What is Kricketune weak to?

In Platinum, Kricketune's biggest threats include Blaziken (Fire), Staraptor (Flying), and Golem (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.

How do you evolve Kricketune?

In Platinum, Kricketot evolves into Kricketune at level 10. Kricketune is the fully evolved form.

Should I use Kricketune?

Honestly, in Platinum Kricketune is a tough sell at 384 BST. Plenty of stronger Bug options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.

In Platinum, Don't let Kricketune's 384 base stat total fool you. Technician is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier. Perishsong with Life Orb is the standard set.

What is the best ability for Kricketune?

In Platinum, Run Technician on Kricketune. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Kricketune also gets Swarm, but they don't compare.

Kricketune - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Utility

Balanced

CTier

65Speed · Below Avg

Stats & Training

Kricketune's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Defense trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 2 Attack EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.

Base Stats

Avg

HP77

Attack85

Defense51

Sp. Atk55

Sp. Def51

Speed65

Total384

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Slow1.06M XP

Height1.0 m

Weight25.5 kg

Base XP134

Abilities

SwarmTop Pick

Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

TechnicianHANot in game

Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.

EV Yield

HPAtk+2DefSpASpDSpe

Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

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

Platinum

Kricketune Weakness

Type-wise, Kricketune takes extra damage from Fire, Flying, and Rock. 3 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.

Kricketune Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fire, Flying, Rock
0.5x (Resist)	Grass, Fighting, Ground

Type ChartAvg

3Weak

3Resist

0Immune

Score-3

Gen IV Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fire Flying Rock

½xResist

Grass Fighting Ground

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (3)

Grass Psychic Dark

How to Beat Kricketune in Platinum (Best Counters)

Noctowl NormalFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Sky AttackLv. 1 PluckTM88 PeckLv. 9 Damage vs Kricketune Sky Attack 2x 106-125%KO Pluck 2x 48-57% Peck 2x 30-36% View Noctowl builds →
Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves Wing AttackLv. 17 PluckTM88 Damage vs Kricketune Wing Attack 2x 63-75% Pluck 2x 63-75% View Golbat builds →
Ponyta Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 Flame WheelLv. 15 EmberLv. 10 Fire SpinLv. 24 Damage vs Kricketune Fire Blast 2x 100-118%KO Flame Wheel 2x 69-82% Ember 2x 39-46% Fire Spin 2x 33-39% View Ponyta builds →
Beautifly BugFlying	D
Available Move Moves GustLv. 13 Damage vs Kricketune Gust 2x 54-64% View Beautifly builds →
Growlithe Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 Flame WheelLv. 20 EmberLv. 6 Damage vs Kricketune Fire Blast 2x 106-125%KO Flame Wheel 2x 61-71% Ember 2x 42-50% View Growlithe builds →

Platinum Evolution

Kricketune is the evolved form of Kricketot. Breeding produces Kricketot eggs, and they're quick to hatch. Evolving from Kricketot gave Kricketune the biggest boost in Attack (+60), bringing the total to 384 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms

#401Kricketot

Level 10

#402Kricketune

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Kricketot

Bug

Kricketune

Bug

77+40

ATK

85+60

DEF

51+10

SP.ATK

55+30

SP.DEF

51+10

SPE

65+40

BST

194D-Tier

384C-Tier+190

ROLE

Balanced

TYPE

Utility

Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Kricketune to get Kricketot eggs easily using 48 partners from the Bug egg group.

Egg Groups

Bug

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

15 cycles·3,855 steps

Quick~4 min with Flame Body

Breed With (best first)

Platinum Kricketune Best Moveset

max Sp. Def and Speed EVs and Careful nature turn Kricketune into a wall that doesn't fold easily. Life Orb brings extra damage on every hit for a health trade for the long game, and Rest handles sustain. Swarm fills in the gaps.

Best Build

Experimental

Wall

Ability

Swarm

Item

Life OrbPOWER

Best Nature for Kricketune

Careful+SPD

Kricketune best EVs are Sp. Def and Speed

EVs

SpD

Spe

Wall Moveset

Perish Song
RestRecovery
Sleep Talk
Aerial Ace

Recommended Teammates

ArcanineExcellent

MamoswineExcellent

EmpoleonExcellent

Moves

TMs define Kricketune's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Bug Buzz and Leech Life, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Normal and Dark coverage and more. That's where the options open up.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Bide+1

