Kricketune Collector’s Guide: HS Triumphant (hgss4-24)

Character Intro

Kricketune from HS Triumphant is a Rare, 80 HP card numbered 24. Its Entrancing Melody attack adds a strategic twist to gameplay, and the energetic artwork makes it a standout for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Kricketot)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: By allowing its cry to resonate in the hollow of its belly, it produces a captivating sound.

Key Printings

This printing is from HS Triumphant, card 24, illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya.

Attacks

• Entrancing Melody: Costs Grass and Colorless; deals 30 damage. Flip a coin—if heads, the Defending Pokémon becomes Confused.
• Fury Cutter: Costs two Grass and one Colorless; starts at 20 damage. Flip 3 coins; damage scales with the number of heads, up to 120 total.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants. Identify by set code “hgss4,” card number 24, and illustrator Tomokazu Komiya. Image reference: /images/hgss4/hgss4-24.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Specific tournament legality is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

Use a protective sleeve and keep away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching—especially over the Tomokazu Komiya artwork. For long-term storage, use a rigid top-loader or binder.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HS Triumphant: Features Kricketune as a rare Stage 1 Grass-type with coin-flip attacks that can inflict status and variable damage. Known for detailed artwork and strategic elements.

This guide compiles essential identification and care details for Kricketune from HS Triumphant.