Tentacruel

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

Tentacruel's maximum Combat Power stat is 2738 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Poison Jab and Hydro Pump. Tentacruel encounters are boosted during Rain and Cloudy weather. Shiny Tentacruel is available! ✨

StatsStats

Max CP2738 CP
Attack166 ATK
Defense209 DEF
Stamina190 STA
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes

Tentacruel Type Chart

Tentacruel takes increased damage from:Tentacruel takes increased damage from:
160%
  • Electric
  • Ground
  • Psychic
Tentacruel takes reduced damage from:Tentacruel takes reduced damage from:
63%
  • Bug
  • Fairy
  • Fighting
  • Fire
  • Ice
  • Poison
  • Steel
  • Water

Tentacruel's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid AttackerNot ranked
Gym DefenderGym DefenderB TierExternal Link
Water Water-type Attacker
Poison Jab / Hydro Pump
F TierExternal Link#124
Poison Poison-type Attacker
Poison Jab / Sludge Wave
F TierExternal Link#66

Regular and Shiny Tentacruel

Tentacruel's best moves and movesets

Moves
Tentacruel's best moveset is Poison Jab and Hydro Pump, with 10.32 DPS (damage per second) and 194.7 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Cloudy and Rain weather.
  • DPS10.32
  • TDO194.74
  • Weather
    • cloudy
    • rain
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.PoisonPoison Jab WaterHydro Pump 10.32194.719.5
      2.PoisonAcid WaterHydro Pump 9.75184.018.4
      3.PoisonPoison Jab IceBlizzard 9.74183.718.4
      4.PoisonPoison Jab PoisonSludge Wave 9.62181.518.1
      5.PoisonPoison Jab WaterScald 9.15172.617.2
      6.PoisonAcid IceBlizzard 9.10171.717.2
      7.PoisonAcid PoisonSludge Wave 8.97169.316.9
      8.PoisonAcid WaterScald 8.66163.316.3
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      The following chart shows Tentacruel's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Tentacruel'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 Tentacruel has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Fast Attacks

      • PoisonPoison JabDamage13Energy9Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Poison Jab
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage13
        Energy9
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.4s - 1.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage7
        Energy7

        Effects
        Poison Jab has no special effects.
        See Poison Jab details page ↗
      • PoisonAcidDamage11Energy10Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Acid
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage11
        Energy10
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage6
        Energy5

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

      Charged Moves

      • IceBlizzardDamage130Energy100Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Blizzard
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • GroundGround
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • IceIce
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage130
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.4s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage140
        Energy75

        Effects
        Blizzard has no special effects.
        See Blizzard details page ↗
      • PoisonSludge WaveDamage105Energy100Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Sludge Wave
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage105
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.8s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage110
        Energy65

        Effects
        Sludge Wave has no special effects.
        See Sludge Wave details page ↗
      • WaterScaldDamage75Energy50Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Scald
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage75
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window1.1s - 3.2s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage85
        Energy50

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Scald has a 30.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
        See Scald details page ↗
      • WaterHydro PumpDamage135Energy100Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Hydro Pump
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage135
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window1.1s - 3.2s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage130
        Energy75

        Effects
        Hydro Pump has no special effects.
        See Hydro Pump details page ↗
      • PoisonAcid SprayDamage20Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Acid Spray
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage20
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window2.1s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage20
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Acid Spray has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 33.3%
        See Acid Spray details page ↗

      Tentacruel in the meta

      Tentacruel in the meta

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      Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Tentacruel's has 2738 max CP (at Level 50). A Tentacruel obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1314 CP to 1384 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1643 CP to 1730 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Tentacruel can be found in the 986 CP to 1038 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP2738 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch986 CP - 1038 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs1314 CP - 1384 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids1314 CP - 1384 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      1643 CP - 1730 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 CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      134 CP2107 CP3180 CP
      4253 CP5326 CP6399 CP
      7472 CP8546 CP9619 CP
      10692 CP11761 CP12830 CP
      13899 CP14969 CP151038 CP
      161107 CP171176 CP181245 CP
      191315 CP201384 CP211453 CP
      221522 CP231591 CP241661 CP
      251730 CP261799 CP271868 CP
      281938 CP292007 CP302076 CP
      312111 CP322145 CP332180 CP
      342214 CP352249 CP362284 CP
      372318 CP382353 CP392387 CP
      402422 CP412453 CP422484 CP
      432515 CP442546 CP452578 CP
      462609 CP472641 CP482673 CP
      492706 CP502738 CP

