Tentacruel is a Water/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I and a final stage of its evolution line, with a base stat total of 515.

Tentacruel

Tentacruel

Abilities

Clear Body

Prevents ability reduction.

Liquid Ooze

Draining causes injury.

Rain Dish

Slight HP recovery in rain.

Hidden Ability

Base Stats

Total: 515
EV Yield: 2 Sp. Def
HP: 80
Attack: 70
Defense: 65
Sp. Atk: 80
Sp. Def: 120
Speed: 100

Tentacruel's Weaknesses and Resistances

Evolution Chain

Tentacool evolves into Tentacruel at level 30.

Tentacruel Playthrough, Competitive, and Nuzlocke Usage

Using Tentacruel in a Playthrough

The Tentacool line develops into a fast and exceptionally specially bulky Water/Poison Pokemon that performs well as both an attacker and defensive pivot. Tentacruel's Water STAB is dependable throughout the series, while Poison STAB, Ice coverage, and later utility moves allow it to handle more than just Fire-, Rock-, and Ground-types. Its high Special Defense lets it survive many special attacks that would threaten other Water-types, while its Speed allows it to act before many bulky opponents. Tentacool is also frequently abundant in ocean routes, making the line easy to obtain, although its Ground, Electric, and Psychic weaknesses must be respected.

Tentacruel in Competitive Pokémon

Tentacruel has historically functioned as a fast defensive Water/Poison Pokemon with significant hazard utility. Rapid Spin allows it to remove entry hazards, while Toxic Spikes can pressure opposing teams and Tentacruel's Poison typing allows it to absorb opposing Toxic Spikes simply by entering the field in formats where those mechanics apply. Its excellent Special Defense, useful resistances, and access to moves such as Scald have allowed it to check several special and mixed attackers while avoiding complete passivity. Weak physical Defense and a lack of consistently strong recovery limit its longevity, but the combination of Speed, special bulk, typing, and hazard control has given it a durable competitive niche.

Tentacruel in Nuzlockes

Tentacruel is a particularly reliable Nuzlocke Water-type because it combines good Speed with exceptional Special Defense, allowing it to both attack first and survive many special hits when it cannot secure an immediate knockout. FireRed and LeafGreen community analysis rates it among the better available Water-types, specifically highlighting its Speed, special bulk, useful Poison typing in Kanto, and access to coverage such as Giga Drain. Its physical Defense is less impressive, and Ground moves require more caution than they would for a pure Water-type. Because Tentacool is commonly encountered on ocean routes in many games, the line can also provide a relatively dependable replacement when other Water encounters have been lost.

Learnsets

68 moves · Scarlet Violet

Level Up

1 Wrap normal type 15 90 physical move
1 Poison Sting poison type 15 100 physical move
1 Acid poison type 40 100 special move
1 Water Gun water type 40 100 special move
1 Reflect Type normal type --- --- status move
12 Supersonic normal type --- 55 status move
16 Water Pulse water type 60 100 special move
20 Screech normal type --- 85 status move
24 Bubble Beam water type 65 100 special move
28 Hex ghost type 65 100 special move
34 Acid Armor poison type --- --- status move
40 Poison Jab poison type 80 100 physical move
46 Surf water type 90 100 special move
52 Sludge Wave poison type 95 100 special move
58 Hydro Pump water type 110 80 special move

