No. 0073
Tentacruel
Jellyfish Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
It has 80 tentacles, each with a venomous tip. These tentacles are also extendible, lengthening when Tentacruel attempts to catch prey. Use caution.
Base stats
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: 2 SpD.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
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Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 7 types
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 100); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Tentacruel outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.
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
- Clear Body
Prevents other Pokémon from lowering this Pokémon's stat stages.
- Liquid Ooze
This Pokémon damages those draining HP from it for as much as they would heal.
- Rain Dish, hidden ability
If Rain is active, this Pokémon heals 1/16 of its max HP each turn.
Competitive
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 2026Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
10.8% of teams · rank #21 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Heavy-Duty Boots- Ability
- Liquid Ooze
- Nature
- Calm
- EVs
- 252 HP / 252 SpD / 4 Spe
- Tera Type
- Flying
- Rapid Spin, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%
- Flip Turn, Physical, power 60, accuracy 100%
- Surf, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games6.2%
- 1500 weighting7.2%
- 1630 weighting10.8%
- 1760 weighting4.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Rapid Spin, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%98.6%
- Flip Turn, Physical, power 60, accuracy 100%97.4%
- Surf, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%56.7%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%41.4%
- Sludge Bomb, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%34.4%
- Toxic Spikes, Status28.2%
- Toxic, Status, accuracy 90%18.9%
- Sludge Wave, Special, power 95, accuracy 100%13.7%
- Haze, Status4.9%
- Giga Drain, Special, power 75, accuracy 100%1.5%
Items
Heavy-Duty Boots55.6%
Leftovers39.5%
Black Sludge2.7%
Choice Specs1.4%
Assault Vest0.6%
Damp Rock0.3%
Abilities
- Liquid Ooze67.6%
- Clear Body31.0%
- Rain Dish, hidden ability1.4%
EV spreads
- Calm 252 HP / 252 SpD / 4 Spe32.4%
- Calm 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD12.0%
- Careful 252 HP / 224 Def / 16 SpD / 16 Spe11.1%
- Bold 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe10.4%
- Jolly 224 HP / 252 SpD / 32 Spe9.5%
6.7% of teams · rank #33 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Black Sludge- Ability
- Rain Dish, hidden ability
- Nature
- Calm
- EVs
- 188 HP / 68 SpA / 252 SpD
- Tera Type
- Grass
- Rapid Spin, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%
- Haze, Status
- Giga Drain, Special, power 75, accuracy 100%
- Sludge Bomb, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games3.1%
- 1500 weighting4.1%
- 1630 weighting6.7%
- 1760 weighting1.3%
Usage by month
Moves
- Rapid Spin, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%95.5%
- Haze, Status90.4%
- Giga Drain, Special, power 75, accuracy 100%89.0%
- Sludge Bomb, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%85.0%
- Flip Turn, Physical, power 60, accuracy 100%8.8%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%8.6%
- Sludge Wave, Special, power 95, accuracy 100%4.8%
- Surf, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%4.0%
- Ice Beam, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%3.7%
- Toxic, Status, accuracy 90%2.5%
Items
Black Sludge85.1%
Heavy-Duty Boots6.5%
Choice Specs3.5%
Leftovers2.8%
Assault Vest1.1%
Rocky Helmet1.0%
Abilities
- Rain Dish, hidden ability88.3%
- Liquid Ooze11.2%
- Clear Body0.5%
EV spreads
- Calm 188 HP / 68 SpA / 252 SpD84.6%
- Jolly 248 HP / 164 Def / 96 Spe5.2%
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe3.5%
- Timid 64 HP / 252 Def / 192 Spe1.2%
- Timid 160 HP / 96 Def / 252 Spe0.7%
Common teammates
Politoed84.5%
Kilowattrel84.4%
Jirachi83.7%
Toxicroak83.2%
Basculegion82.3%
Krookodile5.9%
Tornadus5.2%
Flamigo5.1%
1.0% of teams · rank #95 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Assault Vest- Ability
- Liquid Ooze
- Nature
- Sassy
- EVs
- 252 HP / 252 SpD
- Tera Type
- Grass
- Rapid Spin, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%
- Flip Turn, Physical, power 60, accuracy 100%
- Sludge Bomb, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.3%
- 1500 weighting1.2%
- 1630 weighting1.0%
- 1760 weighting1.0%
Usage by month
Moves
- Rapid Spin, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%97.6%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%65.9%
- Flip Turn, Physical, power 60, accuracy 100%63.2%
- Sludge Bomb, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%30.9%
- Mirror Coat, Special, accuracy 100%28.9%
- Surf, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%23.9%
- Hydro Pump, Special, power 110, accuracy 80%19.7%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%18.2%
- Haze, Status18.0%
