

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

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

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

UproarNormalSpecial5010010

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

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

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.

#15

Kricketot

#17

Shinx

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