Machine

- Swords Dance normal type --- --- status move
- Hydro Pump water type 110 80 special move
- Surf water type 90 100 special move
- Ice Beam ice type 90 100 special move
- Blizzard ice type 110 70 special move
- Hyper Beam normal type 150 90 special move
- Toxic poison type --- 90 status move
- Confuse Ray ghost type --- 100 status move
- Haze ice type --- --- status move
- Swift normal type 60 --- special move
- Rest psychic type --- --- status move
- Substitute normal type --- --- status move
- Thief dark type 60 100 physical move
- Protect normal type --- --- status move
- Scary Face normal type --- 100 status move
- Sludge Bomb poison type 90 100 special move
- Icy Wind ice type 55 95 special move
- Giga Drain grass type 75 100 special move
- Endure normal type --- --- status move
- Sleep Talk normal type --- --- status move
- Rain Dance water type --- --- status move
- Whirlpool water type 35 85 special move
- Facade normal type 70 100 physical move
- Knock Off dark type 65 100 physical move
- Weather Ball normal type 50 100 special move
- Muddy Water water type 90 85 special move
- Mud Shot ground type 55 95 special move
- Water Pulse water type 60 100 special move
- Toxic Spikes poison type --- --- status move
- Poison Jab poison type 80 100 physical move
- Giga Impact normal type 150 90 physical move
- Gunk Shot poison type 120 80 physical move
- Venoshock poison type 65 100 special move
- Sludge Wave poison type 95 100 special move
- Acid Spray poison type 40 100 special move
- Hex ghost type 65 100 special move
- Dazzling Gleam fairy type 80 100 special move
- Throat Chop dark type 80 100 physical move
- Liquidation water type 85 100 physical move
- Skitter Smack bug type 70 90 physical move
- Flip Turn water type 60 100 physical move
- Tera Blast normal type 80 100 special move
- Pounce bug type 50 100 physical move
- Chilling Water water type 50 100 special move

Egg

- Aurora Beam ice type 65 100 special move
- Confuse Ray ghost type --- 100 status move
- Haze ice type --- --- status move
- Rapid Spin normal type 50 100 physical move
- Mirror Coat psychic type --- 100 special move
- Knock Off dark type 65 100 physical move
- Tickle normal type --- 100 status move
- Acupressure normal type --- --- status move
- Aqua Ring water type --- --- status move

Pokédex Entries

23 entries
Red / Blue / Leafgreen / X

The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey.

Yellow / Lets Go Pikachu / Lets Go Eevee

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.

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.

Firered / Y

It has 80 tentacles that move about freely. They can sting, causing poisoning and sharp, stabbing pain.

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 / Black / White / Black 2 / White 2

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.

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.

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.

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.

Where To Find Tentacruel

67 locations
Ancient Poni Path · AlolaSurf · version details vary

Ancient Poni Path Area

Ultra Moon max 30%
Surf · Lv. 41–44 · 30%
Ultra Sun max 30%
Surf · Lv. 41–44 · 30%
Poni Breaker Coast · AlolaSurf · version details vary

Poni Breaker Coast Area

Ultra Moon max 30%
Surf · Lv. 41–44 · 30%
Ultra Sun max 30%
Surf · Lv. 41–44 · 30%
Poni Wilds · AlolaSurf · version details vary

Poni Wilds Area

Moon max 30%
Surf · Lv. 40–43 · 30%
Sun max 30%
Surf · Lv. 40–43 · 30%
Route 14 · AlolaSurf · version details vary

Alola Route 14 Area

Ultra Moon max 30%
Surf · Lv. 30–33 · 30%
Ultra Sun max 30%
Surf · Lv. 30–33 · 30%
Route 15 · AlolaSurf · version details vary

Alola Route 15 Main

Ultra Moon max 40%
Surf · Lv. 32–35 · 40%
Ultra Sun max 40%
Surf · Lv. 32–35 · 40%
Abandoned Ship · HoennSuper Rod, Surf · version details vary

Abandoned Ship

Emerald max 21%
Super Rod · Lv. 20–25 · 1%Super Rod · Lv. 25–30 · 4%Super Rod · Lv. 30–35 · 15%Surf · Lv. 30–35 · 1%
Ruby max 21%
Super Rod · Lv. 20–25 · 1%Super Rod · Lv. 25–30 · 4%Super Rod · Lv. 30–35 · 15%Surf · Lv. 30–35 · 1%
Sapphire max 21%
Super Rod · Lv. 20–25 · 1%Super Rod · Lv. 25–30 · 4%Super Rod · Lv. 30–35 · 15%Surf · Lv. 30–35 · 1%
Cherrygrove City · JohtoSurf · version details vary

Cherrygrove City

Crystal max 10%
Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
Gold max 10%
Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
HeartGold max 10%
Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 5%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 4%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 1%
Silver max 10%
Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
SoulSilver max 10%
Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 5%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 4%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 1%
Cianwood City · JohtoSurf · version details vary

