Kricketot

🎯 Best Counters Against Kricketot

Top Pokémon to use when battling Kricketot in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
2	Rampardos	Rock	295	109	219	3,773
3	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
4	Rayquaza	Dragon Flying	284	170	213	4,387
5	Salamence	Dragon Flying	277	168	216	4,289
6	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
7	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
8	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
9	Dragonite	Dragon Flying	263	198	209	4,338
10	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231

📖 Complete Kricketot Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Kricketot (#401) is a Bug-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 459 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Kricketot has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Kricketot in 2026.

📊 Kricketot Stats Analysis

Kricketot's Attack stat is 45 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Kricketot may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 74 Defense (Below Average) and 114 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 233. Trainers should be mindful of Kricketot's limited bulk. Compared to other Bug-type Pokémon, Kricketot's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Kricketot Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Kricketot depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Struggle Bug (Fast) with Struggle (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Kricketot has 2 Fast Attacks and 1 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Kricketot PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Kricketot can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Bug typing provides useful matchups against Fighting, Ground, Grass-type threats while being weak to Fire, Flying, Rock types.

Master League

In Master League, Kricketot faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Kricketot Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Kricketot's effectiveness depends on its typing and 45 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Kricketot use Fire, Flying-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Kricketot in Pokémon GO

Kricketot can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 1km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Kricketot Evolution Guide

Kricketot is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Kricketot (#401) ← current
• Kricketune (#402) — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Kricketot in Pokémon GO

Shiny Kricketot is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Kricketot gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (250 - 286 CP). The buddy distance is 1km per candy. Very efficient for candy farming.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 10K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Kricketot

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.