Tentacool

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Gen 1 #0072

Tentacool absorbs sunlight and refracts it using water inside its body to convert it into beam energy. This Pokémon shoots beams from the small round organ above its eyes.

Types water poison
Height / Weight 0.9 m (2′11″) · 45.5 kg (100.3 lbs)
Gender Ratio ♂ 50% / ♀ 50%
Catch difficulty Easy (190)
Training EV Yield +1 Sp. Def Leveling pace Needs a lot of XP to level up
Egg groups Water 3 · 20 egg cycles

Abilities

Prevents other Pokémon's moves or Abilities from lowering the Pokémon's stats.

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The strong stench of the Pokémon's oozed liquid damages attackers that use HP-draining moves.

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The Pokémon gradually regains HP in rain.

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Evolution Chain

Tentacool#0072waterpoison

→

Lv. 30

Tentacruel#0073waterpoison

Base Stats

HP	40
Attack	40
Defence	35
Sp. Atk	50
Sp. Def	100
Speed	70
Total (BST)	335

Where to Find (World Spawns)

Click a spawn row to highlight matching biomes on the server map. Map = biome eligibility only; light / time / weather stay in the table.

Rarity Bucket	Levels	Context	Weight	Biomes	Conditions
Common	Lv. 9-34	Surface Water	27	Ocean	Sky: Outdoors (Can see sky)
Common	Lv. 9-34	Submerged Water	45	Overworld Except: Dripstone, Lush, Sulfur Caves	Sky: Underground / Indoors Sky Light: 0–7
Common	Lv. 9-34	Submerged Water	9	Ocean	Sky Light: 8–15
Common	Lv. 9-34	Fishing	90	Ocean	Sky: Outdoors (Can see sky)
Common	Lv. 9-34	Fishing	90	Overworld Except: Dripstone, Lush, Sulfur Caves	Sky: Underground / Indoors Sky Light: 0–7
Common	Lv. 9-34	Fishing	90	Ocean	Sky: Underground / Indoors Sky Light: 8–15
Common	Lv. 9-34	Submerged Water	45	Overworld	Sky: Underground / Indoors Y-Level: -60 to 13 Structure: Shipwreck Coves · Submerged Shipwreck Cove
Common	Lv. 9-34	Fishing	90	Overworld	Sky: Underground / Indoors Y-Level: -60 to 13 Structure: Shipwreck Coves · Submerged Shipwreck Cove

Item Drops & Player Interactions

Wild Item Drops (Max rolls: 7)

Item	Quantity	Drop Chance
Ink Sac	1-3	Guaranteed / Weighted
Glow Ink Sac	1-3	10%
Poison Barb	1	2.5%

Riding & World Behavior

Behavior Traits

Aquatic Breathes Underwater · Walks on Water
Sleep Sleeps (Any · Light 0-4)
Combat Defends Owner
Herd Size Up to 9

