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Tentacool (Pokémon)

Tentacool

#072
Jellyfish Pokémon

Pokédex Data

National No.#072
Type Water Poison
SpeciesJellyfish Pokémon
Height0.9 m (3' 1.0")
Weight45.5 kg (100.3 lbs)
Abilities
  1. Clear-body
  2. Liquid-ooze
  3. Rain-dish(hidden ability)
ColorBlue
Introduced inGeneration 1
HabitatSea
ShapeTentacles

Training

Catch Rate190
Base Exp.67
Growth RateSlow

Breeding

Egg Group Water 3

Base Stats

HP4012%
Attack4012%
Defense3510%
Special Attack5015%
Special Defense10030%
Speed7021%
Total335

Tentacool Evolution Chart

Type Effectiveness

Defense

Not very effective against Tentacool Fighting Poison Bug Steel Fire Water Ice Fairy
Normal effect against Tentacool Normal Flying Rock Ghost Grass Dragon Dark
Super effective against Tentacool Ground Electric Psychic

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

KeyEffectDamage multiplier
0No effect0%
¼ (0.25)Not very effective25%
½ (0.5)Not very effective50%
1Normal100%
2Very effective200%
4Super effective400%

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
RedBlueDrifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by its stinging acid.
YellowIt can sometimes be found all dry and shriveled up on a beach. Toss it back into the sea to revive it.
Generation 2
GoldWhen the tide goes out, dehydrated TENTACOOL remains can be found washed up on the shore.
SilverIt drifts aimless­ ly in waves. Very difficult to see in water, it may not be noticed until it stings.
CrystalAs it floats along on the waves, it uses its toxic feelers to stab anything it touches.
Generation 3
RubySapphireEmeraldTENTACOOL’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.
FireRedLeafGreenIts eyes are as transparent as crystals. From them, it shoots mysterious beams of light.
Generation 4
DiamondPearlPlatinumIts body is virtually composed of water. It shoots strange beams from its crystal-like eyes.
HeartGoldWhen the tide goes out, dehydrated TENTACOOL remains can be found washed up on the shore.
SoulSilverIt drifts aimlessly in waves. Very difficult to see in water, it may not be noticed until it stings.
Generation 5
BlackWhiteBecause its body is almost entirely composed of water, it shrivels up if it is washed ashore.
Black 2White 2Because its body is almost entirely composed of water, it shrivels up if it is washed ashore.
Generation 6
XIts body is virtually composed of water. It shoots strange beams from its crystal-like eyes.
YDrifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by their stingers.
Omega RubyAlpha SapphireTentacool’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
SunThey can be found lying dehydrated on beaches, but they are often still alive. When soaked in water, they will revive.
MoonIt 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 SunIt drifts through the sea searching for prey. Its poisonous tentacles break off sometimes, but after a while, they grow back.
Ultra MoonIts body is 99% water. The remaining 1% contains the organ that makes its poison.
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go EeveeIt can sometimes be found all dry and shriveled up on a beach. Toss it back into the sea to revive it.
Generation 8
SwordTentacool is not a particularly strong swimmer. It drifts across the surface of shallow seas as it searches for prey.
ShieldThis 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

VersionLocationLevel
Red BlueKanto Sea Route 195
YellowKanto Sea Route 195
Gold SilverNew Bark Town10
CrystalNew Bark Town10
Ruby SapphireSlateport City10 - 30
EmeraldHoenn Route 10310 - 30
FireRed LeafGreenSs Anne5 - 10
Diamond PearlCanalave City20 - 30
PlatinumCanalave City20 - 30
HeartGold SoulSilverNew Bark Town15 - 25
X YAmbrette Town25