Cianwood City

Crystal max 10%
Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
Gold max 10%
Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
HeartGold max 10%
Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 5%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 4%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 1%
Silver max 10%
Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
SoulSilver max 10%
Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 5%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 4%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 1%
New Bark Town · JohtoSuper Rod, Surf · version details vary

New Bark Town

Crystal max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 20%Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
Gold max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 20%Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
HeartGold max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 15%Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 5%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 5%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 4%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 1%
Silver max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 20%Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
SoulSilver max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 15%Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 5%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 5%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 4%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 1%
Olivine City · JohtoSurf · version details vary

Olivine City

Crystal max 10%
Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
Gold max 10%
Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
HeartGold max 10%
Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 5%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 4%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 1%
Silver max 10%
Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
SoulSilver max 10%
Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 5%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 4%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 1%
Route 32 · JohtoSurf · version details vary

Road 32

Crystal max 10%
Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
Gold max 10%
Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
HeartGold max 10%
Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 5%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 4%Surf · Lv. 36 · 1%
Silver max 10%
Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
SoulSilver max 10%
Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 5%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 4%Surf · Lv. 36 · 1%
Route 34 · JohtoSurf · version details vary

Road 34

Crystal max 10%
Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
Gold max 10%
Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
HeartGold max 10%
Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 5%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 4%Surf · Lv. 29 · 1%
Silver max 10%
Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
SoulSilver max 10%
Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 5%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 4%Surf · Lv. 29 · 1%
Route 47 · JohtoSuper Rod · version details vary

Road 47

HeartGold max 20%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 15%Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 5%
SoulSilver max 20%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 15%Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 5%
Sea Route 40 · JohtoSurf · version details vary

Road 40

Crystal max 10%
Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
Gold max 10%
Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
HeartGold max 10%
Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 5%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 4%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 1%
Silver max 10%
Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
SoulSilver max 10%
Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 5%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 4%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 1%
Sea Route 41 · JohtoSuper Rod, Surf · version details vary

Road 41

Crystal max 50%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 20%Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 30%
Gold max 50%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 20%Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 30%
HeartGold max 50%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 15%Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 5%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 30%
Silver max 50%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 20%Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 30%
SoulSilver max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 15%Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 5%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 5%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 4%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 1%
Union Cave · JohtoSurf · version details vary

Union Cave (B2F)

Crystal max 10%
Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
Gold max 10%
Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
HeartGold max 10%
Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 5%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 4%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 1%
Silver max 10%
Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
SoulSilver max 10%
Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 5%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 4%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 1%
Whirl Islands · JohtoSurf · version details vary

Whirl Islands (1F)

Crystal max 10%
Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
Gold max 10%
Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
HeartGold max 10%
Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 5%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 4%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 1%
Silver max 10%
Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
SoulSilver max 10%
Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 5%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 4%Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 1%

Whirl Islands (B2F)

Crystal max 10%
Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
Gold max 10%
Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
HeartGold max 30%
Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 30%
Silver max 10%
Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
SoulSilver max 30%
Surf · Lv. 15–25 · 30%

Whirl Islands (B3F)

Crystal max 30%
Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 30%
Gold max 10%
Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
Silver max 10%
Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
Bond Bridge · KantoSurf · version details vary

Bond Bridge

FireRed max 5%
Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 1%
LeafGreen max 5%
Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 1%
Cinnabar Island · KantoSuper Rod, Surf · version details vary

Cinnabar Island

Crystal max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 20%Surf · Lv. 35–39 · 10%
Gold max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 20%Surf · Lv. 35–39 · 10%
HeartGold max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 15%Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 5%Surf · Lv. 35 · 5%Surf · Lv. 35 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35 · 1%
Silver max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 20%Surf · Lv. 35–39 · 10%
SoulSilver max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 15%Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 5%Surf · Lv. 35 · 5%Surf · Lv. 35 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35 · 1%
Five Island · KantoSurf · version details vary

Five Island

FireRed max 5%
Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 1%
LeafGreen max 5%
Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 1%
Five Isle Meadow · KantoSurf · version details vary

Five Isle Meadow

FireRed max 5%
Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 1%
LeafGreen max 5%
Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 1%
Green Path · KantoSurf · version details vary

