Tentacool

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Tentacool is a Water and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Water and Poison-type Pokémon, Tentacool is weak to Electric, Ground, and Psychic-type moves.

Tentacool's maximum Combat Power stat is 1176 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Bubble / Bubble Beam. Tentacool encounters are boosted during Rain and Cloudy weather. Shiny Tentacool is available! ✨

Tentacool Stats and Max CP

97 ATK
149 DEF
120 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1176 CP
Lvl 40
1040 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
743 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
594 CP
Lvl 15 Research
446 CP

Tentacool's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Little CupLittle Cup
Great LeagueGreat League

Tentacool Type Chart

Tentacool takes increased damage from:Tentacool takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
GroundGround160.0%
PsychicPsychic160.0%

Tentacool takes reduced damage from:Tentacool takes reduced damage from:

BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%
FireFire62.5%
IceIce62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Tentacool best moveset

Moves

Bubble + Bubble Beam

Tentacool's best moveset is Bubble and Bubble Beam, with 4.73 DPS (damage per second) and 48.5 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.
CogSimulation settings
    Opponent
    A neutral benchmark that ignores type matchups, so all movesets are compared equally.Uses the selected Pokémon's typing and defensive stats.
    Selected opponent
    Dummy boss
    #
    Fast Attack
    Charged Attack
    DPS
    TDO
    Score 🔽
    1.WaterBubble WaterBubble Beam 4.7348.53.80
    2.PoisonPoison Sting WaterBubble Beam 4.7148.33.78
    3.WaterBubble WaterWater Pulse 4.5146.23.63
    4.PoisonPoison Sting WaterWater Pulse 4.4845.93.60
    5.WaterBubble NormalWrap 4.2043.13.38
    6.PoisonPoison Sting NormalWrap 4.1842.83.36

    Fast Attacks

    • PoisonPoison StingDamage4Energy6Duration0.5s
      Toggle more information for move: Poison Sting
      Type effectiveness chart
      • 160.0%
        • GrassGrass
        • FairyFairy
      • 62.5%
        • PoisonPoison
        • GroundGround
        • RockRock
        • GhostGhost
      • 39.1%
        • SteelSteel
      Gym and Raid Battles
      Damage4
      Energy6
      Weather boost
      • cloudyCloudy
      Duration0.5s
      Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
      Trainer Battles
      Damage4
      Energy9

      Effects
      Poison Sting has no special effects.
      See Poison Sting details page ↗
    • WaterBubbleDamage10Energy12Duration1.0s
      Toggle more information for move: Bubble
      Type effectiveness chart
      • 160.0%
        • GroundGround
        • RockRock
        • FireFire
      • 62.5%
        • WaterWater
        • GrassGrass
        • DragonDragon
      Gym and Raid Battles
      Damage10
      Energy12
      Weather boost
      • rainRain
      Duration1.0s
      Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
      Trainer Battles
      Damage8
      Energy11

      Effects
      Bubble has no special effects.
      See Bubble details page ↗

    Charged Attacks

    • NormalWrapDamage60Energy33Duration3.0s
      Toggle more information for move: Wrap
      Type effectiveness chart
      • 62.5%
        • RockRock
        • SteelSteel
      • 39.1%
        • GhostGhost
      Gym and Raid Battles
      Damage60
      Energy33
      Weather boost
      • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
      Duration3.0s
      Damage window2.1s - 2.8s
      Trainer Battles
      Damage70
      Energy45

      Effects
      Special effectsSpecial

      Wrap has a 100.0% chance to:

      • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
      See Wrap details page ↗
    • WaterWater PulseDamage65Energy50Duration3.0s
      Toggle more information for move: Water Pulse
      Type effectiveness chart
      • 160.0%
        • GroundGround
        • RockRock
        • FireFire
      • 62.5%
        • WaterWater
        • GrassGrass
        • DragonDragon
      Gym and Raid Battles
      Damage65
      Energy50
      Weather boost
      • rainRain
      Duration3.0s
      Damage window2.0s - 2.7s
      Trainer Battles
      Damage80
      Energy50

