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.
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 Sun & Moon. 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 TM

Tentacool is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:

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 GunWaterSpecial 40 100 Generation 1 — Level up
BideNormalPhysical Generation 1 — TM
Mega DrainGrassSpecial 40 100 Generation 1 — TM
RageNormalPhysical 20 100 Generation 1 — TM
ReflectPsychicStatus Generation 1 — TM
Skull BashNormalPhysical 130 100 Generation 1 — TM
Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85 Generation 1 — TM
CurseGhostStatus Generation 2 — TM
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
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM
CutNormalPhysical 50 95 Generation 6 — HM
DiveWaterPhysical 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.
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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 TM

Tentacool is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

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 GunWaterSpecial 40 100 Generation 1 — Level up
BideNormalPhysical Generation 1 — TM
Mega DrainGrassSpecial 40 100 Generation 1 — TM
RageNormalPhysical 20 100 Generation 1 — TM
ReflectPsychicStatus Generation 1 — TM
Skull BashNormalPhysical 130 100 Generation 1 — TM
Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85 Generation 1 — TM
CurseGhostStatus Generation 2 — TM
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
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM
CutNormalPhysical 50 95 Generation 6 — HM
DiveWaterPhysical 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.
1Poison StingPoisonPhysical 15 100
4ConstrictNormalPhysical 10 100
9SupersonicNormalStatus 55
13AcidPoisonSpecial 40 100
18Bubble BeamWaterSpecial 65 100
22WrapNormalPhysical 15 90
27SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
31BarrierPsychicStatus
36Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
40ScreechNormalStatus 85
45Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80

Moves learnt by TM

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

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