Kricketune (Astral Radiance 10) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Kricketune from the Astral Radiance set is an uncommon Pokémon card with 90 HP. It features the ability Swelling Tune and the attack Slash. This card is numbered 10 in its set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1
• Evolves From: Kricketot
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: F

Key Printings

This exact printing of Kricketune appears in the Astral Radiance set, numbered 10. It is an Uncommon card illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita.

Abilities & Attacks

• Swelling Tune: Boosts the HP of your Grass Pokémon in play (except Kricketune itself) by 40.
• Slash: Deals 50 damage for a Grass and Colorless energy cost.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known variants or alternate printings. It is identified by the set code swsh10 and card number 10. The card’s image can be referenced at: /images/swsh10/swsh10-10.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Kricketune’s Swelling Tune ability provides a strategic HP boost to other Grass Pokémon, but only one such ability can be active at a time.
• Its single attack, Slash, offers straightforward damage output.
• The card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s detailed artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Astral Radiance: Introduces Kricketune as a supportive Grass-type with a unique ability enhancing team durability. This set highlights the Pokémon’s musical theme and tactical utility within Grass decks.

This guide covers the exact Astral Radiance printing of Kricketune, providing collectors and players with essential information for identification and care.