Tentacool - Generation 7 learnset
This page lists all the moves that Tentacool can learn in Generation 7, which consists of these games:
- Pokémon Sun
- Pokémon Moon
- Pokémon Ultra Sun
- Pokémon Ultra Moon
- Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu
- Pokémon Let's Go Eevee
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 Sun & Moon at the levels specified.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison Sting | Poison |  | 15 | 100 | 
| 4 | Supersonic | Normal |  | — | 55 | 
| 7 | Constrict | Normal |  | 10 | 100 | 
| 10 | Acid | Poison |  | 40 | 100 | 
| 13 | Toxic Spikes | Poison |  | — | — | 
| 16 | Water Pulse | Water |  | 60 | 100 | 
| 19 | Wrap | Normal |  | 15 | 90 | 
| 22 | Acid Spray | Poison |  | 40 | 100 | 
| 25 | Bubble Beam | Water |  | 65 | 100 | 
| 28 | Barrier | Psychic |  | — | — | 
| 31 | Poison Jab | Poison |  | 80 | 100 | 
| 34 | Brine | Water |  | 65 | 100 | 
| 37 | Screech | Normal |  | — | 85 | 
| 40 | Hex | Ghost |  | 65 | 100 | 
| 43 | Sludge Wave | Poison |  | 95 | 100 | 
| 46 | Hydro Pump | Water |  | 110 | 80 | 
| 49 | Wring Out | Normal |  | — | 100 | 
Egg moves
Tentacool learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sun & Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acupressure | Normal |  | — | — | 
| Aqua Ring | Water |  | — | — | 
| Aurora Beam | Ice |  | 65 | 100 | 
| Bubble | Water |  | 40 | 100 | 
| Confuse Ray | Ghost |  | — | 100 | 
| Haze | Ice |  | — | — | 
| Knock Off | Dark |  | 65 | 100 | 
| Mirror Coat | Psychic |  | — | 100 | 
| Muddy Water | Water |  | 90 | 85 | 
| Rapid Spin | Normal |  | 20 | 100 | 
| Tickle | Normal |  | — | 100 | 
Moves learnt by TM
Tentacool is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | Toxic | Poison |  | — | 90 | 
| 07 | Hail | Ice |  | — | — | 
| 09 | Venoshock | Poison |  | 65 | 100 | 
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal |  | 60 | 100 | 
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice |  | 90 | 100 | 
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice |  | 110 | 70 | 
| 17 | Protect | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water |  | — | — | 
| 20 | Safeguard | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 21 | Frustration | Normal |  | — | 100 | 
| 27 | Return | Normal |  | — | 100 | 
| 32 | Double Team | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 34 | Sludge Wave | Poison |  | 95 | 100 | 
| 36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison |  | 90 | 100 | 
| 42 | Facade | Normal |  | 70 | 100 | 
| 44 | Rest | Psychic |  | — | — | 
| 45 | Attract | Normal |  | — | 100 | 
| 46 | Thief | Dark |  | 60 | 100 | 
| 48 | Round | Normal |  | 60 | 100 | 
| 55 | Scald | Water |  | 80 | 100 | 
| 66 | Payback | Dark |  | 50 | 100 | 
| 75 | Swords Dance | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 83 | Infestation | Bug |  | 20 | 100 | 
| 84 | Poison Jab | Poison |  | 80 | 100 | 
| 87 | Swagger | Normal |  | — | 85 | 
| 88 | Sleep Talk | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 90 | Substitute | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 94 | Surf | Water |  | 90 | 100 | 
| 98 | Waterfall | Water |  | 80 | 100 | 
| 99 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy |  | 80 | 100 | 
| 100 | Confide | Normal |  | — | — | 
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 Sun & Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Gun | Water |  | 40 | 100 | Generation 1 — Level up | 
| Bide | Normal |  | — | — | Generation 1 — TM | 
| Mega Drain | Grass |  | 40 | 100 | Generation 1 — TM | 
| Rage | Normal |  | 20 | 100 | Generation 1 — TM | 
| Reflect | Psychic |  | — | — | Generation 1 — TM | 
| Skull Bash | Normal |  | 130 | 100 | Generation 1 — TM | 
| Take Down | Normal |  | 90 | 85 | Generation 1 — TM | 
| Curse | Ghost |  | — | — | Generation 2 — TM | 
| Double-Edge | Normal |  | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | 
| Mimic | Normal |  | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor | 
| Captivate | Normal |  | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM | 
| Endure | Normal |  | — | — | Generation 4 — TM | 
| Natural Gift | Normal |  | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM | 
| Whirlpool | Water |  | 35 | 85 | Generation 4 — HM | 
| Secret Power | Normal |  | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | 
| Cut | Normal |  | 50 | 95 | Generation 6 — HM | 
| Dive | Water |  | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM | 
Moves learnt by level up
Tentacool learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison Sting | Poison |  | 15 | 100 | 
| 4 | Supersonic | Normal |  | — | 55 | 
| 7 | Constrict | Normal |  | 10 | 100 | 
| 10 | Acid | Poison |  | 40 | 100 | 
| 13 | Toxic Spikes | Poison |  | — | — | 
| 16 | Water Pulse | Water |  | 60 | 100 | 
| 19 | Wrap | Normal |  | 15 | 90 | 
| 22 | Acid Spray | Poison |  | 40 | 100 | 
| 25 | Bubble Beam | Water |  | 65 | 100 | 
