Name origin

sentry
a guard
ferret
a rodent mammal


Sentret artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 161
Type Normal
Species Scout Pokémon
Height 2′7″ (0.79m)
Weight 13.2 lbs (6.0 kg)
Abilities Keen Eye
Run Away
Frisk (Dream World)
Local № 019 (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
019 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese Otachi

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 16 (minimum 4,080 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Attack
Catch rate 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 57
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Type defenses

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Sentret stats

The base stats for Sentret are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 35
180 - 274
Attack 46
87 - 210
Defense 34
65 - 183
Sp. Atk 35
67 - 185
Sp. Def 45
85 - 207
Speed 20
40 - 152
Total 215

Pokedex descriptions

Gold
LeafGreen
HeartGold
A very cautious POKéMON, it raises itself up using its tail to get a better view of its surroundings.
Silver
FireRed
SoulSilver
It stands on its tail so it can see a long way. If it spots an enemy, it cries loudly to warn its kind.
Crystal When acting as a lookout, it warns others of danger by screeching and hitting the ground with its tail.
Ruby
Sapphire
When SENTRET sleeps, it does so while another stands guard. The sentry wakes the others at the first sign of danger. When this POKéMON becomes separated from its pack, it becomes incapable of sleep due to fear.
Emerald They take turns standing guard when it is time to sleep. The sentry awakens the others if it senses danger. If one becomes separated, it turns sleepless with fear.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
It has a very nervous nature. It stands up high on its tail so it can scan wide areas.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Sentret learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 ScratchNormalPhysical40100
1 ForesightNormalStatus--
4 Defense CurlNormalStatus--
7 Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
13 Fury SwipesNormalPhysical1880
16 Helping HandNormalStatus--
19 Follow MeNormalStatus--
25 SlamNormalPhysical8075
28 RestPsychicStatus--
31 Sucker PunchDarkPhysical80100
36 AmnesiaPsychicStatus--
39 Baton PassNormalStatus--
42 Me FirstNormalStatus--
47 Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial90100

Egg moves

Sentret learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Sentret egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
Focus EnergyNormalStatus--
SlashNormalPhysical70100
ReversalFightingPhysical-100
CharmNormalStatus-100
PursuitDarkPhysical40100
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
TrickPsychicStatus-100
AssistNormalStatus--
CovetNormalPhysical60100
Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
Last ResortNormalPhysical140100

Sentret learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Sentret egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
Focus EnergyNormalStatus--
SlashNormalPhysical70100
SubstituteNormalStatus--
ReversalFightingPhysical-100
CharmNormalStatus-100
PursuitDarkPhysical40100
TrickPsychicStatus-100
AssistNormalStatus--
CovetNormalPhysical60100
Last ResortNormalPhysical140100

Move Tutor moves

Sentret can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100
Super FangNormalPhysical-90
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Helping HandNormalStatus--
TrickPsychicStatus-100
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial90100
CovetNormalPhysical60100
Last ResortNormalPhysical140100
Aqua TailWaterPhysical9090

Sentret can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
SwiftNormalSpecial60
Super FangNormalPhysical-90
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
RolloutRockPhysical3090
Fury CutterBugPhysical2095
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Helping HandNormalStatus--
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
Last ResortNormalPhysical140100
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical80100
Aqua TailWaterPhysical9090

Moves learnt by HM

Sentret is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
3 SurfWaterSpecial95100

Sentret is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
3 SurfWaterSpecial95100
5 WhirlpoolWaterSpecial3585

Moves learnt by TM

Sentret is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Hone ClawsDarkStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
49 Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
65 Shadow ClawGhostPhysical70100
67 RetaliateNormalPhysical70100
83 Work UpNormalStatus--
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Sentret is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100
3 Water PulseWaterSpecial60100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
23 Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
34 Shock WaveElectricSpecial60
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
58 EndureNormalStatus--
65 Shadow ClawGhostPhysical70100
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Sentret sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Sentret normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Sentret shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Sentret normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Sentret shiny sprite

See all Sentret sprites


Where to find Sentret

Gold
Silver
Route 1, 29
Crystal Route 1, 29, 43
FireRed
LeafGreen
Canyon Entrance, Five Isle Meadow, Water Path
Pearl
Diamond
Route 202
Platinum Route 202
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 1, 29
White
Black
Route 7

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★ ★ ★
Power
Skill ★ ★
Stamina ★ ★
Jump ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Sentret questions