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Kricketune

KricketuneBug
  • rain
Kricketune is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Kricketune is a Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,653 CP and is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Fury Cutter / Bug Buzz. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.

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 AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
BugBug-type
#100
Great LeagueGreat League
#699

Kricketune Type Chart

Kricketune takes increased damage from:Kricketune takes increased damage from:

FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Kricketune takes reduced damage from:Kricketune takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
GroundGround62.5%

Kricketune best moveset

Moves

Fury Cutter + Bug Buzz

Bug
BugFury Cutter
BugBug Buzz
Kricketune's best Bug-type moveset is Fury Cutter / Bug Buzz, with 9.29 DPS and 111.9 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Kricketune ranks #100 (D Tier) as a Bug attacker with that moveset.
1.BugFury CutterBugBug Buzz7.719.29111.9
2.BugFury CutterBugX-Scissor7.669.24111.3
3.BugStruggle BugBugBug Buzz6.938.35100.6
4.BugStruggle BugBugX-Scissor6.868.2899.7
5.BugFury CutterFlyingAerial Ace6.057.2987.8
6.BugStruggle BugFlyingAerial Ace5.746.9383.4
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Fast Attacks

  • BugFury Cutter480.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Fury Cutter
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy8
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.2s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy4

    Effects
    Fury Cutter has no special effects.
    See Fury Cutter details page ↗
  • BugStruggle Bug15151.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Struggle Bug
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage15
    Energy15
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.2s - 1.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy8

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

Charged Attacks

  • BugX-Scissor45331.5s
    Toggle more information for move: X-Scissor
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage45
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 1.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy40

    Effects
    X-Scissor has no special effects.
    See X-Scissor details page ↗
  • BugBug Buzz95503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bug Buzz
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.8s - 2.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy60

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Bug Buzz has a 30.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Bug Buzz details page ↗
  • FlyingAerial Ace55332.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Aerial Ace
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage55
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window2.0s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy45

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

The following chart shows Kricketune's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Kricketune's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Kricketune has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Kricketune CP Chart

CP Chart

Kricketune reaches a maximum of 1,653 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 886–944 CP, rising to 1,107–1,181 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 664–708 CP.

Max CPMax CP1653 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch664 CP - 708 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs886 CP - 944 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids886 CP - 944 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1107 CP - 1181 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have 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. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Kricketune Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
123 CP273 CP3123 CP
4173 CP5223 CP6272 CP
7322 CP8372 CP9422 CP
10472 CP11519 CP12567 CP
13614 CP14661 CP15708 CP
16755 CP17803 CP18850 CP
19897 CP20944 CP21992 CP
221039 CP231086 CP241133 CP
251181 CP261228 CP271275 CP
281322 CP291370 CP301417 CP
311440 CP321464 CP331488 CP
341511 CP351535 CP361559 CP
371582 CP381606 CP391629 CP
401653 CP411674 CP421695 CP
431716 CP441738 CP451759 CP
461781 CP471803 CP481825 CP
491847 CP501869 CP

Pokédex information

Sinnoh
Pokédex Number#402
Height1 m
Weight25.5 kg
RegionGeneration 4
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance1 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
KricketotKricketot
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
KricketuneKricketune
  • Kricketot evolves into Kricketune which costs 50 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Kricketune

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Kricketune's Bug-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Kricketune.

Bug Bug

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

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.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Kricketune Candy296 Kricketune Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Kricketune Candy10 Kricketune Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Kricketune Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Kricketune Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Kricketune Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Kricketune Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Kricketune Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Kricketune Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Kricketune Candy-

Kricketune Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Kricketune from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Kricketune in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Kricketune family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Kricketune in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

KricketotKricketot
KricketuneKricketune

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
KricketuneKricketuneKricketuneScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmKricketuneKricketune
0.49 m0.5 m1 m1.5 m1.55 m

Kricketune's height ranges from 0.49 m to 1.55 m, with the average being 1 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Kricketune in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.49 m0.5 m
1′07″1′08″
XS0.5 m1 m
1′08″3′03″
M0.75 m1.25 m
2′06″4′01″
XL1.25 m1.5 m
4′01″4′11″
XXL1.5 m1.55 m
4′11″5′01″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability30.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Kricketune

Kricketune high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Kricketune. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Kricketune Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

KricketuneKricketuneKricketuneKricketune

Kricketune Pokédex entries

Sinnoh
VersionsPokédex entry
DiamondIt crosses its knifelike arms in front of its chest when it cries. It can compose melodies ad lib.
PearlIt signals its emotions with its melodies. Scientists are studying these melodic patterns.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2There is a village that hosts a contest based on the amazingly variable cries of this Pokémon.
HeartGold, SoulSilverBy allowing its cry to resonate in the hollow of its belly, it produces a captivating sound.
X, Omega RubyIt crosses its knifelike arms in front of its chest when it cries. It can compose melodies ad lib.
Y, Alpha SapphireIt signals its emotions with its melodies. Scientists are studying these melodic patterns.
Legends: ArceusIt 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 Kricketune’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Bug-type Pokémon, Kricketune is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves.

What are the best moves for Kricketune in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Kricketune in Pokémon GO are Fury Cutter and Bug Buzz. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.288 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 111.861.

How does Kricketune perform in Raids?

Kricketune's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Kricketune rank as a Bug-type attacker?

Kricketune is a D-Tier Bug-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Kricketune?

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

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

Kricketune’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1653 CP and 1869 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.