Green Path

FireRed max 5%
Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 1%
LeafGreen max 5%
Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 1%
Icefall Cave · KantoSurf · version details vary

Icefall Cave (waterfall)

FireRed max 4%
Surf · Lv. 35–45 · 4%
LeafGreen max 4%
Surf · Lv. 35–45 · 4%
Kindle Road · KantoSurf · version details vary

Kindle Road

FireRed max 5%
Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 1%
LeafGreen max 5%
Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 1%
Memorial Pillar · KantoSurf · version details vary

Memorial Pillar

FireRed max 5%
Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 1%
LeafGreen max 5%
Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 1%
One Island · KantoSurf · version details vary

One Island

FireRed max 5%
Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 1%
LeafGreen max 5%
Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 1%
Outcast Island · KantoSurf · version details vary

Outcast Island

FireRed max 5%
Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 1%
LeafGreen max 5%
Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 1%
Pallet Town · KantoSuper Rod, Surf · version details vary

Pallet Town

Crystal max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 20%Surf · Lv. 35–39 · 10%
Gold max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 20%Surf · Lv. 35–39 · 10%
HeartGold max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 15%Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 5%Surf · Lv. 35 · 5%Surf · Lv. 35 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35 · 1%
Silver max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 20%Surf · Lv. 35–39 · 10%
SoulSilver max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 15%Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 5%Surf · Lv. 35 · 5%Surf · Lv. 35 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35 · 1%
Resort Gorgeous · KantoSurf · version details vary

Resort Gorgeous

FireRed max 5%
Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 1%
LeafGreen max 5%
Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 1%
Route 10 · KantoOverworld Water · version details vary

Road 10

Lets Go Eevee max 100%
Overworld Water · Lv. 18–23 · 100%
Lets Go Pikachu max 100%
Overworld Water · Lv. 18–23 · 100%
Route 11 · KantoOverworld Water · version details vary

Road 11

Lets Go Eevee max 100%
Overworld Water · Lv. 13–18 · 100%
Lets Go Pikachu max 100%
Overworld Water · Lv. 13–18 · 100%
Route 12 · KantoSurf, Overworld Water · version details vary

Road 12

Crystal max 10%
Surf · Lv. 25–29 · 10%
Gold max 10%
Surf · Lv. 25–29 · 10%
HeartGold max 10%
Surf · Lv. 25 · 5%Surf · Lv. 25 · 4%Surf · Lv. 25 · 1%
Lets Go Eevee max 100%
Overworld Water · Lv. 31–36 · 100%
Lets Go Pikachu max 100%
Overworld Water · Lv. 31–36 · 100%
Silver max 10%
Surf · Lv. 25–29 · 10%
SoulSilver max 10%
Surf · Lv. 25 · 5%Surf · Lv. 25 · 4%Surf · Lv. 25 · 1%
Route 13 · KantoSurf, Overworld Water · version details vary

Road 13

Crystal max 10%
Surf · Lv. 25–29 · 10%
Gold max 10%
Surf · Lv. 25–29 · 10%
HeartGold max 10%
Surf · Lv. 25 · 5%Surf · Lv. 25 · 4%Surf · Lv. 25 · 1%
Lets Go Eevee max 100%
Overworld Water · Lv. 33–38 · 100%
Lets Go Pikachu max 100%
Overworld Water · Lv. 33–38 · 100%
Silver max 10%
Surf · Lv. 25–29 · 10%
SoulSilver max 10%
Surf · Lv. 25 · 5%Surf · Lv. 25 · 4%Surf · Lv. 25 · 1%
Route 18 · KantoOverworld Water · version details vary

Road 18

Lets Go Eevee max 100%
Overworld Water · Lv. 33–38 · 100%
Lets Go Pikachu max 100%
Overworld Water · Lv. 33–38 · 100%
Route 24 · KantoOverworld Water · version details vary

Road 24

Lets Go Eevee max 100%
Overworld Water · Lv. 7–12 · 100%
Lets Go Pikachu max 100%
Overworld Water · Lv. 7–12 · 100%
Route 26 · KantoSuper Rod, Surf · version details vary

