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Kricketune (Japanese: コロトック, HepburnKorotokku) (KRICK-eh-toon[1]) is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in the Generation IV.

Biology[]

Kricketune is a red bipedal insectoid Pokémon. It has two gray eyes with black pupils, and on its head are two antennae that bend down and get thinner at the round sections. It has a darker red nose and a black mustache. It has two long, thin, digitless arms and short, digitless feet. It has two black wings. 9' it's front, it has three black spots and a light yellow stripe going down, split into two sections, and closer to the legs it is deep red with pale yellow underneath. It has a round body and a thin neck. Kricketune uses its arms to create sound, and they make different sounds depending on its emotion.

Gender differences[]

Male Kricketune have longer mustaches than the females.

Behavior[]

Kricketune have melodious cries that are easy on the ears. They are capable of composing melodies on the fly, often of a caliber rivaling that of professional musicians. Kricketune use songs to convey emotions, and are capable of making others around them feel similarly through their music. As they sing, they cross their knife-like arms across their chests. By allowing their cries to resonate within their bellies, they can produce a unique sound that is difficult to mimic with conventional instruments. Some villages hold Kricketune concerts in the autumn, where their wildly variable melodies are rated against one another. In battle, their musical capabilities manifest as the attack Bug Buzz. They use their sharp arms to slash foes that come too close, though they are also known to direct “symphonies” of Kricketot and Kricketune using their arms as well. When mating, suitors use size of their mustaches to display their virility. Then, pairs of Kricketune will compose duets they perform together to signify that they both have been “taken.”

Evolution[]

Kricketune is the evolved form of Kricketot as of level 10.

Game Info[]

Locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Diamond and Pearl Routes 206, 210, 212, 214, and 215, Trophy Garden Common
Platinum Route 206, Valor Lakefront, Trophy Garden Uncommon
HeartGold and SoulSilver National Park (Bug-Catching Contest) Rare
Black and White Dreamyard Uncommon
X and Y Transfer None

Side Game Locations[]

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Steam Cave (1F-8F)
Upper Steam Cave (1F-3F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Vien Forest
Pokémon Rumble Silent Forest


Pokédex Entries[]

  • 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

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

  • HeartGold

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

  • SoulSilver

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

  • Black

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

  • White

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

  • Black 2

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

  • White 2

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

  • X

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

  • Y

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

  • Omega Ruby

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

  • Alpha Sapphire

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

  • Brilliant Diamond

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

  • Shining Pearl

    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.

  • Scarlet

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

  • Violet

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


Stats[]

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

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Fury Cutter 40 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Bide —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Evo Fury Cutter 40 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
14 Absorb 20 100% 25 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
18 Sing 55% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
22 Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
26 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
30 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
34 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
36 Fell Stinger 50 100% 25 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
38 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
42 Night Slash 70 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
44 Sticky Web —% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Status
46 Bug Buzz 90 100% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
50 Perish Song —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
1 Bide —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
10 Fury Cutter 40 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
14 Leech Life 20 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
18 Sing 55% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
22 Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
26 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
30 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 2 1 ♥
34 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 3 0 ♥
36 Fell Stinger 30 100% 25 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
38 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 2 1 ♥
42 Night Slash 70 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
44 Sticky Web —% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Status Tough 2 1 ♥
46 Bug Buzz 90 100% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
50 Perish Song —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Bide —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
10 Fury Cutter 20 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
14 Leech Life 20 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
18 Sing 55% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
22 Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
26 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
30 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
34 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
38 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
42 Night Slash 70 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
46 Bug Buzz 90 100% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
50 Perish Song —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1DP
1
Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
1DP
1
Bide —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2
10DP
10
Fury Cutter 10 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 2
14DP
14
Leech Life 20 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Smart 1
18DP
18
Sing 55% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
22DP
22
Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 0
26DP
30
X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Beauty 2
N/ADP
26
Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3
30DP
34
Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 2
34DP
46
Bug Buzz 90 100% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Cute 2
38DP
50
Perish Song —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
N/ADP
38
Taunt —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Smart 0
N/ADP
42
Night Slash 70 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Beauty 3
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM28 Leech Life 80 100% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM54 False Swipe 40 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM75 Swords Dance —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM81 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM83 Infestation 20 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM01 Hone Claws —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 2 1 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM54 False Swipe 40 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM75 Swords Dance —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM76 Struggle Bug 50 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Cute 2 0 ♥
TM81 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 2 1 ♥
TM83 Infestation 20 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Cute 3 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM98 Power-Up Punch 40 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Hone Claws —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM54 False Swipe 40 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM75 Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM76 Struggle Bug 30 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
TM81 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM12HGSS Taunt —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Smart 0
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Tough 2
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 3
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM54 False Swipe 40 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 0
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM62 Silver Wind 60 100% 5 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beauty 2
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 2
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM75 Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 0
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM81 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Beauty 2
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

Kricketune learns no moves via breeding.


Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Bug Bite USUM 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Endeavor USUM 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Heal Bell USUM —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Hyper Voice USUM 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Knock Off USUM 65 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Laser Focus USUM —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Throat Chop USUM 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Uproar USUM 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Bug Bite ORAS 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
Endeavor ORAS 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
Heal Bell ORAS —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
Hyper Voice ORAS 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2 2 ♥
Knock Off ORAS 65 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 2 3 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Uproar ORAS 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 2 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Bug Bite  60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Endeavor  100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Heal Bell  —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Hyper Voice  90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Uproar  90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Bug Bite HGSS 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Tough 0
Endeavor  100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2
Fury Cutter  10 90% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 2
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 3
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
String Shot HGSS 95% 40 Type Bug HOME Bug Status Smart 2
Uproar  50 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Nando Kricketune

Nando's Kricketune.

In the anime[]

Supporting[]

Trivia[]

  • In Generation V, Kricketune is able to learn Struggle Bug via level-up. However, it cannot learn it through TM.
  • When slowed down, Kricketune's cry sounds like a cello, an instrument it slightly resembles.
  • The Pokédex entry mentions that they have variable cries, however in the games they only have one cry.

Origin[]

Kricketune is based on a cricket, violin beetle, or mantis. Its body structure may reference the structure of a violin or cello and its arms and antennae resemble a bow, a tool that is used to play said instruments. It also resembles a musical instructor with its wings resembling a cape or long suit, its antennae resembling a mustache, and its arms resembling batons.

Etymology[]

Kricketune comes from the words cricket and tune.

It's Japanese name, Korotock, comes from koorogi (cricket), tick-tock (the onomatopoeia of a metronome ticking) and kyoku (tune).

Gallery[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 195. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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