Tentacruel

Pokemon Data

Generation 1Height 1.6mWeight 55kgStarter Cost 3

TypesWater Poison

BiomesSeaBoss SeaCommon SeabedUncommon

Base Stats

MaxHP

Atk

Def

SpAtk

SpDef

120

Spd

100

Sum

515

Type Defence

NORNormal	FIRFire	WATWater	ELEElectric	GRAGrass	ICEIce	FIGFighting	POIPoison	GROGround
1	0.5	0.5	2	1	0.5	0.5	0.5	2

FLYFlying	PSYPsychic	BUGBug	ROCRock	GHOGhost	DRADragon	DARDark	STESteel	FAIFairy
1	2	0.5	1	1	1	1	0.5	0.5

Passive

Toxic Chain:

The power of the Pokémon's toxic chain may badly poison any target the Pokémon hits with a move.

Abilities

Clear Body:

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

Rain Dish:

The Pokémon gradually regains HP in rain.

Liquid Ooze:

The oozed liquid has a strong stench, which damages attackers using any draining move.

Evolution Chart

Tentacool

↓→

Lv 30

Tentacruel

Form

Tentacruel

Tentacruel's egg moves:

Name ↑	Type	Category	Power	Acc	PP	Chance(%)	Description
Baneful Bunker	PoisonPOI	Status	-	-	10	-	In addition to protecting the user from attacks, this move also poisons any attacker that makes direct contact.
Bouncy Bubble	WaterWAT	Special	60	100	20	-	The user attacks by shooting water bubbles at the target. It then absorbs water and restores its HP by the damage taken by the target.
Malignant Chain	PoisonPOI	Special	100	100	5	50	The user pours toxins into the target by wrapping them in a toxic, corrosive chain. This may also leave the target badly poisoned.
Strength Sap	GrassGRA	Status	-	100	10	-	The user restores its HP by the same amount as the target's Attack stat. It also lowers the target's Attack stat.

Tentacruel Moves learned by level:

Level	Name ↑	Type	Category	Power	Acc	PP	Chance(%)	Description
1	Acid	PoisonPOI	Special	40	100	30	10	Opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stats.
34	Acid Armor	PoisonPOI	Status	-	-	20	-	The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply raising its Defense stat.
24	Bubble Beam	WaterWAT	Special	65	100	20	10	A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower the target's Speed stat.
28	Hex	GhostGHO	Special	65	100	10	-	This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.
58	Hydro Pump	WaterWAT	Special	110	80	5	-	The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
40	Poison Jab	PoisonPOI	Physical	80	100	20	30	The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
1	Poison Sting	PoisonPOI	Physical	15	100	35	30	The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.
1	Reflect Type	NormalNOR	Status	-	-	15	-	The user reflects the target's type, making the user the same type as the target.
20	Screech	NormalNOR	Status	-	85	40	-	An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.
52	Sludge Wave	PoisonPOI	Special	95	100	10	10	The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit.
12	Supersonic	NormalNOR	Status	-	55	20	-	The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.
46	Surf	WaterWAT	Special	90	100	15	-	The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
1	Water Gun	WaterWAT	Special	40	100	25	-	The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
16	Water Pulse	WaterWAT	Special	60	100	20	20	The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
1	Wrap	NormalNOR	Physical	15	90	20	-	A long body, vines, or the like are used to wrap and squeeze the target for four to five turns.
1	Wring Out	NormalNOR	Special	-	100	5	-	The user powerfully wrings the target. The more HP the target has, the greater the move's power.