- Toxic, Status, accuracy 90%16.6%
Items
Assault Vest61.3%
Black Sludge17.1%
Heavy-Duty Boots17.0%
Choice Scarf2.4%
Leftovers2.0%
Rocky Helmet0.1%
Abilities
- Liquid Ooze74.6%
- Rain Dish, hidden ability19.9%
- Clear Body5.5%
EV spreads
- Sassy 252 HP / 252 SpD19.0%
- Calm 248 HP / 16 Def / 244 SpD10.8%
- Careful 252 HP / 252 SpD / 4 Spe8.8%
- Calm 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD8.8%
- Jolly 252 HP / 120 SpD / 136 Spe8.6%
Common teammates
Lokix38.9%
Skarmory29.8%
Rotom-Wash21.6%
Politoed19.6%
Metagross18.8%
Gardevoir17.4%
Greninja16.4%
Skeledirge16.3%
0.9% of teams · rank #119 · Singles, one type per team · 1630 weighting · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Assault Vest- Ability
- Liquid Ooze
- Nature
- Modest
- EVs
- 56 HP / 200 Def / 252 SpA
- Rapid Spin, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%
- Sludge Bomb, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%
- Surf, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.5%
- 1500 weighting1.3%
- 1630 weighting0.9%
- 1760 weighting0.2%
Usage by month
Moves
- Rapid Spin, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%99.6%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%76.0%
- Sludge Bomb, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%55.6%
- Surf, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%43.3%
- Flip Turn, Physical, power 60, accuracy 100%40.6%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%23.3%
- Toxic Spikes, Status14.3%
- Toxic, Status, accuracy 90%11.7%
- Sludge Wave, Special, power 95, accuracy 100%6.4%
- Hydro Pump, Special, power 110, accuracy 80%5.8%
Items
Assault Vest43.4%
Black Sludge34.9%
Heavy-Duty Boots19.8%
Leftovers1.9%
Wise Glasses0%
Focus Sash0%
Abilities
- Liquid Ooze63.2%
- Rain Dish, hidden ability26.4%
- Clear Body10.4%
EV spreads
- Modest 56 HP / 200 Def / 252 SpA21.7%
- Impish 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD19.2%
- Modest 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA18.1%
- Careful 252 HP / 240 SpD / 16 Spe10.4%
- Calm 252 HP / 240 SpD / 16 Spe8.6%
Common teammates
Urshifu-Rapid-Strike72.1%
Swampert66.3%
Greninja61.5%
Barraskewda33.1%
Pelipper31.1%
Cloyster30.4%
Walking Wake26.3%
Araquanid19.5%
0.3% of teams · rank #120 · Singles · 1695 weighting · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Assault Vest- Ability
- Liquid Ooze
- Nature
- Sassy
- EVs
- 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
- Tera Type
- Dark
- Rapid Spin, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%
- Flip Turn, Physical, power 60, accuracy 100%
- Sludge Bomb, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.7%
- 1500 weighting0.5%
- 1695 weighting0.3%
- 1825 weighting0.2%
Usage by month
Moves
- Rapid Spin, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%99.1%
- Flip Turn, Physical, power 60, accuracy 100%88.2%
- Sludge Bomb, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%58.8%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%52.7%
- Surf, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%43.8%
- Toxic Spikes, Status15.5%
- Mirror Coat, Special, accuracy 100%12.0%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%11.4%
- Toxic, Status, accuracy 90%10.7%
- Gunk Shot, Physical, power 120, accuracy 80%4.2%
Items
Assault Vest63.1%
Heavy-Duty Boots19.0%
Black Sludge11.4%
Leftovers5.8%
Rocky Helmet0.5%
Air Balloon0.1%
Abilities
- Liquid Ooze59.4%
- Clear Body28.3%
- Rain Dish, hidden ability12.3%
EV spreads
- Sassy 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD29.8%
- Sassy 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD22.6%
- Sassy 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD8.1%
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe7.7%
- Careful 252 HP / 40 Def / 216 SpD6.6%
0.2% of teams · rank #209 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Shuca Berry- Ability
- Liquid Ooze
- Nature
- Modest
- EVs
- 96 HP / 36 Def / 180 SpA / 196 Spe
- Rapid Spin, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%
- Scald, Special, power 80, accuracy 100%
- Toxic Spikes, Status
- Ice Beam, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.7%
- 1500 weighting0.5%
- 1630 weighting0.2%
- 1760 weighting<0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Rapid Spin, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%99.3%
- Scald, Special, power 80, accuracy 100%79.2%
- Toxic Spikes, Status66.5%
- Ice Beam, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%53.4%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%24.0%
- Flip Turn, Physical, power 60, accuracy 100%19.3%
- Sludge Bomb, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%13.9%
- Toxic, Status, accuracy 90%13.3%
- Protect, Status11.1%
- Mirror Coat, Special, accuracy 100%4.0%
Items
Shuca Berry52.9%
Black Sludge28.5%
Assault Vest8.6%
Leftovers5.7%
Heavy-Duty Boots2.3%
Rocky Helmet0.7%
Abilities
- Liquid Ooze77.7%
- Rain Dish, hidden ability18.4%
- Clear Body3.9%
EV spreads
- Modest 96 HP / 36 Def / 180 SpA / 196 Spe52.1%
- Timid 252 HP / 72 Def / 184 Spe7.2%
- Timid 252 HP / 120 Def / 136 Spe3.7%
