Bubble + Bubble Beam
Tentacool's best moveset is Bubble and Bubble Beam, with 5.09 DPS (damage per second) and 59.2 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.
Tentacool is a Water and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,040 CP and is weak to Electric, Ground, and Psychic-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Bubble / Bubble Beam. It is boosted by Rain and Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.
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Tentacool takes increased damage from:
Electric160.0%
Ground160.0%
Psychic160.0%
Tentacool takes reduced damage from:
Bug62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Fighting62.5%
Fire62.5%
Ice62.5%
Poison62.5%
Steel62.5%
Water62.5%
| 1. | Bubble | Bubble Beam | 4.19 | 5.09 | 59.2 |
| 2. | Poison Sting | Bubble Beam | 4.16 | 5.05 | 58.7 |
| 3. | Bubble | Water Pulse | 4.00 | 4.86 | 56.5 |
| 4. | Poison Sting | Water Pulse | 3.96 | 4.81 | 55.9 |
| 5. | Bubble |  Wrap | 3.71 | 4.50 | 52.3 |
| 6. | Poison Sting | Wrap | 3.67 | 4.46 | 51.8 |
Poison Sting
4
6
0.5s
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
Bubble10121.0s| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 12 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.6s - 0.8s |
| Damage | 8 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 11 |
Wrap60333.0s| Damage | 60 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 2.1s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
SpecialWrap has a 100.0% chance to:
Water Pulse65503.0s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 2.0s - 2.7s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
Bubble Beam45332.0s| Damage | 45 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.6s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
SpecialBubble Beam has a 100.0% chance to:
The following chart shows Tentacool's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged 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 Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged 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 reaches a maximum of 1,040 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 549–594 CP, rising to 686–743 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 411–446 CP.
 Max CP | 1040 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 411 CP - 446 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 549 CP - 594 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 549 CP - 594 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 686 CP - 743 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Tentacool Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 CP | 2 | 46 CP | 3 | 77 CP |
| 4 | 108 CP | 5 | 140 CP | 6 | 171 CP |
| 7 | 203 CP | 8 | 234 CP | 9 | 266 CP |
| 10 | 297 CP | 11 | 327 CP | 12 | 356 CP |
| 13 | 386 CP | 14 | 416 CP | 15 | 446 CP |
| 16 | 475 CP | 17 | 505 CP | 18 | 535 CP |
| 19 | 565 CP | 20 | 594 CP | 21 | 624 CP |
| 22 | 654 CP | 23 | 683 CP | 24 | 713 CP |
| 25 | 743 CP | 26 | 773 CP | 27 | 802 CP |
| 28 | 832 CP | 29 | 862 CP | 30 | 892 CP |
| 31 | 907 CP | 32 | 921 CP | 33 | 936 CP |
| 34 | 951 CP | 35 | 966 CP | 36 | 981 CP |
| 37 | 996 CP | 38 | 1011 CP | 39 | 1025 CP |
| 40 | 1040 CP | 41 | 1054 CP | 42 | 1067 CP |
| 43 | 1080 CP | 44 | 1094 CP | 45 | 1107 CP |
| 46 | 1121 CP | 47 | 1135 CP | 48 | 1148 CP |
| 49 | 1162 CP | 50 | 1176 CP |
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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Tentacool's Water and Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Tentacool.
Water PoisonMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega 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 Bonus –While 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
| Pokédex Number | #72 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.9 m |
| Weight | 45.5 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Tentacool |
|  Tentacruel |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Tentacool in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Tentacool
Tentacruel
Shadow Tentacool
Shadow TentacruelTentacool'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.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |  | | |
| 0.44 m | 0.45 m | 0.9 m | 1.35 m | 1.8 m |
This table shows the size bounds of Tentacool in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.441 m | 0.45 m |
| 1′05″ | 1′06″ | |
| XS | 0.45 m | 0.9 m |
| 1′06″ | 2′11″ | |
| M | 0.675 m | 1.125 m |
| 2′03″ | 3′08″ | |
| XL | 1.125 m | 1.35 m |
| 3′08″ | 4′05″ | |
| XXL | 1.35 m | 1.8 m |
| 4′05″ | 5′11″ |
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_HOVERING |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 23s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 10.0% |
| Attack Timer | 8s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 0.6 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
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.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Tentacool. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | 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. |
| 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. |
| Ruby | 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. |
| Sapphire | TENTACOOL absorbs sunlight and refracts it using water inside its body to convert it into beam energy. This POKéMON shoots beams from its crystal-like eyes. |
| Emerald | Its body is almost entirely composed of water. It ensnares its foe with its two long tentacles, then stabs with the poison stingers at their tips. |
| FireRed | Its eyes are as transparent as crystals. From them, it shoots mysterious beams of light. |
| LeafGreen | Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by their stingers. |
| Diamond | Its body is virtually composed of water. It shoots strange beams from its crystal-like eyes. |
| Pearl | It drifts in sea currents. Countless fishermen are hurt by its poison stingers. |
| Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | Because its body is almost entirely composed of water, it shrivels up if it is washed ashore. |
| 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. |
| 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 Ruby | 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. |
| Alpha Sapphire | Tentacool absorbs sunlight and refracts it using water inside its body to convert it into beam energy. This Pokémon shoots beams from the small round organ above its eyes. |
| 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, Pikachu!, Let'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. |
| 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. |
| Legends: Arceus | They fire beams from the glassy, magenta orbs that resemble eyes atop their heads, and they drift in shallow seas. During low tide, they can sometimes be found on beaches, desiccated. |
The best moves for Tentacool in Pokémon GO are Bubble and Bubble Beam. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 5.09 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 59.2.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Water and Poison-type Pokémon are weak to Electric, Ground, and Psychic-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ice, Poison, Steel, and Water-type moves.
Tentacool’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1,040 CP and 1,176 CP at Level 50.
Tentacool can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Tentacool cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
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.
Regular Tentacool
Shiny Tentacool
