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Kricketune

Astral Radiance / #010/189

Kricketune

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Astral Radiance
Rarity (source)
Uncommon
Illustrator
Mitsuhiro Arita
Source reference
swsh10-010

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The Pokémon’s story

Kricketune crosses its sharp arms before its chest to produce cries with varied melodies. These sounds express its emotions, and Pokédex scientists are still studying their structure. In one village, residents even hold contests celebrating this vocal richness. Its song is therefore more than a forest sound: it serves personal expression and arouses the curiosity of human listeners.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Pokémon Black mentions a village holding contests devoted to Kricketune's cries. Pokémon Y notes that these melodies convey its emotions and interest researchers. The same song thus becomes both a popular event and a subject of study.

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Card details

HP
90
Type (source)
Grass
Stage (source)
Stage1
Evolves from (printed name)
Kricketot
Pokédex number
402
Regulation mark
F
Retreat cost
1 Energy
Weakness (source)
Fire ×2

Printed card text — English

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Description from the source

It uses its cutlass-like arms to produce sound, the melody of which varies from individual to individual. It is a worthwhile endeavor to seek out one's favorite tunes.

Abilities

Swelling Tune

Ability

Your Grass Pokémon in play, except any Kricketune, get +40 HP. You can't apply more than 1 Swelling Tune Ability at a time.

Attacks

Slash

Cost: Grass · Colorless

Damage: 50

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

  • Normal
  • Reverse
  • normal · standard
  • reverse · standard

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