TL;DR. Tentacruel is a water/poison-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 515. The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey.
The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey.
Stat spread.
Total of 515. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Tentacruel 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, Tentacruel reaches 2,422 CP at level 40 and 2,771 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Tentacool family appeared on November 19, 2019.
- Tentacool
- Shadow
- Tentacruel by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Nov 23 to Dec 1, 2022, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 23 to Dec 1, 2022 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Jun 7 to Jun 21, 2018 | 2-star | Water Festival 2018 |
| Nov 4, 2017 to Feb 9, 2018 | 2-star | Regular rotation |
Tentacruel in competitive play.
Tentacruel is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #192 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Tentacruel.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Tentacruel, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Tentacruel?
Tentacruel is a Water/Poison-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Tentacruel weak to?
Tentacruel takes 2× damage from Electric, Ground, Psychic. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Tentacruel resistant to?
Tentacruel resists Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Steel, Fairy. It has no full immunities.
How does Tentacruel evolve?
Tentacruel evolves from Tentacool (Level 30). Tentacruel is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Tentacruel from?
Tentacruel was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0073.
What are Tentacruel's base stats?
Tentacruel has HP 80, Attack 70, Defense 65, Special Attack 80, Special Defense 120, and Speed 100. Total base stat total: 515.
What are Tentacruel's abilities?
Tentacruel can have the abilities Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, plus the Hidden Ability Rain Dish.
Is Tentacruel legendary or mythical?
No. Tentacruel is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Tentacruel's best stat?
Tentacruel's highest base stat is Special Defense at 120, which ranks 11th of 231 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Tentacruel good?
Tentacruel has a base stat total of 515, the 226th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 41st among Water-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Through the generations.
Tentacruel as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Tentacruel is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Tentacruel vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 231 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Tentacruel | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 80 | 69 | +11 |
| Attack | 70 | 72 | -2 |
| Defense | 65 | 70 | -5 |
| Special Attack | 80 | 71 | +9 |
| Special Defense | 120 | 68 | +52 |
| Speed | 100 | 67 | +33 |
| Total | 515 | 417 | +98 |
Tentacruel appears in 36 games.
Every mainline release where Tentacruel is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Tentacruel.
Every main-series game Tentacruel is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- WildCoastal Biome (The Indigo Disk)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (4★) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainable
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildChallenge Beach, Fields of Honor, Honeycalm Island, Honeycalm Sea, Insular Sea, Loop Lagoon, Stepping-Stone Sea, Workout Sea (Surfing) (The Isle of Armor)
- WildCourageous Cavern (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidFields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands, Forest of Focus, Challenge Beach, Loop Lagoon, Insular Sea (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 205, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 226, 230, Pastoria City, Canalave City, Sunyshore City, Valley Windworks, Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island, Pokémon League (Surfing)
- WildGrand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Swampy Cave, Bogsunk Cavern (After defeating Candice)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCobalt Coastlands: near Islespy Shore, Lunker's Lair (additional (Alpha) nearby), Seagrass Haven, massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainable
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- WildPoni Wilds (Surfing)
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoutes 14 and 15, Poni Breaker Coast (Surfing)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildRoutes 4, 10, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 24, Seafoam Islands (Sea Skim)
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- EvolveTentacool (Level 30)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoutes 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town, Ever Grande City, Shoal Cave, Seafloor Cavern, Victory Road, Battle Resort (Surfing)
Generation VTransfer only
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 205, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 226, 230, Pastoria City, Canalave City, Sunyshore City, Valley Windworks, Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island, Pokémon League (Surfing)
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoutes 205, 212, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 226, 230, Pastoria City, Canalave City, Sunyshore City, Valley Windworks, Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island, Pokémon League (Surfing)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 20, 21, 26, 27, 41, New Bark Town, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island, Pallet Town (Surfing and Super Rod)
- WildRoutes 12, 13, 19, 32, 34, 40, Cherrygrove City, Union Cave (3F), Whirl Islands (1F-B2F), Olivine City, Cianwood City (Surfing)
- WildRoute 47 (Super Rod)
Generation IIIObtainable
- Ruby · SapphireObtainable
- WildAbandoned Ship (surfing and Super Rod)
- EmeraldObtainable
- WildAbandoned Ship (Surfing and Super Rod)
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildTreasure Beach, Kindle Road, Bond Bridge, Five Isle Meadow, Memorial Pillar, Water Labyrinth, Resort Gorgeous, Water Path, Green Path, Outcast Island, Tanoby Ruins, One Island, Five Island, Icefall Cave, Trainer Tower (Surfing)
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- WildRoutes 20, 21, 26, 27 and 41, New Bark Town, Olivine City (Super Rod in harbor only), Pallet Town, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island (Surfing and Super Rod)
- WildRoutes 12, 13, 19, 32, 34 and 40, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Whirl Islands, Union Cave (B2F) (Surfing)
Generation IObtainable
- Red · BlueObtainable
- EvolveTentacool (Level 30)
- YellowObtainable
- WildRoutes 19, 20, 21 (Super Rod)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Legends: Arceus; Scarlet; Violet; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Tentacruel appears in 19 episodes.
From EP019 (1997-08-05) through HZ078 (2024-12-20).
TCG Pocket appearances
Tentacruel in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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