Pokemon Guide
Kricketot is a Bug-type Pokemon. This guide covers Kricketot’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and competitive overview information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Kricketot guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Kricketot is a Bug-type Pokemon introduced in Sinnoh. It is known for its musical theme, early evolution and role as one of the first Bug-type Pokemon many players encounter in Generation 4.
Competitive Overview
Kricketot is not usually used in competitive battling because of its very low stats and limited role before evolving. Its main value is as an early-game Pokemon that quickly becomes Kricketune.
Kricketot’s biggest strengths are its fast evolution and access to Bug-type moves. Its biggest weakness is that it struggles badly before evolving because of its limited stats and movepool.
Here are the key facts to know about Kricketot, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Kricketot
National Dex
#0401
Type
Bug
Species
Cricket Pokemon
Height
1’00” / 0.3 m
30 cm
Weight
4.9 lbs / 2.2 kg
2.2 kg
Abilities
Shed Skin, Run Away
Kricketot has very low base stats, making it best used as a short-term early-game Pokemon before evolving.
These are some of Kricketot’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
Early support that lowers the target’s Attack.
Bug-type damage that can lower the target’s Special Attack.
A useful physical Bug-type attack in games where Kricketot can access it.
A risky move that stores damage and returns it later.
Basic damage for the earliest parts of the game.
Bug-type recovery damage in games where available.
A sound-based attack that fits Kricketot’s theme.
A stronger Bug-type option in games where it can be taught.
Use the section below to view Kricketot’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Kricketot is a Bug-type Pokemon. Its weaknesses, resistances and immunities are listed below.
Type
Bug
Weaknesses
Fire, Flying, Rock
Resistances
Grass, Fighting, Ground
Immunity
None
Kricketot’s abilities give it different battle roles depending on the game and format.
May heal a status condition at the end of a turn.
Allows easier escape from wild Pokemon battles.
The Kricketot evolution line is shown below.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Kricketot at Level 10
Kricketot’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Use the dropdowns below for game-by-game location notes.
| Game | Where to Find Kricketot |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Kricketot |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Kricketot |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Kricketot |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Routes 202, 203, 204 and 206 depending on time and game version. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Routes 202, 203, 204 and 206 depending on time and game version. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Routes 202, 203, 204 and 206 depending on time and game version. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Kricketot |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Kricketot |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Kricketot |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Kricketot |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Routes 202, 203, 204 and 206, with time-based encounters depending on version. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Routes 202, 203, 204 and 206, with time-based encounters depending on version. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Kricketot |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Found in South Province and other early Paldea areas depending on version and encounter data. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Found in South Province and other early Paldea areas depending on version and encounter data. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Kricketot |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Kricketot. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Kricketot is a Bug-type Pokemon.
Kricketot is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves.
Kricketot is part of the evolution line shown above.
Kricketot’s abilities are Shed Skin, Run Away.
Kricketot’s useful moves often include Growl, Struggle Bug, Bug Bite, Bide.
Kricketot is not usually used in competitive battling because of its very low stats and limited role before evolving. Its main value is as an early-game Pokemon that quickly becomes Kricketune.
Kricketot can be found, evolved, transferred or traded depending on the Pokemon game.
Yes, shiny Kricketot is available in Pokemon games that support shiny encounters or transfers for this Pokemon.
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