072 #072 Tentacool #074 Geodude 074

Tentacruel Tentacruel #073 - Jellyfish Pokemon

Tentacruel
Hear Tentacruel's Cry
types WaterPoison
gender 50.0% Male50.0% Female
height 5'3" 1.6 m
weight 121.3 lb. 55.0 kg
generation
National: #073 | Johto: #163 | Hoenn: #067 | Sinnoh: #137

Family Family

General072
#072 - Tentacool
Level073
#073 - Tentacruel
Lv. 30

Breeding

Egg Groups Steps to Hatch
Water 3 5,100

073 Locations

Where to catch Tentacruel in Pokemon Yellow

AreaLevelsMethodRarity
Sea Route 1930Fishing with a Super Rod10%
Sea Route 2020-40Fishing with a Super Rod40%
Sea Route 2130Fishing with a Super Rod10%

Moves Moves

Abilities

Clear BodyProtects against opponent-inflicted stat drops.
Liquid OozeDamages opponents using leeching moves for as much as they would heal.

Level-up Moves

Lv.MoveTypeClassPow.PPAcc.Effect
1WrapNormalPhysical152090%Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
1SupersonicNormalNone--2055%Confuses the target.
1AcidPoisonSpecial4030100%Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
7SupersonicNormalNone--2055%Confuses the target.
13WrapNormalPhysical152090%Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
18Poison StingPoisonPhysical1535100%Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
22Water GunWaterSpecial4025100%Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
27ConstrictNormalPhysical1035100%Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
35BarrierPsychicNone--30--Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
43ScreechNormalNone--4085%Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
50Hydro PumpWaterSpecial120580%Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

TMs/HMs

#MoveTypeClassPow.PPAcc.Effect
TM3Swords DanceNormalNone--30--Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
TM6ToxicPoisonNone--1090%Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
TM9Take DownNormalPhysical902085%User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
TM10Double-edgeNormalPhysical12015100%User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
TM11BubblebeamWaterSpecial6520100%Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
TM12Water GunWaterSpecial4025100%Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9510100%Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial120570%Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150590%User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM20RageNormalPhysical2020100%If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
TM21Mega DrainGrassSpecial4015100%Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
TM31MimicNormalNone--10--Copies the target's last used move.
TM32Double TeamNormalNone--15--Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
TM33ReflectPsychicNone--20--Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
TM34BideNormalPhysical110--User waits for 2-3 turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
TM40Skull BashNormalPhysical10015100%Raises the user's Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.
TM44RestPsychicNone--10--User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM50SubstituteNormalNone--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.
HM1CutNormalPhysical503095%Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
HM3SurfWaterSpecial9515100%Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.

Stats Stats

at level 100 Base Hindering (90%) Neutral (100%) Beneficial (110%)
HP80
Statbar
270 - 364270 - 364270 - 364
Attack70
Statbar
130 - 215145 - 239159 - 262
Defense65
Statbar
121 - 206135 - 229148 - 251
Sp. Attack80
Statbar
148 - 233165 - 259181 - 284
Sp. Defense120
Statbar
220 - 305245 - 339269 - 372
Speed100
Statbar
184 - 269205 - 299225 - 328
TOTAL 515
Statbar

Other Stats

Base Experience Max Experience Catch Rate Happiness EV Yields
205 1,250,000 60 70 Special Defense: 2 points

Damage Taken

Normal 1x
Fighting 0.5x
Flying 1x
Poison 0.5x
Ground 2x
Rock 1x
Bug 0.5x
Ghost 1x
Steel 0.5x
Fire 0.5x
Water 0.5x
Grass 1x
Electric 2x
Psychic 2x
Ice 0.5x
Dragon 1x
Dark 1x
Fairy 0.5x

Images Images

BlackTentacruelTentacruelTentacruelTentacruel
White
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Pearl
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HeartGoldTentacruelTentacruelTentacruelTentacruel
SoulSilver
RubyTentacruelTentacruelTentacruelTentacruel
Sapphire
EmeraldTentacruelTentacruel
FireRedTentacruelTentacruelTentacruelTentacruel
LeafGreen
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Silver
CrystalTentacruelTentacruelTentacruelTentacruel
RedTentacruelTentacruel
Blue
YellowTentacruelTentacruel

Flavor Text Flavortext

Black 2It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape.
White 2
Black
White
DiamondWith 80 tentacles for ensnaring victims, it prevents escape until the prey is weakened by poison.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGoldIts 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to constrict its prey and enemies.
SoulSilverIn battle, it extends all 80 of its tentacles to entrap its opponent inside a poisonous net.
RubyTENTACRUEL 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
FireRedIt has 80 tentacles that move about freely. They can sting, causing poisoning and sharp, stabbing pain.
LeafGreenThe tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey.
GoldIts 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to CONSTRICT its prey and enemies.
SilverIn battle, it extends all 80 of its tentacles to entrap its opponent inside a poisonous net.
CrystalWhen its 80 feelers absorb water, it stretches to become like a net to entangle its prey.
RedThe tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey.
Blue
YellowIts 80 tentacles can stretch and contract freely. They wrap around prey and weaken it with poison.

Other Other

Name Etymology Tenta (as in tentacles) + cruel
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