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Kricketune is a Bug type Pokémon that was introduced in the fourth generation. Kricketot evolves into Kricketune at level 10.

Physiology & Behavior[]

Kricketune is a bipedal Pokémon with an insectoid appearance. Primarily red, there are three black, oval markings on its abdomen, a tan streak running down its neck to its belly, and a tan underside with a small, dark red marking above it. It has oval, gray eyes, and a dark red, round nose. Black feelers with curled tips extend from either side of its nose, similar in appearance to a mustache. The male's mustache is longer than a female's. On top of its head are two antennae with conical bases, spherical centers, and long, thin tips. Kricketune has two small feet and a pair of black wings.

This Pokémon's arms are shaped similar to its antennae and are crossed over its chest when it cries. It can also allow its cry to resonate in its belly. Kricketune's melodic cry varies greatly and can be used to signal its emotions. Scientists have been observing the melodic patterns of Kricketune for studies. In one village, Kricketune are used in a contest based on the different sounds it makes.

Appearances[]

Main Games[]

Side Games[]

In the Anime[]

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Other[]

Kricketune represents the Bug type in Project Voltage.

Origin & Inspiration[]

Kricketune appears to be based on a cricket, which is widely known for its loud chirping songs used to attract females. Crickets use a form of stridulation to create noise, which they do by striking their forewings together, but this is often mistakenly believed to be done by rubbing their legs against their body, as Kricketune does. It also resembles a violin beetle, with an abdomen assuming the appearance of an actual violin or similar stringed instruments, and arms that function similarly to a bow. The spheres midway through its antennae resemble those of the Compsocerus violaceus, a species of beetle found in Southern Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina, whose popular names similarly reference stringed instruments: "besouro viola" (viola beetle) in Brazil, and "guitarrero" (guitarist) in Spanish-speaking regions.

Kricketune additionally resembles a typical depiction of a music conductor or maestro, due to its mustache, wings that look like a cape, and Kricketune's baton-like forelimbs.

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond It crosses its knifelike arms in front of its chest when it cries. It can compose melodies ad lib.
Pokémon Pearl It signals its emotions with its melodies. Scientists are studying these melodic patterns.
Pokémon Platinum There is a village that hosts a contest based on the amazingly variable cries of this Pokémon.
Pokémon HeartGold By allowing its cry to resonate in the hollow of its belly, it produces a captivating sound.
Pokémon SoulSilver By allowing its cry to resonate in the hollow of its belly, it produces a captivating sound.
Fifth Pokémon generation
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 Black 2 There is a village that hosts a contest based on the amazingly variable cries of this Pokémon.
Pokémon White 2 There is a village that hosts a contest based on the amazingly variable cries of this Pokémon.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X It crosses its knifelike arms in front of its chest when it cries. It can compose melodies ad lib.
Pokémon Y It signals its emotions with its melodies. Scientists are studying these melodic patterns.
Pokémon Omega Ruby It crosses its knifelike arms in front of its chest when it cries. It can compose melodies ad lib.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire It signals its emotions with its melodies. Scientists are studying these melodic patterns.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond It crosses its knifelike arms in front of its chest when it cries. It can compose melodies ad lib.
Pokémon Shining Pearl It signals its emotions with its melodies. Scientists are studying these melodic patterns.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus It uses its cutlass-like arms to produce sound, the melody of which varies from individual to individual. It is a worthwhile endeavor to seek out one's favorite tunes.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet By allowing its cry to resonate in the hollow of its belly, it produces a captivating sound.
Pokémon Violet There is a village that hosts a contest based on the amazingly variable cries of this Pokémon.


Game Locations[]

Title Location(s)
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Routes 206, 210, 212, 214, and 215, Trophy Garden
Pokémon Pearl
Routes 206, 210, 212, 214, and 215, Trophy Garden
Pokémon Platinum
Route 206, Valor Lakefront, Trophy GardenMorn/Night
Pokémon HeartGold
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)Th/Sa
Pokémon SoulSilver
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)Th/Sa
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Dreamyard
Pokémon White
Dreamyard
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Trade
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Mirage Forest
Mirage Mountains
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Mirage Forest
Mirage Mountains
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Routes 206, 210, 212, 214, 215, Trophy Garden, Valor Lakefront
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Routes 206, 210, 212, 214, 215, Trophy Garden, Valor Lakefront
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Obsidian Fieldlands: Deertrack Heights (only one during Mission 5), Windswept Run, Nature's Pantry, Tidewater Dam (additional nearby), massive mass outbreaks
Crimson Mirelands: Cloudpool Ridge, near Diamond Settlement, massive mass outbreaks
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
North Province: Area Two
Reveler's Road, Kitakami Hall, Mossfell Confluence, Oni Mountain
Pokémon Violet
North Province: Area Two
Reveler's Road, Kitakami Hall, Mossfell Confluence, Oni Mountain

Evolution[]

Kricketot
Reach level 10.
Kricketune
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Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 77
Attack 85
Defense 51
Sp. Attack 55
Sp. Defense 51
Speed 65
Total 384


Moveset[]

Main article: Kricketune/moveset

Renders[]

Sprites
Diamond Pearl
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Platinum
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Heart Soul
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Black White
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X Y
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Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
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Legends Arceus
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Scarlet Violet
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Trivia[]

  • Since the Seventh Pokémon generation, Kricketune has had the lowest base stat total of any fully evolved Pokémon with stats that are calculated through the traditional formula — Shedinja has a much lower base stat total, but this is due to its base HP of 1, which is not used in the calculation of its HP.
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