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Tentacruel.

national dex #073 · gen I
BST 515 · water / poison
Tentacruel official artwork
waterpoison
#073 · gen I
Profile
HP
80
ATK
70
DEF
65
SPA
80
SPD
120
SPE
100
BST 515 · best Sp. Def 120 · worst Defense 65 · meters scale to 200

Tentacruel is weak to Electric, Ground, Psychic and resists Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Steel, Fairy.

Typingwaterpoison
AbilitiesClear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Height, weight1.6 m / 55.0 kg
Catch rate60 / 255
Egg groupsWater3
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Dex position
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Tentacruel base stats

BST 515 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP80270364
Atk70130262
Def65121251
SpA80148284
SpD120220372
Spe100184328
BST515bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 SpD

Tentacruel weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Water / Poison dual typing
nor1
fir½
wat½
ele2
gra1
ice½
fig½
poi½
gro2
fly1
psy2
bug½
roc1
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste½
fai½
Weak to
Electric, Ground, Psychic
Resists
Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Steel, Fairy
Immune to
nothing

Tentacruel abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Clear BodyPrevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Liquid OozeDamages opponents using leeching moves for as much as they would heal.
Rain DishhiddenHeals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.

Tentacruel evolution line

2 stages

Best Tentacruel moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
poisonGunk ShotPHYS120
waterHydro PumpSPEC110
poisonSludge WaveSPEC95
waterSurfSPEC90
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
iceBlizzardSPEC110
iceIce BeamSPEC90

Tentacruel moves

gen 9 · 77 moves · 18 level-up · 47 TM/HM · 3 egg · 9 tutor
53 moves · Tentacruel appears in 16 games
HazeL1Reflect TypeL1SupersonicL12Toxic SpikesL15Poison StingL18AcidL19Water GunL22Bubble BeamL25Acid SprayL26WrapL30Acid ArmorL34Water PulseL34Poison JabL46SurfL46HexL47ScreechL55Sludge WaveL56Hydro PumpL65BlizzardTMChilling WaterTMConfuse RayeggDazzling GleamTMEndureTMFacadeTMFlip TurnTMGiga DrainTMGiga ImpactTMGunk ShotTMHyper BeamTMIce BeamTMIcy WindTMKnock OffeggLiquidationTMMud ShotTMMuddy WaterTMPounceTMProtectTMRain DanceTMRestTMScary FaceTMSkitter SmackTMSleep TalkTMSludge BombTMSubstituteTMSwiftTMSwords DanceTMTera BlastTMThiefTMThroat ChopTMToxicTMVenoshockTMWeather BallTMWhirlpoolTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
HazeiceSTAT--30Level 1
Reflect TypenormalSTAT--15Level 1
SupersonicnormalSTAT-55%20Level 12
Toxic SpikespoisonSTAT--20Level 15
Poison StingSTABpoisonPHYS15100%35Level 18
AcidSTABpoisonSPEC40100%30Level 19
Water GunSTABwaterSPEC40100%25Level 22
Bubble BeamSTABwaterSPEC65100%20Level 25
Acid SpraySTABpoisonSPEC40100%20Level 26
WrapnormalPHYS1590%20Level 30
Acid ArmorpoisonSTAT--20Level 34
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20Level 34
SurfSTABwaterSPEC90100%15Level 46
Poison JabSTABpoisonPHYS80100%20Level 46
HexghostSPEC65100%10Level 47
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40Level 55
Sludge WaveSTABpoisonSPEC95100%10Level 56
Hydro PumpSTABwaterSPEC11080%5Level 65
Acid SpraySTABpoisonSPEC40100%20TM / HM
BlizzardiceSPEC11070%5TM / HM
Bubble BeamSTABwaterSPEC65100%20TM / HM
Chilling WaterSTABwaterSPEC50100%20TM / HM
Confuse RayghostSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Dazzling GleamfairySPEC80100%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Flip TurnSTABwaterPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Giga DraingrassSPEC75100%10TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Gunk ShotSTABpoisonPHYS12080%5TM / HM
HazeiceSTAT--30TM / HM
HexghostSPEC65100%10TM / HM
Hydro PumpSTABwaterSPEC11080%5TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Knock OffdarkPHYS65100%20TM / HM
LiquidationSTABwaterPHYS85100%10TM / HM
Mud ShotgroundSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Muddy WaterSTABwaterSPEC9085%10TM / HM
Poison JabSTABpoisonPHYS80100%20TM / HM
PouncebugPHYS50100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40TM / HM
Skitter SmackbugPHYS7090%10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sludge BombSTABpoisonSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Sludge WaveSTABpoisonSPEC95100%10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SurfSTABwaterSPEC90100%15TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
Throat ChopdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
ToxicpoisonSTAT-90%10TM / HM
Toxic SpikespoisonSTAT--20TM / HM
VenoshockSTABpoisonSPEC65100%10TM / HM
Water GunSTABwaterSPEC40100%25TM / HM
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20TM / HM
Weather BallnormalSPEC50100%10TM / HM
WhirlpoolSTABwaterSPEC3585%15TM / HM
Confuse RayghostSTAT-100%10Egg
HazeiceSTAT--30Egg
Knock OffdarkPHYS65100%20Egg
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Giga DraingrassSPEC75100%10Tutor
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10Tutor
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15Tutor
Knock OffdarkPHYS65100%20Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20Tutor
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20Tutor

Tentacruel Pokédex entries

8 generations · newest first
Generation VIII3 entries
Sword

When the red orbs on Tentacruel’s head glow brightly, watch out. The Pokémon is about to fire off a burst of ultrasonic waves.

