Sentretin Pokémon Polished Crystal
Pokédex Entry
Scout Pokémon
When acting as a lookout, it warns others of danger by screeching and hitting the ground with its tail.
Sentret in Pokémon Polished Crystal
Sentret is #161 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Polished Crystal. This page covers its normal typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 9 encounter locations.
Evolution Chain
Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.
How to Obtain
Wild Encounters (7)
Level Up Moves (14)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TackleLevel: 1Tackle | normal | 40 | 100 | 35 | ||
| A full-body charge attack. | ||||||
| ForesightLevel: 1Foresight | normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | ||
| Negates foe's evasion and immunity. | ||||||
| Defense CurlLevel: 4Defense Curl | normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | ||
| Raises the user's Defense. | ||||||
| Quick AttackLevel: 7Quick Attack | normal | 40 | 100 | 30 | ||
| Lets the user get in the first hit. | ||||||
| Fury StrikesLevel: 13Fury Strikes | normal | 20 | 85 | 15 | ||
| Scratches or jabs 2-5 times. | ||||||
| Dizzy PunchLevel: 16Dizzy Punch | normal | 70 | 100 | 10 | ||
| An attack that may confuse the foe. | ||||||
| Super FangLevel: 19Super Fang | normal | 1 | 90 | 10 | ||
| Cuts the foe's HP by 1/2. | ||||||
| HeadbuttLevel: 25Headbutt | normal | 70 | 100 | 15 | ||
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| RestLevel: 28Rest | psychic | 0 | 100 | 5 | ||
| Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | ||||||
| Sucker PunchLevel: 31Sucker Punch | dark | 70 | 100 | 5 | ||
| Attacks before the foe does. | ||||||
| AmnesiaLevel: 36Amnesia | psychic | 0 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Sharply raises the user's Sp.Def. | ||||||
| Baton PassLevel: 39Baton Pass | normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | ||
| Switches while keeping effects. | ||||||
| SlashLevel: 42Slash | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Has a high critical hit ratio. | ||||||
| Hyper VoiceLevel: 47Hyper Voice | normal | 90 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Attack the foe with sound waves. |
Egg Moves (7)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CharmCharm | fairy | 0 | 100 | 20 | |
| Sharply lowers the foe's Attack. | |||||
| Focus EnergyFocus Energy | normal | 0 | 100 | 30 | |
| Raises the critical hit ratio. | |||||
| PursuitPursuit | dark | 40 | 100 | 20 | |
| Heavily strikes switching Pokémon. | |||||
| ReversalReversal | fighting | 1 | 100 | 15 | |
| Stronger if the user's HP is low. | |||||
| SlashSlash | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | |
| Has a high critical hit ratio. | |||||
| Double EdgeDouble Edge | normal | 120 | 100 | 15 | |
| A tackle that also hurts the user. | |||||
| TrickTrick | psychic | 0 | 100 | 10 | |
| Swaps held items with the foe. |
TM/HM Moves (31)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DynamicpunchDynamicpunch | fighting | 100 | 50 | 5 | TM01TM01 | |
| An attack that confuses the foe. | ||||||
| CurseCurse | ghost | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM03TM03 | |
| Works differently for Ghost-types. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 90 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A Poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| Bulk UpBulk Up | fighting | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM08TM08 | |
| Raises the user's Atk and Def. | ||||||
| The type varies with the Pokémon. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | 0 | 100 | 5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Hone ClawsHone Claws | dark | 0 | 100 | 40 | TM12TM12 | |
| Raises the user's Atk and accuracy. | ||||||
| Ice BeamIce Beam | ice | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM13TM13 | |
| An attack that may freeze the foe. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | 0 | 100 | 5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Solar BeamSolar Beam | grass | 120 | 100 | 10 | TM22TM22 | |
| 1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack | ||||||
| Iron TailIron Tail | steel | 100 | 75 | 15 | TM23TM23 | |
| An attack that may lower Defense. | ||||||
| ThunderboltThunderbolt | electric | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM24TM24 | |
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that is based on loyalty. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM28TM28 | |
| 1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM30TM30 | |
