Tentacool - Generation 6 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Tentacool can learn in Generation 6, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon X
  • Pokémon Y
  • Pokémon Omega Ruby
  • Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Tentacool learns the following moves in Pokémon X & Y at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Poison StingPoisonPhysical 15 100
5SupersonicNormalStatus 55
8ConstrictNormalPhysical 10 100
12AcidPoisonSpecial 40 100
15Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus
19Bubble BeamWaterSpecial 65 100
22WrapNormalPhysical 15 90
26Acid SprayPoisonSpecial 40 100
29BarrierPsychicStatus
33Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
36Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
40ScreechNormalStatus 85
43HexGhostSpecial 65 100
47Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
50Sludge WavePoisonSpecial 95 100
54Wring OutNormalSpecial 100

Egg moves

Tentacool learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon X & Y. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AcupressureNormalStatus
Aqua RingWaterStatus
Aurora BeamIceSpecial 65 100
BubbleWaterSpecial 40 100
Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
HazeIceStatus
Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
Mirror CoatPsychicSpecial 100
Muddy WaterWaterSpecial 90 85
Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 20 100
TickleNormalStatus 100

Moves learnt by HM

Tentacool is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon X & Y:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95
03SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
05WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Tentacool is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon X & Y:

Transfer-only moves

Tentacool can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon X & Y.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
EndureNormalStatus Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
WhirlpoolWaterSpecial 35 85 Generation 4 — HM

Moves learnt by level up

Tentacool learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Poison StingPoisonPhysical 15 100
4SupersonicNormalStatus 55
7ConstrictNormalPhysical 10 100
10AcidPoisonSpecial 40 100
13Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus
16Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
19WrapNormalPhysical 15 90
22Acid SprayPoisonSpecial 40 100
25Bubble BeamWaterSpecial 65 100
28BarrierPsychicStatus
31Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
34BrineWaterSpecial 65 100
37ScreechNormalStatus 85
40HexGhostSpecial 65 100
43Sludge WavePoisonSpecial 95 100
46Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
49Wring OutNormalSpecial 100

Egg moves

Tentacool learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AcupressureNormalStatus
Aqua RingWaterStatus
Aurora BeamIceSpecial 65 100
BubbleWaterSpecial 40 100
Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
HazeIceStatus
Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
Mirror CoatPsychicSpecial 100
Muddy WaterWaterSpecial 90 85
Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 20 100
TickleNormalStatus 100

Move Tutor moves

Tentacool can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BindNormalPhysical 15 85
Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
Magic CoatPsychicStatus
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100

Moves learnt by HM

Tentacool is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95
03SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
05WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100
07DiveWaterPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Tentacool is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:

Transfer-only moves

Tentacool can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
EndureNormalStatus Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
WhirlpoolWaterSpecial 35 85 Generation 4 — HM

Tentacool egg move parents

Tentacool's egg groups: Water 3

The egg moves for Tentacool are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed a female Tentacool with a compatible male Pokémon, with either parent (from Gen 6+) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Tentacool with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Acupressure

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Aqua Ring

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Aurora Beam

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Bubble

Confuse Ray

Haze

Learnt by Compatible parents
Breeding

Knock Off

Mirror Coat

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Muddy Water

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Rapid Spin

Tickle