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National No. 73

Tentacruel

Jellyfish Pokémon

Water
Poison
Generation I
1.6 m Size
55 kg Weight
3 Abilities
#0073
Tentacruel

Description

It has 80 tentacles, each with a venomous tip. These tentacles are also extendible, lengthening when Tentacruel attempts to catch prey. Use caution.

Abilities

Ability 1

Clear Body

Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.

Ability 2

Liquid Ooze

Damages opponents using leeching moves for as much as they would heal.

Hidden Ability

Rain Dish

Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 1.6 m / 5'25"
Weight 55 kg / 121.25 lbs
Color Blue
Body
Tentacles Pokémon with tentacles or a multiped body
Habitat
sea
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 180
Maximum Experience 1.250.000
Experience Rated as slow
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Water 3
Base Egg Cycle 20
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 5120 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 60
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 14.8% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 20.1% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 24.9% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation I / Kanto
Available since Red / Green (Japan) · Generation I
Form Tentacruel
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Tentacruel
French Tentacruel
German Tentoxa
Spanish Tentacruel
Italian Tentacruel
Japanese ドククラゲ Dokukurage
Korean 독파리 Tokpari
Chinese 毒刺水母 Dōgeukséuimóuh · Dúcìshuǐmǔ

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

It has 80 tentacles, each with a venomous tip. These tentacles are also extendible, lengthening when Tentacruel attempts to catch prey. Use caution.

35 descriptions 2 historical periods Classic game data

Held Items (Wild Drops)

These items have a chance of being found with this Pokémon in the wild:

Poison Barb
Poison Barb
5% · Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Evolutionary Chain

Tentacool
Tentacool
Nº072
Tentacruel
Tentacruel
Nº073 Tentacool · Lv. 30

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Tentacruel

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
80
-
140 - 187
270 - 364
Attack
70
-
67 - 134
130 - 262
Defense
65
-
63 - 128
121 - 251
Sp Attack.
80
-
76 - 145
148 - 284
Defense Esp.
120
+2 EV
112 - 189
220 - 372
Speed
100
-
94 - 167
184 - 328
Total
515
+2 EV
-
-
Life
80
Lv 50: 140 - 187 Lv 100: 270 - 364
At.
70
Lv 50: 67 - 134 Lv 100: 130 - 262
Df.
65
Lv 50: 63 - 128 Lv 100: 121 - 251
At. Esp.
80
Lv 50: 76 - 145 Lv 100: 148 - 284
Df. Esp. +2 EV
120
Lv 50: 112 - 189 Lv 100: 220 - 372
Vel.
100
Lv 50: 94 - 167 Lv 100: 184 - 328
Total +2 EV
515

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Acid No.51 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 30
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Supersonic No.48 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 12
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 55%
Wrap No.35 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 15
Hit 90%
Poison Sting No.40 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 35
Attack 15
Hit 100%
Water Gun No.55 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 25
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Constrict No.132 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 35
Attack 10
Hit 100%
Barrier No.112 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 36
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Screech No.103 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 20
Latest record
PP 40
Attack -
Hit 85%
Hydro Pump No.56 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 58
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 110
Hit 80%
Bubble Beam No.61 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 24
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Toxic Spikes No.390 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 13
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Water Pulse No.352 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 16
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Poison Jab No.398 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 40
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Wring Out No.378 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 5
Attack -
Hit 100%
Acid Spray No.491 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 22
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Hex No.506 · Level up
Type Ghost
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 28
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Sludge Wave No.482 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 52
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 95
Hit 100%
Reflect Type No.513 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack -
Hit -
Brine No.362 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 36
PP 10
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Haze No.114 · Level up
Type Ice
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Mirror Coat No.243 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 100%
Surf No.57 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 46
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 90
Hit 100%
Acid Armor No.151 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 34
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Bubble No.145 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 6 Mastery 15
PP 30
Attack 40
Hit 100%