- Sassy 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 SpD3.6%
- Calm 252 HP / 112 Def / 144 SpD3.4%
Common teammates
Scizor53.7%
Gengar52.9%
Charizard-Mega-Y52.2%
Tyranitar52.1%
Manectric51.9%
Pelipper17.8%
Zapdos16.0%
Swampert-Mega15.3%
0.1% of teams · rank #188 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Leftovers- Ability
- Rain Dish, hidden ability
- Nature
- Calm
- EVs
- 252 HP / 240 SpD / 16 Spe
- Tera Type
- Water
- Rapid Spin, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%
- Toxic, Status, accuracy 90%
- Ice Beam, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%
- Surf, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.2%
- 1500 weighting0.1%
- 1630 weighting0.1%
- 1760 weighting0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Rapid Spin, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%93.8%
- Toxic, Status, accuracy 90%63.0%
- Ice Beam, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%49.6%
- Surf, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%45.8%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%35.1%
- Toxic Spikes, Status31.5%
- Flip Turn, Physical, power 60, accuracy 100%29.4%
- Sludge Wave, Special, power 95, accuracy 100%23.2%
- Rest, Status9.3%
- Hydro Pump, Special, power 110, accuracy 80%4.2%
Items
Leftovers40.3%
Assault Vest29.4%
Heavy-Duty Boots17.1%- No item9.3%
Toxic Orb3.1%
Black Sludge0.6%
Abilities
- Rain Dish, hidden ability58.8%
- Clear Body37.9%
- Liquid Ooze3.3%
EV spreads
- Calm 252 HP / 240 SpD / 16 Spe46.6%
- Quiet 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 SpD20.1%
- Timid 252 SpD / 252 Spe16.2%
- Calm 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD9.3%
- Calm 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD3.1%
Common teammates
Dondozo34.8%
Iron Bundle31.0%
Landorus-Therian29.4%
Muk-Alola28.7%
Scream Tail27.8%
Wo-Chien27.8%
Bellibolt27.8%
Pelipper25.6%
Evolution
Moves
Level up 15
| 1 | Acid10% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Def by 1. | Poison | Special | 40 | 100% | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison Sting30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Reflect TypeUser becomes the same type as the target. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 1 | Water GunNo additional effect. | Water | Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | WrapTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Normal | Physical | 15 | 90% | 20 |
| 12 | SupersonicCauses the target to become confused. | Normal | Status | — | 55% | 20 |
| 16 | Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target. | Water | Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 20 | ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| 24 | Bubble Beam10% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 28 | HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment. | Ghost | Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 34 | Acid ArmorRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 40 | Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 46 | SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive. | Water | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 52 | Sludge Wave10% chance to poison adjacent Pokémon. | Poison | Special | 95 | 100% | 10 |
| 58 | Hydro PumpNo additional effect. | Water | Special | 110 | 80% | 5 |
TM / HM / TR 44
| TM06 | Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| TM13 | Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2. | Poison | Special | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| TM17 | Confuse RayConfuses the target. | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM18 | ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's. | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM21 | Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Bug | Physical | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM22 | Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1. | Water | Special | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM29 | HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment. | Ghost | Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TM32 | SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM34 | Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1. | Ice | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM35 | Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Ground | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM45 | VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned. | Poison | Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM50 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM79 | Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes. | Fairy | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM83 | Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM88 | Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM91 | Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers. | Poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM102 | Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Physical | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM110 | Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Water | Physical | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| TM111 | Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Special | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM123 | SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive. | Water | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM135 | Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM142 | Hydro PumpNo additional effect. | Water | Special | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| TM143 | Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow. | Ice | Special | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| TM148 | Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM152 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM163 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Special | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM174 | HazeEliminates all stat changes. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM175 | ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss. | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM181 | Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item. | Dark | Physical | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| TM193 | Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather. | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| TM196 | Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target. | Water | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM208 | WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Water | Special | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| TM209 | Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1. | Water | Special | 90 | 85% | 10 |
| TM214 | Sludge Wave10% chance to poison adjacent Pokémon. | Poison | Special | 95 | 100% | 10 |
| TM219 | Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1. | Bug | Physical | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| TM221 | Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves. | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Egg moves 9
| Egg | AcupressureRaises a random stat of the user or an ally by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg | Aqua RingUser recovers 1/16 max HP per turn. | Water | Status | — | — | 20 |
| Egg | Aurora Beam10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1. | Ice | Special | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Egg | Confuse RayConfuses the target. | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| Egg | HazeEliminates all stat changes. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| Egg | Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item. | Dark | Physical | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Egg | Mirror CoatIf hit by special attack, returns double damage. | Psychic | Special | — | 100% | 20 |
| Egg | Rapid SpinFree user from hazards/bind/Leech Seed; +1 Spe. | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100% | 40 |
| Egg | TickleLowers the target's Attack and Defense by 1. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Tentacruel's 80 tentacles can grow back or shrink at will, and it uses them to constrict its prey while immobilizing it with poison. While rare, Tentacruel tend to hunt in groups. Though it is visually similar to Toedscruel, the two species are not biologically related.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official vote, Japan#464 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
It has 80 tentacles, each with a venomous tip. These tentacles are also extendible, lengthening when Tentacruel attempts to catch prey. Use caution.
Legends: ArceusIts 80 tentacles can stretch and shrink freely. Tentacruel ensnares prey in a net of spread-out tentacles, delivering venomous stings to its catch.
ShieldWhen the red orbs on Tentacruel’s head glow brightly, watch out. The Pokémon is about to fire off a burst of ultrasonic waves.
SwordIt 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.
Ultra MoonIt fires off ultrasonic waves from its red orbs to weaken its prey, and then it wraps them up in its 80 tentacles.
Ultra SunAlthough these Pokémon are rare, when a large outbreak of them occurs, all fish Pokémon disappear from the surrounding sea.
MoonNormally, it has 80 poisonous tentacles. The longer one has been alive, the fewer tentacles it will have.
SunIt extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2It alerts others to danger by stridently flashing the red orbs on its head.
PearlWith 80 tentacles for ensnaring victims, it prevents escape until the prey is weakened by poison.
DiamondIt has 80 tentacles that move about freely. They can sting, causing poisoning and sharp, stabbing pain.
FireRed · YIt 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.
EmeraldTENTACRUEL 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.
Sapphire · Alpha SapphireTENTACRUEL 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.