| An attack that may lower Sp.Def. | ||||||
| Brick BreakBrick Break | fighting | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM31TM31 | |
| Removes Reflect and Light Screen. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Raises the user's evasiveness. | ||||||
| FlamethrowerFlamethrower | fire | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM35TM35 | |
| An attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| SwiftSwift | normal | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM39TM39 | |
| An attack that never misses. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM41TM41 | |
| Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 100 | 5 | TM44TM44 | |
| Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | 60 | 100 | 25 | TM46TM46 | |
| An attack that may steal a held item. | ||||||
| Water PulseWater Pulse | water | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM63TM63 | |
| An attack that may confuse the foe. | ||||||
| Shadow ClawShadow Claw | ghost | 70 | 100 | 15 | TM65TM65 | |
| Has a high critical hit ratio. | ||||||
| U TurnU Turn | bug | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM69TM69 | |
| Switches out after making its attack. | ||||||
| CutCut | steel | 60 | 100 | 30 | HM01HM01 | |
| Cuts using claws, scythes, etc. | ||||||
| SurfSurf | water | 90 | 100 | 15 | HM03HM03 | |
| A strong Watertype attack. | ||||||
| WhirlpoolWhirlpool | water | 40 | 90 | 15 | HM05HM05 | |
| Traps the foe for 2-5 turns. |
Move Tutor Moves (18)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail(Route 4)Aqua Tail | water | 90 | 90 | 10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Swings tail like a wave in a storm. | |||||||
| Baton Pass(Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass | normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | TutorTutor | ||
| Switches while keeping effects. | |||||||
| Body Slam(Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam | normal | 85 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | |||||||
| Charm(Route 35 National Park Gate)Charm | fairy | 0 | 100 | 20 | TutorTutor | ||
| Sharply lowers the foe's Attack. | |||||||
| Defense Curl(Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl | normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | TutorTutor | ||
| Raises the user's Defense. | |||||||
| Double Edge(Safari Zone North)Double Edge | normal | 120 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| A tackle that also hurts the user. | |||||||
| Endure(Warm Beach Shack)Endure | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Endures any hit with at least 1HP. | |||||||
| Fire Punch(Goldenrod City)Fire Punch | fire | 75 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| A fiery punch. May cause a burn. | |||||||
| Headbutt(Ilex Forest)Headbutt | normal | 70 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An attack that may cause flinching. | |||||||
| Hyper Voice(Goldenrod Harbor)Hyper Voice | normal | 90 | 100 | 10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Attack the foe with sound waves. | |||||||
| Ice Punch(Goldenrod City)Ice Punch | ice | 75 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An icy punch. May cause freezing. | |||||||
| Knock Off(Route 40)Knock Off | dark | 65 | 100 | 20 | TutorTutor | ||
| Slaps down the foe's held item. | |||||||
| Rollout(Route 46)Rollout | rock | 30 | 90 | 20 | TutorTutor | ||
| Attacks 5 turns with rising power. | |||||||
| Sleep Talk(Route 31)Sleep Talk | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Randomly attacks while asleep. | |||||||
| Sucker Punch(Scary Cave 1F)Sucker Punch | dark | 70 | 100 | 5 | TutorTutor | ||
| Attacks before the foe does. | |||||||
| Swagger(Celadon City)Swagger | normal | 0 | 85 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| Causes confusion but raises Attack. | |||||||
| Thunderpunch(Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch | electric | 75 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An electric punch. It may paralyze. | |||||||
| Trick(Battle Tower 1F)Trick | psychic | 0 | 100 | 10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Swaps held items with the foe. |
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Sentret. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Sentret resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Immunities (0×)
No type resistances.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Sentret, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
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