      Effects
      Water Pulse has no special effects.
      See Water Pulse details page ↗
    • WaterBubble BeamDamage45Energy33Duration2.0s
      Toggle more information for move: Bubble Beam
      Type effectiveness chart
      • 160.0%
        • GroundGround
        • RockRock
        • FireFire
      • 62.5%
        • WaterWater
        • GrassGrass
        • DragonDragon
      Gym and Raid Battles
      Damage45
      Energy33
      Weather boost
      • rainRain
      Duration2.0s
      Damage window1.6s - 1.8s
      Trainer Battles
      Damage25
      Energy40

      Effects
      Special effectsSpecial

      Bubble Beam has a 100.0% chance to:

      • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
      See Bubble Beam details page ↗
    Pokédex informationMore information

    The following chart shows Tentacool's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Tentacool's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

    Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Tentacool has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

    Tentacool in the meta

    Tentacool in the meta

    PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

    Tentacool lacks the stats to be considered usable in PvE. Keep it out of Raids and Gyms.

    PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

    Recommended moves

    🧸 Little Cup

    Tentacool is extremely spammy, and with this trait comes high damage output that tames a majority of the Little League meta. It beats a bunch of prominent threats such as Wynaut, Shadow Stunky, Grass types, Shelmet, Skarmory, Chansey, Seel, Swinub, Vulpix, Igglybuff, and Wigglytuff. It also has a very close matchup with Dratini, whom it can beat with just another Fast Move energy in store. Tentacool puts huge pressure on almost every Pokémon in this format, and is an asset to your team. Tentacool's low max CP of 1176 makes it unusable for any other PvP League.

    Pokédex information

    Kanto
    Pokédex Number#72
    Height0.9 m
    Weight45.5 kg
    RegionGeneration 1
    Can be tradedAllowed
    Buddy distance3 km
    ReleasedYes
    Shiny releasedYes
    Pokémon Home transferAllowed
    Base Catch Rate20%
    Base Flee Rate0%
    Catch rewards
    Candy3
    Stardust100
    Additional Move Cost
    Candy50
    Stardust50000

    Evolution Chart

    More information

    Tentacool family

    A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Tentacool in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

    Tentacool Pokémon GOTentacool
    Tentacruel Pokémon GOTentacruel
    Shadow Tentacool Pokémon GOShadow Tentacool
    Shadow Tentacruel Pokémon GOShadow Tentacruel
    Size information
    XXSXSMXLXXL
    Tentacool scaled to 0.5094117647058823x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Tentacool scaled to 0.5147058823529411x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Tentacool scaled to 0.7794117647058824x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmTentacool scaled to 1.0441176470588236x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Tentacool scaled to 1.3088235294117647x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
    0.44 m0.45 m0.9 m1.35 m1.8 m

    Tentacool's height ranges from 0.44 m to 1.8 m, with the average being 0.9 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

    Size bounds

    This table shows the size bounds of Tentacool in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

    SizeLower boundUpper bound
    XXS0.441 m0.45 m
    1′05″1′06″
    XS0.45 m0.9 m
    1′06″2′11″
    M0.675 m1.125 m
    2′03″3′08″
    XL1.125 m1.35 m
    3′08″4′05″
    XXL1.35 m1.8 m
    4′05″5′11″
    Encounter data
    Movement typeMOVEMENT_HOVERING
    Movement Timer23s
    Jump Time1s
    Attack Probability10.0%
    Attack Timer8s
    Dodge Probability15.0%
    Dodge Duration0.0s
    Dodge Distance0.6
    Min Action Frequency1s
    Max Action Frequency2s

    Tentacool CP Chart

    CP Chart

    Tentacool's has 1176 max CP (at Level 50). A Tentacool obtained from Raids can be encountered from 549 CP to 594 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 686 CP to 743 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Tentacool can be found in the 411 CP to 446 CP range.

