Tentacruel (Pokémon)
Tentacruel
#073
Pokédex Data
| National No. | #073 |
|---|---|
| Type | Water Poison |
| Species | Jellyfish Pokémon |
| Height | 1.6 m (5' 0.2") |
| Weight | 55 kg (121.3 lbs) |
| Abilities |
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| Color | Blue |
| Introduced in | Generation 1 |
| Habitat | Sea |
| Shape | Tentacles |
Tentacruel Weakness
This shows the effectiveness of each type on Tentacruel. Tentacruel 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 Tentacruel
1× damage
Normal Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Tentacruel.
0.5× damage
Fighting Pokémon are not very effective against against Tentacruel.
1× damage
Flying Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Tentacruel.
0.5× damage
Poison Pokémon are not very effective against against Tentacruel.
2× damage
Ground Pokémon are very effective against against Tentacruel.
1× damage
Rock Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Tentacruel.
0.5× damage
Bug Pokémon are not very effective against against Tentacruel.
1× damage
Ghost Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Tentacruel.
0.5× damage
Steel Pokémon are not very effective against against Tentacruel.
0.5× damage
Fire Pokémon are not very effective against against Tentacruel.
0.5× damage
Water Pokémon are not very effective against against Tentacruel.
1× damage
Grass Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Tentacruel.
2× damage
Electric Pokémon are very effective against against Tentacruel.
2× damage
Psychic Pokémon are very effective against against Tentacruel.
0.5× damage
Ice Pokémon are not very effective against against Tentacruel.
1× damage
Dragon Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Tentacruel.
1× damage
Dark Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Tentacruel.
0.5× damage
Fairy Pokémon are not very effective against against Tentacruel.
Pokédex Entries
Generation 1
| RedBlue | The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey. |
|---|---|
| Yellow | Its 80 tentacles can stretch and contract freely. They wrap around prey and weaken it with poison. |
Generation 2
| Gold | Its 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to CON STRICT its prey and enemies. |
|---|---|
| Silver | In battle, it extends all 80 of its tentacles to entrap its oppo nent inside a poisonous net. |
| Crystal | When its 80 feel ers absorb water, it stretches to become like a net to entangle its prey. |
Generation 3
| RubySapphireEmerald | TENTACRUEL has large red orbs on its head. The orbs glow before lashing the vicinity with a harsh ultrasonic blast. This Pokémon’s outburst creates rough waves around it. |
|---|---|
| FireRedLeafGreen | It has 80 tentacles that move about freely. They can sting, causing poisoning and sharp, stabbing pain. |
Generation 4
| DiamondPearlPlatinum | With 80 tentacles for ensnaring victims, it prevents escape until the prey is weakened by poison. |
|---|---|
| HeartGold | Its 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to constrict its prey and enemies. |
| SoulSilver | In battle, it extends all 80 of its tentacles to entrap its opponent inside a poisonous net. |
Generation 5
| BlackWhite | It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape. |
|---|---|
| Black 2White 2 | It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape. |
Generation 6
| X | The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey. |
|---|---|
| Y | It has 80 tentacles that move about freely. They can sting, causing poisoning and sharp, stabbing pain. |
| Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire | Tentacruel has large red orbs on its head. The orbs glow before lashing the vicinity with a harsh ultrasonic blast. This Pokémon’s outburst creates rough waves around it. |
Generation 7
| Sun | Normally, it has 80 poisonous tentacles. The longer one has been alive, the fewer tentacles it will have. |
|---|---|
| Moon | Although these Pokémon are rare, when a large outbreak of them occurs, all fish Pokémon disappear from the surrounding sea. |
| Ultra Sun | It fires off ultrasonic waves from its red orbs to weaken its prey, and then it wraps them up in its 80 tentacles. |
| Ultra Moon | It communicates with others of its kind by lighting up the red orbs on its head. When the orbs are blinking, it’s a warning sign. |
| Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee | Its 80 tentacles can stretch and contract freely. They wrap around prey and weaken it with poison. |
Generation 8
| Sword | When the red orbs on Tentacruel’s head glow brightly, watch out. The Pokémon is about to fire off a burst of ultrasonic waves. |
|---|---|
| Shield | Its 80 tentacles can stretch and shrink freely. Tentacruel ensnares prey in a net of spread-out tentacles, delivering venomous stings to its catch. |
Tentacruel Locations
| Version | Location | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Kanto Sea Route 19 | 30 |
| Gold Silver | New Bark Town | 40 |
| Crystal | New Bark Town | 40 |
| Ruby Sapphire | Abandoned Ship | 30 - 35 |
| Emerald | Abandoned Ship | 30 - 35 |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Icefall Cave | 35 - 45 |
| Diamond Pearl | Canalave City | 20 - 40 |
| Platinum | Canalave City | 20 - 40 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | New Bark Town | 15 - 25 |