Tentacruel

Type(s)

Species		Jellyfish Pokémon
Abilities		Clear Body Liquid Ooze Rain Dish ^(DW)
Pokédex
Tentacool ← 073 → Geodude
Kanto	073	Johto	163/165
Hoenn	067/069	Sinnoh	137
Unova	N/A	Coastal Kalos	026
Evolves from		Tentacool
Evolves into		None

Tentacruel
ドククラゲ Dokukurage

Generation I
Evolutionary line

Gender
50% ♂ / 50 % ♀
Weight		Height
121.3 lbs.	55.0 kg	5'03"	1.6 m
Pokédex color		Egg group
Blue		Water 3
Shape		Footprint

Cry

Tentacruel (Japanese: ドククラゲ Dokukurage) is a Water/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Biology

Physiology

Tentacruel has only a few differences from its pre-evolved form. It now has 14 long tentacles. It also has a beak; the mouthparts are on the front and back of Tentacruel's head. Also, as seen in the image above, Tentacruel has Two Huge eyes below its head.

Natural abilities

Tentacruel can have the ability Clear Body or the ability Liquid Ooze. Clear Body prevents the opponent from lowering any of Tentacruel's stats. Liquid Ooze damages any opponent that tries to drain Tentacruel's HP. With 80 tentacles for ensnaring victims, it prevents escape until the prey is weakened by poison.

Evolution

Tentacruel evolves from Tentacool at level 30.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
Red/Blue	Evolve Tentacool	None
Yellow	Route 19, 20, 21 via Super Rod	Rare
Gold/Silver	Route 20, 21, 41, 42	Common
Crystal	Route 20, 21, 41, 42	Common
Ruby/Sapphire	Abandoned Ship	Rare
Emerald	Abandoned Ship	Rare
FireRed/LeafGreen	Knot Island, Kin Island, Chrono Island, Fortune Island, Quest Island	Rare (FR) Common (LG)
Diamond/Pearl	Surf on Route 205, 224, Sunyshore City, Sinnoh League	Common
Platinum	Surf anywhere	Uncommon
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Route 20, 21, 41, 42	Common
Black/White	Poké Transfer or Dream World	None
X/Y	Evolve Tentacool	None

Pokédex entries

Pokédex Entries
Red
Blue
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.
Gold
Its 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to constrict its prey and enemies.
Silver
In battle, it extends all 80 of its tentacles to entrap its opponent inside a poisonous net.
Crystal
When its 80 feelers absorb water, it stretches to become like a net to entangle its prey.
Ruby
Tentacruel has large red orbs on its head. The orbs glow before lashing the vicinity with a harsh ultrasonic blast. This Pokémon's outburst causes rough waves around it.
Sapphire
Tentacruel has tentacles that can be freely elongated and shortened at will. It ensnares prey with its tentacles and weakens the prey by dosing it with a harsh toxin. It can catch up to 80 prey at the same time.
Emerald
It lives in complex rock formations on the ocean floor and traps prey using its 80 tentacles. Its red orbs glow when it grows excited or agitated.
FireRed
It has 80 tentacles that move about freely. They can sting, causing poisoning and sharp, stabbing pain.
LeafGreen
The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey.
Diamond
With 80 tentacles for ensnaring victims, it prevents escape until the prey is weakened by poison.
Pearl
It alerts others to danger by stridently flashing the red orbs on its head.
Platinum
It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape.
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.
Black
It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape.
White
It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape.
Black 2
It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape.
White 2
It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape.
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 Ruby
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.
Alpha Sapphire
Tentacruel has tentacles that can be freely elongated and shortened at will. It ensnares prey with its tentacles and weakens the prey by dosing it with a harsh toxin. It can catch up to 80 prey at the same time.