Ruby · Omega RubyWhen its 80 feelers absorb water, it stretches to become like a net to entangle its prey.
CrystalIn battle, it extends all 80 of its tentacles to entrap its opponent inside a poisonous net.
Silver · SoulSilverIts 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to CONSTRICT its prey and enemies.
Gold · HeartGoldIts 80 tentacles can stretch and contract freely. They wrap around prey and weaken it with poison.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen · X
Names around the world
- English
- Tentacruel
- Japanese
- ドククラゲ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Dokukurage
- Korean
- 독파리
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 毒刺水母
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 毒刺水母
- French
- Tentacruel
- German
- Tentoxa
- Spanish
- Tentacruel
- Italian
- Tentacruel
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Generation IX · animated models
Generation VIII · animated models
Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V
Generation IV
Generation III
Generation II
Generation I
Training
- EV yield
- 2 SpD
- Catch rate
- 60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- Growth rate
- Slow
Breeding
- Egg groups
- Water 3
- Gender
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- Hatch time
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Evolves from Tentacool: Level 30.
Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 19 areas
- Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water., Surfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
- Challenge Beach (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Courageous CavernSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60
- Fields of HonorSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
- Fields of Honor (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Forest of Focus (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Honeycalm IslandSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
- Honeycalm SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
- Insular SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
- Insular Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60
- Loop Lagoon (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Soothing Wetlands (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
- Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Training Lowlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Workout SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
- Workout Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 19 areas
- Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water., Surfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
- Challenge Beach (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Courageous CavernSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60
- Fields of HonorSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
- Fields of Honor (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Forest of Focus (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Honeycalm IslandSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
- Honeycalm SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
- Insular SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
- Insular Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60
- Loop Lagoon (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Soothing Wetlands (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
- Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Training Lowlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Workout SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
- Workout Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Let’s Go, Eevee! 12 areas
- Road 10Surfing in the overworld · Lv 18–23
- Road 11Surfing in the overworld · Lv 13–18
- Road 12Surfing in the overworld · Lv 31–36
- Road 13Surfing in the overworld · Lv 33–38
- Road 18Surfing in the overworld · Lv 33–38
- Road 19Surfing in the overworld · Lv 37–42
- Road 20Surfing in the overworld · Lv 37–42
- Road 21Surfing in the overworld · Lv 37–42
- Road 24Surfing in the overworld · Lv 7–12
- Road 4Surfing in the overworld · Lv 7–12
- Seafoam Islands (B3F)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 39–44
- Seafoam Islands (B4F)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 12 areas
- Road 10Surfing in the overworld · Lv 18–23
- Road 11Surfing in the overworld · Lv 13–18
- Road 12Surfing in the overworld · Lv 31–36
- Road 13Surfing in the overworld · Lv 33–38
- Road 18Surfing in the overworld · Lv 33–38
- Road 19Surfing in the overworld · Lv 37–42
- Road 20Surfing in the overworld · Lv 37–42
- Road 21Surfing in the overworld · Lv 37–42
- Road 24Surfing in the overworld · Lv 7–12
- Road 4Surfing in the overworld · Lv 7–12
- Seafoam Islands (B3F)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 39–44
- Seafoam Islands (B4F)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Ultra Moon 4 areas
