Tentacruel
Tentacruel is a Water/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Jellyfish Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 073 |
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Type | Water Poison |
Species | Jellyfish Pokémon |
Height | 1.6 m (5′03″) |
Weight | 55.0 kg (121.3 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Clear Body 2. Liquid Ooze Rain Dish (hidden ability) |
Local № | 073 (Yellow/Red/Blue) 163 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 067 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 073 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 137 (Diamond/Pearl) 137 (Platinum) 165 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 026 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 069 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 107 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 130 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 073 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 137 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 171 (Legends: Arceus) 041 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Special Defense |
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Catch rate | 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 180 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Water 3 |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 80 | 270 | 364 | |
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Attack | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
Defense | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
Sp. Atk | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
Sp. Def | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
Speed | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
Total | 515 | 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.
Evolution chart
Tentacruel changes
- In Generation 1, Tentacruel has a base Special stat of 120.
- In Generations 1-4, Tentacruel has a base experience yield of 205.
- In Generations 2-7, Tentacruel has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Red Blue |
The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey. |
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Yellow | Its 80 tentacles can stretch and contract freely. They wrap around prey and weaken it with poison. |
Gold | Its 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to CONSTRICT its prey and enemies. |
Silver | In battle, it extends all 80 of its tentacles to entrap its opponent inside a poisonous net. |
Crystal | When its 80 feelers absorb water, it stretches to become like a net to entangle its prey. |
Ruby | TENTACRUEL has large red orbs on its head. The orbs glow before lashing the vicinity with a harsh ultrasonic blast. This POKéMON’s outburst creates rough waves around it. |
Sapphire | TENTACRUEL has tentacles that can be freely elongated and shortened at will. It ensnares prey with its tentacles and weakens the prey by dosing it with a harsh toxin. It can catch up to 80 prey at the same time. |
FireRed | It has 80 tentacles that move about freely. They can sting, causing poisoning and sharp, stabbing pain. |
LeafGreen | The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey. |
Emerald | It lives in complex rock formations on the ocean floor and traps prey using its 80 tentacles. Its red orbs glow when it grows excited or agitated. |
Diamond | With 80 tentacles for ensnaring victims, it prevents escape until the prey is weakened by poison. |
Pearl | It alerts others to danger by stridently flashing the red orbs on its head. |
Platinum | It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape. |
HeartGold | Its 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to constrict its prey and enemies. |
SoulSilver | In battle, it extends all 80 of its tentacles to entrap its opponent inside a poisonous net. |
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It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape. |
X | The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey. |
Y | It has 80 tentacles that move about freely. They can sting, causing poisoning and sharp, stabbing pain. |
Omega Ruby | Tentacruel has large red orbs on its head. The orbs glow before lashing the vicinity with a harsh ultrasonic blast. This Pokémon’s outburst creates rough waves around it. |
Alpha Sapphire | Tentacruel has tentacles that can be freely elongated and shortened at will. It ensnares prey with its tentacles and weakens the prey by dosing it with a harsh toxin. It can catch up to 80 prey at the same time. |
Sun | Normally, it has 80 poisonous tentacles. The longer one has been alive, the fewer tentacles it will have. |
Moon | Although these Pokémon are rare, when a large outbreak of them occurs, all fish Pokémon disappear from the surrounding sea. |
Ultra Sun | It fires off ultrasonic waves from its red orbs to weaken its prey, and then it wraps them up in its 80 tentacles. |
Ultra Moon | It communicates with others of its kind by lighting up the red orbs on its head. When the orbs are blinking, it’s a warning sign. |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Its 80 tentacles can stretch and contract freely. They wrap around prey and weaken it with poison. |
Sword | When the red orbs on Tentacruel’s head glow brightly, watch out. The Pokémon is about to fire off a burst of ultrasonic waves. |
Shield | Its 80 tentacles can stretch and shrink freely. Tentacruel ensnares prey in a net of spread-out tentacles, delivering venomous stings to its catch. |
Brilliant Diamond | With 80 tentacles for ensnaring victims, it prevents escape until the prey is weakened by poison. |
Shining Pearl | It alerts others to danger by stridently flashing the red orbs on its head. |
Legends: Arceus | It has 80 tentacles, each with a venomous tip. These tentacles are also extendible, lengthening when Tentacruel attempts to catch prey. Use caution. |
Moves learned by Tentacruel
Moves learnt by level up
Tentacruel learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Acid | Poison | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Poison Sting | Poison | ![]() | 15 | 100 |
1 | Reflect Type | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Water Gun | Water | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | 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 |
34 | Acid Armor | Poison | ![]() | — | — |
40 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
46 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
52 | Sludge Wave | Poison | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
58 | Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
Egg moves
Tentacruel learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Tentacruel egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 |
Muddy Water | Water | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
Rapid Spin | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Tickle | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Tentacruel is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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03 | Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
07 | Hail | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
13 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
14 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
19 | Giga Drain | Grass | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
20 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
46 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
49 | Scald | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
55 | Brine | Water | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
58 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
66 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
75 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
84 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
93 | Cut | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 95 |
95 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
99 | Waterfall | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Tentacruel learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Poison Sting | Poison | ![]() | 15 | 100 |
6 | Bubble | Water | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
11 | Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
18 | Hex | Ghost | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
25 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
34 | Acid Armor | Poison | ![]() | — | — |
43 | Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
Move Tutor moves
Tentacruel can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Sludge Bomb | Poison | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Tentacruel sprites
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Where to find Tentacruel
Answers to Tentacruel questions
- What is a good moveset for Tentacruel?
- Tentacruel final move.
- Which of Sharpedo and Tentacruel is more effective for Emerald in-game teams?
- Why does Tentacruel have a small amount of tentacles when it says on the Pokedex it has 80?
- Is tentacool worth it?
- Where can I get a Tentacool/cruel via fishing in Platinum?
- How did the Drifblim outspeed me here?
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Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Tentacruel |
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Japanese | ドククラゲ (Dokukurage) |
German | Tentoxa |
French | Tentacruel |
Name origin
- tentacle
- the ‘limb’ of a sea creature
- cruel
- mean