Tentacruelin Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux

waterpoison

Pokédex Entry

Jellyfish Pokémon

It has 80 tentacles that move about freely. They can sting, causing poisoning and sharp, stabbing pain.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

WaterPoison

Dex

#073

Abilities

Rain Dish(Primary)

Restores 1/16 HP each turn during Rain.

Liquid Ooze(Secondary)

Draining causes injury.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

water3

Hatch Rate

Slowest (40 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball6.9%

Great Ball8.9%

Ultra Ball11.5%

Base Exp

205

EV Yield

2 SpecialDefense

Wild Held Items

Poisonbarb(5%)

Weak To

electric ×2ground ×2psychic ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5water ×0.5ice ×0.5fighting ×0.5poison ×0.5bug ×0.5steel ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Tentacool

Base form

→

Tentacruel

Level up Tentacool to Lv. 30

How to Obtain

Look for Tentacruel very common in Sevii Waterway while surfing, fishing with Old Rod, fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, very common in Route 19 while surfing or fishing with Super Rod, and very common in Route 32 while surfing, among 22 other areas. Wild ones range from level 10 to 70.

Wild Encounters (36)

Evolution Moves (1)

Moves learned upon evolving into Tentacruel.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
HexHex	ghost		PWR65	ACC100	PP10
HexHex	A nasty attack that does double damage to foes with a status condition.

Level Up Moves (20)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	poison	PWR15	ACC100	PP35
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	The foe is stabbed with a toxic barb, etc. It may poison the foe.
3	SupersonicLevel: 3Supersonic	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
3	SupersonicLevel: 3Supersonic	The user generates odd sound waves. It may confuse the foe.
5	BubbleLevel: 5Bubble	water	PWR30	ACC100	PP30
5	BubbleLevel: 5Bubble	A spray of bubbles hits the foe. It may lower the foe's Speed stat.
7	WrapLevel: 7Wrap	normal	PWR15	ACC85	PP20
7	WrapLevel: 7Wrap	A long body or vines are used to wrap the foe for two to five turns.
10	AcupressureLevel: 10Acupressure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
10	AcupressureLevel: 10Acupressure	The user sharply raises one of its stats by pressing its stress points.
12	AcidLevel: 12Acid	poison	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
12	AcidLevel: 12Acid	The foe is sprayed with a harsh, hide- melting acid that may lower Sp. Def.
15	Toxic SpikesLevel: 15Toxic Spikes	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
15	Toxic SpikesLevel: 15Toxic Spikes	Poisoned spikes are laid around the enemy to Poison foes switching in.
19	BubblebeamLevel: 19Bubblebeam	water	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
19	BubblebeamLevel: 19Bubblebeam	A spray of bubbles strikes the foe. It may lower the foe's Speed stat.
22	Aurora BeamLevel: 22Aurora Beam	ice	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
22	Aurora BeamLevel: 22Aurora Beam	A rainbow-colored attack beam. It may lower the foe's Attack stat.
26	BarrierLevel: 26Barrier	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
26	BarrierLevel: 26Barrier	The user creates a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat.
29	Water PulseLevel: 29Water Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
29	Water PulseLevel: 29Water Pulse	An attack with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
33	Poison JabLevel: 33Poison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20
33	Poison JabLevel: 33Poison Jab	The foe is stabbed by an arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
36	Knock OffLevel: 36Knock Off	dark	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
36	Knock OffLevel: 36Knock Off	Knocks down the foe's held item to prevent its use during the battle.
39	ScreechLevel: 39Screech	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
39	ScreechLevel: 39Screech	An ear-splitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
42	ScaldLevel: 42Scald	water	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
42	ScaldLevel: 42Scald	Boiling water is shot at the foe. It may also cause a burn.
46	Wring OutLevel: 46Wring Out	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
46	Wring OutLevel: 46Wring Out	The user wrings the foe. The more HP the foe has, the stronger this move.
49	Confuse RayLevel: 49Confuse Ray	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
49	Confuse RayLevel: 49Confuse Ray	The foe is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.
53	Sludge BombLevel: 53Sludge Bomb	poison	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
53	Sludge BombLevel: 53Sludge Bomb	Filthy sludge is hurled at the foe. It may poison the target.
58	Hydro PumpLevel: 58Hydro Pump	water	PWR120	ACC80	PP5
58	Hydro PumpLevel: 58Hydro Pump	A high volume of water is blasted at the foe under great pressure.
62	Dazzling GleamLevel: 62Dazzling Gleam	fairy	PWR80	ACC100	PP10
62	Dazzling GleamLevel: 62Dazzling Gleam	The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.