- Ancient Poni PathSurfing · Lv 41–44
- Poni Breaker CoastSurfing · Lv 41–44
- Route 14Surfing · Lv 30–33
- Route 15Surfing · Lv 32–35
Ultra Sun 4 areas
- Ancient Poni PathSurfing · Lv 41–44
- Poni Breaker CoastSurfing · Lv 41–44
- Route 14Surfing · Lv 30–33
- Route 15Surfing · Lv 32–35
Moon 1 area
- Poni WildsSurfing · Lv 40–43
Sun 1 area
- Poni WildsSurfing · Lv 40–43
SoulSilver 23 areas
- Cherrygrove CitySurfing · Lv 15–25
- Cianwood CitySurfing · Lv 15–25
- Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 35–40
- New Bark TownFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 15–40
- Olivine CitySurfing · Lv 15–25
- Pallet TownFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 35–40
- Road 12Surfing · Lv 25
- Road 13Surfing · Lv 25
- Road 19Surfing · Lv 35
- Road 20Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 35–40
- Road 21Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 35–40
- Road 26Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 30–40
- Road 27Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 32Surfing · Lv 15–36
- Road 34Surfing · Lv 15–29
- Road 40Surfing · Lv 15–25
- Road 41Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 15–40
- Road 47Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- S.S. Anne dockFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 35–40
- Union Cave (B2F)Surfing · Lv 15–25
- Vermilion CityFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 35–40
- Whirl Islands (1F)Surfing · Lv 15–25
- Whirl Islands (B2F)Surfing · Lv 15–25
HeartGold 23 areas
- Cherrygrove CitySurfing · Lv 15–25
- Cianwood CitySurfing · Lv 15–25
- Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 35–40
- New Bark TownFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 15–40
- Olivine CitySurfing · Lv 15–25
- Pallet TownFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 35–40
- Road 12Surfing · Lv 25
- Road 13Surfing · Lv 25
- Road 19Surfing · Lv 35
- Road 20Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 35–40
- Road 21Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 35–40
- Road 26Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 30–40
- Road 27Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 32Surfing · Lv 15–36
- Road 34Surfing · Lv 15–29
- Road 40Surfing · Lv 15–25
- Road 41Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 15–40
- Road 47Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- S.S. Anne dockFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 35–40
- Union Cave (B2F)Surfing · Lv 15–25
- Vermilion CityFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 35–40
- Whirl Islands (1F)Surfing · Lv 15–25
- Whirl Islands (B2F)Surfing · Lv 15–25
Platinum 19 areas
- Canalave CitySurfing · Lv 20–40
- Fuego IronworksSurfing · Lv 20–40
- Iron Island areaSurfing · Lv 20–40
- Pastoria CitySurfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 213Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 218Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 219Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 220Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 221Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 222Surfing · Lv 30–50
- Road 223Surfing · Lv 30–50
- Road 224Surfing · Lv 35–55
- Road 226Surfing · Lv 35–55
- Road 230Surfing · Lv 35–55
- Sinnoh LeagueSurfing · Lv 30–50
- Sunyshore CitySurfing · Lv 30–50
- Valley WindworksSurfing · Lv 20–40
Pearl 18 areas
- Canalave CitySurfing · Lv 20–40
- Fuego IronworksSurfing · Lv 20–40
- Iron Island areaSurfing · Lv 20–40
- Pastoria CitySurfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 213Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 218Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 219Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 220Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 221Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 222Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 223Surfing · Lv 35–45
- Road 224Surfing · Lv 40–55
- Road 226Surfing · Lv 40–55
- Road 230Surfing · Lv 40–55
- Sinnoh LeagueSurfing · Lv 35–45
- Sunyshore CitySurfing · Lv 35–45
- Valley WindworksSurfing · Lv 20–40
Diamond 18 areas
- Canalave CitySurfing · Lv 20–40
- Fuego IronworksSurfing · Lv 20–40
- Iron Island areaSurfing · Lv 20–40
- Pastoria CitySurfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 213Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 218Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 219Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 220Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 221Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 222Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 223Surfing · Lv 35–45
- Road 224Surfing · Lv 40–55
- Road 226Surfing · Lv 40–55
- Road 230Surfing · Lv 40–55
- Sinnoh LeagueSurfing · Lv 35–45
- Sunyshore CitySurfing · Lv 35–45
- Valley WindworksSurfing · Lv 20–40
LeafGreen 15 areas
