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'''Nando's Kricketune''' (Japanese: '''ナオシのコロトック''' ''Naoshi's Korotock'') is a Pokémon owned by [[Nando]]. It appears to be one of Nando's signature Pokémon, along with his Roserade.
'''Nando's Kricketune''' (Japanese: '''ナオシのコロトック''' ''Naoshi's Korotock'') is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} owned by [[Nando]]. It appears to be one of Nando's signature Pokémon, along with his {{TP|Nando|Roserade}}.


==History==
==History==
Kricketune made its debut appearance in ''[[DP049|Dawn's Early Night!]]''. It was with Nando when he planned to challenge [[Fantina]], but due to her absence, he was unable to do so. He later entered Kricketune in the [[Hearthome City]] [[Pokémon Contest]], where it competed in a [[Double Performance]] alongside his {{p|Sunflora}}. By combining their {{m|Sing}} and {{m|GrassWhistle}} moves, they put on a stunning musical performance that ensured Nando's advance to the battle round. Kricketune was also seen in battle against [[Jessie|Jesselina]] alongside his [[Nando's Roserade|Roselia]], where it defeated her {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}} with a powerful {{m|X-Scissor}}.
[[File:Nando and Kricketune.png|thumb|left|220px|Kricketune and Nando]]
Kricketune debuted in ''[[DP049|Dawn's Early Night!]]''. It was seen with Nando when he planned to challenge [[Fantina]], but due to her absence, he was unable to do so. He later entered Kricketune in the [[Hearthome City]] [[Pokémon Contest]], where it competed in a [[Double Performance]] alongside his {{p|Sunflora}}. By combining their {{m|Sing}} and {{m|Grass Whistle}} moves, they put on a stunning musical performance that impressed the [[Contest Judge|panel of judges]] and ensured Nando's progression to the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]]. There, Kricketune was seen battling alongside {{TP|Nando|Roselia}} against [[Jessie|Jessilina]]'s {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}}. It managed to win the battle with a powerful {{m|X-Scissor}}.


In ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]'', it was revealed to have helped Nando win a Ribbon from [[Beach Rose Town]].
In ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]'', Kricketune appeared on [[television]] during [[Marian]]'s news report about Pokémon Contests. It was revealed to have helped Nando win the {{to|Beach Rose}} Contest, which earned Nando his fourth [[Ribbon]].


Kricketune next appeared in ''[[DP175|Opposites Interact!]]'', where it was shown to have helped Nando win his second-round match in the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]].
In ''[[DP175|Opposites Interact!]]'', Kricketune was revealed to have helped Nando win his second match in the Battle Stage of the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]].
[[File:DP183.png|thumb|250px|left|Krickitune battling Heracross]]
[[File:Nando Lopunny Kricketune.png|thumb|250px|At the Grand Festival with Lopunny]]
In ''[[DP176|Coming Full-Festival Circle!]]'', Nando used Kricketune along with his {{p|Lopunny}} to battle [[Zoey]]'s {{p|Mismagius}} and {{p|Leafeon}} in the semifinals. He had devised an elaborate battle strategy for the pair in which Kricketune mimicked a violinist and Lopunny danced like a ballerina. In harmony with his music-themed battling style, he commanded Kricketune to use {{m|Sing}} while Lopunny posed elegantly by its side. However, Zoey had {{pkmn|training|trained}} her Mismagius specifically to use {{m|Lucky Chant}} to counter Sing, a plan which proved successful as it lowered Nando's score. Eventually, Zoey's powerful [[Contest combination|combinations]] forced Nando to fight more directly, and Kricketune performed a vicious exchange of blows with Leafeon before the time ran out, resulting in Zoey's victory.