———10Normal

Lv 1

Growl

——10040Normal

Lv 10

Fury Cutter

—109520Bug

Lv 14

Leech Life

—2010010Bug

Lv 18

Sing

——5515Normal

Lv 22

Focus Energy

———30Normal

Lv 26

Slash

—7010020Normal

Lv 30

X-Scissor

C8010015Bug

Lv 34

Screech

——8540Normal

Lv 38

Taunt

C—10020Dark

Lv 42

Night Slash

D7010015Dark

Lv 46

Bug Buzz

C9010010Bug

Lv 50

Perish Song

S——5Normal

TM Moves

TM40

Aerial Ace

S60—20Flying

TM45

Attract

——10015Normal

TM31

Brick Break

C7510015Fighting

TM78

Captivate

——10020Normal

HM01

Cut

—509530Normal

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM58

Endure+4

———10Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM54

False Swipe

—4010040Normal

TM70

Flash

D—10020Normal

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

C150905Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM83

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

S——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

HM06

Rock Smash

D4010015Fighting

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM62

Silver Wind

D601005Bug

TM82

Sleep Talk

S——10Normal

HM04

Strength

C8010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM75

Swords Dance

C——30Normal

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

TM81

X-Scissor

C8010015Bug

Egg Moves

Kricketune doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Endeavor

D—1005Normal

Tutor

Fury Cutter

—109520Bug

Tutor

Knock Off

D6510020Dark

Tutor

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Tutor

Snore

D4010015Normal

Tutor

Uproar

—9010010Normal

Reminder Moves

Rem

Bug Bite

C6010020Bug

How to Get Kricketune in Platinum

A handful of locations for Kricketune with decent spawn rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.

Where To Catch Kricketune in Platinum

To get Kricketune, start by catching Kricketot through walking encounters at Lv. 2-27. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

Step 1Catch Kricketot
Route 201
Grass Lv.2 Route
UncommonEarly
Night
Route 201
Grass Lv.3 Route
UncommonEarly
Morning
Route 202
Grass Lv.3 Route
UncommonEarly
Morning
Route 202
Grass Lv.4 Route
UncommonEarly
Night
Route 203
Grass Lv.4 Route
UncommonEarly
Morning
Route 203
Grass Lv.5 Route
UncommonEarly
Night
Route 207
Grass Lv.5 Route
UncommonEarly
Morning
Route 207
Grass Lv.6 Route
UncommonEarly
Morning/night
Route 204 - North
Grass Lv.8 Route
UncommonEarly
Morning
Route 204 - South
Grass Lv.8 Route
UncommonEarly
Morning
Route 204 - North
Grass Lv.9 Route
UncommonEarly
Night
Route 204 - South
Grass Lv.9 Route
UncommonEarly
Night
Eterna Forest
Grass Lv.10 Forest
UncommonEarly
Night
Eterna Forest
Grass Lv.12 Forest
UncommonEarly
Morning
Route 205 - North
Grass Lv.12 Route
UncommonEarly
Morning
Route 205 - North
Grass Lv.13 Route
UncommonEarly
Night
Train until Level 10
Step 2Kricketune ✓
Route 206
Grass Lv.17 Route
UncommonMid
Morning
Route 206
Grass Lv.18 Route
UncommonMid
Night
Trophy Garden
Grass Lv.22-23 Forest
UncommonMid
Night
Trophy Garden
Grass Lv.23 Forest
UncommonMid
Morning
Valor Lakefront
Grass Lv.26 Water
UncommonMid
Night
Valor Lakefront
Grass Lv.27 Water
UncommonMid
Morning
or evolve from Kricketot (Step 1)

Kricketune Guide

In Platinum, Kricketune's biggest threats include Blaziken (Fire), Staraptor (Flying), and Golem (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
In Platinum, Kricketot evolves into Kricketune at level 10. Kricketune is the fully evolved form.
Honestly, in Platinum Kricketune is a tough sell at 384 BST. Plenty of stronger Bug options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.
In Platinum, Don't let Kricketune's 384 base stat total fool you. Technician is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier. Perishsong with Life Orb is the standard set.
In Platinum, Run Technician on Kricketune. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Kricketune also gets Swarm, but they don't compare.

Game Availability

Kricketune first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 12 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 Fire FangLv. 1 Wing AttackLv. 1 Damage vs Kricketune Fire Blast 2x 65-78% Fire Fang 2x 57-69% Wing Attack 2x 78-92% View Aerodactyl builds →
Growlithe Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 EmberLv. 6 Damage vs Kricketune Fire Blast 2x 104-122%KO Ember 2x 41-49% View Growlithe builds →
Doduo NormalFlying	D
Available Move Moves PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Kricketune Peck 2x 45-55% View Doduo builds →
Chimchar Fire	D
Obtain MethodRoute 201 Gift Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 EmberLv. 7 Damage vs Kricketune Fire Blast 2x 92-110%KO Ember 2x 41-49% View Chimchar builds →
Starly NormalFlying	D
Available Move Moves Wing AttackLv. 9 Damage vs Kricketune Wing Attack 2x 51-61% View Starly builds →

Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves Wing AttackLv. 17 PluckTM88 Damage vs Kricketune Wing Attack 2x 67-81% Pluck 2x 67-81% View Golbat builds →
Beautifly BugFlying	D
Available Move Moves GustLv. 13 Damage vs Kricketune Gust 2x 57-67% View Beautifly builds →
Growlithe Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 Flame WheelLv. 20 EmberLv. 6 Damage vs Kricketune Fire Blast 2x 109-130%KO Flame Wheel 2x 64-76% Ember 2x 45-54% View Growlithe builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter Available Move Moves GustLv. 11 Damage vs Kricketune Gust 2x 42-49% View Drifloon builds →
Doduo NormalFlying	D
Available Moves Moves PluckTM88 PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Kricketune Pluck 2x 72-85% Peck 2x 45-54% View Doduo builds →

Scyther BugFlying	C
Available Move Moves Wing AttackLv. 21 Damage vs Kricketune Wing Attack 2x 85-101%KO View Scyther builds →
Noctowl NormalFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Sky AttackLv. 1 FlyHM02 PluckTM88 PeckLv. 9 Damage vs Kricketune Sky Attack 2x 109-129%KO Fly 2x 72-85% Pluck 2x 47-57% Peck 2x 29-35% View Noctowl builds →
Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 17 Air CutterLv. 27 PluckTM88 Damage vs Kricketune Fly 2x 99-117%KO Wing Attack 2x 66-79% Air Cutter 2x 59-69% Pluck 2x 66-79% View Golbat builds →
Ponyta Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 FlamethrowerTM35 Flame WheelLv. 15 EmberLv. 10 Damage vs Kricketune Fire Blast 2x 104-123%KO Flamethrower 2x 85-101%KO Flame Wheel 2x 69-82% Ember 2x 40-47% View Ponyta builds →
Beautifly BugFlying	D
Available Move Moves GustLv. 13 Damage vs Kricketune Gust 2x 54-63% View Beautifly builds →

Scyther BugFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Wing AttackLv. 21 Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Kricketune Wing Attack 2x 85-101%KO Aerial Ace 2x 85-101%KO View Scyther builds →
Noctowl NormalFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Sky AttackLv. 1 FlyHM02 PluckTM88 Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Kricketune Sky Attack 2x 109-129%KO Fly 2x 72-85% Pluck 2x 47-57% Aerial Ace 2x 47-57% View Noctowl builds →
Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 17 Air CutterLv. 27 Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Kricketune Fly 2x 99-117%KO Wing Attack 2x 66-79% Air Cutter 2x 59-69% Aerial Ace 2x 66-79% View Golbat builds →
Chatot NormalFlying	D
Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 ChatterLv. 21 PluckTM88 Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Kricketune Fly 2x 85-101%KO Chatter 2x 80-95% Pluck 2x 59-69% Aerial Ace 2x 59-69% View Chatot builds →
Ponyta Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 FlamethrowerTM35 Flame WheelLv. 15 EmberLv. 10 Damage vs Kricketune Fire Blast 2x 104-123%KO Flamethrower 2x 85-101%KO Flame Wheel 2x 69-82% Ember 2x 40-47% View Ponyta builds →

Scyther BugFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Wing AttackLv. 21 Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Kricketune Wing Attack 2x 82-97% Aerial Ace 2x 82-97% View Scyther builds →
Magmar Fire	C
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 FlamethrowerTM35 Lava PlumeLv. 36 Fire PunchLv. 28 Damage vs Kricketune Fire Blast 2x 136-161%KO Flamethrower 2x 112-131%KO Lava Plume 2x 101-119%KO Fire Punch 2x 90-107%KO View Magmar builds →
Noctowl NormalFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Sky AttackLv. 1 FlyHM02 Air SlashLv. 32 PluckTM88 Damage vs Kricketune Sky Attack 2x 102-121%KO Fly 2x 67-79% Air Slash 2x 84-99% Pluck 2x 46-55% View Noctowl builds →
Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 17 Air CutterLv. 27 Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Kricketune Fly 2x 94-112%KO Wing Attack 2x 63-74% Air Cutter 2x 55-64% Aerial Ace 2x 63-74% View Golbat builds →
Chatot NormalFlying	D
Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 ChatterLv. 21 PluckTM88 Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Kricketune Fly 2x 79-94% Chatter 2x 75-89% Pluck 2x 55-64% Aerial Ace 2x 55-64% View Chatot builds →

Infernape FireFighting	A
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves Close Combat U Turn Grass Knot Fire Blast Damage vs Kricketune Close Combat 49-57% U Turn 38-45% Fire Blast 2x 80-94% View Infernape builds →
Dragonite DragonFlying	A
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves Extreme Speed OutrageSTAB Dragon Dance Fire Punch Damage vs Kricketune Extreme Speed 74-87% Outrage 166-195%KO View Dragonite builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves Earthquake Stealth Rock TauntUtility Stone Edge Damage vs Kricketune Earthquake 27-32% Stone Edge 2x 164-193%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Blaziken FireFighting	C
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves Thunder Punch Flare Blitz SuperpowerSTAB Fire Blast Damage vs Kricketune Flare Blitz 2x 214-252%KO Superpower 53-63% Fire Blast 2x 84-99% View Blaziken builds →
Salamence DragonFlying	C
Flying is super effective against KricketuneView Salamence →