Tentacool

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Tentacool is a Water/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Jellyfish Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	072
Type	Water Poison
Species	Jellyfish Pokémon
Height	0.9 m (2′11″)
Weight	45.5 kg (100.3 lbs)
Abilities	1. Clear Body 2. Liquid Ooze Rain Dish (hidden ability)
Local №	072 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 162 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 066 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 072 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 136 (Diamond/Pearl) 136 (Platinum) 164 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 025 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 068 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 106 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 129 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 072 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 040 (The Isle of Armor)

Training

EV yield	1 Special Defense
Catch rate	190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	70 (normal)
Base Exp.	67
Growth Rate	Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Water 3
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

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	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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Tentacool.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	½	½	2		½	½	½	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
	2	½					½	½

Evolution chart

#072
Tentacool
Water · Poison

(Level 30)

#073
Tentacruel
Water · Poison

Tentacool changes

In Generation 1, Tentacool has a base Special stat of 100.
In Generations 1-4, Tentacool has a base experience yield of 105.

Pokédex entries

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	When the tide goes out, dehydrated TENTACOOL remains can be found washed up on the shore.
Silver	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.
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.
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.
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	Because its body is almost entirely composed of water, it shrivels up if it is washed ashore.
HeartGold	When the tide goes out, dehydrated TENTACOOL remains can be found washed up on the shore.
SoulSilver	It drifts aimlessly in waves. Very difficult to see in water, it may not be noticed until it stings.
Black White Black 2 White 2	Because its body is almost entirely composed of water, it shrivels up if it is washed ashore.
X	Its body is virtually composed of water. It shoots strange beams from its crystal-like eyes.
Y	Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by their stingers.
Omega 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.
Alpha Sapphire	Tentacool absorbs sunlight and refracts it using water inside its body to convert it into beam energy. This Pokémon shoots beams from the small round organ above its eyes.
Sun	They can be found lying dehydrated on beaches, but they are often still alive. When soaked in water, they will revive.
Moon	It drifts in shallow seas, such as the areas near beaches. If you get bitten or stabbed by its toxic tentacles, rush to the hospital.
Ultra Sun	It drifts through the sea searching for prey. Its poisonous tentacles break off sometimes, but after a while, they grow back.
Ultra Moon	Its body is 99% water. The remaining 1% contains the organ that makes its poison.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	It can sometimes be found all dry and shriveled up on a beach. Toss it back into the sea to revive it.

Moves learned by Tentacool

In other generations
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Sword/Shield Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee

Moves learnt by level up

Tentacool learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Poison Sting	Poison	15	100
1	Water Gun	Water	40	100
4	Acid	Poison	40	100
8	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
32	Acid Armor	Poison	—	—
36	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
40	Surf	Water	90	100
44	Sludge Wave	Poison	95	100
48	Hydro Pump	Water	110	80

Egg moves

Tentacool learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Tentacool egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Acupressure	Normal	—	—
Aqua Ring	Water	—	—
Aurora Beam	Ice	65	100
Confuse Ray	Ghost	—	100
Haze	Ice	—	—
Knock Off	Dark	65	100
Mirror Coat	Psychic	—	100
Rapid Spin	Normal	50	100
Tickle	Normal	—	100

Moves learnt by TM

Tentacool is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
16	Screech	Normal	—	85
19	Safeguard	Normal	—	—
21	Rest	Psychic	—	—
23	Thief	Dark	60	100
24	Snore	Normal	50	100
25	Protect	Normal	—	—
27	Icy Wind	Ice	55	95
28	Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
31	Attract	Normal	—	100
33	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
35	Hail	Ice	—	—
36	Whirlpool	Water	35	85
39	Facade	Normal	70	100
45	Dive	Water	80	100
55	Brine	Water	65	100
57	Payback	Dark	50	100
73	Cross Poison	Poison	70	100
74	Venoshock	Poison	65	100
76	Round	Normal	60	100
77	Hex	Ghost	65	100
97	Brutal Swing	Dark	60	100

