Tentacruel #0073
| 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
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 | 0.2 m (0'8") |
| Weight | 5.5 kg (12.1 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 CON STRICT its prey and enemies." "In battle, it extends all 80 of its tentacles to entrap its oppo nent inside a poisonous net." | |
"When its 80 feel ers 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 I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Sun
CatchableMoon
CatchableUltra Sun
CatchableUltra Moon
CatchableLet's Go, Pikachu!
CatchableLet's Go, Eevee!
CatchableGeneration 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 IX
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.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites

Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites

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