Shield

Its 80 tentacles can stretch and shrink freely. Tentacruel ensnares prey in a net of spread-out tentacles, delivering venomous stings to its catch.

Legends: Arceus

It has 80 tentacles, each with a venomous tip. These tentacles are also extendible, lengthening when Tentacruel attempts to catch prey. Use caution.

Generation VII5 entries
Sun

Normally, it has 80 poisonous tentacles. The longer one has been alive, the fewer tentacles it will have.

Moon

Although these Pokémon are rare, when a large outbreak of them occurs, all fish Pokémon disappear from the surrounding sea.

Ultra Sun

It fires off ultrasonic waves from its red orbs to weaken its prey, and then it wraps them up in its 80 tentacles.

Ultra Moon

It communicates with others of its kind by lighting up the red orbs on its head. When the orbs are blinking, it’s a warning sign.

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Its 80 tentacles can stretch and contract freely. They wrap around prey and weaken it with poison.

Generation VI4 entries
X

The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey.

Y

It has 80 tentacles that move about freely. They can sting, causing poisoning and sharp, stabbing pain.

Omega Ruby

Tentacruel has large red orbs on its head. The orbs glow before lashing the vicinity with a harsh ultrasonic blast. This Pokémon’s outburst creates rough waves around it.

Alpha Sapphire

Tentacruel has tentacles that can be freely elongated and shortened at will. It ensnares prey with its tentacles and weakens the prey by dosing it with a harsh toxin. It can catch up to 80 prey at the same time.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape.

Generation IV5 entries
Diamond

With 80 tentacles for ensnaring victims, it prevents escape until the prey is weakened by poison.

Pearl

It alerts others to danger by stridently flashing the red orbs on its head.

Platinum

It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape.

HeartGold

Its 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to constrict its prey and enemies.

SoulSilver

In battle, it extends all 80 of its tentacles to entrap its opponent inside a poisonous net.

Generation III5 entries
Ruby

TENTACRUEL has large red orbs on its head. The orbs glow before lashing the vicinity with a harsh ultrasonic blast. This POKéMON’s outburst creates rough waves around it.

Sapphire

TENTACRUEL has tentacles that can be freely elongated and shortened at will. It ensnares prey with its tentacles and weakens the prey by dosing it with a harsh toxin. It can catch up to 80 prey at the same time.

Emerald

It lives in complex rock formations on the ocean floor and traps prey using its 80 tentacles. Its red orbs glow when it grows excited or agitated.

FireRed

It has 80 tentacles that move about freely. They can sting, causing poisoning and sharp, stabbing pain.

LeafGreen

The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

Its 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to CON­ STRICT its prey and enemies.

Silver

In battle, it extends all 80 of its tentacles to entrap its oppo­ nent inside a poisonous net.

Crystal

When its 80 feel­ ers absorb water, it stretches to become like a net to entangle its prey.

Generation I2 entries
Red, Blue

The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey.

Yellow

Its 80 tentacles can stretch and contract freely. They wrap around prey and weaken it with poison.

Tentacruel species data

gen I species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationI (Kanto)
ColorBlue
ShapeTentacles
HabitatSea
Height1.6 m (5'03")
Weight55.0 kg (121.3 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate60 (23.5%)
Growth rateSlow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsWater3
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience180
EV yield2 SpD
Regional dex numbers
National#073
Kanto#073
Johto#163
Hoenn#067
Sinnoh#137
Sinnoh (Pt)#137
Johto (HGSS)#165
Kalos Coastal#026
Hoenn (ORAS)#069
Alola (SM)#107
Melemele#107
Akala#039
Ula'ula#054
Poni#056
Alola (USUM)#130
Melemele (USUM)#130
Akala (USUM)#039
Ula'ula (USUM)#057
Poni (USUM)#068
Let's Go Kanto#073
Isle of Armor#041
Hisui#171
Blueberry#051
Wild held items
Poison Barb5%
5% in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleSpecial wall70 Atk / 80 SpA
Best statSp. Def 120excellent
Speed tier100 Spefast
Defensive load3 weak / 8 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty60 / 255moderate, about 23.5% per ball

About Tentacruel

Tentacruel is a Water and Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). When the red orbs on Tentacruel’s head glow brightly, watch out. The Pokémon is about to fire off a burst of ultrasonic waves. Tentacruel stands 1.6 m (5'03") tall and weighs 55.0 kg (121.3 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokémon.

Tentacruel base stats

Tentacruel has a base stat total of 515, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Sp. Def at 120 (excellent), while its lowest is Defense at 65 (average). Tentacruel functions as a special wall. Tentacruel is fast with a base Speed of 100.

Tentacruel weaknesses and resistances

As a Water and Poison-type, Tentacruel is weak to Electric, Ground, Psychic-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Steel, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Tentacruel 3 weaknesses, 8 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Tentacruel abilities

Tentacruel'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.

Tentacruel moves and learnset

Tentacruel can learn 77 moves in Generation 9, including 18 by leveling up, 47 via TM/HM, 3 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, Tentacruel can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Blizzard (Ice).

Training Tentacruel

Tentacruel has a moderate capture rate of 60 (23.5%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Tentacruel yields 2 Sp. Defense EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Tentacruel belongs to the Water3 egg group. Tentacruel is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Tentacool → Tentacruel). Wild Tentacruel may be found holding Poison Barb.

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