Road 26

Crystal max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 20%Surf · Lv. 30–34 · 10%
Gold max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 20%Surf · Lv. 30–34 · 10%
HeartGold max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 15%Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 5%Surf · Lv. 30 · 5%Surf · Lv. 30 · 4%Surf · Lv. 30 · 1%
Silver max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 20%Surf · Lv. 30–34 · 10%
SoulSilver max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 15%Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 5%Surf · Lv. 30 · 5%Surf · Lv. 30 · 4%Surf · Lv. 30 · 1%
Route 27 · KantoSuper Rod, Surf · version details vary

Road 27

Crystal max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 20%Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
Gold max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 20%Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
HeartGold max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 15%Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 5%Surf · Lv. 20 · 5%Surf · Lv. 20 · 4%Surf · Lv. 20 · 1%
Silver max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 20%Surf · Lv. 20–24 · 10%
SoulSilver max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 15%Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 5%Surf · Lv. 20 · 5%Surf · Lv. 20 · 4%Surf · Lv. 20 · 1%
Route 4 · KantoOverworld Water · version details vary

Road 4

Lets Go Eevee max 100%
Overworld Water · Lv. 7–12 · 100%
Lets Go Pikachu max 100%
Overworld Water · Lv. 7–12 · 100%
Sea Route 19 · KantoSurf, Overworld Water, Super Rod · version details vary

Road 19

Crystal max 10%
Surf · Lv. 35–39 · 10%
Gold max 10%
Surf · Lv. 35–39 · 10%
HeartGold max 10%
Surf · Lv. 35 · 5%Surf · Lv. 35 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35 · 1%
Lets Go Eevee max 100%
Overworld Water · Lv. 37–42 · 100%
Lets Go Pikachu max 100%
Overworld Water · Lv. 37–42 · 100%
Silver max 10%
Surf · Lv. 35–39 · 10%
SoulSilver max 10%
Surf · Lv. 35 · 5%Surf · Lv. 35 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35 · 1%
Yellow max 10%
Super Rod · Lv. 30 · 10%
Sea Route 20 · KantoSuper Rod, Surf, Overworld Water · version details vary

Road 20

Crystal max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 20%Surf · Lv. 35–39 · 10%
Gold max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 20%Surf · Lv. 35–39 · 10%
HeartGold max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 15%Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 5%Surf · Lv. 35 · 5%Surf · Lv. 35 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35 · 1%
Lets Go Eevee max 100%
Overworld Water · Lv. 37–42 · 100%
Lets Go Pikachu max 100%
Overworld Water · Lv. 37–42 · 100%
Silver max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 20%Surf · Lv. 35–39 · 10%
SoulSilver max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 15%Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 5%Surf · Lv. 35 · 5%Surf · Lv. 35 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35 · 1%
Yellow max 40%
Super Rod · Lv. 20 · 30%Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 10%
Sea Route 21 · KantoSuper Rod, Surf, Overworld Water · version details vary

Road 21

Crystal max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 20%Surf · Lv. 35–39 · 10%
Gold max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 20%Surf · Lv. 35–39 · 10%
HeartGold max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 15%Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 5%Surf · Lv. 35 · 5%Surf · Lv. 35 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35 · 1%
Lets Go Eevee max 100%
Overworld Water · Lv. 37–42 · 100%
Lets Go Pikachu max 100%
Overworld Water · Lv. 37–42 · 100%
Silver max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 20%Surf · Lv. 35–39 · 10%
SoulSilver max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 15%Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 5%Surf · Lv. 35 · 5%Surf · Lv. 35 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35 · 1%
Yellow max 10%
Super Rod · Lv. 30 · 10%
Seafoam Islands · KantoOverworld Water · version details vary

Seafoam Islands (B3F)

Lets Go Eevee max 100%
Overworld Water · Lv. 39–44 · 100%
Lets Go Pikachu max 100%
Overworld Water · Lv. 39–44 · 100%

Seafoam Islands (B4F)

Lets Go Eevee max 100%
Overworld Water · Lv. 39–44 · 100%
Lets Go Pikachu max 100%
Overworld Water · Lv. 39–44 · 100%
Tanoby Ruins · KantoSurf · version details vary

