Tentacool #072
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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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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 | Poison Sting | ![]()  | ![]()  | 15 | 35 | 100% | Has a 30% chance to poison the target. | 
| 5 | Supersonic | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 20 | 55% | Confuses the target. | 
| 8 | Constrict | ![]()  | ![]()  | 10 | 35 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. | 
| 12 | Acid | ![]()  | ![]()  | 40 | 30 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage. | 
| 15 | Toxic Spikes | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 20 | -- | Scatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokemon that switch in. | 
| 19 | Bubblebeam | ![]()  | ![]()  | 65 | 20 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. | 
| 22 | Wrap | ![]()  | ![]()  | 15 | 20 | 90% | Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. | 
| 26 | Acid Spray | ![]()  | ![]()  | 40 | 20 | 100% | Lowers the target's Special Defense by one stage. | 
| 29 | Barrier | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 30 | -- | Raises the user's Defense by two stages. | 
| 33 | Water Pulse | ![]()  | ![]()  | 60 | 20 | 100% | Has a 20% chance to confuse the target. | 
| 36 | Poison Jab | ![]()  | ![]()  | 80 | 20 | 100% | Has a 30% chance to poison the target. | 
| 40 | Screech | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 40 | 85% | Lowers the target's Defense by two stages. | 
| 43 | Hex | ![]()  | ![]()  | 50 | 10 | 100% | Has double power if the target has a major status ailment. | 
| 47 | Hydro Pump | ![]()  | ![]()  | 120 | 5 | 80% | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | 
| 50 | Sludge Wave | ![]()  | ![]()  | 95 | 10 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to poison the target. | 
| 54 | Wring Out | ![]()  | ![]()  | 1 | 5 | 100% | Power increases against targets with more HP remaining, up to a maximum of 110 power. | 
TMs/HMs
| # | Move | Type | Class | Pow. | PP | Acc. | Effect | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM6 | Toxic | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 10 | 90% | Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn. | 
| TM7 | Hail | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 10 | -- | Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns. | 
| TM9 | Venoshock | ![]()  | ![]()  | 65 | 10 | 100% | Inflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned. | 
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]()  | ![]()  | 1 | 15 | 100% | Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70. | 
| 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. | 
| TM17 | Protect | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 10 | -- | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | 
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 5 | -- | Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | 
| TM20 | Safeguard | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 25 | -- | Protects the user's field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns. | 
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]()  | ![]()  | 1 | 20 | 100% | Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102. | 
| TM27 | Return | ![]()  | ![]()  | 1 | 20 | 100% | Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102. | 
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 15 | -- | Raises the user's evasion by one stage. | 
| TM34 | Sludge Wave | ![]()  | ![]()  | 95 | 10 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to poison the target. | 
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | ![]()  | ![]()  | 90 | 10 | 100% | Has a 30% chance to poison the target. | 
| TM42 | Facade | ![]()  | ![]()  | 70 | 20 | 100% | Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | 
| TM44 | Rest | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 10 | -- | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | 
| TM45 | Attract | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 15 | 100% | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. | 
| TM46 | Thief | ![]()  | ![]()  | 40 | 10 | 100% | Takes the target's item. | 
| TM48 | Round | ![]()  | ![]()  | 60 | 15 | 100% | Has double power if it's used more than once per turn. | 
| TM55 | Scald | ![]()  | ![]()  | 80 | 15 | 100% | Has a 30% chance to burn the target. | 
| TM66 | Payback | ![]()  | ![]()  | 50 | 10 | 100% | Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn. | 
| TM75 | Swords Dance | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 30 | -- | Raises the user's Attack by two stages. | 
| TM84 | Poison Jab | ![]()  | ![]()  | 80 | 20 | 100% | Has a 30% chance to poison the target. | 
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 15 | 90% | Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target. | 
| TM90 | 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. | 
| HM5 | Waterfall | ![]()  | ![]()  | 80 | 15 | 100% | Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch. | 
| HM6 | Dive | ![]()  | ![]()  | 80 | 10 | 100% | User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | 
Egg Moves
| Move | Type | Class | Pow. | PP | Acc. | Effect | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Beam | ![]()  | ![]()  | 65 | 20 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Attack by one stage. | 
| Confuse Ray | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 10 | 100% | Confuses the target. | 
| Haze | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 30 | -- | Resets all Pokemon's stats, accuracy, and evasion. | 
| Bubble | ![]()  | ![]()  | 20 | 30 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. | 
| Rapid Spin | ![]()  | ![]()  | 20 | 40 | 100% | Frees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes. | 
| Mirror Coat | ![]()  | ![]()  | 1 | 20 | 100% | Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last special hit it took. | 
| Knock Off | ![]()  | ![]()  | 20 | 20 | 100% | Target drops its held item. | 
| Tickle | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 20 | 100% | Lowers the target's Attack and Defense by one stage. | 
| Muddy Water | ![]()  | ![]()  | 95 | 10 | 85% | Has a 30% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage. | 
| Acupressure | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 30 | -- | Raises one of a friendly Pokemon's stats at random by two stages. | 
| Aqua Ring | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 20 | -- | Restores 1/16 of the user's max HP each turn. | 
Stats
| at level 100 | Base | Hindering (90%) | Neutral (100%) | Beneficial (110%) | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
Other Stats
| Base Experience | Max Experience | Catch Rate | Happiness | EV Yields | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | 1,250,000 | 190 | 70 | Special Defense: 1 point | 
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Flavortext
| Black 2 | Because its body is almost entirely composed of water, it shrivels up if it is washed ashore. | 
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| White | |
| Diamond | Its body is virtually composed of water. It shoots strange beams from its crystal-like eyes. | 
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| 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. | 
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| 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 remainscan be found washed up on the shore. | 
| Silver | It drifts aimlessly in waves. Very difficult to seein water, it may not be noticed until it stings. | 
| Crystal | As it floats along on the waves, it uses its toxicfeelers to stab anything it touches. | 
| Red | Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them byaccident are often punished by its stinging acid. | 
| Blue | |
| Yellow | It can sometimes be found all dry and shriveled upon 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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