In ''[[DP176|Coming Full Festival Circle!]]'', Nando used Kricketune as well as his {{p|Lopunny}} to battle [[Zoey]]'s {{p|Mismagius}} and {{p|Leafeon}}. He had devised an elaborate battle strategy for the pair in which Kricketune mimicked a violinist while Lopunny danced like a ballerina. Zoey's powerful combinations forced him to fight her more directly, however, and Kricketune performed a vicious exchange of blows with Leafeon before the time ran out, resulting in Zoey's victory.
In ''[[DP183|League Unleashed!]]'', Kricketune was the final Pokémon used by Nando during his battle against {{Ash}} in the first round of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]]. It faced off against [[Ash's Heracross]], and similarly to its battle with Leafeon, was evenly matched. During the battle, Kricketune used Sing, but just as Zoey in the [[Grand Festival]], Ash was prepared for Nando's signature technique, having taught Heracross {{m|Sleep Talk}} to allow the {{pkmn|category|Single Horn Pokémon}} to execute his moves and dodge his opponent while {{status|sleep}}ing. After a fierce battle, Kricketune was defeated by Heracross's {{m|Horn Attack}}, resulting in Nando's elimination from the tournament.


Kricketune was the final Pokémon used by Nando for his battle with {{Ash}} in ''[[DP183|League Unleashed!]]''. It faced [[Ash's Heracross]], and like in its battle with Leafeon, was evenly matched. After a fierce battle, Kricketune was defeated by Heracross's {{m|Horn Attack}}, resulting in Nando's elimination from the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].
Kricketune briefly appeared alongside Nando during the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.


Kricketune also appeared alongside Nando during the credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
==Personality and characteristics==
Kricketune is a versatile Pokémon, helping Nando in both his [[Gym]] challenges and [[Pokémon Contest]]s. As a result, Kricketune possesses experience from regular {{pkmn|battle}}s and [[Contest Battle]]s. True to its species, Kricketune likes to cross its arms in front of its chest to produce melodies, a trait which fits Nando's personality. Due to this, Kricketune has been described by {{an|Dawn}} as the "perfect Pokémon" for Nando.
 
It appears to be a Pokémon trusted by Nando and being used by him often. The fact that Nando wished to challenge [[Fantina]] with it and even used it during his battle against Ash in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], while fully knowing Ash's confidence in {{cat|Ash's Pokémon|his Pokémon}}, reflects his own confidence in his Kricketune. It appears to be a strong Pokémon, taking direct hits from opponents, but still standing on.


==Moves used==
==Moves used==
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===Moves Improvised===
===Moves improvised===
*'''Bug Buzz Dance''' was first used in ''[[DP176|Coming Full Festival Circle!]]'' Kricketune uses {{m|Bug Buzz}} and {{p|Lopunny}} jumps into it and starts to dance causing the Bug Buzz to connect with Lopunny giving it the impression the Lopunny is a ballerina with streamers.  
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*'''Snowflakes''' was first used in ''[[DP176|Coming Full Festival Circle!]]'' against [[Zoey]] and her {{p|Leafeon}} and {{p|Mismagius}}. Kricketune uses {{m|Silver Wind}}, Lopunny then spins in a circle around Kricketune and uses {{m|Blizzard}} causing the two moves to fuse and become Snowflakes.
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! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
==Trivia==
! {{color|FFF|First Used In}}
*Kricketune is one of three rival's Pokémon to have been shown in a [[Double Performance]] appeal round and battle round, the others are [[Ursula's Gabite]] and {{p|Flareon}}.
! {{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
! {{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Bug Buzz Dance.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP176|Coming Full-Festival Circle!]]''
| {{m|Bug Buzz}}
| [[Nando|Nando's Lopunny]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Kricketune uses Bug Buzz and Lopunny jumps into it and starts to dance causing the Bug Buzz to connect with Lopunny giving it the impression the Lopunny is a ballerina with streamers.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Snowflakes.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP176|Coming Full-Festival Circle!]]''
| {{m|Bug Buzz}} and {{m|Blizzard}}
| [[Nando|Nando's Lopunny]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:'''  Kricketune uses Silver Wind, Lopunny then spins in a circle around Kricketune and uses Blizzard causing the two moves to fuse and become snowflakes.
|}


==Related articles==
==Related articles==
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Revision as of 03:15, 20 October 2023

Nando's Kricketune
ナオシのコロトック Naoshi's Korotock
Bag Poké Ball SV Sprite.png
Nando Kricketune.png
Nando's Kricketune
Debuts in Dawn's Early Night!
Caught at Sinnoh
Gender Unknown
Ability Unknown
Current location With Nando
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This Pokémon is fully evolved.
Voice actor Japanese English
As Kricketune Katsuyuki Konishi

Nando's Kricketune (Japanese: ナオシのコロトック Naoshi's Korotock) is a Pokémon owned by Nando. It appears to be one of Nando's signature Pokémon, along with his Roserade.

