About Kricketune
Kricketune (Pokédex #0402) is a Bug-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 4. It is officially classified as the Cricket Pokémon. It crosses its knifelike arms in front of its chest when it cries. It can compose melodies ad lib.
As a Bug-type POKEMON, Kricketune has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Fire, Flying, Rock moves. It resists Grass, Fighting, Ground moves, taking only half damage from them.
Kricketune's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 384 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 77 · ATK 85 · DEF 51 · SP.ATK 55 · SP.DEF 51 · SPD 65. Its standout stat is ATK (85), which makes it best suited for physical offense roles. Its abilities are Swarm, Technician, with Technician as its hidden ability.
Kricketune stands 1.0 m (39") tall and weighs 25.5 kg (56.2 lbs). Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Medium Slow. Egg groups: Bug.
Kricketune is part of the Kricketot → Kricketune evolution line (2-stage). Kricketune is the final evolved form — the strongest stage of this line.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Kricketot. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.
