Tentacruel

Type:: Water / Poison
Species:: Jellyfish
Catch Rate:: 60 (Low)
Height:: 5′03″ (1.6 m) (Very Low)
Weight:: 121.3 (55.0 kg) (Very Low)

Ability:: Clear Body/ Liquid Ooze
Egg Groups:: Water 3
Time to Hatch:: 5120 (Very High Speed)
Gender:: 50% ♂ 50% ♀

National Dex
73

Johto Dex
163

Hoenn Dex
67

Sinnoh Dex
137

With 80 tentacles for ensaring victims, it prevents escape until the prey is weakened by poison.

Base Stats

HP:	(Low) 80
Attack:	(Low) 70
Defense:	(Low) 65
Sp. Att:	(Normal) 80
Sp. Def:	(Normal) 120
Speed:	(High) 100

Effort points:: 2 * Sp. Def

Base Exp.:: 205 (Very High)
Happiness:: 70 (Very Low)
Growth Rate:: Slow
Color:: Blue

Evolutions

Tentacool
Basic

Tentacruel
Lv. 30

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Strengths and Weaknesses
This table shows the strenths and weaknesses of this Pokemon, numbers less than one means the effect of those types of attacks are reduced by that factor, and numbers greater than one are increased by that factor. So for example, if the number is 2, then this Pokemon will incur about twice the damage as normal, 0.5, only half the normal damage.

Bug	Dark	Dragon	Electric	Fighting	Fire	Flying	Ghost	Grass	Ground	Ice	Normal	Poison	Psychic	Rock	Steel	Water
0.5 (2)	1	1	2	0.5	0.5	1	1	1	2	0.5	1	0.5	2	1	0.5	0.5

Move	Level	Type	Class	Power	Accuracy	PP	Description	Games
Level Moves				Currently displaying moves from generation I, II, III, IV, IV. Please use the game version filter above to change this.
Constrict	1	normal	physical	10	100%	35	The foe is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. It may also lower the target's Speed.	I II III IV
Poison Sting	1	poison	physical	15	100%	35	The foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb of some sort. It may also poison the target.	I II III IV
Supersonic	1	normal	none	0	55%	20	The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target.	I II III IV
Water Gun	1	water	special	40	100%	25	The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water.	I
Toxic Spikes	15	poison	none	0	0%	20	The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe's feet. They poison foes that switch into battle.	IV
Acid	19	poison	special	40	100%	30	The foe is attacked with a spray of harsh acid. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.	III
BubbleBeam	25	water	special	65	100%	20	A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.	III
Water Pulse	29	water	special	60	100%	20	The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.	IV
Wrap	30	normal	physical	15	85%	20	A long body or vines are used to wrap and squeeze the foe for two to five turns.	III
Poison Jab	36	poison	physical	80	100%	20	The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.	IV
Barrier	38	psychic	none	0	100%	30	The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat.	II III
Screech	47	normal	none	0	85%	40	An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe's Defense stat.	II III
Hydro Pump	55	water	special	120	80%	5	The foe is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.	II III
Wring Out	55	normal	special	n/a	100%	5	The user powerfully wrings the foe. The more HP the foe has, the greater this attack's power.	IV

Move	Type	Class	Power	Accuracy	PP	Description	Games
Egg Moves			Currently displaying moves from generation I, II, III, IV, IV. Please use the game version filter above to change this.
Acupressure	normal	none	0	0%	30	The user applies pressure to stress points, sharply boosting one of its stats.	IV
Aurora Beam	ice	special	65	100%	20	The foe is hit with a rainbow-colored beam. It may also lower the target's Attack stat.	II III IV
Confuse Ray	ghost	none	0	100%	10	The foe is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.	III IV
Haze	ice	none	0	100%	30	The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokemon engaged in battle.	II III IV
Knock Off	dark	physical	20	100%	20	The user slaps down the foe's held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.	IV
Mirror Coat	psychic	special	n/a	100%	20	A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken.	II III IV
Rapid Spin	normal	physical	20	100%	40	A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.	II III IV
Safeguard	normal	none	0	100%	25	The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.	II III IV

Move	Type	Class	Power	Accuracy	PP	Description	Games
Tutor Moves			Currently displaying moves from generation I, II, III, IV, IV. Please use the game version filter above to change this.
Double-Edge	normal	physical	120	100%	15	A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.	fr lg e
Endure	normal	none	0	100%	10	The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	e
Ice Beam	ice	special	95	100%	10	The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.	c
Icy Wind	ice	special	55	95%	15	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target's Speed stat.	e
Mimic	normal	none	0	100%	10	The user copies the move last used by the foe. The move can be used for the rest of the battle.	fr lg e
Sleep Talk	normal	none	0	100%	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.	e
Snore	normal	special	40	100%	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.	e
Substitute	normal	none	0	100%	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.	fr lg e
Swagger	normal	none	0	90%	15	The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.	e
Swords Dance	normal	none	0	100%	30	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user's Attack stat.	fr lg e