History

Kricketune and Nando

Kricketune debuted in Dawn's Early Night!. It was seen with Nando when he planned to challenge Fantina, but due to her absence, he was unable to do so. He later entered Kricketune in the Hearthome City Pokémon Contest, where it competed in a Double Performance alongside his Sunflora. By combining their Sing and Grass Whistle moves, they put on a stunning musical performance that impressed the panel of judges and ensured Nando's progression to the Battle Stage. There, Kricketune was seen battling alongside Roselia against Jessilina's Seviper and Dustox. It managed to win the battle with a powerful X-Scissor.

In A Breed Stampede!, Kricketune appeared on television during Marian's news report about Pokémon Contests. It was revealed to have helped Nando win the Beach Rose Contest, which earned Nando his fourth Ribbon.

In Opposites Interact!, Kricketune was revealed to have helped Nando win his second match in the Battle Stage of the Sinnoh Grand Festival.

Krickitune battling Heracross
At the Grand Festival with Lopunny

In Coming Full-Festival Circle!, Nando used Kricketune along with his Lopunny to battle Zoey's Mismagius and Leafeon in the semifinals. He had devised an elaborate battle strategy for the pair in which Kricketune mimicked a violinist and Lopunny danced like a ballerina. In harmony with his music-themed battling style, he commanded Kricketune to use Sing while Lopunny posed elegantly by its side. However, Zoey had trained her Mismagius specifically to use Lucky Chant to counter Sing, a plan which proved successful as it lowered Nando's score. Eventually, Zoey's powerful combinations forced Nando to fight more directly, and Kricketune performed a vicious exchange of blows with Leafeon before the time ran out, resulting in Zoey's victory.

In League Unleashed!, Kricketune was the final Pokémon used by Nando during his battle against Ash in the first round of the Lily of the Valley Conference. It faced off against Ash's Heracross, and similarly to its battle with Leafeon, was evenly matched. During the battle, Kricketune used Sing, but just as Zoey in the Grand Festival, Ash was prepared for Nando's signature technique, having taught Heracross Sleep Talk to allow the Single Horn Pokémon to execute his moves and dodge his opponent while sleeping. After a fierce battle, Kricketune was defeated by Heracross's Horn Attack, resulting in Nando's elimination from the tournament.

Kricketune briefly appeared alongside Nando during the ending credits of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Personality and characteristics

Kricketune is a versatile Pokémon, helping Nando in both his Gym challenges and Pokémon Contests. As a result, Kricketune possesses experience from regular battles and Contest Battles. True to its species, Kricketune likes to cross its arms in front of its chest to produce melodies, a trait which fits Nando's personality. Due to this, Kricketune has been described by Dawn as the "perfect Pokémon" for Nando.

It appears to be a Pokémon trusted by Nando and being used by him often. The fact that Nando wished to challenge Fantina with it and even used it during his battle against Ash in the Lily of the Valley Conference, while fully knowing Ash's confidence in his Pokémon, reflects his own confidence in his Kricketune. It appears to be a strong Pokémon, taking direct hits from opponents, but still standing on.

Moves used

Nando Kricketune Sing.png
Using Sing
Nando Kricketune Bug Buzz.png
Using Bug Buzz (Part 1)
Move First Used In
Sing  Dawn's Early Night!
X-Scissor Dawn's Early Night!
Swords Dance Dawn's Early Night!
Silver Wind  Coming Full-Festival Circle!
Bug Buzz Coming Full-Festival Circle!
Fury Cutter  League Unleashed!
A shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Moves improvised

Picture First Used In Moves Involved Partnered With
Bug Buzz Dance.png Coming Full-Festival Circle! Bug Buzz Nando's Lopunny
Description: Kricketune uses Bug Buzz and Lopunny jumps into it and starts to dance causing the Bug Buzz to connect with Lopunny giving it the impression the Lopunny is a ballerina with streamers.
Snowflakes.png Coming Full-Festival Circle! Bug Buzz and Blizzard Nando's Lopunny
Description: Kricketune uses Silver Wind, Lopunny then spins in a circle around Kricketune and uses Blizzard causing the two moves to fuse and become snowflakes.

Related articles

For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Kricketune.

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