Tanoby Ruins

FireRed max 5%
Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 1%
LeafGreen max 5%
Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 1%
Trainer Tower · KantoSurf · version details vary

Trainer Tower

FireRed max 5%
Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 1%
LeafGreen max 5%
Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 1%
Treasure Beach · KantoSurf · version details vary

Treasure Beach

FireRed max 5%
Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 1%
LeafGreen max 5%
Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 1%
Vermilion City · KantoSuper Rod, Surf · version details vary

S.S. Anne dock

Crystal max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 20%Surf · Lv. 35–39 · 10%
Gold max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 20%Surf · Lv. 35–39 · 10%
HeartGold max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 15%Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 5%Surf · Lv. 35 · 5%Surf · Lv. 35 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35 · 1%
Silver max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 20%Surf · Lv. 35–39 · 10%
SoulSilver max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 15%Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 5%Surf · Lv. 35 · 5%Surf · Lv. 35 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35 · 1%

Vermilion City

Crystal max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 20%Surf · Lv. 35–39 · 10%
Gold max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 20%Surf · Lv. 35–39 · 10%
HeartGold max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 15%Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 5%Surf · Lv. 35 · 5%Surf · Lv. 35 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35 · 1%
Silver max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 20%Surf · Lv. 35–39 · 10%
SoulSilver max 30%
Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 15%Super Rod · Lv. 40 · 5%Surf · Lv. 35 · 5%Surf · Lv. 35 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35 · 1%
Water Labyrinth · KantoSurf · version details vary

Water Labyrinth

FireRed max 5%
Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 1%
LeafGreen max 5%
Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 1%
Water Path · KantoSurf · version details vary

Water Path

FireRed max 5%
Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 1%
LeafGreen max 5%
Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 1%
Canalave City · SinnohSurf · version details vary

Canalave City

Diamond max 5%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%
Pearl max 5%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%
Platinum max 9%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 4%
Fuego Ironworks · SinnohSurf · version details vary

Fuego Ironworks

Diamond max 5%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%
Pearl max 5%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%
Platinum max 9%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 4%
Iron Island · SinnohSurf · version details vary

Iron Island area

Diamond max 5%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%
Pearl max 5%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%
Platinum max 1%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 1%
Pastoria City · SinnohSurf · version details vary

Pastoria City

Diamond max 5%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%
Pearl max 5%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%
Platinum max 5%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%
Pokémon League · SinnohSurf · version details vary

Sinnoh League

Diamond max 35%
Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 30%Surf · Lv. 40–45 · 4%Surf · Lv. 40–45 · 1%
Pearl max 35%
Surf · Lv. 35–40 · 30%Surf · Lv. 40–45 · 4%Surf · Lv. 40–45 · 1%
Platinum max 5%
Surf · Lv. 30–50 · 4%Surf · Lv. 30–50 · 1%
Route 205 · SinnohSurf · version details vary

Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)

Diamond max 5%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%
Pearl max 5%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%
Platinum max 1%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 1%
Route 212 · SinnohSurf · version details vary

Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)

Platinum max 1%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 1%
Route 213 · SinnohSurf · version details vary

Road 213

Diamond max 5%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%
Pearl max 5%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%
Platinum max 5%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%
Route 218 · SinnohSurf · version details vary

Road 218

Diamond max 5%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%
Pearl max 5%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%
Platinum max 9%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 4%
Route 219 · SinnohSurf · version details vary

Road 219

Diamond max 5%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%
Pearl max 5%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%
Platinum max 9%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 4%
Route 221 · SinnohSurf · version details vary

Road 221

Diamond max 5%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%
Pearl max 5%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%
Platinum max 9%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 4%
Route 222 · SinnohSurf · version details vary

Road 222

Diamond max 5%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%
Pearl max 5%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%
Platinum max 9%
Surf · Lv. 30–50 · 5%Surf · Lv. 30–50 · 4%
Route 224 · SinnohSurf · version details vary

