
Pokemon Guide
Tentacool is a Water and Poison-type Pokemon known for drifting through seas, stinging prey and evolving into Tentacruel. This guide covers Tentacool’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Tentacool guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| FAQ |
Tentacool is a Water and Poison-type jellyfish Pokemon that drifts through shallow seas and uses poisonous stingers. It evolves into Tentacruel at Level 30.
Competitive Overview
Tentacool is usually not a major competitive Pokemon in standard formats, but it can provide utility with Toxic Spikes, Rapid Spin in some games and useful resistances.
Tentacool’s biggest strengths are its typing, Special Defense and support options. Its biggest issue is limited offensive pressure before evolving.
Here are the key facts to know about Tentacool, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Tentacool
National Dex
#0072
Type
Water / Poison
Species
Jellyfish Pokemon
Height
2’11” / 0.9 m
90 cm
Weight
100.3 lbs / 45.5 kg
45.5 kg
Abilities
Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Tentacool has good Special Defense for an unevolved Pokemon, but its overall power improves significantly after evolving into Tentacruel.
Tentacool uses Water, Poison, Ice and support moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Tentacool’s most useful and recognizable moves.
Reliable Water-type damage across many Pokemon games.
A high-power Water-type attack with major damage potential.
A Water-type move with a burn chance when available.
Poison-type special damage that pressures Fairy and Grass-type Pokemon.
Physical Poison-type coverage when needed.
Coverage against Dragon, Flying, Grass and Ground-type Pokemon.
Lowers the target’s Special Defense and helps special attackers break through.
Sets a Poison-type entry hazard in games where it is available.
Tentacool can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Tentacool’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Tentacool is a Water / Poison-type Pokemon. This gives it many useful resistances, including Fighting, Poison, Bug, Steel, Fire, Water, Ice and Fairy-type moves, but leaves it weak to Ground, Electric and Psychic-type attacks.
Type
Water / Poison
Weaknesses
Ground, Electric, Psychic
Resistances
Fighting, Poison, Bug, Steel, Fire, Water, Ice, Fairy
Immunity
None
None
Tentacool’s abilities support stat-drop protection, draining move punishment or rain recovery.
Prevents Tentacool’s stats from being lowered by opposing effects.
Damages opponents that try to drain HP from Tentacool.
Restores HP in rain when this hidden ability is available.
Tentacool evolves into Tentacruel at Level 30. The full Tentacool evolution line is Tentacool and Tentacruel.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Tentacool at Level 30
Tentacool’s availability changes by game. It is commonly found while surfing, fishing or exploring oceans, beaches and coastal routes.
| Game | Where to Find Tentacool |
|---|---|
Pokemon Red |
Routes 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21, Pallet Town and Viridian City. |
Pokemon Blue |
Routes 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21, Pallet Town and Viridian City. |
Pokemon Yellow |
Routes 11, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21, Pallet Town, Seafoam Islands and Vermilion City. |
| Game | Where to Find Tentacool |
|---|---|
Pokemon Gold |
Routes 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 32, 34, 40 and 41, and many coastal cities. |
Pokemon Silver |
Routes 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 32, 34, 40 and 41, and many coastal cities. |
Pokemon Crystal |
Routes 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 32, 34, 40 and 41, and many coastal cities. |
| Game | Where to Find Tentacool |
|---|---|
Pokemon Ruby |
Many Hoenn sea routes and coastal areas. |
Pokemon Sapphire |
Many Hoenn sea routes and coastal areas. |
Pokemon Emerald |
Many Hoenn sea routes and coastal areas. |
Pokemon FireRed |
Many Kanto and Sevii Islands water routes and coastal areas. |
Pokemon LeafGreen |
Many Kanto and Sevii Islands water routes and coastal areas. |
| Game | Where to Find Tentacool |
|---|---|
Pokemon Diamond |
Routes 205, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221 and 222, Canalave City, Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island, Pastoria City and Valley Windworks. |
Pokemon Pearl |
Routes 205, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221 and 222, Canalave City, Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island, Pastoria City and Valley Windworks. |
Pokemon Platinum |
Routes 205, 212, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221 and 222, Canalave City, Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island, Pastoria City, Sunyshore City and Valley Windworks. |
Pokemon HeartGold |
Routes 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 32, 34, 40, 41 and 47, and many coastal areas. |
Pokemon SoulSilver |
Routes 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 32, 34, 40, 41 and 47, and many coastal areas. |
| Game | Where to Find Tentacool |
|---|---|
Pokemon Black |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon White |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon White 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Tentacool |
|---|---|
Pokemon X |
Routes 8 and 12, Cyllage City, Ambrette Town, Shalour City and Azure Bay. |
Pokemon Y |
Routes 8 and 12, Cyllage City, Ambrette Town, Shalour City and Azure Bay. |
Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Many Hoenn sea routes, coastal towns, Sea Mauville and Victory Road. |
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Many Hoenn sea routes, coastal towns, Sea Mauville and Victory Road. |
| Game | Where to Find Tentacool |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sun |
Routes 1, 7, 14 and 15, Melemele Sea, Kala’e Bay, Hano Beach, Brooklet Hill and Secluded Shore. |
Pokemon Moon |
Routes 1, 7, 14 and 15, Melemele Sea, Kala’e Bay, Hano Beach, Brooklet Hill and Secluded Shore. |
Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Route 7, Melemele Sea, Kala’e Bay, Hau’oli City, Hano Beach and Brooklet Hill. |
Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Route 7, Melemele Sea, Kala’e Bay, Hau’oli City, Hano Beach and Brooklet Hill. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Routes 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 24, and Seafoam Islands. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Routes 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 24, and Seafoam Islands. |
| Game | Where to Find Tentacool |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sword |
Challenge Beach, Courageous Cavern, Fields of Honor, Honeycalm Island, Honeycalm Sea, Insular Sea, Loop Lagoon, Stepping-Stone Sea and Workout Sea. |
Pokemon Shield |
Challenge Beach, Courageous Cavern, Fields of Honor, Honeycalm Island, Honeycalm Sea, Insular Sea, Loop Lagoon, Stepping-Stone Sea and Workout Sea. |
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Routes 205, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221 and 222, Canalave City, Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island, Pastoria City, Valley Windworks and several Grand Underground caves. |
Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Routes 205, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221 and 222, Canalave City, Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island, Pastoria City, Valley Windworks and several Grand Underground caves. |
Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Islespy Shore, Lunker’s Lair and Seagrass Haven. |
| Game | Where to Find Tentacool |
|---|---|
Pokemon Scarlet |
Trade or transfer from another compatible game. |
Pokemon Violet |
Trade or transfer from another compatible game. |
Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Tentacool |
|---|---|
Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Tentacool. This FAQ is visible on-page content only.
Tentacool is a Water and Poison-type Pokemon.
Tentacool is weak to Ground, Electric and Psychic-type moves.
Tentacool evolves into Tentacruel at Level 30.
Tentacool’s abilities are Clear Body, Liquid Ooze and Rain Dish.
Tentacool’s best moves often include Surf, Hydro Pump, Scald, Sludge Bomb, Poison Jab, Ice Beam, Acid Spray and Toxic Spikes.
Tentacool can be useful as a special wall or utility Pokemon in limited formats, but it is usually stronger after evolving.
Tentacool is commonly found by surfing or fishing in oceans, beaches and coastal routes.
Current location data for Tentacool in Pokemon Legends Z-A is not yet available.
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