    Max CPMax CP1176 CP
    Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
    Field ResearchResearch411 CP - 446 CP
    Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
    Pokémon EggEggs549 CP - 594 CP
    Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
    Raid catchRaids549 CP - 594 CP
    Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
    686 CP - 743 CP
    Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
    InfoMore information
    • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
    • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
    • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
    • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

    Max Combat Power per Level chart

    Tentacool Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

    LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
    114 CP246 CP377 CP
    4108 CP5140 CP6171 CP
    7203 CP8234 CP9266 CP
    10297 CP11327 CP12356 CP
    13386 CP14416 CP15446 CP
    16475 CP17505 CP18535 CP
    19565 CP20594 CP21624 CP
    22654 CP23683 CP24713 CP
    25743 CP26773 CP27802 CP
    28832 CP29862 CP30892 CP
    31907 CP32921 CP33936 CP
    34951 CP35966 CP36981 CP
    37996 CP381011 CP391025 CP
    401040 CP411054 CP421067 CP
    431080 CP441094 CP451107 CP
    461121 CP471135 CP481148 CP
    491162 CP501176 CP

    Mega Pokémon that boost Tentacool

    Photobomb

    A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Tentacool's Water and Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Tentacool.

    Water Water

    Poison Poison

    Pokédex informationMore information

    Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

    Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

    Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
    • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
    • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
    • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

    Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

    Catch Rates

    Tentacool Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

    StardustCandyCandy XL
    LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Tentacool Candy296 Tentacool Candy XL
    LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Tentacool Candy10 Tentacool Candy XL
    LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Tentacool Candy-
    LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Tentacool Candy-
    LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Tentacool Candy-
    LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Tentacool Candy-
    LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Tentacool Candy-
    LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Tentacool Candy-
    LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Tentacool Candy-

    Tentacool Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Tentacool from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Tentacool in Pokémon GO.