- Bond BridgeSurfing · Lv 35–40
- Five IslandSurfing · Lv 35–40
- Five Isle MeadowSurfing · Lv 35–40
- Green PathSurfing · Lv 35–40
- Icefall Cave (waterfall)Surfing · Lv 35–45
- Kindle RoadSurfing · Lv 35–40
- Memorial PillarSurfing · Lv 35–40
- One IslandSurfing · Lv 35–40
- Outcast IslandSurfing · Lv 35–40
- Resort GorgeousSurfing · Lv 35–40
- Tanoby RuinsSurfing · Lv 35–40
- Trainer TowerSurfing · Lv 35–40
- Treasure BeachSurfing · Lv 35–40
- Water LabyrinthSurfing · Lv 35–40
- Water PathSurfing · Lv 35–40
FireRed 15 areas
- Bond BridgeSurfing · Lv 35–40
- Five IslandSurfing · Lv 35–40
- Five Isle MeadowSurfing · Lv 35–40
- Green PathSurfing · Lv 35–40
- Icefall Cave (waterfall)Surfing · Lv 35–45
- Kindle RoadSurfing · Lv 35–40
- Memorial PillarSurfing · Lv 35–40
- One IslandSurfing · Lv 35–40
- Outcast IslandSurfing · Lv 35–40
- Resort GorgeousSurfing · Lv 35–40
- Tanoby RuinsSurfing · Lv 35–40
- Trainer TowerSurfing · Lv 35–40
- Treasure BeachSurfing · Lv 35–40
- Water LabyrinthSurfing · Lv 35–40
- Water PathSurfing · Lv 35–40
Emerald 1 area
- Abandoned ShipFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 20–35
Sapphire 1 area
- Abandoned ShipFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 20–35
Ruby 1 area
- Abandoned ShipFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 20–35
Crystal 23 areas
- Cherrygrove CitySurfing · Lv 20–24
- Cianwood CitySurfing · Lv 20–24
- Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 35–40
- New Bark TownFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Olivine CitySurfing · Lv 20–24
- Pallet TownFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 35–40
- Road 12Surfing · Lv 25–29
- Road 13Surfing · Lv 25–29
- Road 19Surfing · Lv 35–39
- Road 20Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 35–40
- Road 21Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 35–40
- Road 26Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 30–40
- Road 27Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 32Surfing · Lv 20–24
- Road 34Surfing · Lv 20–24
- Road 40Surfing · Lv 20–24
- Road 41Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 20–40
- S.S. Anne dockFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 35–40
- Union Cave (B2F)Surfing · Lv 20–24
- Vermilion CityFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 35–40
- Whirl Islands (1F)Surfing · Lv 20–24
- Whirl Islands (B2F)Surfing · Lv 20–24
- Whirl Islands (B3F)Surfing · Lv 20–24
Silver 23 areas
- Cherrygrove CitySurfing · Lv 20–24
- Cianwood CitySurfing · Lv 20–24
- Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 35–40
- New Bark TownFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Olivine CitySurfing · Lv 20–24
- Pallet TownFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 35–40
- Road 12Surfing · Lv 25–29
- Road 13Surfing · Lv 25–29
- Road 19Surfing · Lv 35–39
- Road 20Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 35–40
- Road 21Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 35–40
- Road 26Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 30–40
- Road 27Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 32Surfing · Lv 20–24
- Road 34Surfing · Lv 20–24
- Road 40Surfing · Lv 20–24
- Road 41Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 20–40
- S.S. Anne dockFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 35–40
- Union Cave (B2F)Surfing · Lv 20–24
- Vermilion CityFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 35–40
- Whirl Islands (1F)Surfing · Lv 20–24
- Whirl Islands (B2F)Surfing · Lv 20–24
- Whirl Islands (B3F)Surfing · Lv 20–24
Gold 23 areas
- Cherrygrove CitySurfing · Lv 20–24
- Cianwood CitySurfing · Lv 20–24
- Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 35–40
- New Bark TownFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Olivine CitySurfing · Lv 20–24
- Pallet TownFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 35–40
- Road 12Surfing · Lv 25–29
- Road 13Surfing · Lv 25–29
- Road 19Surfing · Lv 35–39
- Road 20Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 35–40
- Road 21Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 35–40
- Road 26Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 30–40
- Road 27Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 32Surfing · Lv 20–24
- Road 34Surfing · Lv 20–24
- Road 40Surfing · Lv 20–24
- Road 41Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 20–40
- S.S. Anne dockFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 35–40
- Union Cave (B2F)Surfing · Lv 20–24
- Vermilion CityFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 35–40
- Whirl Islands (1F)Surfing · Lv 20–24
- Whirl Islands (B2F)Surfing · Lv 20–24
- Whirl Islands (B3F)Surfing · Lv 20–24
Yellow 3 areas
- Road 19Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30
- Road 20Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
- Road 21Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30
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.