Kricketune

Kricketune is a Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Kricketune has a maximum CP of 1,869. It is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Kricketune is Fury Cutter and Bug Buzz.

Kricketune Stats and Max CP

160 ATK

100 DEF

184 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1869 CP

Lvl 40

1653 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

1181 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

944 CP

Lvl 15 Research

708 CP

Kricketune's Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Bug-type

#100

Great League

#716

Kricketune Type Chart

Kricketune takes increased damage from:

Fire160.0%

Flying160.0%

Rock160.0%

Kricketune takes reduced damage from:

Fighting62.5%

Grass62.5%

Ground62.5%

Kricketune best moveset

Fury Cutter + Bug Buzz

Fury Cutter

Bug Buzz

The best Bug-type moveset for Kricketune is Fury Cutter and Bug Buzz (9.29 DPS, 111.9 TDO). In raids, Kricketune ranks #100 among Bug-type attackers (D Tier).

6 of 6 matches

Data table

1.	Fury Cutter	Bug Buzz	7.71	9.29	111.9
2.	Fury Cutter	X-Scissor	7.66	9.24	111.3
3.	Struggle Bug	Bug Buzz	6.93	8.35	100.6
4.	Struggle Bug	X-Scissor	6.86	8.28	99.7
5.	Fury Cutter	Aerial Ace	6.05	7.29	87.8
6.	Struggle Bug	Aerial Ace	5.74	6.93	83.4

Rows per page1–6 of 6

Fast Attacks

Fury Cutter480.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 8
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.2s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 4

Effects
Fury Cutter has no special effects.
See Fury Cutter details page ↗
Struggle Bug15151.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 15
Energy 15
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 1.2s - 1.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 9
Energy 8

Effects
Struggle Bug has no special effects.
See Struggle Bug details page ↗

Damage	4
Energy	8
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	4

Damage	15
Energy	15
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	1.2s - 1.5s

Damage	9
Energy	8

Charged Attacks

X-Scissor45331.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 45
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 1.1s - 1.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 65
Energy 40

Effects
X-Scissor has no special effects.
See X-Scissor details page ↗
Bug Buzz95503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 95
Energy 50
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 1.8s - 2.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 100
Energy 60

Effects
Special
Bug Buzz has a 30.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Bug Buzz details page ↗
Aerial Ace55332.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Bug160%
Grass160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Steel62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 55
Energy 33
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 2.0s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 60
Energy 45

Effects
Aerial Ace has no special effects.
See Aerial Ace details page ↗

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	1.1s - 1.3s

Damage	65
Energy	40

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	1.8s - 2.9s

Damage	100
Energy	60

Damage	55
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.3s

Damage	60
Energy	45

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Kricketune can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Kricketune can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Kricketune CP Chart

At Level 50, Kricketune maxes out at 1,869 CP. Raid catches are 886 to 944 CP, or 1,107 to 1,181 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 664 to 708 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	1869 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	664 CP - 708 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	886 CP - 944 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	886 CP - 944 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	1107 CP - 1181 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Kricketune’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	23 CP	2	73 CP	3	123 CP
4	173 CP	5	223 CP	6	272 CP
7	322 CP	8	372 CP	9	422 CP
10	472 CP	11	519 CP	12	567 CP
13	614 CP	14	661 CP	15	708 CP
16	755 CP	17	803 CP	18	850 CP
19	897 CP	20	944 CP	21	992 CP
22	1039 CP	23	1086 CP	24	1133 CP
25	1181 CP	26	1228 CP	27	1275 CP
28	1322 CP	29	1370 CP	30	1417 CP
31	1440 CP	32	1464 CP	33	1488 CP
34	1511 CP	35	1535 CP	36	1559 CP
37	1582 CP	38	1606 CP	39	1629 CP
40	1653 CP	41	1674 CP	42	1695 CP
43	1716 CP	44	1738 CP	45	1759 CP
46	1781 CP	47	1803 CP	48	1825 CP
49	1847 CP	50	1869 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Kricketune

Mega Pokémon that boost Kricketune’s Bug-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Kricketune.

Bug

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#402
Height	1 m
Weight	25.5 kg
Region	Generation 4
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	1 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	25 10000

Family and Evolution

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Kricketot	50 Candy	Kricketune

Kricketot evolves into Kricketune which costs 50 Candy.

Kricketune family

Kricketune’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Kricketot

Kricketune

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.49 m	0.5 m	1 m	1.5 m	1.55 m

Size bounds

Kricketune's height ranges from 0.49 m to 1.55 m, with the average being 1 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.49 m1′07″	0.5 m1′08″
XS	0.5 m1′08″	0.75 m2′06″
M	0.75 m2′06″	1.25 m4′01″
XL	1.25 m4′01″	1.5 m4′11″
XXL	1.5 m4′11″	1.55 m5′01″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 10s
Jump Time: 0.9s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 29s
Dodge Probability: 30%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Kricketune from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Kricketune

Kricketune high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Kricketune. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Artwork and Wallpaper

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

Kricketune Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Diamond	It crosses its knifelike arms in front of its chest when it cries. It can compose melodies ad lib.
Pearl	It signals its emotions with its melodies. Scientists are studying these melodic patterns.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	There is a village that hosts a contest based on the amazingly variable cries of this Pokémon.
HeartGold, SoulSilver	By allowing its cry to resonate in the hollow of its belly, it produces a captivating sound.
X, Omega Ruby	It crosses its knifelike arms in front of its chest when it cries. It can compose melodies ad lib.
Y, Alpha Sapphire	It signals its emotions with its melodies. Scientists are studying these melodic patterns.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Kricketune in Pokémon GO?

