Tentacool #0072



TypingWaterPoison
Abilities
Clear Body - Ability 1
Liquid Ooze - Ability 2
Rain Dish - Hidden
ClassificationThe Jellyfish Pokémon
National ID#0072
Regional ID#0050

Type Effectiveness

Weak x2
GroundElectricPsychic
Resists x½
FightingPoisonBugSteelFireWaterIceFairy
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This page displays data from The Indigo Disk (Violet) (the most recent standard appearance of this Pokémon). To view data from other games, use the game selector in the sidebar.

Official Artwork

Tentacool(tentacool) official artwork

Base Stats

StatAmountStat Range
HP40
100147
Attack40
40101
Defense35
3695
Sp. Attack50
49112
Sp. Defense100
94167
Speed70
67134
Total335Calculated Stat Range
HP40Atk40Def35Spe70SpD100SpA50
Calculated stats: Lv. 50Lv. 100Nature details:

Evolutionary Family

Breeding and Species Information

Egg Group(s)
Water 3
Egg Cycles20
Egg Steps
5120 - Generations II, III, and VII
5100 - Generations IV
5140 - Generations V and VI
5100 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
2560 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet
Gender Ratio
50.00%
50.00%
Height0.1 m (0'4")
Weight4.6 kg (10.1 lbs.)

Battle Information

EV Yield
1 Sp. Defense
Base Exp. Yield67
Catch Rate190
Catch Chance
Exp. Growth RateSlow
Base Friendship50
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Pokédex Entries

"When the tide goes out, dehydrated Tentacool can be found left behind on the shore."

"Its eyes are as transparent as crystals. From them, it shoots mysterious beams of light."

"Tentacool is not a particularly strong swimmer. It drifts across the surface of shallow seas as it searches for prey."

"This Pokémon is mostly made of water. A Tentacool out in the ocean is very hard to spot, because its body blends in with the sea."

"Its body is mostly composed of water. It shoots strange beams from its crystal-like eyes."

"It drifts in sea currents. Countless fishers are hurt by its poison stingers."

"They fire beams from the glassy, magenta orbs that resemble eyes atop their heads, and they drift in shallow seas. During low tide, they can sometimes be found on beaches, desiccated."

"They can be found lying dehydrated on beaches, but they are often still alive. When soaked in water, they will revive."

"It drifts in shallow seas, such as the areas near beaches. If you get bitten or stabbed by its toxic tentacles, rush to the hospital."

"It drifts through the sea searching for prey. Its poisonous tentacles break off sometimes, but after a while, they grow back."

"Its body is 99% water. The remaining 1% contains the organ that makes its poison."

"It can sometimes be found all dry and shriveled up on a beach. Toss it back into the sea to revive it."

"Its body is virtually composed of water. It shoots strange beams from its crystal-like eyes."

"Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by their stingers."

"Tentacool absorbs sunlight and refracts it using water inside its body to convert it into beam energy. This Pokémon shoots beams from the small round organ above its eyes."

"Tentacool’s body is largely composed of water. If it is removed from the sea, it dries up like parchment. If this Pokémon happens to become dehydrated, put it back into the sea."

"Because its body is almost entirely composed of water, it shrivels up if it is washed ashore."

"Because its body is almost entirely composed of water, it shrivels up if it is washed ashore."

"Its body is virtually composed of water. It shoots strange beams from its crystal-like eyes."

"It drifts in sea currents. Countless fishermen are hurt by its poison stingers."

"Because its body is almost entirely composed of water, it shrivels up if it is washed ashore."

"When the tide goes out, dehydrated TENTACOOL remains can be found washed up on the shore."

"It drifts aimlessly in waves. Very difficult to see in water, it may not be noticed until it stings."

"TENTACOOL’s body is largely composed of water. If it is removed from the sea, it dries up like parchment. If this POKéMON happens to become dehydrated, put it back into the sea."

"TENTACOOL absorbs sunlight and refracts it using water inside its body to convert it into beam energy. This POKéMON shoots beams from its crystal-like eyes."

"Its eyes are as transparent as crystals. From them, it shoots mysterious beams of light."

"Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by their stingers."

"Its body is almost entirely composed of water. It ensnares its foe with its two long tentacles, then stabs with the poison stingers at their tips."

"When the tide goes out, dehydrated TENTACOOL remains can be found washed up on the shore."

