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Type | Water \ Poison |
Height | 5′ 03″ |
Weight | 121.3 lbs |
Abilities | Clear Body: Prevents other Pokémon’s moves or Abilities from lowering the Pokémon’s stats. Liquid Ooze: The oozed liquid has a strong stench, which damages attackers using any draining move. |
Gender | ♂ ♀ |
Versions:
- When the red orbs on Tentacruel’s head glow brightly, watch out. The Pokémon is about to fire off a burst of ultrasonic waves.
- Its 80 tentacles can stretch and shrink freely. Tentacruel ensnares prey in a net of spread-out tentacles, delivering venomous stings to its catch.
Tentacruel Name in Japanese and Languages others
Languages | Name |
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English, Spanish, Italian | Tentacruel |
Japanese | ドククラゲ (Dokukurage) |
German | Tentoxa |
French | Tentacruel |
Origin | tentacle: the ‘limb’ of a sea creature cruel: mean |
Tentacruel Weaknesses
Weaknesses |
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Psychic |
Electric |
Ground |
Tentacruel Evolution

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Tentacruel changes
- In Generation 1, Tentacruel has a base Special stat of 120.
- In Generations 1-4, Tentacruel has a base experience yield of 205.
- In Generations 2-7, Tentacruel has a base Friendship value of 70.
Tentacruel where to find for…
Red Blue | Evolve Tentacool |
Yellow | Route 19, 20, 21 |
Gold Silver Crystal | Route 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 32, 34, 40, 41, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Cinnabar Island, New Bark Town, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Union Cave, Vermilion City, Whirl Islands |
Ruby Sapphire | Abandoned Ship |
FireRed LeafGreen | Bond Bridge, Five Island, Five Isle Meadow, Green Path, Icefall Cave, Kindle Road, Memorial Pillar, One Island, Outcast Island, Resort Gorgeous, Tanoby Ruins, Trainer Tower, Treasure Beach, Water Labyrinth, Water Path |
Emerald | Abandoned Ship |
Diamond Pearl | Route 205, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 226, 230, Canalave City, Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island, Pastoria City, Pokémon League, Sunyshore City, Valley Windworks |
Platinum | Route 205, 212, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 226, 230, Canalave City, Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island, Pastoria City, Pokémon League, Sunyshore City, Valley Windworks |
HeartGold SoulSilver | Route 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 32, 34, 40, 41, 47, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Cinnabar Island, New Bark Town, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Union Cave, Vermilion City, Whirl Islands |
Black White Black 2 White 2 | Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y | Evolve Tentacool |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Route 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, Ever Grande City, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town, Seafloor Cavern, Shoal Cave, Victory Road, Battle Resort |
Sun Moon | Poni Wilds |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Route 14, 15, Ancient Poni Path, Poni Breaker Coast |
Let’s Go Pikachu Let’s Go Eevee | Route 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, Seafoam Islands |
Sword Shield | Challenge Beach, Fields of Honor, Honeycalm Island, Honeycalm Sea, Insular Sea, Loop Lagoon, Stepping-Stone Sea, Workout Sea |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl | Route 205, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 226, 230, Canalave City, Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island, Pastoria City, Pokémon League, Sunyshore City, Valley Windworks, Fountainspring Cave, Swampy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern |
Legends: Arceus | Islespy Shore, Lunker’s Lair, Seagrass Haven |
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