| National № | 072 |
|---|---|
| Type | Water Poison |
| Species | Jellyfish Pokémon |
| Height | 2′11″ (0.89m) |
| Weight | 100.3 lbs (45.5 kg) |
| Abilities | Clear Body Liquid Ooze Rain Dish (Dream World) |
| Local № | 072 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen) 162 (Gold, Silver, Crystal) 066 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald) 136 (Diamond, Pearl) 136 (Platinum) 164 (HeartGold, SoulSilver) |
| Japanese | Menokurage |
| Egg Groups | Water 3 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 21 (minimum 5,355 steps) |
| EV yield | 1 Special Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Happiness | 70 (normal) |
| Base EXP | 105 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| nor | fir | wat | ele | gra | ice | fig | poi | gro | fly | psy | bug | roc | gho | dra | dar | ste |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ | ½ | 2 | ½ | ½ | ½ | 2 | 2 | ½ | ½ |
The base stats for Tentacool 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 | 40 | 190 - 284 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 40 | 76 - 196 | |
| Defense | 35 | 67 - 185 | |
| Sp. Atk | 50 | 94 - 218 | |
| Sp. Def | 100 | 184 - 328 | |
| Speed | 70 | 130 - 262 | |
| Total | 335 |
| Red Blue |
Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by its stinging acid. |
|---|---|
| Yellow | It can sometimes be found all dry and shriveled up on a beach. Toss it back into the sea to revive it. |
| Gold HeartGold |
When the tide goes out, dehydrated TENTACOOL remains can be found washed up on the shore. |
| Silver SoulSilver |
It drifts aimlessly in waves. Very difficult to see in water, it may not be noticed until it stings. |
| Crystal | As it floats along on the waves, it uses its toxic feelers to stab anything it touches. |
| Ruby | 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. |
| Sapphire | 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. |
| Emerald | 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. |
| FireRed | Its eyes are as transparent as crystals. From them, it shoots mysterious beams of light. |
| LeafGreen | Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by their stingers. |
| Diamond | Its body is virtually composed of water. It shoots strange beams from its crystal-like eyes. |
| Pearl | It drifts in sea currents. Countless fishermen are hurt by its poison stingers. |
| Platinum Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Because its body is almost entirely composed of water, it shrivels up if it is washed ashore. |
Tentacool learns the following moves at the levels specified:
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100 |
| 5 | Supersonic | Normal | Status | - | 55 |
| 8 | Constrict | Normal | Physical | 10 | 100 |
| 12 | Acid | Poison | Special | 40 | 100 |
| 15 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | Status | - | - |
| 19 | BubbleBeam | Water | Special | 65 | 100 |
| 22 | Wrap | Normal | Physical | 15 | 90 |
| 26 | Acid Spray | Poison | Special | 40 | 100 |
| 29 | Barrier | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 33 | Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 36 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 40 | Screech | Normal | Status | - | 85 |
| 43 | Hex | Ghost | Special | 50 | 100 |
| 47 | Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 120 | 80 |
| 50 | Sludge Wave | Poison | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 54 | Wring Out | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
Tentacool learns the following moves at the levels specified:
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100 |
| 5 | Supersonic | Normal | Status | - | 55 |
| 8 | Constrict | Normal | Physical | 10 | 100 |
| 12 | Acid | Poison | Special | 40 | 100 |
| 15 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | Status | - | - |
| 19 | BubbleBeam | Water | Special | 65 | 100 |
| 22 | Wrap | Normal | Physical | 15 | 90 |
| 26 | Barrier | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 29 | Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 33 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 36 | Screech | Normal | Status | - | 85 |
| 40 | Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 120 | 80 |
| 43 | Wring Out | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
Other generations: I II III IV V
Tentacool learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Tentacool egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Beam | Ice | Special | 65 | 100 |
| Confuse Ray | Ghost | Status | - | 100 |
| Haze | Ice | Status | - | - |
| Bubble | Water | Special | 20 | 100 |
| Rapid Spin | Normal | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| Mirror Coat | Psychic | Special | - | 100 |
| Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| Tickle | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| Muddy Water | Water | Special | 95 | 85 |
| Acupressure | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Aqua Ring | Water | Status | - | - |
Tentacool learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Tentacool egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Beam | Ice | Special | 65 | 100 |
| Confuse Ray | Ghost | Status | - | 100 |
| Haze | Ice | Status | - | - |
| Safeguard | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Rapid Spin | Normal | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| Mirror Coat | Psychic | Special | - | 100 |
| Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| Muddy Water | Water | Special | 95 | 85 |
| Acupressure | Normal | Status | - | - |
Other generations: II III IV V
Tentacool can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bind | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85 |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 |
| Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Magic Coat | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 20 | 100 |
Other generations: I II III IV V
Tentacool is compatible with these Technical Machines:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 7 | Hail | Ice | Status | - | - |
| 9 | Venoshock | Poison | Special | 65 | 100 |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 120 | 70 |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | - | - |
| 20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 34 | Sludge Wave | Poison | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special | 90 | 100 |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 55 | Scald | Water | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 66 | Payback | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 84 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
Tentacool is compatible with these Technical Machines:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 7 | Hail | Ice | Status | - | - |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 120 | 70 |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | - | - |
| 19 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special | 90 | 100 |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 55 | Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100 |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 66 | Payback | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 78 | Captivate | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 83 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 84 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Speed | ★ ★ ★ |
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| Power | ★ ★ ★ |
| Skill | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
| Stamina | ★ ★ ★ ★ |
| Jump | ★ ★ ★ |
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