Tentacruel

#0073 in the National Pokédex • Jellyfish Pokémon

Tentacruel

#0073 in the National Pokédex • Jellyfish Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

270

364

Attack

130

262

Defense

121

251

Sp. Atk

148

284

Sp. Def

120

220

372

Speed

100

184

328

Total

515

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Tentacool

Geodude

Normal

Shiny

Tentacruel

Jellyfish Pokémon

#0073

Water Poison

Height

1.6 m (5'03")

Weight

55 kg (121.3 lbs)

Abilities

Clear Body Liquid Ooze Rain DishHidden

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Tentacruel takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Electric

2×

Ground

2×

Psychic

2×

Resists

Fire

0.5×

Water

0.5×

Ice

0.5×

Fighting

0.5×

Poison

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Fairy

0.5×

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Tentacool #0072	Level 30	Tentacruel #0073

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Wrap	Normal	Physical	15	90	20	Squeezes the foe for 2-5 turns.
Start	Supersonic	Normal	Status	-	55	20	Sound waves that cause confusion.
Start	Acid	Poison	Special	40	100	30	An attack that may lower DEFENSE.
Start	Reflect Type	Normal	Status	-	-	15	The user reflects the target’s type, making it the same type as the target.
Start	Haze	Ice	Status	-	-	30	Eliminates all stat changes.
Start	Mirror Coat	Psychic	Special	-	100	20	Counters a SPCL. ATK. move double.
15	Toxic Spikes	Poison	Status	-	-	20	The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe’s feet. They poison foes that switch into battle.
18	Poison Sting	Poison	Physical	15	100	35	An attack that may poison the target.
22	Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100	25	Squirts water to attack.
26	Acid Spray	Poison	Special	40	100	20	The user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This harshly reduces the target’s Sp. Def stat.
27	Constrict	Normal	Physical	10	100	35	An attack that may lower SPEED.
34	Acid Armor	Poison	Status	-	-	20	Sharply raises the user's DEFENSE.
35	Barrier	Psychic	Status	-	-	20	Sharply increases user's DEFENSE.
36	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100	20	The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
43	Screech	Normal	Status	-	85	40	Sharply reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
47	Hex	Ghost	Special	65	100	10	This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status problems.
50	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	110	80	5	A powerful water- type attack.
55	Wring Out	Normal	Special	-	100	5	The user powerfully wrings the foe. The more HP the foe has, the greater this attack’s power.
56	Sludge Wave	Poison	Special	95	100	10	It swamps the area around the user with a giant sludge wave. It may also poison those hit.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.

		Class				Description
Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-	20	A dance that in creases ATTACK.
Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95	30	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100	15	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Surf	Water	Special	90	100	15	A strong water- type attack.
Ice Beam	Ice	Special	90	100	10	An attack that may freeze the foe.
Blizzard	Ice	Special	110	70	5	An attack that may freeze the foe.
Bubble Beam	Water	Special	65	100	20	An attack that may lower SPEED.
Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90	5	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Mega Drain	Grass	Special	40	100	15	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
Rage	Normal	Physical	20	100	20	Raises ATTACK if the user is hit.
Mimic	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Copies a move used by the foe.
Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-	20	Raises DEFENSE with a barrier.
Bide	Normal	Physical	-	-	10	Waits 2-3 turns & hits back double.
Skull Bash	Normal	Physical	130	100	10	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
Snore	Normal	Special	50	100	15	An attack useable only while asleep.
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-	10	Works differently for ghost-types.
Protect	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100	10	An attack that may poison the foe.
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95	15	An icy attack that lowers SPEED.
Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100	10	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
Swagger	Normal	Status	-	85	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
Attract	Normal	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Return	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The power varies with the POKéMON.
Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-	5	Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85	15	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100	15	An aquatic charge attack.
Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may steal a held item.
Hail	Ice	Status	-	-	10	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Dive	Water	Physical	80	100	10	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100	20	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe
Brine	Water	Special	65	100	10	If the foe’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.
Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100	10	If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-	25	Prevents all status problems.
Venoshock	Poison	Special	65	100	10	The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
Round	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
Scald	Water	Special	80	100	15	The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Confide	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	Special	80	100	10	The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.
Infestation	Bug	Special	20	100	20	The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100	15	An attack that may make foe flinch.
Muddy Water	Water	Special	90	85	10	Attacks with muddy water. May lower accuracy.
Cross Poison	Poison	Physical	70	100	20	A slashing attack that may also leave the target poisoned. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Venom Drench	Poison	Status	-	100	20	Opposing Pokémon are drenched in an odd poisonous liquid. This lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats of a poisoned target.
Brutal Swing	Dark	Physical	60	100	20	The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.