Tentacruel #0073
| Pokémon GO | See this Pokémon's data in Pokémon GO |
| Typing | WaterPoison |
| Abilities | Clear Body - Ability 1 Liquid Ooze - Ability 2 Rain Dish - Hidden |
| Classification | The Jellyfish Pokémon |
| National ID | #0073 |
| Regional ID | #0051 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Stat Range | |
| HP | 80 | 140—187 | |
| Attack | 70 | 67—134 | |
| Defense | 65 | 63—128 | |
| Sp. Attack | 80 | 76—145 | |
| Sp. Defense | 120 | 112—189 | |
| Speed | 100 | 94—167 | |
| Total | 515 | Calculated Stat Range |
Evolutionary Family
Where to Find
| Generation 9 | |
|---|---|
| The Indigo Disk | WildCoastal Biome |
| Generation 8 | |
| Legends: Arceus | |
| BD/SP | SurfingCanalave CityFuego IronworksIron IslandPastoria CityPokémon LeagueRoute 205Route 213Route 218Route 219Route 220Route 221Route 222Route 223Route 224Route 226Route 230Sunyshore CityValley Windworks Grand UndergroundGrand Underground |
| The Crown Tundra | RaidMax Lair |
| The Isle of Armor | SurfingChallenge BeachFields of HonorHoneycalm IslandHoneycalm SeaInsular SeaLoop LagoonStepping-Stone SeaWorkout Sea StaticCourageous Cavern |
| Generation 7 | |
| LGP/LGE | |
| US/UM | |
| S/M | SurfingPoni Wilds SOSPoni Wilds |
| Generation 6 | |
| OR/AS | |
| Generation 4 | |
| HG/SS | |
| Platinum | |
| D/P | |
| Generation 3 | |
| Emerald | SurfingAbandoned Ship FishingAbandoned Ship |
| FR/LG | |
| R/S | SurfingAbandoned Ship FishingAbandoned Ship |
| Generation 2 | |
| Crystal | |
| G/S | |
| Generation 1 | |
| Yellow | |
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Water 3 |
| Egg Cycles | 20 |
| 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% |
| Height | 1.6 m (5'3") |
| Weight | 55.0 kg (121.3 lbs.) |
Battle Information
Pokédex Entries
"On the rare occasions that large outbreaks of Tentacruel occur, all fish Pokémon disappear from the surrounding sea." "In battle, it extends all 80 of its tentacles to entrap its opponent inside a poisonous net." | |
"When the red orbs on Tentacruel’s head glow brightly, watch out. The Pokémon is about to fire off a burst of ultrasonic waves." "Its 80 tentacles can stretch and shrink freely. Tentacruel ensnares prey in a net of spread-out tentacles, delivering venomous stings to its catch." | |
"With 80 tentacles for ensnaring victims, it prevents escape until the prey is weakened by poison." "It alerts others to danger by stridently flashing the red orbs on its head." | |
"It has 80 tentacles, each with a venomous tip. These tentacles are also extendible, lengthening when Tentacruel attempts to catch prey. Use caution." | |
"Normally, it has 80 poisonous tentacles. The longer one has been alive, the fewer tentacles it will have." "Although these Pokémon are rare, when a large outbreak of them occurs, all fish Pokémon disappear from the surrounding sea." | |
"It fires off ultrasonic waves from its red orbs to weaken its prey, and then it wraps them up in its 80 tentacles." "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." | |
"Its 80 tentacles can stretch and contract freely. They wrap around prey and weaken it with poison." | |
"The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey." "It has 80 tentacles that move about freely. They can sting, causing poisoning and sharp, stabbing pain." | |
"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." "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." | |
"With 80 tentacles for ensnaring victims, it prevents escape until the prey is weakened by poison." "It alerts others to danger by stridently flashing the red orbs on its head." | |
"It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape." | |
"Its 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to constrict its prey and enemies." "In battle, it extends all 80 of its tentacles to entrap its opponent inside a poisonous net." | |
"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." "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." | |
"It has 80 tentacles that move about freely. They can sting, causing poisoning and sharp, stabbing pain." "The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey." | |
"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." | |
"Its 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to CONSTRICT its prey and enemies." "In battle, it extends all 80 of its tentacles to entrap its opponent inside a poisonous net." | |
"When its 80 feelers absorb water, it stretches to become like a net to entangle its prey." | |
"Its 80 tentacles can stretch and contract freely. They wrap around prey and weaken it with poison." |
Learnset
Learnset via Level-up
Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 100 | Poison | Spec. | |
| 1 | 15 | 100 | Poison | Phys. | |
| 1 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| 1 | 40 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| 1 | 15 | 90 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 12 | — | 55 | Normal | Stat. | |
| 16 | 60 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| 20 | — | 85 | Normal | Stat. | |
| 24 | 65 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| 28 | 65 | 100 | Ghost | Spec. | |
| 34 | — | — | Poison | Stat. | |
| 40 | 80 | 100 | Poison | Phys. | |
| 46 | 90 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| 52 | 95 | 100 | Poison | Spec. | |
| 58 | 110 | 80 | Water | Spec. |
Pre-evolution Moves
Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| — | — | Water | Stat. | |
| 65 | 100 | Ice | Spec. | |
| 1 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. | |
| 50 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
Learnset via TM
TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM006 | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM007 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM011 | 60 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM013 | 40 | 100 | Poison | Spec. | |
| TM017 | — | 100 | Ghost | Stat. | |
| TM018 | 60 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| TM021 | 50 | 100 | Bug | Phys. | |
| TM022 | 50 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM025 | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM029 | 65 | 100 | Ghost | Spec. | |
| TM032 | 60 | — | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM034 | 55 | 95 | Ice | Spec. | |
| TM035 | 55 | 95 | Ground | Spec. | |
| TM045 | 65 | 100 | Poison | Spec. | |
| TM047 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM050 | — | — | Water | Stat. | |
| TM070 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM079 | 80 | 100 | Fairy | Spec. | |
| TM083 | 80 | 100 | Poison | Phys. | |
| TM085 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM088 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM091 | — | — | Poison | Stat. | |
| TM102 | 120 | 80 | Poison | Phys. | |
| TM103 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM110 | 85 | 100 | Water | Phys. | |
| TM111 | 75 | 100 | Grass | Spec. | |
| TM123 | 90 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM135 | 90 | 100 | Ice | Spec. | |
| TM142 | 110 | 80 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM143 | 110 | 70 | Ice | Spec. | |
| TM148 | 90 | 100 | Poison | Spec. | |
| TM152 | 150 | 90 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM163 | 150 | 90 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM171 | 80 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM174 | — | — | Ice | Stat. | |
| TM175 | — | 90 | Poison | Stat. | |
| TM181 | 65 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| TM193 | 50 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM196 | 60 | 100 | Water | Phys. | |
| TM208 | 35 | 85 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM209 | 90 | 85 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM214 | 95 | 100 | Poison | Spec. | |
| TM219 | 70 | 90 | Bug | Phys. | |
| TM221 | 80 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation IX
Generation VIII
Sword
TransferShield
TransferThe Isle of Armor (Sword)
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Shield)
CatchableThe Crown Tundra (Sword)
CatchableThe Crown Tundra (Shield)
CatchableBrilliant Diamond
CatchableShining Pearl
CatchableLegends: Arceus
CatchableGeneration VII
Sun
CatchableMoon
CatchableUltra Sun
CatchableUltra Moon
CatchableLet's Go, Pikachu!
CatchableLet's Go, Eevee!
CatchableGeneration VI
Generation V
Generation IV
Generation III
Generation II
Generation I
What does each category mean?
Catchable Found somewhere in the game and caught there.
Evolve Evolve it from an earlier stage you can get in this game.
Transfer In the game's data, but you need a trade with another player (a version exclusive) or a transfer, like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Pokémon HOME

Pokémon HOME
Generation IX

Scarlet & Violet
Generation VIII

Legends: Arceus

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Sword & Shield
Generation VII

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Generation VI

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

X & Y
Generation V

Black & White
Generation IV

HeartGold & SoulSilver

Platinum

Diamond & Pearl
Generation III

Emerald

FireRed & LeafGreen

Ruby & Sapphire
Generation II

Crystal

Silver

Gold
Generation I

Yellow

Red & Blue

