Tentacool (Pokémon)
Tentacool
#072
Pokédex Data
| National No. | #072 |
|---|---|
| Type | Water Poison |
| Species | Jellyfish Pokémon |
| Height | 0.9 m (3' 1.0") |
| Weight | 45.5 kg (100.3 lbs) |
| Abilities |
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| Color | Blue |
| Introduced in | Generation 1 |
| Habitat | Sea |
| Shape | Tentacles |
Tentacool Weakness
This shows the effectiveness of each type on Tentacool. Tentacool is the defender and each type is the attacker. The effectiveness is measured by the damage multiplier.
Key
| Key | Effect | Damage multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No effect | 0% |
| ¼ (0.25) | Not very effective | 25% |
| ½ (0.5) | Not very effective | 50% |
| 1 | Normal | 100% |
| 2 | Very effective | 200% |
| 4 | Super effective | 400% |
Type effectiveness against Tentacool
1× damage
Normal Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Tentacool.
0.5× damage
Fighting Pokémon are not very effective against against Tentacool.
1× damage
Flying Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Tentacool.
0.5× damage
Poison Pokémon are not very effective against against Tentacool.
2× damage
Ground Pokémon are very effective against against Tentacool.
1× damage
Rock Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Tentacool.
0.5× damage
Bug Pokémon are not very effective against against Tentacool.
1× damage
Ghost Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Tentacool.
0.5× damage
Steel Pokémon are not very effective against against Tentacool.
0.5× damage
Fire Pokémon are not very effective against against Tentacool.
0.5× damage
Water Pokémon are not very effective against against Tentacool.
1× damage
Grass Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Tentacool.
2× damage
Electric Pokémon are very effective against against Tentacool.
2× damage
Psychic Pokémon are very effective against against Tentacool.
0.5× damage
Ice Pokémon are not very effective against against Tentacool.
1× damage
Dragon Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Tentacool.
1× damage
Dark Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Tentacool.
0.5× damage
Fairy Pokémon are not very effective against against Tentacool.
Pokédex Entries
Generation 1
| RedBlue | Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by its stinging acid. |
|---|---|
| Yellow | It can sometimes be found all dry and shriveled up on a beach. Toss it back into the sea to revive it. |
Generation 2
| Gold | When the tide goes out, dehydrated TENTACOOL remains can be found washed up on the shore. |
|---|---|
| Silver | It drifts aimless ly in waves. Very difficult to see in water, it may not be noticed until it stings. |
| Crystal | As it floats along on the waves, it uses its toxic feelers to stab anything it touches. |
Generation 3
| RubySapphireEmerald | TENTACOOL’s body is largely composed of water. If it is removed from the sea, it dries up like parchment. If this Pokémon happens to become dehydrated, put it back into the sea. |
|---|---|
| FireRedLeafGreen | Its eyes are as transparent as crystals. From them, it shoots mysterious beams of light. |
Generation 4
| DiamondPearlPlatinum | Its body is virtually composed of water. It shoots strange beams from its crystal-like eyes. |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Generation 5
| BlackWhite | Because its body is almost entirely composed of water, it shrivels up if it is washed ashore. |
|---|---|
| Black 2White 2 | Because its body is almost entirely composed of water, it shrivels up if it is washed ashore. |
Generation 6
| X | Its body is virtually composed of water. It shoots strange beams from its crystal-like eyes. |
|---|---|
| Y | Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by their stingers. |
| Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire | Tentacool’s body is largely composed of water. If it is removed from the sea, it dries up like parchment. If this Pokémon happens to become dehydrated, put it back into the sea. |
Generation 7
| Sun | They can be found lying dehydrated on beaches, but they are often still alive. When soaked in water, they will revive. |
|---|---|
| Moon | It drifts in shallow seas, such as the areas near beaches. If you get bitten or stabbed by its toxic tentacles, rush to the hospital. |
| Ultra Sun | It drifts through the sea searching for prey. Its poisonous tentacles break off sometimes, but after a while, they grow back. |
| Ultra Moon | Its body is 99% water. The remaining 1% contains the organ that makes its poison. |
| Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee | It can sometimes be found all dry and shriveled up on a beach. Toss it back into the sea to revive it. |
Generation 8
| Sword | Tentacool is not a particularly strong swimmer. It drifts across the surface of shallow seas as it searches for prey. |
|---|---|
| Shield | This Pokémon is mostly made of water. A Tentacool out in the ocean is very hard to spot, because its body blends in with the sea. |
Tentacool Locations
| Version | Location | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Red Blue | Kanto Sea Route 19 | 5 |
| Yellow | Kanto Sea Route 19 | 5 |
| Gold Silver | New Bark Town | 10 |
| Crystal | New Bark Town | 10 |
| Ruby Sapphire | Slateport City | 10 - 30 |
| Emerald | Hoenn Route 103 | 10 - 30 |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Ss Anne | 5 - 10 |
| Diamond Pearl | Canalave City | 20 - 30 |
| Platinum | Canalave City | 20 - 30 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | New Bark Town | 15 - 25 |
| X Y | Ambrette Town | 25 |