Moveset

Lv.	Move	Type	Category	Power	Acc.	PP	Description
Start / 1	Bubble STAB	Water	Special	40	100%	30	A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their Speed stat.
Start / 1	Constrict	Normal	Physical	10	100%	35	The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles, vines, or the like. This may also lower the target's Speed stat.
Start / 1	Poison Sting STAB	Poison	Physical	15	100%	35	The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.
Start / 1	Water Gun STAB	Water	Special	40	100%	25	The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
4	Acid STAB	Poison	Special	40	100%	30	Opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stats.
8	Wrap	Normal	Physical	15	90%	20	A long body, vines, or the like are used to wrap and squeeze the target for four to five turns.
12	Supersonic	Normal	Status	—	55%	20	The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.
16	Water Pulse STAB	Water	Special	60	100%	20	The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
20	Screech	Normal	Status	—	85%	40	An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.
24	Bubble Beam STAB	Water	Special	65	100%	20	A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower the target's Speed stat.
28	Barrier	Psychic	Status	—	100%	20	The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat.
32	Acid Armor	Poison	Status	—	100%	20	The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply boosting its Defense stat.
36	Poison Jab STAB	Poison	Physical	80	100%	20	The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
40	Surf STAB	Water	Special	90	100%	15	The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
44	Sludge Wave STAB	Poison	Special	95	100%	10	The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those it hits.
48	Hydro Pump STAB	Water	Special	110	80%	5	The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Move	Type	Category	Power	Acc.	PP	Description
Acid Spray STAB	Poison	Special	40	100%	20	The user attacks by spitting fluid that works to melt the target. This also harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
Bind	Normal	Physical	15	85%	20	A long body, tentacles, or the like are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.
Blizzard	Ice	Special	110	70%	5	A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
Brine STAB	Water	Special	65	100%	10	This move's power is doubled if the target's HP is at half or less.
Brutal Swing	Dark	Physical	60	100%	20	The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.
Chilling Water STAB	Water	Special	50	100%	20	The user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10	The target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion.
Cross Poison STAB	Poison	Physical	70	100%	20	A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also poison the target. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95%	30	The target is cut with a scythe, a claw, or the like to inflict damage.
Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	Special	80	100%	10	The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.
Dive STAB	Water	Physical	80	100%	10	The user dives on the first turn, then floats up and attacks on the next turn.
Endure	Normal	Status	—	100%	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20	This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Flip Turn STAB	Water	Physical	60	100%	20	After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100%	10	A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Gunk Shot STAB	Poison	Physical	120	80%	5	The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.
Hail	Ice	Status	—	100%	10	The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types.
Haze	Ice	Status	—	100%	30	The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Hex	Ghost	Special	65	100%	10	This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.
Hydro Pump STAB	Water	Special	110	80%	5	The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
Ice Beam	Ice	Special	90	100%	10	The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95%	15	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
Infestation	Bug	Special	20	100%	20	The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can't flee during this time.
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	65	100%	20	The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Liquidation STAB	Water	Physical	85	100%	10	The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Magic Coat	Psychic	Status	—	100%	15	Moves like Leech Seed and moves that inflict status conditions are blocked by a barrier and reflected back to the user of those moves.
Muddy Water STAB	Water	Special	90	85%	10	The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.
Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95%	15	The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10	The user stores power, then attacks. This move's power is doubled if the user moves after the target.
Poison Jab STAB	Poison	Physical	80	100%	20	The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
Pounce	Bug	Physical	50	100%	20	The user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Protect	Normal	Status	—	100%	10	This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	100%	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
Rest	Psychic	Status	—	100%	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Safeguard	Normal	Status	—	100%	25	The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
Screech	Normal	Status	—	85%	40	An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	100%	10	The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Sludge Bomb STAB	Poison	Special	90	100%	10	The user hurls unsanitary sludge at the target to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.
Sludge Wave STAB	Poison	Special	95	100%	10	The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those it hits.
Substitute	Normal	Status	—	100%	10	The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Surf STAB	Water	Special	90	100%	15	The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
Swift	Normal	Special	60	100%	20	Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Swords Dance	Normal	Status	—	100%	20	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.
Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100%	10	If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25	The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
Throat Chop	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15	The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.
Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90%	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Toxic Spikes	Poison	Status	—	100%	20	The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Venoshock STAB	Poison	Special	65	100%	10	The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move's power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
Water Pulse STAB	Water	Special	60	100%	20	The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
Whirlpool STAB	Water	Special	35	85%	15	The user traps the target inside a violent, swirling whirlpool that inflicts damage for four to five turns.

Move	Type	Category	Power	Acc.	PP	Description
Acupressure	Normal	Status	—	100%	30	The user applies pressure to stress points, sharply boosting one of its or its allies' stats.
Aqua Ring	Water	Status	—	100%	20	The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn.
Aurora Beam	Ice	Special	65	100%	20	The target is hit with a rainbow-colored beam. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.
Bubble STAB	Water	Special	40	100%	30	A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their Speed stat.
Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10	The target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion.
Haze	Ice	Status	—	100%	30	The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	65	100%	20	The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Mirror Coat	Psychic	Special	—	100%	20	A retaliatory attack that counters any special move, inflicting double the damage taken.
Rapid Spin	Normal	Physical	50	100%	40	The user performs a spin attack that can also eliminate the effects of such moves as Bind, Wrap, and Leech Seed. This also boosts the user's Speed stat.
Tickle	Normal	Status	—	100%	20	The user tickles the target into laughing, lowering its Attack and Defense stats.
Wring Out	Normal	Special	—	100%	5	The user powerfully wrings the target. The more HP the target has, the greater the move's power.

Move	Type	Category	Power	Acc.	PP	Description
Bind	Normal	Physical	15	85%	20	A long body, tentacles, or the like are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.
Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	Special	80	100%	10	The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.
Dive STAB	Water	Physical	80	100%	10	The user dives on the first turn, then floats up and attacks on the next turn.
Flip Turn STAB	Water	Physical	60	100%	20	After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100%	10	A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Gunk Shot STAB	Poison	Physical	120	80%	5	The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.
Ice Beam	Ice	Special	90	100%	10	The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95%	15	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	65	100%	20	The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Liquidation STAB	Water	Physical	85	100%	10	The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Magic Coat	Psychic	Status	—	100%	15	Moves like Leech Seed and moves that inflict status conditions are blocked by a barrier and reflected back to the user of those moves.
Poison Jab STAB	Poison	Physical	80	100%	20	The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
Rest	Psychic	Status	—	100%	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	100%	10	The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Sludge Bomb STAB	Poison	Special	90	100%	10	The user hurls unsanitary sludge at the target to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.
Swift	Normal	Special	60	100%	20	Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Throat Chop	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15	The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.
Water Pulse STAB	Water	Special	60	100%	20	The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

STAB = Same Type Attack Bonus (~1.5× damage) when a damaging move matches this Pokémon’s type(s).