Tentacool.
BST 335 · water / poison
Tentacool is weak to Electric, Ground, Psychic and resists Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Steel, Fairy.
Tentacool base stats
BST 335 · ranges at level 100Tentacool weaknesses and resistances
damage taken · Water / Poison dual typingTentacool abilities
3 total · 1 hiddenTentacool evolution line
2 stagesTentacool evolves into Tentacruel: level it up to 30 or higher. How to evolve Tentacool, every game
Best Tentacool moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerTentacool moves
gen 9 · 77 moves · 16 level-up · 42 TM/HM · 10 egg · 9 tutorTentacool Pokédex entries
8 generations · newest firstTentacool is not a particularly strong swimmer. It drifts across the surface of shallow seas as it searches for prey.
This Pokémon is mostly made of water. A Tentacool out in the ocean is very hard to spot, because its body blends in with the sea.
They fire beams from the glassy, magenta orbs that resemble eyes atop their heads, and they drift in shallow seas. During low tide, they can sometimes be found on beaches, desiccated.
They can be found lying dehydrated on beaches, but they are often still alive. When soaked in water, they will revive.
It drifts in shallow seas, such as the areas near beaches. If you get bitten or stabbed by its toxic tentacles, rush to the hospital.
It drifts through the sea searching for prey. Its poisonous tentacles break off sometimes, but after a while, they grow back.
Its body is 99% water. The remaining 1% contains the organ that makes its poison.
It can sometimes be found all dry and shriveled up on a beach. Toss it back into the sea to revive it.
Its body is virtually composed of water. It shoots strange beams from its crystal-like eyes.
Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by their stingers.
Tentacool’s body is largely composed of water. If it is removed from the sea, it dries up like parchment. If this Pokémon happens to become dehydrated, put it back into the sea.
Tentacool absorbs sunlight and refracts it using water inside its body to convert it into beam energy. This Pokémon shoots beams from the small round organ above its eyes.
Because its body is almost entirely composed of water, it shrivels up if it is washed ashore.
Its body is virtually composed of water. It shoots strange beams from its crystal-like eyes.
It drifts in sea currents. Countless fishermen are hurt by its poison stingers.
Because its body is almost entirely composed of water, it shrivels up if it is washed ashore.
When the tide goes out, dehydrated TENTACOOL remains can be found washed up on the shore.
It drifts aimlessly in waves. Very difficult to see in water, it may not be noticed until it stings.
TENTACOOL’s body is largely composed of water. If it is removed from the sea, it dries up like parchment. If this POKéMON happens to become dehydrated, put it back into the sea.
TENTACOOL absorbs sunlight and refracts it using water inside its body to convert it into beam energy. This POKéMON shoots beams from its crystal-like eyes.
Its body is almost entirely composed of water. It ensnares its foe with its two long tentacles, then stabs with the poison stingers at their tips.
Its eyes are as transparent as crystals. From them, it shoots mysterious beams of light.
Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by their stingers.
When the tide goes out, dehydrated TENTACOOL remains can be found washed up on the shore.
It drifts aimless ly in waves. Very difficult to see in water, it may not be noticed until it stings.
As it floats along on the waves, it uses its toxic feelers to stab anything it touches.
Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by its stinging acid.
It can sometimes be found all dry and shriveled up on a beach. Toss it back into the sea to revive it.
Tentacool species data
gen I species · breeding and trainingAbout Tentacool
Tentacool is a Water and Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). Tentacool is not a particularly strong swimmer. It drifts across the surface of shallow seas as it searches for prey. Tentacool stands 0.9 m (2'11") tall and weighs 45.5 kg (100.3 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Tentacool base stats
Tentacool has a base stat total of 335, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Sp. Def at 100 (very good), while its lowest is Defense at 35 (poor). Tentacool is average speed with a base Speed of 70.
Tentacool weaknesses and resistances
As a Water and Poison-type, Tentacool is weak to Electric, Ground, Psychic-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Steel, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Tentacool 3 weaknesses, 8 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Tentacool abilities
Tentacool's abilities include Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish. Clear Body prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.. Liquid Ooze damages opponents using leeching moves for as much as they would heal. Its Hidden Ability is Rain Dish, which heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.
Tentacool moves and learnset
Tentacool can learn 77 moves in Generation 9, including 16 by leveling up, 42 via TM/HM, 10 through breeding, and 9 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Gunk Shot (Poison, 120 power), Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Sludge Wave (Poison, 95 power), Surf (Water, 90 power). For coverage, Tentacool can learn Blizzard (Ice), Ice Beam (Ice), Dazzling Gleam (Fairy).
Training Tentacool
Tentacool has a capture rate of 190 (74.5%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Tentacool yields 1 Sp. Defense EV. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Tentacool belongs to the Water3 egg group. Tentacool is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Tentacool → Tentacruel). Wild Tentacool may be found holding Poison Barb.
Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Tentacool. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Tentacool, or use the team builder to see how Tentacool fits into your squad.
