Where can I find Tentacruel in Polished Crystal?

Tentacruel can be found in 65 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Tentacruel?

Tentacruel is a water/poison-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Tentacruel learn in Polished Crystal?

Tentacruel can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Tentacruelin Pokémon Polished Crystal

waterpoison

Pokédex Entry

Jellyfish Pokémon

When its 80 feelers absorb water, it stretches to become like a net to entangle its prey.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

WaterPoison

Dex

#183 Johto Dex · #073 National

Abilities

Clear Body(Primary)

Prevents foes from lowering stats.

Liquid Ooze(Secondary)

Damages foes using draining moves.

Rain Dish(Hidden)

Gradually regains HP in rain.

Growth Rate

Slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

water3

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 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

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.

Tentacool

Base form

→

Tentacruel

Level up Tentacool to Lv. 30

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How to Obtain

Look for Tentacruel very common in Navel Rock Outside while surfing or fishing with Super Rod, very common in Route 23 while surfing, and very common in Shamouti Coast while surfing or fishing with Super Rod, among 44 other areas. Wild ones range from level 20 to 84, unless in a badge-dependent area.

Wild Encounters (65)

Evolution Moves (1)

Moves learned upon evolving into Tentacruel.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
Power WhipPower Whip	grass		120	85	10
Power WhipPower Whip	A violent lash attack.

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Evolution Items
Find all Evolution Item locations and their requirements

Level Up Moves (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	poison	15	100	35
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	An attack that may poison the foe.
4	SupersonicLevel: 4Supersonic	normal	0	65	20
4	SupersonicLevel: 4Supersonic	A move that may confuse the foe.
7	Water GunLevel: 7Water Gun	water	40	100	25
7	Water GunLevel: 7Water Gun	Squirts water to attack.
10	AcidLevel: 10Acid	poison	40	100	30
10	AcidLevel: 10Acid	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
13	Toxic SpikesLevel: 13Toxic Spikes	poison	0	100	20
13	Toxic SpikesLevel: 13Toxic Spikes	Poisons foes when they switch in.
16	Water PulseLevel: 16Water Pulse	water	60	100	20
16	Water PulseLevel: 16Water Pulse	An attack that may confuse the foe.
19	WrapLevel: 19Wrap	normal	15	90	20
19	WrapLevel: 19Wrap	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
22	Confuse RayLevel: 22Confuse Ray	ghost	0	100	10
22	Confuse RayLevel: 22Confuse Ray	A move that may confuse the foe.
25	Bubble BeamLevel: 25Bubble Beam	water	65	100	20
25	Bubble BeamLevel: 25Bubble Beam	An attack that may lower Speed.
28	BarrierLevel: 28Barrier	psychic	0	100	20
28	BarrierLevel: 28Barrier	Sharply raises the user's Defense.
32	Poison JabLevel: 32Poison Jab	poison	80	100	20
32	Poison JabLevel: 32Poison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
36	VenoshockLevel: 36Venoshock	poison	65	100	10
36	VenoshockLevel: 36Venoshock	Damage doubles if foe is poisoned.
40	ScreechLevel: 40Screech	normal	0	85	40
40	ScreechLevel: 40Screech	Sharply lowers the foe's Defense.
44	HexLevel: 44Hex	ghost	65	100	10
44	HexLevel: 44Hex	Damage doubles if foe has status.
48	Sludge BombLevel: 48Sludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10
48	Sludge BombLevel: 48Sludge Bomb	An attack that may poison the foe.
52	Hydro PumpLevel: 52Hydro Pump	water	110	80	5
52	Hydro PumpLevel: 52Hydro Pump	A powerful Watertype attack.

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Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aurora BeamAurora Beam	ice	65	100	20
Aurora BeamAurora Beam	An attack that may lower Attack.
Confuse RayConfuse Ray	ghost	0	100	10
Confuse RayConfuse Ray	A move that may confuse the foe.
HazeHaze	ice	0	100	30
HazeHaze	Eliminates all stat changes.
Mirror CoatMirror Coat	psychic	1	100	20
Mirror CoatMirror Coat	Returns a special attack double.
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	normal	50	100	20
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	A high-speed spinning attack.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	100	25
SafeguardSafeguard	Prevents all status problems.
Knock OffKnock Off	dark	65	100	20
Knock OffKnock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.

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Wild Moves (1)

Note: These moves are only available on wild Pokémon caught at specific locations.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Recover (Uraga Channel)Recover	normal		0	100	5	Uraga Channel
Recover (Uraga Channel)Recover	Restores HP by 1/2 the max HP.

TM/HM Moves (31)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
HailHail	ice	0	100	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Inflicts damage every turn.
VenoshockVenoshock	poison	65	100	10	TM09TM09
VenoshockVenoshock	Damage doubles if foe is poisoned.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	90	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	An attack that may freeze the foe.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	110	70	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	An attack that may freeze the foe.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	75	100	10	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	100	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Prevents all status problems.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	An attack that may poison the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
DazzlingleamDazzlingleam	fairy	80	100	10	TM49TM49
DazzlingleamDazzlingleam	Dazzles with a powerful flash.
Leech LifeLeech Life	bug	80	100	10	TM50TM50
Leech LifeLeech Life	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
ScaldScald	water	70	100	15	TM55TM55
ScaldScald	An attack that may inflict a burn.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM63TM63
Water PulseWater Pulse	An attack that may confuse the foe.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM66TM66
Poison JabPoison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	100	20	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
CutCut	steel	60	100	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
SurfSurf	water	90	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	A strong Watertype attack.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	40	90	15	HM05HM05
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM06HM06
WaterfallWaterfall	An attack that may cause flinching.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (6)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	ice	55	95	15	Snowtop Mountain Inside	TutorTutor
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	An icy attack that lowers Speed.
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	dark	65	100	20	Route 40	TutorTutor
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.

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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×fairy0.5×

Best Counters

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

Tentacruelin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry