Tentacruel #073
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Tentacruel
#073
- Jellyfish Pokemon
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| gender | 50.0%  | 50.0%  |
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| height | 5'3" | 1.6 m | |
| weight | 121.3 lb. | 55.0 kg | |
| generation |
1st (Red, Blue, Yellow) National: #073 | Johto: #163 | Hoenn: #067 | Sinnoh: #137
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Family
Locations
Where to catch Tentacruel in Pokemon Yellow
| Area | Levels | Method | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Route 19 | 30 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 10% |
| Sea Route 20 | 20-40 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40% |
| Sea Route 21 | 30 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 10% |
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 | Wrap |  |  | 15 | 20 | 90% | Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. |
| 1 | Supersonic | |  | -- | 20 | 55% | Confuses the target. |
| 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. |
| 35 | Barrier |  | | -- | 30 | -- | Raises the user's Defense by two stages. |
| 43 | Screech | | | -- | 40 | 85% | Lowers the target's Defense by two stages. |
| 50 | 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. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | | | 150 | 5 | 90% | User foregoes its next turn to recharge. |
| 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 | 80 | 270 - 364 | 270 - 364 | 270 - 364 |
| Attack | 70 | 130 - 215 | 145 - 239 | 159 - 262 |
| Defense | 65 | 121 - 206 | 135 - 229 | 148 - 251 |
| Sp. Attack | 80 | 148 - 233 | 165 - 259 | 181 - 284 |
| Sp. Defense | 120 | 220 - 305 | 245 - 339 | 269 - 372 |
| Speed | 100 | 184 - 269 | 205 - 299 | 225 - 328 |
| TOTAL |
515
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Other Stats
| Base Experience | Max Experience | Catch Rate | Happiness | EV Yields |
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| 205 | 1,250,000 | 60 | 70 | Special Defense: 2 points |
Damage Taken
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Images
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Flavortext
| Black 2 | It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape. |
| White 2 | |
| Black | |
| White | |
| Diamond | With 80 tentacles for ensnaring victims, it prevents escape until the prey is weakened by poison. |
| Pearl | |
| Platinum | |
| HeartGold | Its 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to constrict its prey and enemies. |
| SoulSilver | In battle, it extends all 80 of its tentacles to entrap its opponent inside a poisonous net. |
| Ruby | TENTACRUEL has large red orbs on its head. The orbs glow before lashing the vicinity with a harsh ultrasonic blast. This Pokemon's outburst creates rough waves around it. |
| Sapphire | |
| Emerald | |
| FireRed | It has 80 tentacles that move about freely. They can sting, causing poisoning and sharp, stabbing pain. |
| LeafGreen | The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey. |
| Gold | Its 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to CONSTRICT its prey and enemies. |
| Silver | In battle, it extends all 80 of its tentacles to entrap its opponent inside a poisonous net. |
| Crystal | When its 80 feelers absorb water, it stretches to become like a net to entangle its prey. |
| Red | The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey. |
| Blue | |
| Yellow | Its 80 tentacles can stretch and contract freely. They wrap around prey and weaken it with poison. |
Other
| Name Etymology | Tenta (as in tentacles) + cruel |
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| ← #072 Tentacool | #074 Geodude → |