#016 · Pokémon Timeless Diamond & Spaceless Pearl · changed in this game
Kricketune
BugSwarm
In Timeless Diamond & Spaceless Pearl: First found in Route 206 (Walking (Morning), Lv 16-19), and in 12 more areas. Its type (Bug) and base stats (total 384) are the same as in the official games. Abilities: it loses Technician. 7 of its 17 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon Diamond & Pearl, including Bug Bite and Tackle.
Level-up moves 17
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bug Bite The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. | Bug | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| 1 | Tackle A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 1 | Growl The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target’s Attack stat is lowered. | Normal | Stat | — | 100 | 40 |
| 6 | Bide The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken. | Normal | Phys | — | — | 10 |
| 10 | Fury Cutter The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession. | Bug | Phys | 40 | 95 | 20 |
| 14 | Absorb A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. | Grass | Spec | 20 | 100 | 25 |
| 18 | Sing A soothing lullaby is sung in a calming voice that puts the foe into a deep slumber. | Normal | Stat | — | 55 | 15 |
| 22 | Focus Energy The user takes a deep breath and focuses to raise the critical-hit ratio of its attacks. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 30 |
| 26 | Slash The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| 30 | X-Scissor The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| 34 | Screech An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s Defense stat. | Normal | Stat | — | 85 | 40 |
| 36 | Leech Life A blood-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| 38 | Taunt The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns. | Dark | Stat | — | 100 | 20 |
| 42 | Night Slash The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio. | Dark | Phys | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| 44 | Hyper Voice The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage. | Normal | Spec | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| 46 | Bug Buzz The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat. | Bug | Spec | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| 50 | Perish Song Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 5 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 31
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — |
| TM12 | Taunt | Dark | — |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | — |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | — |
| TM19 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | — |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | — |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | 70 |
| TM43 | Secret Power | Normal | 70 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | — |
| TM54 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal | — |
| TM62 | Silver Wind | Bug | 60 |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 |
| TM70 | Flash | Normal | — |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | — |
| TM78 | Captivate | Normal | — |
| TM81 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | Normal | — |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | — |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | — |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | 50 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | 80 |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 |
Where to find Kricketune
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 206 | Walking (Morning) | 16-19 | |
| Route 206 | Walking (Night) | 16-19 | |
| Route 208 | Walking (Morning) | 19-22 | |
| Route 208 | Walking (Night) | 19-22 | |
| Route 209 | Walking (Morning) | 20-23 | |
| Route 209 | Walking (Night) | 20-23 | |
| Route 210 (Southern segment) | Walking (Morning) | 22-24 | |
| Route 210 (Southern segment) | Walking (Day) | 22-24 | |
| Route 210 (Southern segment) | Walking (Night) | 22-24 | |
| Route 212 (Northern segment) | Walking (Morning) | 30-32 | |
| Route 212 (Northern segment) | Walking (Night) | 30-32 | |
| Route 212 (Southern segment) | Walking (Morning) | 29-31 | |
| Route 212 (Southern segment) | Walking (Night) | 29-31 | |
| Route 213 | Walking (Morning) | 26-29 | |
| Route 213 | Walking (Night) | 26-29 | |
| Route 215 | Walking (Morning) | 22-25 | |
| Route 215 | Walking (Night) | 22-25 | |
| Route 218 | Walking (Morning) | 32-35 | |
| Route 218 | Walking (Night) | 32-35 | |
| Route 221 | Walking (Morning) | 32-35 | |
| Route 221 | Walking (Night) | 32-35 | |
| Valor Lakefront | Walking (Morning) | 28-31 | |
| Valor Lakefront | Walking (Night) | 28-31 | |
| Eterna Forest (Interior) | Walking (Morning) | 12-16 | |
| Eterna Forest (Interior) | Walking (Day) | 12-16 | |
| Eterna Forest (Interior) | Walking (Night) | 12-16 | |
| Trophy Garden | Walking (Morning) | 31-34 | |
| Trophy Garden | Walking (Night) | 31-34 |