Moves learnt by TR

Tentacool is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
00	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
03	Hydro Pump	Water	110	80
04	Surf	Water	90	100
05	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
06	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
16	Waterfall	Water	80	100
20	Substitute	Normal	—	—
22	Sludge Bomb	Poison	90	100
26	Endure	Normal	—	—
27	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
45	Muddy Water	Water	90	85
54	Toxic Spikes	Poison	—	—
57	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
78	Sludge Wave	Poison	95	100
84	Scald	Water	80	100
92	Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	80	100

Moves learnt by level up

Tentacool learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Poison Sting	Poison	15	100
4	Constrict	Normal	10	100
9	Supersonic	Normal	—	55
13	Acid	Poison	40	100
18	Bubble Beam	Water	65	100
22	Wrap	Normal	15	90
27	Surf	Water	90	100
31	Barrier	Psychic	—	—
36	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
40	Screech	Normal	—	85
45	Hydro Pump	Water	110	80

Moves learnt by TM

Tentacool is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Headbutt	Normal	70	100
05	Rest	Psychic	—	—
07	Protect	Normal	—	—
08	Substitute	Normal	—	—
09	Reflect	Psychic	—	—
12	Facade	Normal	70	100
25	Waterfall	Water	80	100
26	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
27	Toxic	Poison	—	90
29	Scald	Water	80	100
32	Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	80	100
47	Surf	Water	90	100
51	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
52	Sludge Bomb	Poison	90	100
53	Mega Drain	Grass	40	100
55	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100

In other generations
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2
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4
5
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7
8

Tentacool sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal								—
Shiny	—							—

See all Tentacool sprites

Where to find Tentacool

Red Blue	Route 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, Pallet Town, Viridian City
Yellow	Route 11, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, Pallet Town, Seafoam Islands, Vermilion City
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	Route 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 115, 118, 119, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, Abandoned Ship, Dewford Town, Ever Grande City, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town, Seafloor Cavern, Shoal Cave, Slateport City, Sootopolis City, Lilycove City
FireRed LeafGreen	Route 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 24, Bond Bridge, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, Five Island, Five Isle Meadow, Green Path, Icefall Cave, Kindle Road, Memorial Pillar, One Island, Outcast Island, Pallet Town, Resort Gorgeous, Tanoby Ruins, Trainer Tower, Treasure Beach, Vermilion City, Water Labyrinth, Water Path
Emerald	Route 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 115, 118, 119, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, Abandoned Ship, Dewford Town, Ever Grande City, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town, Seafloor Cavern, Shoal Cave, Slateport City, Sootopolis City, Lilycove City
Diamond Pearl	Route 205, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, Canalave City, Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island, Pastoria City, Valley Windworks
Platinum	Route 205, 212, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, Canalave City, Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island, Pastoria City, 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	Route 8, 12, Cyllage City, Ambrette Town, Shalour City, Azure Bay
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Route 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 115, 118, 119, 120, 122, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, Dewford Town, Ever Grande City, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town, Seafloor Cavern, Sealed Chamber, Shoal Cave, Slateport City, Lilycove City, Victory Road, Battle Resort, Sea Mauville, Team Magma/Aqua Hideout
Sun Moon	Route 1, 7, 14, 15, Melemele Sea, Kala'e Bay, Hano Beach, Brooklet Hill, Secluded Shore
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Route 7, Melemele Sea, Kala'e Bay, Hau'oli City, Hano Beach, Brooklet Hill
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, Courageous Cavern, Fields of Honor, Honeycalm Island, Honeycalm Sea, Insular Sea, Loop Lagoon, Workout Sea

Answers to Tentacool questions

Other languages

English	Tentacool
Japanese	メノクラゲ (Menokurage)
German	Tentacha
French	Tentacool

Name origin

tentacle: the ‘limb’ of a sea creature
cool: low temperature, impressive