Tentacruel #0073
The data on this page are from The Indigo Disk (Scarlet) and The Indigo Disk (Violet), the most recent appearance of Tentacruel. Use the left menu (blue tab) to see data from other games!
| Typing | WaterPoison |
| Abilities | Clear Body - Ability 1 Liquid Ooze - Ability 2 Rain Dish - Hidden |
| Classification | The Jellyfish Pokémon |
| National ID | #0073 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork
Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 80 | 140—187 | |||
| Attack | 70 | 67—109 | 75—122 | 82—134 | |
| Defense | 65 | 63—105 | 70—117 | 77—128 | |
| Sp. Attack | 80 | 76—118 | 85—132 | 93—145 | |
| Sp. Defense | 120 | 112—154 | 125—172 | 137—189 | |
| Speed | 100 | 94—136 | 105—152 | 115—167 | |
| Total | 515 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
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
| EV Yield | 2 Sp. Defense |
| Base Exp. Yield | 180 |
| Catch Rate | 60 |
| Catch Chance | ~14.82% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Slow |
| Base Friendship | 50 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Tentacruel via level-up in Pokémon The Indigo Disk (Scarlet) and The Indigo Disk (Violet):
| Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acid | 40 | 100 | Poison | Spec. |
| 1 | Poison Sting | 15 | 100 | Poison | Phys. |
| 1 | Reflect Type | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 1 | Water Gun | 40 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| 1 | Wrap | 15 | 90 | Normal | Phys. |
| 12 | Supersonic | — | 55 | Normal | Stat. |
| 16 | Water Pulse | 60 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| 20 | Screech | — | 85 | Normal | Stat. |
| 24 | Bubble Beam | 65 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| 28 | Hex | 65 | 100 | Ghost | Spec. |
| 34 | Acid Armor | — | — | Poison | Stat. |
| 40 | Poison Jab | 80 | 100 | Poison | Phys. |
| 46 | Surf | 90 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| 52 | Sludge Wave | 95 | 100 | Poison | Spec. |
| 58 | Hydro Pump | 110 | 80 | Water | Spec. |
Egg Moves
The following moves are learned by Tentacruel as Egg Moves in Pokémon The Indigo Disk (Scarlet) and The Indigo Disk (Violet):
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acupressure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| Aqua Ring | — | — | Water | Stat. |
| Aurora Beam | 65 | 100 | Ice | Spec. |
| Confuse Ray | — | 100 | Ghost | Stat. |
| Haze | — | — | Ice | Stat. |
| Knock Off | 65 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| Mirror Coat | 1 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| Rapid Spin | 50 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| Tickle | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Tentacruel via TM in Pokémon The Indigo Disk (Scarlet) and The Indigo Disk (Violet):
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM006 | Scary Face | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM007 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM011 | Water Pulse | 60 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| TM013 | Acid Spray | 40 | 100 | Poison | Spec. |
| TM017 | Confuse Ray | — | 100 | Ghost | Stat. |
| TM018 | Thief | 60 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM021 | Pounce | 50 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| TM022 | Chilling Water | 50 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| TM025 | Facade | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM029 | Hex | 65 | 100 | Ghost | Spec. |
| TM032 | Swift | 60 | — | Normal | Spec. |
| TM034 | Icy Wind | 55 | 95 | Ice | Spec. |
| TM035 | Mud Shot | 55 | 95 | Ground | Spec. |
| TM045 | Venoshock | 65 | 100 | Poison | Spec. |
| TM047 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM050 | Rain Dance | — | — | Water | Stat. |
| TM070 | Sleep Talk | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM079 | Dazzling Gleam | 80 | 100 | Fairy | Spec. |
| TM083 | Poison Jab | 80 | 100 | Poison | Phys. |
| TM085 | Rest | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM088 | Swords Dance | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM091 | Toxic Spikes | — | — | Poison | Stat. |
| TM102 | Gunk Shot | 120 | 80 | Poison | Phys. |
| TM103 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM110 | Liquidation | 85 | 100 | Water | Phys. |
| TM111 | Giga Drain | 75 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM123 | Surf | 90 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| TM135 | Ice Beam | 90 | 100 | Ice | Spec. |
| TM142 | Hydro Pump | 110 | 80 | Water | Spec. |
| TM143 | Blizzard | 110 | 70 | Ice | Spec. |
| TM148 | Sludge Bomb | 90 | 100 | Poison | Spec. |
| TM152 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM163 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM171 | Tera Blast | 80 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM174 | Haze | — | — | Ice | Stat. |
| TM175 | Toxic | — | 90 | Poison | Stat. |
| TM181 | Knock Off | 65 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM193 | Weather Ball | 50 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM196 | Flip Turn | 60 | 100 | Water | Phys. |
| TM208 | Whirlpool | 35 | 85 | Water | Spec. |
| TM209 | Muddy Water | 90 | 85 | Water | Spec. |
| TM214 | Sludge Wave | 95 | 100 | Poison | Spec. |
| TM219 | Skitter Smack | 70 | 90 | Bug | Phys. |
| TM221 | Throat Chop | 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
Main Sprite