Stats

Stats
HP:	80
Attack:	70
Defense:	65
Sp.Atk:	80
Sp.Def:	120
Speed:	100
Total:	515

Learnset

Leveling

Leveling Generation VI
Level	Move	Power	Acc.	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
—	Reflect Type	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		♥♥	0
—	Poison Sting	15	100%	35	Poison	Physical		♥♥	♥♥♥
5	Supersonic	—	55%	20	Normal	Status		♥♥♥	0
8	Constrict	10	100%	35	Normal	Physical		♥♥♥	0
12	Acid	40	100%	30	Poison	Special		♥♥♥	0
15	Toxic Spikes	—	—%	20	Poison	Status		♥♥	0
19	Bubble Beam	65	100%	20	Water	Special		♥♥	♥♥♥
22	Wrap	15	90%	20	Normal	Physical		♥♥♥	0
26	Acid Spray	40	100%	20	Poison	Special		♥♥	♥
29	Barrier	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status		♥	0
34	Water Pulse	60	100%	20	Water	Special		♥♥♥	0
38	Poison Jab	80	100%	20	Poison	Physical		♥♥♥♥	0
43	Screech	—	85%	40	Normal	Status		♥♥♥	0
47	Hex	65	100%	10	Ghost	Special		♥♥	♥
52	Hydro Pump	100	85%	5	Water	Special		♥	0
56	Sludge Wave	95	100%	10	Poison	Special		♥♥♥	0
61	Wring Out	—	110%	5	Normal	Special		♥♥	♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Leveling Generation V
Level	Move	Power	Acc.	PP	Type	Cat.
—	Poison Sting	15	100%	35	Poison	Physical
5	Supersonic	—	55%	20	Normal	Status
8	Constrict	10	100%	35	Normal	Physical
12	Acid	40	100%	30	Poison	Special
15	Toxic Spikes	—	—%	20	Poison	Status
19	Bubble Beam	65	100%	20	Water	Special
22	Wrap	15	90%	20	Normal	Physical
26	Acid Spray	40	100%	20	Poison	Special
29	Barrier	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
34	Water Pulse	60	100%	20	Water	Special
38	Poison Jab	80	100%	20	Poison	Physical
43	Screech	—	85%	40	Normal	Status
47	Hex	65	100%	10	Ghost	Special
52	Hydro Pump	100	85%	5	Water	Special
56	Sludge Wave	95	100%	10	Poison	Special
61	Wring Out	—	120%	5	Normal	Special

Leveling Generation IV
Level	Move	Power	Acc.	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal
—	Poison Sting	15	100%	35	Poison	Physical		♥♥
5	Supersonic	—	55%	20	Normal	Status		♥♥
8	Constrict	10	100%	35	Normal	Physical		0
12	Acid	40	100%	30	Poison	Special		♥♥♥
15	Toxic Spikes	—	—%	20	Poison	Status		♥♥
19	Bubble Beam	65	100%	20	Water	Special		♥♥
22	Wrap	15	90%	20	Normal	Physical		0
26	Barrier	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status		♥♥
29	Water Pulse	60	100%	20	Water	Special		♥♥
36	Poison Jab	80	100%	20	Poison	Physical		♥♥
42	Screech	—	85%	40	Normal	Status		♥♥
49	Hydro Pump	100	85%	5	Water	Special		♥♥
55	Wring Out	—	120%	5	Normal	Special		♥♥

Leveling Generation III
Level	Move	Power	Acc.	PP	Type	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
—	Poison Sting	15	100%	35	Poison		♥♥	♥♥♥
6	Supersonic	—	55%	20	Normal		♥♥♥	0
12	Constrict	10	100%	35	Normal		♥♥	♥♥♥
19	Acid	40	100%	30	Poison		♥	♥♥♥♥
25	Bubble Beam	65	100%	20	Water		♥	♥♥♥
30	Wrap	15	90%	20	Normal		♥♥♥	0
38	Barrier	—	—%	20	Psychic		♥	0
47	Screech	—	85%	40	Normal		♥	♥♥♥
55	Hydro Pump	120	85%	5	Water		♥♥♥♥	0

Leveling Generation II
Level	Move	Power	Acc.	PP	Type
—	Acid	40	100%	30	Poison
—	Supersonic	—	55%	20	Normal
—	Wrap	15	90%	20	Normal
—	Poison Sting	15	100%	35	Poison
—	Bubble Beam	65	100%	20	Water
—	Constrict	10	100%	35	Normal
38	Barrier	—	—%	20	Psychic
47	Screech	—	85%	40	Normal
55	Hydro Pump	120	85%	5	Water

Leveling Generation I
Level	Move	Power	Acc.	PP	Type
—	Acid	40	100%	30	Poison
—	Supersonic	—	55%	20	Normal
—	Wrap	15	90%	20	Normal
—	Poison Sting	15	100%	35	Poison
—	Water Gun	40	100%	25	Water
—	Bubble Beam	65	100%	20	Water
—	Constrict	10	100%	35	Normal
35	Barrier	—	—%	20	Psychic
43	Screech	—	85%	40	Normal
50	Hydro Pump	120	85%	5	Water

Sprites

Version
Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (JP)	Green (JP)	Back

Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back


Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back


Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back




Black	White	Black 2	White 2		Back




X	Y	Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire		Back

Appearances

Anime

During Tentacool & Tentacruel, Team Rocket causes a Tentacruel to grow to an enormous size. Wanting revenge on the destruction of its home, it goes off to destroy everything in its path, but Misty manages to stop Tentacruel and saves the day.