Move	TM	Type	Class	Power	Accuracy	PP	Description	Games
Machine Moves				Currently displaying moves from generation I, II, III, IV, IV. Please use the game version filter above to change this.
Focus Punch	TM01	fighting	physical	150	100%	20	The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.	pl
Curse	TM03	?	none	0	100%	10	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.	II
Water Pulse	TM03	water	special	60	100%	20	The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.	III IV
Toxic	TM06	poison	none	0	85%	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.	I II III IV
Hail	TM07	ice	none	0	100%	10	The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokemon except the Ice type.	III IV
Take Down	TM09	normal	physical	90	85%	20	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.	I
Double-Edge	TM10	normal	physical	120	100%	15	A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.	I
Hidden Power	TM10	normal	special	n/a	100%	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokemon using it.	II III IV
BubbleBeam	TM11	water	special	65	100%	20	A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.	I
Water Gun	TM12	water	special	40	100%	25	The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water.	I
Ice Beam	TM13	ice	special	95	100%	10	The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.	I III IV
Snore	TM13	normal	special	40	100%	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.	II
Blizzard	TM14	ice	special	120	70%	5	A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.	I II III IV
Hyper Beam	TM15	normal	special	150	90%	5	The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.	I II III IV
Icy Wind	TM16	ice	special	55	95%	15	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target's Speed stat.	II
Protect	TM17	normal	none	0	0%	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	II III IV
Rain Dance	TM18	water	none	0	0%	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.	II III IV
Giga Drain	TM19	grass	special	60	100%	10	A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.	II III IV
Rage	TM20	normal	physical	20	100%	20	While this move is in use, it gains attack power each time the user is hit in battle.	I
Frustration	TM21	normal	physical	n/a	100%	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.	II III IV
Mega Drain	TM21	grass	special	40	100%	15	A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.	I
Return	TM27	normal	physical	n/a	100%	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.	II III IV
Mimic	TM31	normal	none	0	100%	10	The user copies the move last used by the foe. The move can be used for the rest of the battle.	I
Double Team	TM32	normal	none	0	100%	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.	I II III IV
Reflect	TM33	psychic	none	0	100%	20	A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.	I
Bide	TM34	normal	physical	n/a	100%	10	The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.	I
Sludge Bomb	TM36	poison	special	90	100%	10	The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target.	II III IV
Skull Bash	TM40	normal	physical	100	100%	15	The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the foe on the next turn.	I
Facade	TM42	normal	physical	70	100%	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.	III IV
Secret Power	TM43	normal	physical	70	100%	20	The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.	III IV
Rest	TM44	psychic	none	0	100%	10	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.	I II III IV
Attract	TM45	normal	none	0	100%	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.	II III IV
Thief	TM46	dark	physical	40	100%	10	The user attacks and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.	III IV
Brine	TM55	water	special	65	100%	10	If the foe's HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.	IV
Endure	TM58 (TM20)	normal	none	0	100%	10	The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	II IV
Payback	TM66	dark	physical	50	100%	10	If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.	IV
Giga Impact	TM68	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.	IV
Swords Dance	TM75 (TM03)	normal	none	0	100%	30	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user's Attack stat.	I IV
Captivate	TM78	normal	none	0	100%	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.	IV
Sleep Talk	TM82 (TM35)	normal	none	0	100%	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.	II IV
Natural Gift	TM83	normal	physical	n/a	100%	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.	IV
Poison Jab	TM84	poison	physical	80	100%	20	The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.	IV
Swagger	TM87 (TM34)	normal	none	0	90%	15	The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.	II IV
Substitute	TM90 (TM50)	normal	none	0	100%	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.	I IV
Cut	HM01	normal	physical	50	95%	30	The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.	I II III IV
Surf	HM03	water	special	95	100%	15	It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.	I II III IV
Whirlpool	HM06	water	special	15	70%	15	The user traps the foe inside a fast, vicious whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns.	II
Waterfall	HM07	water	physical	80	100%	15	The user charges the foe at an awesome speed. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.	III IV
Dive	HM08	water	physical	80	100%	10	A two-turn attack. The user dives underwater on the first turn, then hits on the next turn.	III

Tentacruel Locations

d p		Common Routes 205 213, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 226 and 230 (Surf). Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island, Canalave City, Pastoria City, Sunyshore City, Valley Windworks
pp		Sea
ru sa e		Rare Abandoned Ship
fr lg		Rare One Island, Five Island, Bond Bridge, Five Island Meadow, Green Path, Icefall Cave, Kindle Road, Memorial Pillar, Outcast Island, Resort Gorgeous, Tanoby Ruins, Trainer Tower, Treasure Beach
r b		Evolve Evolves from Tentacool
xd co		Trade Via trading from FireRed, Leaf Green, Ruby, Sapphire or Emerald

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	Member: bugsteelice this pokemon is bad meaning good I caught one in the waters in front of the elite four castle place and it was level 42 and when I got thourgh the road it was level 52 so I don't know what totheend999 is talking about I use sludge bomb surf waterfall ice beam for cythia's garchomp 30 Jun 09 14:36 0
	Member: chino15 My favorite pokemon since the first generation came. I use it with Sludge Bomb, Surf, Ice Beam and Toxic. 22 Jun 09 13:11 0
	Member: totheend999 stats are average and alright move pool but it training its like going through open heart surgery without anesthesia. trains slow and lower stats and if u dont have the right evs it will get owned by any poke with higher speed dont waste your time 17 Dec 08 07:40 0
	Member: Namek IMO, One of the underrated pokemon in the game. Tentacrule has so much potential with Haze, Rapid Spin and Toxic Spikes. He even has great speed. 27 Oct 08 15:18 -1

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