Kricketune’s best moves are Fury Cutter and Bug Buzz, for 9.29 DPS and 111.9 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Kricketune’s strengths and weaknesses?

Bug-type Pokémon are weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fighting, Grass, and Ground-type moves.

How does Kricketune perform in Raids?

Kricketune ranks #100 among Bug-type attackers (D Tier).

What is Kricketune’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Kricketune tops out at 1,653 CP at Level 40 and 1,869 CP at Level 50.

Can Kricketune be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Kricketune can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Kricketune Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Kricketune cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Kricketune?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Kricketune: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, and Primal Kyogre.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets

Data table

Fury Cutter

Bug Buzz

7.71

9.29

111.9

Fury Cutter

X-Scissor

7.66

9.24

111.3

Struggle Bug

Bug Buzz

6.93

8.35

100.6

Struggle Bug

X-Scissor

6.86

8.28

99.7

Fury Cutter

Aerial Ace

6.05

7.29

87.8

Struggle Bug

Aerial Ace

5.74

6.93

83.4

Damage	4
Energy	8
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.2s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	4

Damage

Energy

Damage	15
Energy	15
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	1.2s - 1.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

1.2s - 1.5s

Damage	9
Energy	8

Damage

Energy

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	1.1s - 1.3s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

1.1s - 1.3s

Damage	65
Energy	40

Damage

Energy

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	1.8s - 2.9s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

1.8s - 2.9s

Damage	100
Energy	60

Damage

100

Energy

Damage	55
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.3s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Windy

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

2.0s - 2.3s

Damage	60
Energy	45

Damage

Energy

Max CP

1869 CP

Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs

Research

664 CP - 708 CP

Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Eggs

886 CP - 944 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Raids

886 CP - 944 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

1107 CP - 1181 CP

Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

23 CP

73 CP

123 CP

173 CP

223 CP

272 CP

322 CP

372 CP

422 CP

472 CP

519 CP

567 CP

614 CP

661 CP

708 CP

755 CP

803 CP

850 CP

897 CP

944 CP

992 CP

1039 CP

1086 CP

1133 CP

1181 CP

1228 CP

1275 CP

1322 CP

1370 CP

1417 CP

1440 CP

1464 CP

1488 CP

1511 CP

1535 CP

1559 CP

1582 CP

1606 CP

1629 CP

1653 CP

1674 CP

1695 CP

1716 CP

1738 CP

1759 CP

1781 CP

1803 CP

1825 CP

1847 CP

1869 CP

Pokédex Number

#402

Height

1 m

Weight

25.5 kg

Region

Generation 4

Can be traded

Allowed

Gender

♂ 50% Male

♀ 50% Female

Buddy distance

1 km

Released

Yes

Shiny released

Yes

Pokémon Home transfer

Allowed

Base Flee Rate

Catch rewards

300

Additional Move Cost

10000

Pokémon

Requires

Evolution

Kricketot

50 Candy

Kricketune

XXS

XXL

0.49 m

0.5 m

1 m

1.5 m

1.55 m

Size

Lower bound

Upper bound

XXS

0.49 m1′07″

0.5 m1′08″

0.75 m2′06″

1.25 m4′01″

1.5 m4′11″

XXL

1.5 m4′11″

1.55 m5′01″

LVL

Stardust

Candy

Candy XL

520,000

304

296

280,000

304

190,000

196

125,000

126

80,000

47,500

25,500

11,000

3,000

Versions

Pokédex entry

Diamond

It crosses its knifelike arms in front of its chest when it cries. It can compose melodies ad lib.

Pearl

It signals its emotions with its melodies. Scientists are studying these melodic patterns.

Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2

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

HeartGold, SoulSilver

By allowing its cry to resonate in the hollow of its belly, it produces a captivating sound.

X, Omega Ruby

It crosses its knifelike arms in front of its chest when it cries. It can compose melodies ad lib.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

It signals its emotions with its melodies. Scientists are studying these melodic patterns.

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.

Kricketune Stats and Max CP

Kricketune's Tier Ranking

Kricketune Type Chart

Kricketune takes increased damage from:

Kricketune takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Bug

Evolution Chart

Kricketune family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Kricketune

Kricketune high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Kricketune in Pokémon GO?

What are Kricketune’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Kricketune perform in Raids?

What is Kricketune’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Kricketune be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Kricketune Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Kricketune?

Overview and stats

Kricketune Stats and Max CP

Kricketune's Tier Ranking

Kricketune Type Chart

Kricketune takes increased damage from:

Kricketune takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Bug

Evolution Chart

Kricketune family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Kricketune

Kricketune high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Kricketune in Pokémon GO?

What are Kricketune’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Kricketune perform in Raids?

What is Kricketune’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Kricketune be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Kricketune Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Kricketune?