Competitive Information for Kricketot [Sun/Moon]
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 Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Kricketot, a magnificent Pokémon known for its Bug typing! Kricketot is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It can be quite a contender in the LC tier (Little Cup). It is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-typed attacks. Explore the movesets below to see how Kricketot performs in battles.
Item: Buginium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Shed Skin
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 176 Hp / 252 Atk / 40 Def / 40 SpD
Moveset:
- Bug Bite
- Endeavor
- String Shot
- Growl
Kricketot shows a high-quality Physical Sweeper prowess in single battles. This technique aims to take down the opponent's team with formidable 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 Buginium Z equipped to it, if Kricketot has a bug move, this item allows it to use a bug z-move.
◆ 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 2 stages).
◆ Growl is a status move (lowers the foes attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Buginium Z / Life Orb
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 shows a first-rate Special Sweeper prowess in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with devastating 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 Buginium Z equipped to it, if Kricketot has a bug move, this item allows it to use a bug z-move.
◆ Snore is a special 50-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 2 stages).
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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 Sun/Moon 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 Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Buginium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Shed Skin
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 176 Hp / 252 Atk / 40 Def / 40 SpD
Moveset:
- Bug Bite
- Endeavor
- String Shot
- Growl
For double battles, Kricketot is a noteworthy Physical Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team 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 Buginium Z equipped to it, if Kricketot has a bug move, this item allows it to use a bug z-move.
◆ 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 2 stages).
◆ Growl is a status move (lowers the foes attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Buginium Z / Life Orb
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
In double battles, Kricketot is known as a magnificent Special Sweeper. This moveset design focuses to crush rivals using intense special moves. 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 Buginium Z equipped to it, if Kricketot has a bug move, this item allows it to use a bug z-move.
◆ Snore is a special 50-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 2 stages).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Kricketot can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon 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 Sun/Moon. 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 SM Move and Ability Combos for Kricketot
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Moves with Priority: Bide
Common Effort Values for Kricketot in Sun and Moon
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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