| 28 | Barrier | Psychic |  | — | — | 
| 31 | Poison Jab | Poison |  | 80 | 100 | 
| 34 | Brine | Water |  | 65 | 100 | 
| 37 | Screech | Normal |  | — | 85 | 
| 40 | Hex | Ghost |  | 65 | 100 | 
| 43 | Sludge Wave | Poison |  | 95 | 100 | 
| 46 | Hydro Pump | Water |  | 110 | 80 | 
| 49 | Wring Out | Normal |  | — | 100 | 
Egg moves
Tentacool learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acupressure | Normal |  | — | — | 
| Aqua Ring | Water |  | — | — | 
| Aurora Beam | Ice |  | 65 | 100 | 
| Bubble | Water |  | 40 | 100 | 
| Confuse Ray | Ghost |  | — | 100 | 
| Haze | Ice |  | — | — | 
| Knock Off | Dark |  | 65 | 100 | 
| Mirror Coat | Psychic |  | — | 100 | 
| Muddy Water | Water |  | 90 | 85 | 
| Rapid Spin | Normal |  | 20 | 100 | 
| Tickle | Normal |  | — | 100 | 
Move Tutor moves
Tentacool can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bind | Normal |  | 15 | 85 | 
| Giga Drain | Grass |  | 75 | 100 | 
| Icy Wind | Ice |  | 55 | 95 | 
| Knock Off | Dark |  | 65 | 100 | 
| Magic Coat | Psychic |  | — | — | 
| Snore | Normal |  | 50 | 100 | 
| Water Pulse | Water |  | 60 | 100 | 
Moves learnt by TM
Tentacool is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | Toxic | Poison |  | — | 90 | 
| 07 | Hail | Ice |  | — | — | 
| 09 | Venoshock | Poison |  | 65 | 100 | 
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal |  | 60 | 100 | 
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice |  | 90 | 100 | 
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice |  | 110 | 70 | 
| 17 | Protect | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water |  | — | — | 
| 20 | Safeguard | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 21 | Frustration | Normal |  | — | 100 | 
| 27 | Return | Normal |  | — | 100 | 
| 32 | Double Team | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 34 | Sludge Wave | Poison |  | 95 | 100 | 
| 36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison |  | 90 | 100 | 
| 42 | Facade | Normal |  | 70 | 100 | 
| 44 | Rest | Psychic |  | — | — | 
| 45 | Attract | Normal |  | — | 100 | 
| 46 | Thief | Dark |  | 60 | 100 | 
| 48 | Round | Normal |  | 60 | 100 | 
| 55 | Scald | Water |  | 80 | 100 | 
| 66 | Payback | Dark |  | 50 | 100 | 
| 75 | Swords Dance | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 83 | Infestation | Bug |  | 20 | 100 | 
| 84 | Poison Jab | Poison |  | 80 | 100 | 
| 87 | Swagger | Normal |  | — | 85 | 
| 88 | Sleep Talk | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 90 | Substitute | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 94 | Surf | Water |  | 90 | 100 | 
| 98 | Waterfall | Water |  | 80 | 100 | 
| 99 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy |  | 80 | 100 | 
| 100 | Confide | Normal |  | — | — | 
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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Gun | Water |  | 40 | 100 | Generation 1 — Level up | 
| Bide | Normal |  | — | — | Generation 1 — TM | 
| Mega Drain | Grass |  | 40 | 100 | Generation 1 — TM | 
| Rage | Normal |  | 20 | 100 | Generation 1 — TM | 
| Reflect | Psychic |  | — | — | Generation 1 — TM | 
| Skull Bash | Normal |  | 130 | 100 | Generation 1 — TM | 
| Take Down | Normal |  | 90 | 85 | Generation 1 — TM | 
| Curse | Ghost |  | — | — | Generation 2 — TM | 
| Double-Edge | Normal |  | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | 
| Mimic | Normal |  | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor | 
| Captivate | Normal |  | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM | 
| Endure | Normal |  | — | — | Generation 4 — TM | 
| Natural Gift | Normal |  | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM | 
| Whirlpool | Water |  | 35 | 85 | Generation 4 — HM | 
| Secret Power | Normal |  | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | 
| Cut | Normal |  | 50 | 95 | Generation 6 — HM | 
| Dive | Water |  | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM | 
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 | Cat. | 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 | Cat. | 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 |  | 75 | 100 | 
| 55 | Ice Beam | Ice |  | 90 | 100 | 
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
| Learnt by | Compatible parents | 
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding | 
Confuse Ray
| Learnt by | Compatible parents | 
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding | 
Haze
Knock Off
| Learnt by | Compatible parents | 
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding | |
| Move tutor | 
Mirror Coat
| Learnt by | Compatible parents | 
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding | 
Muddy Water
| Learnt by | Compatible parents | 
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding | 
Rapid Spin
| Learnt by | Compatible parents | 
|---|---|
| Breeding | 
Tickle
| Learnt by | Compatible parents | 
|---|---|
| Level up | |
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