Tentacool - Generation 4 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Tentacool can learn in Generation 4, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Diamond
  • Pokémon Pearl
  • Pokémon Platinum
  • Pokémon HeartGold
  • Pokémon SoulSilver

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 Diamond & Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Poison StingPoisonPhysical 15 100
5SupersonicNormalStatus 55
8ConstrictNormalPhysical 10 100
12AcidPoisonSpecial 40 100
15Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus
19BubbleBeamWaterSpecial 65 100
22WrapNormalPhysical 15 85
26BarrierPsychicStatus
29Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
33Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
36ScreechNormalStatus 85
40Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 120 80
43Wring OutNormalSpecial 100

Egg moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AcupressureNormalStatus
Aurora BeamIceSpecial 65 100
Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
HazeIceStatus
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
Mirror CoatPsychicSpecial 100
Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 20 100
SafeguardNormalStatus

Moves learnt by HM

Tentacool is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl:

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

Moves learnt by TM

Tentacool is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl:

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 Diamond & Pearl.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Tentacool learns the following moves in Pokémon Platinum at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Poison StingPoisonPhysical 15 100
5SupersonicNormalStatus 55
8ConstrictNormalPhysical 10 100
12AcidPoisonSpecial 40 100
15Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus
19BubbleBeamWaterSpecial 65 100
22WrapNormalPhysical 15 85
26BarrierPsychicStatus
29Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
33Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
36ScreechNormalStatus 85
40Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 120 80
43Wring OutNormalSpecial 100

Egg moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AcupressureNormalStatus
Aurora BeamIceSpecial 65 100
Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
HazeIceStatus
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
Mirror CoatPsychicSpecial 100
Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 20 100
SafeguardNormalStatus

Move Tutor moves

Tentacool can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Platinum from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
DiveWaterPhysical 80 100
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 40 100

Moves learnt by HM

Tentacool is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum:

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

Moves learnt by TM

Tentacool is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Platinum:

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 Platinum.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Tentacool learns the following moves in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Poison StingPoisonPhysical 15 100
5SupersonicNormalStatus 55
8ConstrictNormalPhysical 10 100
12AcidPoisonSpecial 40 100
15Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus
19BubbleBeamWaterSpecial 65 100
22WrapNormalPhysical 15 85
26BarrierPsychicStatus
29Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
33Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
36ScreechNormalStatus 85
40Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 120 80
43Wring OutNormalSpecial 100

Egg moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AcupressureNormalStatus
Aurora BeamIceSpecial 65 100
Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
HazeIceStatus
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
Mirror CoatPsychicSpecial 100
Muddy WaterWaterSpecial 95 85
Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 20 100
SafeguardNormalStatus

Move Tutor moves

Tentacool can be taught these attacks in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
DiveWaterPhysical 80 100
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
Magic CoatPsychicStatus
SnoreNormalSpecial 40 100

Moves learnt by HM

Tentacool is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95
03SurfWaterSpecial 95 100
05WhirlpoolWaterSpecial 15 70
07WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Tentacool is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver:

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 HeartGold & SoulSilver.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor

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 the male (for Gen 2-5) 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

Aurora Beam

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

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
Breeding

Rapid Spin

Safeguard

Learnt by Compatible parents
TM
Breeding