No. 0161

Sentret

Scout Pokémon

Official art

Sentret is a Normal-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, with a base stat total of 215. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Normal

Height: 0.8 m 2′07″
Weight: 6 kg 13.2 lbs
Base stat total: 215 Higher than 3% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen II Gold & Silver

Abilities

Run Away Keen Eye Frisk

Pokédex entryOmega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire

When Sentret sleeps, it does so while another stands guard. The sentry wakes the others at the first sign of danger. When this Pokémon becomes separated from its pack, it becomes incapable of sleep due to fear.

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Base stats

HP35110–142180–274

Atk4659–10787–210

Def3448–9465–183

SpA3549–9567–185

SpD4558–10685–207

Spe2036–7940–152

Total215Higher than 3% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

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Type matchups

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

Weak to

2×

Fighting

Immune to

0×

Ghost

Takes normal damage from 16 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 20); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+79Max72No SP40Min36

Scarf118Tailwind158

At max Speed, Sentret outspeeds 2 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Sentret against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
79		Sentret · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
72		Sentret · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
40		Sentret · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Run Away
Always gets away from wild Pokémon, even when trapped. No effect in trainer battles.
Other Pokémon with Run Away 30
Caterpie Weedle Rattata Raticate Oddish Venonat Ponyta Rapidash Doduo Dodrio Eevee Furret Aipom Dunsparce Snubbull Poochyena Wurmple Nincada Kricketot Pachirisu Buneary Patrat Lillipup Nickit Thievul Wooloo Tandemaus Maschiff Dudunsparce Roaming Form Gimmighoul
Keen Eye
This Pokémon's accuracy can't be lowered by others; ignores their evasiveness stat.
Other Pokémon with Keen Eye 38
Pidgey Pidgeotto Pidgeot Spearow Fearow Farfetch’d Hitmonchan Furret Hoothoot Noctowl Sneasel Skarmory Wingull Pelipper Sableye Starly Glameow Stunky Skuntank Chatot Skorupi Drapion Patrat Watchog Ducklett Swanna Rufflet Braviary Espurr Meowstic Pikipek Trumbeak Toucannon Rockruff Lycanroc Rookidee Corvisquire Bombirdier
Frisk, hidden ability
On switch-in, this Pokémon identifies the held items of all opposing Pokémon.
Other Pokémon with Frisk 29
Wigglytuff Alolan Exeggutor Hisuian Typhlosion Furret Yanma Stantler Shuppet Banette Duskull Dusclops Yanmega Dusknoir Gothita Gothorita Gothitelle Phantump Trevenant Pumpkaboo Gourgeist Noibat Noivern Orbeetle Impidimp Morgrem Grimmsnarl Wyrdeer Flittle Espathra Munkidori

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

Evolution

#0161SentretNormal
1. Level 15
  #0162FurretNormal

Moves

Level up 13


1	ScratchNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	40	100%	35
4	Defense CurlRaises the user's Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
7	Quick AttackUsually goes first.	Normal	Physical	40	100%	30
13	Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Normal	Physical	18	80%	15
16	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
19	Follow MeThe foes' moves target the user on the turn used.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
25	SlamNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	80	75%	20
28	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
31	Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.	Dark	Physical	70	100%	5
36	AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
39	Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
42	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
47	Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Normal	Special	90	100%	10

TM / HM / TR 49


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
TM02	CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Fairy	Status	—	100%	20
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM11	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Special	60	100%	20
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
TM20	Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Grass	Physical	50	100%	20
TM22	Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Water	Special	50	100%	20
TM23	Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.	Electric	Special	50	90%	10
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Special	60	—	20
TM43	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM55	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10
TM58	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	15
TM60	U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Bug	Physical	70	100%	20
TM61	Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.	Ghost	Physical	70	100%	15
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15
TM67	Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Physical	75	100%	15
TM68	Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
TM69	Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Physical	75	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM71	Seed BombNo additional effect.	Grass	Physical	80	100%	15
TM81	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Special	—	100%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM109	TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.	Psychic	Status	—	100%	10
TM114	Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ghost	Special	80	100%	15
TM117	Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
TM123	SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.	Water	Special	90	100%	15
TM125	Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Special	90	100%	15
TM126	Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Special	90	100%	15
TM127	Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Fairy	Physical	90	90%	10
TM128	AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM132	Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
TM134	ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	15
TM135	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Special	90	100%	10
TM143	Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.	Ice	Special	110	70%	5
TM166	Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.	Electric	Special	110	70%	10
TM168	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Special	120	100%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
TM181	Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.	Dark	Physical	65	100%	20
TM183	Super FangDoes damage equal to 1/2 target's current HP.	Normal	Physical	—	90%	10
TM191	UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
TM192	Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.	Fighting	Physical	150	100%	20
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
TM205	EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.	Normal	Physical	—	100%	5

Egg moves 6


Egg	Baby-Doll EyesLowers the target's Attack by 1.	Fairy	Status	—	100%	30
Egg	Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
Egg	Last ResortFails unless each known move has been used.	Normal	Physical	140	100%	5
Egg	ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	15
Egg	SlashHigh critical hit ratio.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
Egg	Tidy UpUser +1 Atk, Spe. Clears all substitutes/hazards.	Normal	Status	—	—	10

Biology

Sentret is a squirrel-like Pokémon. It uses its tail to stand on and bounce around with. Sentret evolves into Furret, a ferret-like Pokémon.

Design & origin

Sentret's name is a combination of "sentry" and "ferret".

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation II Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#405 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Category: Scout Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Original Johto#019Updated Johto#019Central Kalos#109Kitakami#026

It has a very nervous nature. It stands up high on its tail so it can scan wide areas.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
They take turns standing guard when it is time to sleep. The sentry awakens the others if it senses danger. If one becomes separated, it turns sleepless with fear.
Emerald
When Sentret sleeps, it does so while another stands guard. The sentry wakes the others at the first sign of danger. When this Pokémon becomes separated from its pack, it becomes incapable of sleep due to fear.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
When acting as a lookout, it warns others of danger by screeching and hitting the ground with its tail.
Crystal · X
It stands on its tail so it can see a long way. If it spots an enemy, it cries loudly to warn its kind.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · Y
A very cautious Pokémon, it raises itself up using its tail to get a better view of its surroundings.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold

Names around the world

English: Sentret
Japanese: オタチ
Japanese (romaji): Otachi
Korean: 꼬리선
Chinese (Traditional): 尾立
Chinese (Simplified): 尾立
French: Fouinette
German: Wiesor
Spanish: Sentret
Italian: Sentret

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 43
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Field
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Y 1 area

Road 6Walking on rough terrain · Lv 10–11

X 1 area

Road 6Walking on rough terrain · Lv 10–11

SoulSilver 4 areas

Road 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
Road 29Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
Safari Zone SwampWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
Safari Zone WetlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17

HeartGold 4 areas

Road 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
Road 29Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
Safari Zone SwampWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
Safari Zone WetlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17

Platinum 1 area

Road 202Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4

Pearl 1 area

Road 202Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4

Diamond 1 area

Road 202Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4

LeafGreen 3 areas

Canyon EntranceWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–15
Five Isle MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–15
Water PathWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–15

FireRed 3 areas

Canyon EntranceWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–15
Five Isle MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–15
Water PathWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–15

Crystal 3 areas

Road 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
Road 29Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
Road 43Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15

Silver 2 areas

Road 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
Road 29Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3

Gold 2 areas

Road 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
Road 29Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.