Tentacruel moves learned via TM:

Name ↑	Type	Category	Power	Acc	PP	Chance(%)	Description
Acid Spray	PoisonPOI	Special	40	100	20	100	The user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
Attract	NormalNOR	Status	-	100	15	-	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Blizzard	IceICE	Special	110	70	5	10	A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
Brine	WaterWAT	Special	65	100	10	-	If the target's HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.
Brutal Swing	DarkDAR	Physical	60	100	20	-	The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.
Confide	NormalNOR	Status	-	-	20	-	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Confuse Ray	GhostGHO	Status	-	100	10	-	The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.
Corrosive Gas	PoisonPOI	Status	-	100	40	-	The user surrounds everything around it with highly acidic gas and melts away items they hold.
Cross Poison	PoisonPOI	Physical	70	100	20	10	A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.
Curse	GhostGHO	Status	-	-	10	-	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Cut	NormalNOR	Physical	50	95	30	-	The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Dazzling Gleam	FairyFAI	Special	80	100	10	-	The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.
Dive	WaterWAT	Physical	80	100	10	-	Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.
Double Team	NormalNOR	Status	-	-	15	-	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Double-Edge	NormalNOR	Physical	120	100	15	-	A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Endure	NormalNOR	Status	-	-	10	-	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Facade	NormalNOR	Physical	70	100	20	-	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Flip Turn	WaterWAT	Physical	60	100	20	-	After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Frustration	NormalNOR	Physical	-	100	20	-	This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
Giga Drain	GrassGRA	Special	75	100	10	-	A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Giga Impact	NormalNOR	Physical	150	90	5	-	The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Hail	IceICE	Status	-	-	10	-	The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types.
Haze	IceICE	Status	-	-	30	-	The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Hex	GhostGHO	Special	65	100	10	-	This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.
Hidden Power	NormalNOR	Special	60	100	15	-	A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
Hydro Pump	WaterWAT	Special	110	80	5	-	The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
Hyper Beam	NormalNOR	Special	150	90	5	-	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Ice Beam	IceICE	Special	90	100	10	10	The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
Icy Wind	IceICE	Special	55	95	15	100	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
Infestation	BugBUG	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	DarkDAR	Physical	65	100	20	-	The user slaps down the target's held item, and that item can't be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Muddy Water	WaterWAT	Special	90	85	10	30	The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.
Payback	DarkDAR	Physical	50	100	10	-	The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled.
Poison Jab	PoisonPOI	Physical	80	100	20	30	The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
Protect	NormalNOR	Status	-	-	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	WaterWAT	Status	-	-	5	-	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
Reflect	PsychicPSY	Status	-	-	20	-	A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.
Rest	PsychicPSY	Status	-	-	5	-	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
Return	NormalNOR	Physical	-	100	20	-	This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Round	NormalNOR	Special	60	100	15	-	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
Safeguard	NormalNOR	Status	-	-	25	-	The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
Scald	WaterWAT	Special	80	100	15	30	The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Screech	NormalNOR	Status	-	85	40	-	An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.
Skitter Smack	BugBUG	Physical	70	90	10	100	The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Sleep Talk	NormalNOR	Status	-	-	10	-	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Sludge Bomb	PoisonPOI	Special	90	100	10	30	Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.
Sludge Wave	PoisonPOI	Special	95	100	10	10	The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit.
Snore	NormalNOR	Special	50	100	15	30	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Substitute	NormalNOR	Status	-	-	10	-	The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Surf	WaterWAT	Special	90	100	15	-	The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
Swagger	NormalNOR	Status	-	85	15	-	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
Swords Dance	NormalNOR	Status	-	-	20	-	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
Take Down	NormalNOR	Physical	90	85	20	-	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tera Blast	NormalNOR	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	DarkDAR	Physical	60	100	25	-	The user attacks and has a 30% chance to steal the target's held item simultaneously.
Toxic	PoisonPOI	Status	-	90	10	-	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Toxic Spikes	PoisonPOI	Status	-	-	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.
Venom Drench	PoisonPOI	Status	-	100	20	-	Opposing Pokémon are drenched in an odd poisonous liquid. This lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats of a poisoned target.
Venoshock	PoisonPOI	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	WaterWAT	Special	60	100	20	20	The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
Waterfall	WaterWAT	Physical	80	100	15	20	The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.
Weather Ball	NormalNOR	Special	50	100	10	-	This attack move varies in power and type depending on the weather.
Whirlpool	WaterWAT	Special	35	85	15	-	The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

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