Tentacool

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 335. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 40

Attack 40

Defense 35

Sp. Attack 50

Sp. Defense 100

Speed 70

Total335

335 base stat total, the 731st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 157th among Water-types.

100 base Special Defense, Tentacool's strongest stat, ranking 22nd of 231 Water-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Tentacool in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Tentacool reaches 1,040 CP at level 40 and 1,190 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack97

GO Defense149

GO Stamina120

Max CP (L40)1,040

Max CP (L50)1,176

Best buddy (L51)1,190

Raid catch CP 549–594 (L20). Weather boosted 686–743 (L25).

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Competitive

Tentacool in competitive play.

Tentacool is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #933 in the Great League.

LC

Utility

Flip Turn / Gunk Shot / Knock Off / Rapid Spin

ItemEviolite
NatureJolly
EVs36 HP / 116 Atk / 156 Def / 196 Spe
TeraGrass

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #933 63.2 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Tentacool.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Tentacool, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Tentacool?

Tentacool is a Water/Poison-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Tentacool weak to?

Tentacool takes 2× damage from Electric, Ground, Psychic. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Tentacool resistant to?

Tentacool resists Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Steel, Fairy. It has no full immunities.

How does Tentacool evolve?

Tentacool evolves into Tentacruel (Level 30).

What generation is Tentacool from?

Tentacool was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0072.

What are Tentacool's base stats?

Tentacool has HP 40, Attack 40, Defense 35, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 100, and Speed 70. Total base stat total: 335.

What are Tentacool's abilities?

Tentacool can have the abilities Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, plus the Hidden Ability Rain Dish.

Is Tentacool legendary or mythical?

No. Tentacool is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Tentacool's best stat?

Tentacool's highest base stat is Special Defense at 100, which ranks 22nd of 231 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Tentacool good?

Tentacool has a base stat total of 335, the 731st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 157th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Tentacool →

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Tentacool as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Tentacool in Red / Blue — Gen I Red / Blue

Tentacool in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Tentacool in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Tentacool in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Tentacool 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Tentacool is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Electric Ground Psychic

½× Resists

Fire Water Ice Fighting Poison Bug Steel Fairy

Comparison

Tentacool vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 231 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat	Tentacool	Water avg	Difference
HP	40	69	-29
Attack	40	72	-32
Defense	35	70	-35
Special Attack	50	71	-21
Special Defense	100	68	+32
Speed	70	67	+3
Total	335	417	-82

Game appearances

Tentacool appears in 36 games.

Every mainline release where Tentacool is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I

1998 Blue
1998 Red
1999 Yellow

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2016 Moon
2016 Sun
2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun
2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Isle of Armor DLC
2022 Legends: Arceus

Gen IX

2023 Indigo Disk DLC

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Tentacool in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 26 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl

Canalave CityFuego IronworksIron IslandPastoria CitySinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma TownSinnoh Route 213Sinnoh Route 218Sinnoh Route 219Sinnoh Route 221Sinnoh Route 222Sinnoh Sea Route 220Valley Windworks

Platinum

Canalave CityFuego IronworksIron IslandPastoria CitySinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma TownSinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria CitySinnoh Route 213Sinnoh Route 218Sinnoh Route 219Sinnoh Route 221Sinnoh Route 222Sinnoh Sea Route 220Sunyshore CityValley Windworks

Gold, Silver, Crystal

Cherrygrove CityCianwood CityCinnabar IslandJohto Route 32Johto Route 34Johto Sea Route 40Johto Sea Route 41Kanto Route 12Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 26Kanto Route 27Kanto Sea Route 19Kanto Sea Route 20Kanto Sea Route 21New Bark TownOlivine CityPallet TownUnion Cave B2fVermilion CityVermilion City SS Anne DockWhirl Islands 1F

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Cherrygrove CityCianwood CityCianwood City Pokemon CenterCinnabar IslandJohto Route 32Johto Route 34Johto Route 47Johto Sea Route 40Johto Sea Route 41Kanto Route 12Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 26Kanto Route 27Kanto Sea Route 19Kanto Sea Route 20Kanto Sea Route 21New Bark TownOlivine CityPallet TownUnion Cave B2fVermilion CityVermilion City SS Anne DockWhirl Islands 1F

Yellow

Cinnabar IslandKanto Route 11Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 17Kanto Route 18Kanto Sea Route 19Kanto Sea Route 20Kanto Sea Route 21Pallet TownSeafoam Islands B3fSeafoam Islands B4fVermilion CityVermilion City SS Anne Dock

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Kanto Route 10Kanto Route 11Kanto Route 12Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 18Kanto Route 24Kanto Route 4Kanto Sea Route 19Kanto Sea Route 20Kanto Sea Route 21Seafoam Islands B3fSeafoam Islands B4f

Red, Blue, red-japan, green-japan

Kanto Route 12Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 17Kanto Route 18Kanto Sea Route 19Kanto Sea Route 20Kanto Sea Route 21Pallet TownViridian City

FireRed, LeafGreen

Bond BridgeCerulean CityCinnabar IslandFive IslandFive Isle MeadowGreen PathIcefall Cave WaterfallKanto Route 10Kanto Route 11Kanto Route 12Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 24Kanto Route 4Kanto Sea Route 19Kanto Sea Route 20Kanto Sea Route 21Kindle RoadMemorial PillarOne IslandOutcast IslandPallet TownResort GorgeousSS AnneTanoby RuinsTrainer TowerTreasure BeachVermilion CityWater LabyrinthWater Path

Ruby

Abandoned ShipDewford TownEver Grande CityHoenn Route 103Hoenn Route 105Hoenn Route 106Hoenn Route 107Hoenn Route 108Hoenn Route 109Hoenn Route 110Hoenn Route 115Hoenn Route 118Hoenn Route 119Hoenn Route 121Hoenn Route 122Hoenn Route 123Hoenn Route 124Hoenn Route 125Hoenn Route 126Hoenn Route 127Hoenn Route 128Hoenn Route 129Hoenn Route 130Hoenn Route 131Hoenn Route 132Hoenn Route 133Hoenn Route 134Lilycove CityMossdeep CityPacifidlog TownSeafloor CavernShoal Cave High TideSlateport City

Sapphire, Emerald

Abandoned ShipDewford TownEver Grande CityHoenn Route 103Hoenn Route 105Hoenn Route 106Hoenn Route 107Hoenn Route 108Hoenn Route 109Hoenn Route 110Hoenn Route 115Hoenn Route 118Hoenn Route 119Hoenn Route 121Hoenn Route 122Hoenn Route 123Hoenn Route 124Hoenn Route 125Hoenn Route 126Hoenn Route 127Hoenn Route 128Hoenn Route 129Hoenn Route 130Hoenn Route 131Hoenn Route 132Hoenn Route 133Hoenn Route 134Lilycove CityMossdeep CityPacifidlog TownSeafloor CavernShoal Cave High TideSlateport CitySootopolis City

X, Y

Ambrette TownAzure BayCyllage CityKalos Route 12Kalos Route 8Shalour City

Sun, Moon

Alola Route 1 Hauoli OutskirtsAlola Route 14Alola Route 15 MainAlola Route 7Brooklet Hill Totems DenHano BeachKalae BayMelemele SeaSecluded Shore

Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Alola Route 7Brooklet Hill Totems DenHano BeachHauoli City BeachfrontKalae BayMelemele Sea

Pokémon anime

Tentacool appears in 23 episodes.

From HZ006 (2023-05-12) through JN143 (2023-02-24).

+ 11 more episodes

Browse all 23 on /anime →

Stat spread.

Tentacool in Pokémon GO.

Tentacool in competitive play.