Kricketot
Bug-type, Generation 4. Evolves into Kricketune for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bug Bite Struggle
Same-type attack bonus on Bug Bite.
Type effectiveness
Damage Kricketot takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 233
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 229 CP
Kricketot moves
2 fast · 1 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite Best STAB | Bug | 5 | 6 | 0.5s | 10 | 12 |
| Struggle Bug STAB | Bug | 15 | 15 | 1.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Struggle Best | Normal | 35 | 0 | 2.0s | 17.5 | — |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug | 4 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Struggle Bug | Bug | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Struggle | Normal | 35 | 100 | 0.35 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bug Bite (10 DPS); Bug Bite builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Kricketot is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Kricketot
How to get Kricketot
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 10 | 347 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 10 | 375 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 205 | 235 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 255 | 292 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 205 | 235 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 155 | 177 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 205 | 235 |
Is Kricketot good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Kricketot has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (74 Defense / 114 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 17 |
| Lv 3 | 29 |
| Lv 4 | 42 |
| Lv 5 | 54 |
| Lv 6 | 66 |
| Lv 7 | 78 |
| Lv 8 | 90 |
| Lv 9 | 102 |
| Lv 10 | 114 |
| Lv 11 | 126 |
| Lv 12 | 137 |
| Lv 13 | 149 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 160 |
| Lv 15 | 172 |
| Lv 16 | 183 |
| Lv 17 | 195 |
| Lv 18 | 206 |
| Lv 19 | 217 |
| Lv 20 | 229 |
| Lv 21 | 240 |
| Lv 22 | 252 |
| Lv 23 | 263 |
| Lv 24 | 275 |
| Lv 25 | 286 |
| Lv 26 | 298 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 309 |
| Lv 28 | 321 |
| Lv 29 | 332 |
| Lv 30 | 344 |
| Lv 31 | 349 |
| Lv 32 | 355 |
| Lv 33 | 361 |
| Lv 34 | 367 |
| Lv 35 | 372 |
| Lv 36 | 378 |
| Lv 37 | 384 |
| Lv 38 | 390 |
| Lv 39 | 395 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 401 |
| Lv 41 | 406 |
| Lv 42 | 411 |
| Lv 43 | 416 |
| Lv 44 | 422 |
| Lv 45 | 427 |
| Lv 46 | 432 |
| Lv 47 | 437 |
| Lv 48 | 443 |
| Lv 49 | 448 |
| Lv 50 | 453 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0401
- Height
- 0.30 m
- Weight
- 2.20 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0401_POKEMON_KRICKETOT
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Kricketot in Pokemon GO?
Kricketot's best moveset is Bug Bite (fast) with Struggle (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Kricketot's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Kricketot takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground, so avoid those types against it.
What is Kricketot's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Kricketot reaches 453 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 401 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Kricketot?
A perfect 15/15/15 Kricketot shows 229 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 286 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Kricketot in Pokemon GO?
Kricketot spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Kricketot be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Kricketot depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.