Tentacruel
Tentacruel is a Water/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
In Generation 9 a similar-looking Pokémon Toedscruel was discovered, however it is a separate species to Tentacruel.
Pokédex data
National № | 0073 |
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Type | Water Poison |
Species | Jellyfish Pokémon |
Height | 1.6 m (5′03″) |
Weight | 55.0 kg (121.3 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Clear Body 2. Liquid Ooze Rain Dish (hidden ability) |
Local № | 0073 (Yellow/Red/Blue) 0163 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0067 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0073 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0137 (Diamond/Pearl) 0137 (Platinum) 0165 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0026 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0069 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0107 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0130 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0073 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0137 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0171 (Legends: Arceus) 0041 (The Isle of Armor) 0051 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Sp. Def |
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Catch rate | 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 180 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Water 3 |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 80 | 270 | 364 | |
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Attack | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
Defense | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
Sp. Atk | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
Sp. Def | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
Speed | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
Total | 515 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Tentacruel changes
- In Generation 1, Tentacruel has a base Special stat of 120.
- In Generations 1-4, Tentacruel has a base experience yield of 205.
- In Generations 2-7, Tentacruel has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Red Blue |
The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey. |
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Yellow | Its 80 tentacles can stretch and contract freely. They wrap around prey and weaken it with poison. |
Gold | Its 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to CONSTRICT its prey and enemies. |
Silver | In battle, it extends all 80 of its tentacles to entrap its opponent inside a poisonous net. |
Crystal | When its 80 feelers absorb water, it stretches to become like a net to entangle its prey. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Brilliant Diamond | With 80 tentacles for ensnaring victims, it prevents escape until the prey is weakened by poison. |
Shining Pearl | It alerts others to danger by stridently flashing the red orbs on its head. |
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. |
Moves learned by Tentacruel
- In other generations
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Tentacruel learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Acid | Poison | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Poison Sting | Poison | ![]() | 15 | 100 |
1 | Reflect Type | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Water Gun | Water | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Wrap | Normal | ![]() | 15 | 90 |
12 | Supersonic | Normal | ![]() | — | 55 |
16 | Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
20 | Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
24 | Bubble Beam | Water | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
28 | Hex | Ghost | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
34 | Acid Armor | Poison | ![]() | — | — |
40 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
46 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
52 | Sludge Wave | Poison | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
58 | Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
Egg moves
Tentacruel does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Tentacruel is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Scary Face | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
07 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
11 | Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
13 | Acid Spray | Poison | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
17 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
18 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
21 | Pounce | Bug | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
22 | Chilling Water | Water | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
29 | Hex | Ghost | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
32 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
34 | Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
35 | Mud Shot | Ground | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
45 | Venoshock | Poison | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
47 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
50 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
79 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
83 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
85 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
88 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
91 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | ![]() | — | — |
102 | Gunk Shot | Poison | ![]() | 120 | 80 |
103 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
110 | Liquidation | Water | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
111 | Giga Drain | Grass | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
123 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
135 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
142 | Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
143 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
148 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
152 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
171 | Tera Blast | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
174 | Haze | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
175 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
181 | Knock Off | Dark | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
193 | Weather Ball | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
196 | Flip Turn | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
208 | Whirlpool | Water | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
209 | Muddy Water | Water | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
214 | Sludge Wave | Poison | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
219 | Skitter Smack | Bug | ![]() | 70 | 90 |
221 | Throat Chop | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Tentacruel learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Move Tutor moves
Tentacruel can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
- In other generations
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Tentacruel sprites
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Where to find Tentacruel
Red Blue |
Evolve Tentacool |
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Yellow | Route 19, 20, 21 |
Gold Silver Crystal |
Route 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 32, 34, 40, 41, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Cinnabar Island, New Bark Town, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Union Cave, Vermilion City, Whirl Islands |
Ruby Sapphire |
Abandoned Ship |
FireRed LeafGreen |
Bond Bridge, Five Island, Five Isle Meadow, Green Path, Icefall Cave, Kindle Road, Memorial Pillar, One Island, Outcast Island, Resort Gorgeous, Tanoby Ruins, Trainer Tower, Treasure Beach, Water Labyrinth, Water Path |
Emerald | Abandoned Ship |
Diamond Pearl |
Route 205, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 226, 230, Canalave City, Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island, Pastoria City, Pokémon League, Sunyshore City, Valley Windworks |
Platinum | Route 205, 212, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 226, 230, Canalave City, Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island, Pastoria City, Pokémon League, Sunyshore City, Valley Windworks |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 32, 34, 40, 41, 47, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Cinnabar Island, New Bark Town, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Union Cave, Vermilion City, Whirl Islands |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y |
Evolve Tentacool |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Route 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, Ever Grande City, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town, Seafloor Cavern, Shoal Cave, Victory Road, Battle Resort |
Sun Moon |
Poni Wilds |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Route 14, 15, Ancient Poni Path, Poni Breaker Coast |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Route 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, Seafoam Islands |
Sword Shield |
Challenge Beach, Fields of Honor, Honeycalm Island, Honeycalm Sea, Insular Sea, Loop Lagoon, Stepping-Stone Sea, Workout Sea |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Route 205, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 226, 230, Canalave City, Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island, Pastoria City, Pokémon League, Sunyshore City, Valley Windworks, Fountainspring Cave, Swampy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern |
Legends: Arceus | Islespy Shore, Lunker's Lair, Seagrass Haven |
Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Tentacruel questions
Other languages
English | Tentacruel |
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Japanese | ドククラゲ (Dokukurage) |
German | Tentoxa |
French | Tentacruel |
Italian | Tentacruel |
Spanish | Tentacruel |
Korean | 독파리 (dokpari) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 毒刺水母 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 毒刺水母 |
English |
Jellyfish Pokémon |
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Japanese | くらげポケモン |
German | Quallen-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Mollusque |
Italian | Pokémon Medusa |
Spanish | Pokémon Medusa |
Korean | 해파리포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 水母宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 水母寶可夢 |
Name origin
- tentacle
- the ‘limb’ of a sea creature
- cruel
- mean