Road 224

Diamond max 35%
Surf · Lv. 40–50 · 30%Surf · Lv. 45–55 · 4%Surf · Lv. 45–55 · 1%
Pearl max 35%
Surf · Lv. 40–50 · 30%Surf · Lv. 45–55 · 4%Surf · Lv. 45–55 · 1%
Platinum max 30%
Surf · Lv. 35–55 · 30%
Sea Route 220 · SinnohSurf · version details vary

Road 220

Diamond max 5%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%
Pearl max 5%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%
Platinum max 9%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 4%
Sea Route 223 · SinnohSurf · version details vary

Road 223

Diamond max 60%
Surf · Lv. 35–45 · 60%
Pearl max 60%
Surf · Lv. 35–45 · 60%
Platinum max 60%
Surf · Lv. 30–50 · 60%
Sea Route 226 · SinnohSurf · version details vary

Road 226

Diamond max 5%
Surf · Lv. 40–55 · 5%
Pearl max 5%
Surf · Lv. 40–55 · 5%
Platinum max 10%
Surf · Lv. 35–55 · 5%Surf · Lv. 35–55 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35–55 · 1%
Sea Route 230 · SinnohSurf · version details vary

Road 230

Diamond max 5%
Surf · Lv. 40–55 · 5%
Pearl max 5%
Surf · Lv. 40–55 · 5%
Platinum max 10%
Surf · Lv. 35–55 · 5%Surf · Lv. 35–55 · 4%Surf · Lv. 35–55 · 1%
Sunyshore City · SinnohSurf · version details vary

Sunyshore City

Diamond max 60%
Surf · Lv. 35–45 · 60%
Pearl max 60%
Surf · Lv. 35–45 · 60%
Platinum max 9%
Surf · Lv. 30–50 · 5%Surf · Lv. 30–50 · 4%
Valley Windworks · SinnohSurf · version details vary

Valley Windworks

Diamond max 5%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%
Pearl max 5%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 5%
Platinum max 1%
Surf · Lv. 20–40 · 1%

Held Items

1 items
Poison Barb
  • Diamond: 5% chance
  • Pearl: 5% chance
  • Platinum: 5% chance
  • Heartgold: 5% chance
  • Soulsilver: 5% chance
  • Black: 5% chance
  • White: 5% chance
  • Black 2: 5% chance
  • White 2: 5% chance
  • X: 5% chance
  • Y: 5% chance
  • Omega Ruby: 5% chance
  • Alpha Sapphire: 5% chance
  • Sun: 5% chance
  • Moon: 5% chance
  • Ultra Sun: 5% chance
  • Ultra Moon: 5% chance

Additional Images

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Tentacruel Biology and Behavior

Tentacruel possesses up to eighty extensible tentacles that can absorb water, lengthen dramatically, and spread into a net around prey before delivering immobilizing poison. Most of these tentacles are normally kept short and hidden, and individuals gradually lose tentacles as they age. The red orbs on Tentacruel's body glow when it is excited or agitated and are used to communicate with others, including flashing warnings of danger. Large groups of Tentacruel can drive fish Pokemon away from entire areas, while individual Tentacruel normally inhabit underwater rock formations throughout the ocean.

Tentacruel Biological Data

National Pokédex
#73
Species
Jellyfish Pokémon
Height
5' 3" (1.6 m)
Weight
121.3 lbs (55.0 kg)
Habitat
Sea
Color
Blue
Body Style
Tentacles
Gender
50% female / 50% male

Misc

Catch Rate: 60

Base Experience: 180 Exp

Hatch Counter: 20

Tentacruel Size Comparison: BETA

Tentacruel is listed at 5' 3" (1.6 m) and shown in an in-chart visual comparison.

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tentacruel
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How is visual size determined?

Pokédex height is treated as the official listed measurement, but the chart uses pose-aware visual scaling so each sprite looks reasonable in a direct comparison.

For long or coiled Pokémon, the listed height may represent total body length rather than upright height. For Pokémon with floppy ears, leaves, feathers, antennae, wings, or other flexible features, the chart usually measures to the top of the solid, substantial part of the head or body instead of the tallest decorative feature.

The goal is not to replace the official height, but to make the artwork compare naturally at the size it appears to occupy.