Tentacool #072
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←  #071 Victreebel | #073 Tentacruel  → |
Tentacool
#072
- Jellyfish Pokemon
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types |  |  |
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| gender | 50.0%  | 50.0%  |
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| height | 3'11" | 0.9 m | |
| weight | 100.3 lb. | 45.5 kg | |
| generation |
1st (Red, Blue, Yellow) National: #072 | Johto: #162 | Hoenn: #066 | Sinnoh: #136
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Family
Locations
Where to catch Tentacool in Pokemon Red and Blue
| Area | Levels | Method | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pallet Town | 15 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 50% |
| Viridian City | 15 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 50% |
| Route 12 | 5 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 25% |
| Route 13 | 5 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 25% |
| Route 17 | 5 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 25% |
| Route 18 | 5 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 25% |
| Sea Route 19 | 5-40 | Surfing | 100% |
| Sea Route 20 | 5-40 | Surfing | 100% |
| Sea Route 21 | 5-40 | Surfing | 100% |
Where to catch Tentacool in Pokemon Yellow
| Area | Levels | Method | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafoam Islands (B3f) | 20-40 | Surfing | 70% |
| Seafoam Islands (B4f) | 20-40 | Surfing | 70% |
| Vermilion City (S.s. Anne Dock) | 10-15 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 70% |
| Cinnabar Island | 15-30 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40% |
| Vermilion City | 10-20 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 90% |
| Pallet Town | 10-20 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40% |
| Route 11 | 10-20 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 90% |
| Route 13 | 10 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 20% |
| Route 17 | 5-15 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 70% |
| Route 18 | 15 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40% |
| Sea Route 19 | 5-40 | Surfing | 100% |
| Sea Route 19 | 15-30 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 60% |
| Sea Route 20 | 20 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40% |
| Sea Route 20 | 5-40 | Surfing | 100% |
| Sea Route 21 | 15-30 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 60% |
| Sea Route 21 | 5-40 | Surfing | 100% |
Moves
Abilities
| Clear Body | Protects against opponent-inflicted stat drops. |
| Liquid Ooze | Damages opponents using leeching moves for as much as they would heal. |
Level-up Moves
| Lv. | Move | Type | Class | Pow. | PP | Acc. | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acid | |  | 40 | 30 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage. |
| 7 | Supersonic |  |  | -- | 20 | 55% | Confuses the target. |
| 13 | Wrap | |  | 15 | 20 | 90% | Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. |
| 18 | Poison Sting | | | 15 | 35 | 100% | Has a 30% chance to poison the target. |
| 22 | Water Gun | | | 40 | 25 | 100% | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
| 27 | Constrict | | | 10 | 35 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. |
| 33 | Barrier |  | | -- | 30 | -- | Raises the user's Defense by two stages. |
| 40 | Screech | | | -- | 40 | 85% | Lowers the target's Defense by two stages. |
| 48 | Hydro Pump | | | 120 | 5 | 80% | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
TMs/HMs
| # | Move | Type | Class | Pow. | PP | Acc. | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM3 | Swords Dance | | | -- | 30 | -- | Raises the user's Attack by two stages. |
| TM6 | Toxic | | | -- | 10 | 90% | Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn. |
| TM9 | Take Down | | | 90 | 20 | 85% | User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil. |
| TM10 | Double-edge | | | 120 | 15 | 100% | User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. |
| TM11 | Bubblebeam | | | 65 | 20 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. |
| TM12 | Water Gun | | | 40 | 25 | 100% | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
| TM13 | Ice Beam |  | | 95 | 10 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to freeze the target. |
| TM14 | Blizzard | | | 120 | 5 | 70% | Has a 10% chance to freeze the target. |
| TM20 | Rage | | | 20 | 20 | 100% | If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage. |
| TM21 | Mega Drain |  | | 40 | 15 | 100% | Heals the user by half the damage inflicted. |
| TM31 | Mimic | | | -- | 10 | -- | Copies the target's last used move. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | | -- | 15 | -- | Raises the user's evasion by one stage. |
| TM33 | Reflect | | | -- | 20 | -- | Reduces damage from physical attacks by half. |
| TM34 | Bide | | | 1 | 10 | -- | User waits for 2-3 turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took. |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | | | 100 | 15 | 100% | Raises the user's Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking. |
| TM44 | Rest | | | -- | 10 | -- | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. |
| TM50 | Substitute | | | -- | 10 | -- | Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. |
| HM1 | Cut | | | 50 | 30 | 95% | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
| HM3 | Surf | | | 95 | 15 | 100% | Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users. |
Stats
| at level 100 | Base | Hindering (90%) | Neutral (100%) | Beneficial (110%) |
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| HP | 40 | 190 - 284 | 190 - 284 | 190 - 284 |
| Attack | 40 | 76 - 161 | 85 - 179 | 93 - 196 |
| Defense | 35 | 67 - 152 | 75 - 169 | 82 - 185 |
| Sp. Attack | 50 | 94 - 179 | 105 - 199 | 115 - 218 |
| Sp. Defense | 100 | 184 - 269 | 205 - 299 | 225 - 328 |
| Speed | 70 | 130 - 215 | 145 - 239 | 159 - 262 |
| TOTAL |
335
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Other Stats
| Base Experience | Max Experience | Catch Rate | Happiness | EV Yields |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | 1,250,000 | 190 | 70 | Special Defense: 1 point |
Damage Taken
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Images
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Flavortext
| Black 2 | Because its body is almost entirely composed of water, it shrivels up if it is washed ashore. |
| White 2 | |
| Black | |
| White | |
| Diamond | Its body is virtually composed of water. It shoots strange beams from its crystal-like eyes. |
| Pearl | |
| Platinum | |
| HeartGold | When the tide goes out, dehydrated TENTACOOL remains can be found washed up on the shore. |
| SoulSilver | It drifts aimlessly in waves. Very difficult to see in water, it may not be noticed until it stings. |
| Ruby | TENTACOOL's body is largely composed of water. If it is removed from the sea, it dries up like parchment. If this Pokemon happens to become dehydrated, put it back into the sea. |
| Sapphire | |
| Emerald | |
| FireRed | Its eyes are as transparent as crystals. From them, it shoots mysterious beams of light. |
| LeafGreen | Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by their stingers. |
| Gold | When the tide goes out, dehydrated TENTACOOL remains can be found washed up on the shore. |
| Silver | It drifts aimlessly in waves. Very difficult to see in water, it may not be noticed until it stings. |
| Crystal | As it floats along on the waves, it uses its toxic feelers to stab anything it touches. |
| Red | Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by its stinging acid. |
| Blue | |
| Yellow | It can sometimes be found all dry and shriveled up on a beach. Toss it back into the sea to revive it. |
Other
| Name Etymology | Tenta (as in tentacles) + cool (as in cold) |
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| ← #071 Victreebel | #073 Tentacruel → |