TM/HM Moves (20)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	A move that works differently for the Ghost type and all the other types.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC85	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A move that badly poisons the foe. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	An attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the user.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	PWR120	ACC70	PP5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	The foe is blasted with a blizzard. It may leave the foe frostbitten.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	A severely damaging attack that makes the user rest on the next turn.
SnowscapeSnowscape	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM16TM16
SnowscapeSnowscape	A snowstorm lasting five turns damages all Pokémon except the Ice-type.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	A heavy rain falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR75	ACC100	PP10	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	A harsh attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	This attack move grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	The user creates illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM33TM33
Water PulseWater Pulse	An attack with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC90	PP15	TM34TM34
SwaggerSwagger	A move that makes the foe confused, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Filthy sludge is hurled at the foe. It may poison the target.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for two turns to fully restore HP and heal any status problem.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may take the foe's held item if the user isn't holding one.
CutCut	grass	PWR60	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	A basic attack used to cut trees and grass. Chance to raise Attack stat.
SurfSurf	water	PWR95	ACC100	PP15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	A big wave crashes down on the foe. Can also be used for crossing water.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	PWR35	ACC85	PP15	HM07HM07
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	The foe is trapped in a fast, vicious whirlpool for two to five turns.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM08HM08
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges the target with speed to climb Waterfalls. Might make the foe Flinch.

Move Tutor Moves (13)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Ice Beam (Celadon City)Ice Beam	ice	PWR95	ACC100	PP10	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Ice Beam (Celadon City)Ice Beam	The foe is struck with an icy beam. It may leave the foe frostbitten.
Poison Jab (Safari Zone)Poison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	Safari Zone	TutorTutor
Poison Jab (Safari Zone)Poison Jab	The foe is stabbed by an arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
Dazzling Gleam (Route 26)Dazzling Gleam	fairy	PWR80	ACC100	PP10	Route 26	TutorTutor
Dazzling Gleam (Route 26)Dazzling Gleam	The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.
Attract (Goldenrod City)Attract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Attract (Goldenrod City)Attract	If it is the other gender, the foe is made infatuated and unlikely to attack.
Sleep Talk (Ecruteak City)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Ecruteak City	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Ecruteak City)Sleep Talk	While asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Brine (Mahogany Town)Brine	water	PWR65	ACC100	PP10	Mahogany Town	TutorTutor
Brine (Mahogany Town)Brine	If the foe's HP is down to half, this attack does double damage.
Gunk Shot (Fuchsia City)Gunk Shot	poison	PWR120	ACC70	PP5	Fuchsia City	TutorTutor
Gunk Shot (Fuchsia City)Gunk Shot	Filthy garbage is shot at the foe. It may also poison the target.
Muddy Water (Cerulean City)Muddy Water	water	PWR95	ACC85	PP10	Cerulean City	TutorTutor
Muddy Water (Cerulean City)Muddy Water	The user attacks with muddy water. It may also lower the foe's accuracy.
Facade(Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path)Facade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path	TutorTutor
Facade(Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path)Facade	An attack that is boosted if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
Mimic(Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City)Mimic	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City	TutorTutor
Mimic(Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City)Mimic	The user copies the move last used by the foe for the rest of the battle.
Hydro Pump(Celadon Dept., Whirl Islands)Hydro Pump	water	PWR120	ACC80	PP5	Celadon Dept., Whirl Islands	TutorTutor
Hydro Pump(Celadon Dept., Whirl Islands)Hydro Pump	A high volume of water is blasted at the foe under great pressure.
Swords Dance (Battle Tower)Swords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	Battle Tower	TutorTutor
Swords Dance (Battle Tower)Swords Dance	A frenetic dance of fighting. It sharply raises the Attack stat.
Rapid Spin (Goldenrod Dept.)Rapid Spin	normal	PWR50	ACC100	PP40	Goldenrod Dept.	TutorTutor
Rapid Spin (Goldenrod Dept.)Rapid Spin	An attack that frees the user from Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed and Entry hazards.

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Tentacruel. Use these types to counter it effectively.

electric2×ground2×psychic2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Tentacruel resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

fire0.5×water0.5×ice0.5×fighting0.5×poison0.5×bug0.5×steel0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Tentacruel, either offensively or defensively.

Tentacruelin Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux

Pokédex Entry