"It drifts aimless ly in waves. Very difficult to see in water, it may not be noticed until it stings."

"As it floats along on the waves, it uses its toxic feelers to stab anything it touches."

"Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by its stinging acid."

"It can sometimes be found all dry and shriveled up on a beach. Toss it back into the sea to revive it."

Learnset

Learnset via Level-up

The following moves are learned by Tentacool via level-up in Pokémon The Indigo Disk (Violet):
Level
Name
Power
Acc.
Type
Cat.
115100PoisonPhys.
140100WaterSpec.
440100PoisonSpec.
81590NormalPhys.
1255NormalStat.
1660100WaterSpec.
2085NormalStat.
2465100WaterSpec.
2865100GhostSpec.
32PoisonStat.
3680100PoisonPhys.
4090100WaterSpec.
4495100PoisonSpec.
4811080WaterSpec.

Egg Moves

The following moves are learned by Tentacool as Egg Moves in Pokémon The Indigo Disk (Violet):
Name
Power
Acc.
Type
Cat.
NormalStat.
WaterStat.
65100IceSpec.
100GhostStat.
IceStat.
65100DarkPhys.
1100PsychicSpec.
50100NormalPhys.
100NormalStat.

Learnset via TM

The following moves are learned by Tentacool via TM in Pokémon The Indigo Disk (Violet):
TM
Name
Power
Acc.
Type
Cat.
TM007NormalStat.
TM01160100WaterSpec.
TM01340100PoisonSpec.
TM017100GhostStat.
TM01860100DarkPhys.
TM02150100BugPhys.
TM02250100WaterSpec.
TM02570100NormalPhys.
TM02965100GhostSpec.
TM03260NormalSpec.
TM0345595IceSpec.
TM0355595GroundSpec.
TM04565100PoisonSpec.
TM047NormalStat.
TM050WaterStat.
TM070NormalStat.
TM07980100FairySpec.
TM08380100PoisonPhys.
TM085PsychicStat.
TM088NormalStat.
TM091PoisonStat.
TM10212080PoisonPhys.
TM103NormalStat.
TM11085100WaterPhys.
TM11175100GrassSpec.
TM12390100WaterSpec.
TM13590100IceSpec.
TM14211080WaterSpec.
TM14311070IceSpec.
TM14890100PoisonSpec.
TM17180100NormalSpec.
TM174IceStat.
TM17590PoisonStat.
TM18165100DarkPhys.
TM19660100WaterPhys.
TM2083585WaterSpec.
TM2099085WaterSpec.
TM21495100PoisonSpec.
TM22180100DarkPhys.

How to Obtain

Available In

Generation I

Red

PokeballCatchable

Blue

PokeballCatchable

Yellow

PokeballCatchable

Generation II

Gold

PokeballCatchable

Silver

PokeballCatchable

Crystal

PokeballCatchable

Generation III

Ruby

PokeballCatchable

Sapphire

PokeballCatchable

FireRed

PokeballCatchable

LeafGreen

PokeballCatchable

Emerald

PokeballCatchable

Generation IV

Diamond

PokeballCatchable

Pearl

PokeballCatchable

Platinum

PokeballCatchable

HeartGold

PokeballCatchable

SoulSilver

PokeballCatchable

Generation V

Black

Transfer

White

Transfer

Black 2

Transfer

White 2

Transfer

Generation VI

X

PokeballCatchable

Y

PokeballCatchable

Alpha Sapphire

PokeballCatchable

Omega Ruby

PokeballCatchable

Generation VII

Sun

PokeballCatchable

Moon

PokeballCatchable

Ultra Sun

PokeballCatchable

Ultra Moon

PokeballCatchable

Let's Go, Pikachu!

PokeballCatchable

Let's Go, Eevee!

PokeballCatchable

Generation VIII

Sword

Transfer

Shield

Transfer

The Isle of Armor (Sword)

PokeballCatchable

Brilliant Diamond

PokeballCatchable

Shining Pearl

PokeballCatchable

Legends: Arceus

PokeballCatchable

Generation IX

Scarlet

Transfer

Violet

Transfer

The Indigo Disk (Scarlet)

PokeballCatchable

The Indigo Disk (Violet)

PokeballCatchable
What does each category mean?

Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.

Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.

Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.

Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.

Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.

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