    Complete Tentacool Power Up Costs Table
    LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
    112001 Candy- 2001 Tentacool Candy-
    1.522001 Candy- 4002 Tentacool Candy-
    232001 Candy- 6003 Tentacool Candy-
    2.542001 Candy- 8004 Tentacool Candy-
    354001 Candy- 1,2005 Tentacool Candy-
    3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Tentacool Candy-
    474001 Candy- 2,0007 Tentacool Candy-
    4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Tentacool Candy-
    596001 Candy- 3,0009 Tentacool Candy-
    5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Tentacool Candy-
    6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Tentacool Candy-
    6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Tentacool Candy-
    7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Tentacool Candy-
    7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Tentacool Candy-
    8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Tentacool Candy-
    8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Tentacool Candy-
    9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Tentacool Candy-
    9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Tentacool Candy-
    10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Tentacool Candy-
    10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Tentacool Candy-
    11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Tentacool Candy-
    11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Tentacool Candy-
    12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Tentacool Candy-
    12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Tentacool Candy-
    13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Tentacool Candy-
    13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Tentacool Candy-
    14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Tentacool Candy-
    14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Tentacool Candy-
    15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Tentacool Candy-
    15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Tentacool Candy-
    16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Tentacool Candy-
    16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Tentacool Candy-
    17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Tentacool Candy-
    17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Tentacool Candy-
    18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Tentacool Candy-
    18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Tentacool Candy-
    19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Tentacool Candy-
    19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Tentacool Candy-
    20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Tentacool Candy-
    20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Tentacool Candy-
    21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Tentacool Candy-
    21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Tentacool Candy-
    22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Tentacool Candy-
    22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Tentacool Candy-
    23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Tentacool Candy-
    23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Tentacool Candy-
    24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Tentacool Candy-
    24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Tentacool Candy-
    25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Tentacool Candy-
    25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Tentacool Candy-
    26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Tentacool Candy-
    26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Tentacool Candy-
    27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Tentacool Candy-
    27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Tentacool Candy-
    28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Tentacool Candy-
    28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Tentacool Candy-
    29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Tentacool Candy-
    29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Tentacool Candy-
    30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Tentacool Candy-
    30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Tentacool Candy-
    31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Tentacool Candy-
    31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Tentacool Candy-
    32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Tentacool Candy-
    32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Tentacool Candy-
    33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Tentacool Candy-
    33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Tentacool Candy-
    34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Tentacool Candy-
    34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Tentacool Candy-
    35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Tentacool Candy-
    35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Tentacool Candy-
    36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Tentacool Candy-
    36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Tentacool Candy-
    37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Tentacool Candy-
    37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Tentacool Candy-
    38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Tentacool Candy-
    38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Tentacool Candy-
    397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Tentacool Candy-
    39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Tentacool Candy-
    407910,000- 10 Tentacool Candy XL280,000304 Tentacool Candy10 Tentacool Candy XL
    40.58010,000- 10 Tentacool Candy XL290,000304 Tentacool Candy20 Tentacool Candy XL
    418111,000- 10 Tentacool Candy XL301,000304 Tentacool Candy30 Tentacool Candy XL
    41.58211,000- 10 Tentacool Candy XL312,000304 Tentacool Candy40 Tentacool Candy XL
    428311,000- 12 Tentacool Candy XL323,000304 Tentacool Candy52 Tentacool Candy XL
    42.58411,000- 12 Tentacool Candy XL334,000304 Tentacool Candy64 Tentacool Candy XL
    438512,000- 12 Tentacool Candy XL346,000304 Tentacool Candy76 Tentacool Candy XL
    43.58612,000- 12 Tentacool Candy XL358,000304 Tentacool Candy88 Tentacool Candy XL
    448712,000- 15 Tentacool Candy XL370,000304 Tentacool Candy103 Tentacool Candy XL
    44.58812,000- 15 Tentacool Candy XL382,000304 Tentacool Candy118 Tentacool Candy XL
    458913,000- 15 Tentacool Candy XL395,000304 Tentacool Candy133 Tentacool Candy XL
    45.59013,000- 15 Tentacool Candy XL408,000304 Tentacool Candy148 Tentacool Candy XL
    469113,000- 17 Tentacool Candy XL421,000304 Tentacool Candy165 Tentacool Candy XL
    46.59213,000- 17 Tentacool Candy XL434,000304 Tentacool Candy182 Tentacool Candy XL
    479314,000- 17 Tentacool Candy XL448,000304 Tentacool Candy199 Tentacool Candy XL
    47.59414,000- 17 Tentacool Candy XL462,000304 Tentacool Candy216 Tentacool Candy XL
    489514,000- 20 Tentacool Candy XL476,000304 Tentacool Candy236 Tentacool Candy XL
    48.59614,000- 20 Tentacool Candy XL490,000304 Tentacool Candy256 Tentacool Candy XL
    499715,000- 20 Tentacool Candy XL505,000304 Tentacool Candy276 Tentacool Candy XL
    49.59815,000- 20 Tentacool Candy XL520,000304 Tentacool Candy296 Tentacool Candy XL

    Sprites

    Photobomb

    Regular and Shiny Tentacool

    Tentacool high resolution sprites

    Tentacool Pokédex entries

    Kanto

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are Tentacool’s strengths and weaknesses?

    As a Water and Poison-type Pokémon, Tentacool is weak to Electric, Ground, and Psychic-type moves.

    What are the best moves for Tentacool in Pokémon GO?

    The best moves for Tentacool in Pokémon GO are Bubble and Bubble Beam. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 4.727 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 48.467.

    How does Tentacool perform in Raids?

    Tentacool's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

    How does Tentacool rank as a Water-type attacker?

    Tentacool's performance as a Water-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

    What Mega Pokémon boost Tentacool?

    The following Mega Pokémon boost Tentacool: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, Mega Greninja, Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, and Mega Gengar.

    What is Tentacool’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

    Tentacool’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1040 CP and 1176 CP at Level 50.

    Can Tentacool be shiny in Pokémon GO?

    Tentacool can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

    Can Tentacool Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

    Tentacool cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.