      Pokédex information

      Kanto
      Pokédex Number#73
      Height1.6 m
      Weight55 kg
      RegionKanto Generation 1
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      5 Candy
      300 Stardust
      Additional Move Cost
      50 Candy
      50000 Candy

      Encounter data

      Movement typeMOVEMENT_HOVERING
      Movement Timer11s
      Jump Time1s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer4s
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance0.6
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Mega Pokémon that boost Tentacruel

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

      Water Water

      Poison Poison

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      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

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Tentacruel in Pokémon GO is 16.74%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 37.32% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 50.38%.

      CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                -16.74%19.00%24.03%28.75%
                Curve26.76%30.10%37.32%43.79%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                -24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                - 28.09%31.56%39.02%45.67%
                Curve42.91%47.52%56.87%64.55%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                - 36.74%40.94%49.69%57.14%
                Curve54.09%59.15%68.90%76.32%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Tentacruel, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                Tentacruel high resolution sprites

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                A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Tentacruel. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                Wallpaper

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                Tentacruel Pokédex entries

                Kanto
                VersionsPokédex entry
                Red, BlueThe tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey.
                YellowIts 80 tentacles can stretch and contract freely. They wrap around prey and weaken it with poison.
                GoldIts 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to CON­ STRICT its prey and enemies.
                SilverIn battle, it extends all 80 of its tentacles to entrap its oppo­ nent inside a poisonous net.
                CrystalWhen its 80 feel­ ers absorb water, it stretches to become like a net to entangle its prey.
                RubyTENTACRUEL 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.
                SapphireTENTACRUEL 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.
                EmeraldIt 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.
                FireRedIt has 80 tentacles that move about freely. They can sting, causing poisoning and sharp, stabbing pain.
                LeafGreenThe tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey.
                DiamondWith 80 tentacles for ensnaring victims, it prevents escape until the prey is weakened by poison.
                PearlIt alerts others to danger by stridently flashing the red orbs on its head.
                Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape.
                HeartGoldIts 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to constrict its prey and enemies.
                SoulSilverIn battle, it extends all 80 of its tentacles to entrap its opponent inside a poisonous net.
                XThe tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey.
                YIt has 80 tentacles that move about freely. They can sting, causing poisoning and sharp, stabbing pain.
                Omega RubyTentacruel 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 SapphireTentacruel 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.
                SunNormally, it has 80 poisonous tentacles. The longer one has been alive, the fewer tentacles it will have.
                MoonAlthough these Pokémon are rare, when a large outbreak of them occurs, all fish Pokémon disappear from the surrounding sea.
                Ultra SunIt fires off ultrasonic waves from its red orbs to weaken its prey, and then it wraps them up in its 80 tentacles.
                Ultra MoonIt 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, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!Its 80 tentacles can stretch and contract freely. They wrap around prey and weaken it with poison.
                SwordWhen the red orbs on Tentacruel’s head glow brightly, watch out. The Pokémon is about to fire off a burst of ultrasonic waves.
                ShieldIts 80 tentacles can stretch and shrink freely. Tentacruel ensnares prey in a net of spread-out tentacles, delivering venomous stings to its catch.
                Legends: ArceusIt has 80 tentacles, each with a venomous tip. These tentacles are also extendible, lengthening when Tentacruel attempts to catch prey. Use caution.

                Frequently Asked Questions

                What are Tentacruel’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

                What are the best moves for Tentacruel in Pokémon GO?

                The best moves for Tentacruel in Pokémon GO are Poison Jab and Hydro Pump. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 10.321 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 194.735.

                How does Tentacruel perform in Raids?

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

                How does Tentacruel rank as a Water-type attacker?

                Tentacruel is an F-Tier Water-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

                How does Tentacruel rank as a Poison-type attacker?

                Tentacruel is an F-Tier Poison-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

                What Mega Pokémon boost Tentacruel?

                The following Mega Pokémon boost Tentacruel: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Primal Kyogre, Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, and Mega Gengar.

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

                Tentacruel’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2422 CP and 2738 CP at Level 50.

                Can Tentacruel be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                Tentacruel can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

                Can Tentacruel Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                Tentacruel cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

                List of Tentacruel costumes

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                A list of Tentacruel costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available