Tentacool Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

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Tentacool 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

Tentacool

Shiny Form

Shiny Tentacool

Tentacool Description

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.

Tentacool Quick Facts

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 Stats

Tentacool has good Special Defense for an unevolved Pokemon, but its overall power improves significantly after evolving into Tentacruel.

Tentacool Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Tentacool uses Water, Poison, Ice and support moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Tentacool’s most useful and recognizable moves.

Surf

Reliable Water-type damage across many Pokemon games.

Hydro Pump

A high-power Water-type attack with major damage potential.

Scald

A Water-type move with a burn chance when available.

Sludge Bomb

Poison-type special damage that pressures Fairy and Grass-type Pokemon.

Poison Jab

Physical Poison-type coverage when needed.

Ice Beam

Coverage against Dragon, Flying, Grass and Ground-type Pokemon.

Acid Spray

Lowers the target’s Special Defense and helps special attackers break through.

Toxic Spikes

Sets a Poison-type entry hazard in games where it is available.

Tentacool All Moves

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

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Poison Sting	Poison	Physical	15	100
1	Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100
4	Acid	Poison	Special	40	100
8	Wrap	Normal	Physical	15	90
12	Supersonic	Normal	Status	–	55
16	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
20	Screech	Normal	Status	–	85
24	Bubble Beam	Water	Special	65	100
28	Hex	Ghost	Special	65	100
32	Acid Armor	Poison	Status	–	–
36	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100
40	Surf	Water	Special	90	100
44	Sludge Wave	Poison	Special	95	100
48	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	110	80

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Acid Spray	Poison	Special	40	100
TM	Blizzard	Ice	Special	110	70
TM	Chilling Water	Water	Special	50	100
TM	Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	–	100
TM	Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	Special	80	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Flip Turn	Water	Physical	60	100
TM	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
TM	Gunk Shot	Poison	Physical	120	80
TM	Haze	Ice	Status	–	–
TM	Hex	Ghost	Special	65	100
TM	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	110	80
TM	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	90	100
TM	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
TM	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	65	100
TM	Liquidation	Water	Physical	85	100
TM	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
TM	Muddy Water	Water	Special	90	85
TM	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100
TM	Pounce	Bug	Physical	50	100
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100
TM	Sludge Wave	Poison	Special	95	100
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Surf	Water	Special	90	100
TM	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
TM	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100
TM	Throat Chop	Dark	Physical	80	100
TM	Toxic	Poison	Status	–	90
TM	Toxic Spikes	Poison	Status	–	–
TM	Venoshock	Poison	Special	65	100
TM	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
TM	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Acupressure	Normal	Status	–	–
Aqua Ring	Water	Status	–	–
Aurora Beam	Ice	Special	65	100
Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	–	100
Haze	Ice	Status	–	–
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	65	100
Mirror Coat	Psychic	Special	–	100
Rapid Spin	Normal	Physical	50	100
Tickle	Normal	Status	–	100

Tentacool Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

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 Abilities

Tentacool’s abilities support stat-drop protection, draining move punishment or rain recovery.

Tentacool Evolution

Tentacool evolves into Tentacruel at Level 30. The full Tentacool evolution line is Tentacool and Tentacruel.

Stage 1

Tentacool

Starting form

Stage 2

Tentacruel

Evolves from Tentacool at Level 30

Where to Find Tentacool in Pokemon Games

Tentacool’s availability changes by game. It is commonly found while surfing, fishing or exploring oceans, beaches and coastal routes.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

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.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

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.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

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.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

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.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

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.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

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.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

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.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

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.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

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.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Tentacool
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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