Competitive Information for Kricketot [Black/White]
Bug
Abilities:
No competitive use.
This Pokemon has a 33% chance to have its status cured at the end of each turn.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Kricketot? These builds are optimized for Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Black/White metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Kricketot is here! This top-notch Pokémon is Bug-typed and ready to shine! Kricketot is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. In the LC tier (Little Cup), it's a fierce competitor. It is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-typed attacks. Ready to elevate your game with Kricketot's movesets? They're right below!
Item: Life Orb / Silver Powder
Ability: Shed Skin
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 176 Hp / 252 Atk / 40 Def / 40 SpD
Moveset:
- Bug Bite
- Endeavor
- String Shot
- Growl
Prepare for single battles with Kricketot as a wonderful Physical Sweeper. This moveset was constructed to overwhelm foes with potent physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Kricketot's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Shed Skin, Kricketot has a 33% chance to have its status cured at the end of each turn. With a Silver Powder equipped to it, Kricketot's bug-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Endeavor is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (lowers the target's hp to your Kricketot's hp).
◆ String Shot is a status move (lowers the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Growl is a status move (lowers the foes attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Silver Powder
Ability: Shed Skin
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 176 Hp / 40 Def / 252 SpA / 40 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Struggle Bug
- Snore
- Mud-Slap
- String Shot
Ready for single battles? Kricketot is a magnificent Special Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with destructive special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Kricketot's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Shed Skin, Kricketot has a 33% chance to have its status cured at the end of each turn. With a Silver Powder equipped to it, Kricketot's bug-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Snore is a special 40-base power Normal-type move (Kricketot must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Mud-Slap is a special 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ String Shot is a status move (lowers the foes speed by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Kricketot? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Black/White Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Black/White metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Silver Powder
Ability: Shed Skin
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 176 Hp / 252 Atk / 40 Def / 40 SpD
Moveset:
- Bug Bite
- Endeavor
- String Shot
- Growl
Kricketot excels as a wonderful Physical Sweeper during double battles. This technique aims to overwhelm foes with lethal physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Kricketot's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Shed Skin, Kricketot has a 33% chance to have its status cured at the end of each turn. With a Silver Powder equipped to it, Kricketot's bug-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Endeavor is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (lowers the target's hp to your Kricketot's hp).
◆ String Shot is a status move (lowers the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Growl is a status move (lowers the foes attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Silver Powder
Ability: Shed Skin
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 176 Hp / 40 Def / 252 SpA / 40 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Struggle Bug
- Snore
- Mud-Slap
- String Shot
Kricketot proves to be a superior Special Sweeper for double battles. This moveset focuses to overwhelm foes with overwhelming special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Kricketot's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Shed Skin, Kricketot has a 33% chance to have its status cured at the end of each turn. With a Silver Powder equipped to it, Kricketot's bug-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Snore is a special 40-base power Normal-type move (Kricketot must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Mud-Slap is a special 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ String Shot is a status move (lowers the foes speed by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Kricketot can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Black/White generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Kricketot.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Kricketot can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Kricketot
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Moves with Priority: Bide
Common Effort Values for Kricketot in Black and White
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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