Kricketune Pokémon Shining Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Kricketune in Pokémon Shining Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 42 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon Shining Pearl

Sinnoh

Kricketune Pokemon Shining Pearl Pokedex Entry

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.

Pokemon Shining Pearl Kricketune Sprites

Kricketune front-facing sprite from Pokémon Shining Pearl

Primary

Shiny

Pokémon Shining Pearl Kricketune Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Kricketune via various methods in Pokémon Shining Pearl.

Move	Type	Requirement
fury cutter	—	—
pound	—	Lv. 1
growl	—	Lv. 1
fury cutter	—	Lv. 1
bug bite	—	Lv. 1
struggle bug	—	Lv. 1
absorb	—	Lv. 14
sing	—	Lv. 18
focus energy	—	Lv. 22
slash	—	Lv. 26
x scissor	—	Lv. 30
screech	—	Lv. 34
fell stinger	—	Lv. 36
taunt	—	Lv. 38
night slash	—	Lv. 42
sticky web	—	Lv. 44
bug buzz	—	Lv. 46
perish song	—	Lv. 50

End of Move Database

Pokémon Shining Pearl Kricketune Locations

Kricketune can be caught in 7 locations across Pokémon Shining Pearl, including Sinnoh Route 212 and Sinnoh Route 210. The most reliable spawn is at Sinnoh Route 212, where you'll find it between Lv. 17 and 19 by grass with a 30% encounter rate.

Sinnoh Route 206

2 encounters

grass
Lv. 14
10%
grass
Lv. 15
10%10%10%

Sinnoh Route 210

2 encounters

grass
Lv. 18
20%
Southern section
grass
Lv. 19
10%10%10%
Southern section

Sinnoh Route 212

3 encounters

grass
Lv. 17-19
20%10%30%
Northern area (clear)
grass
Lv. 18
10%10%10%
Southern area (rainy)
grass
Lv. 19
20%
Southern area (rainy)

Sinnoh Route 214

2 encounters

grass
Lv. 23
20%
grass
Lv. 24
5%5%5%

Sinnoh Route 215

2 encounters

grass
Lv. 20
10%10%10%
grass
Lv. 21-22
20%

Trophy Garden

2 encounters

grass
Lv. 16
20%
grass
Lv. 17
10%10%10%

Valor Lakefront

2 encounters

grass
Lv. 21
20%
grass
Lv. 22
5%5%5%