Hydro Pump
Learned at Lv. 49
Xd
Power: 110Accuracy: 80PP: 5Special
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
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POKÉDEX No. #072
Tentacool
Jellyfish Pokémon
Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by its stinging acid.
Weak to
Ground
Electric
Psychic
Height0.9 m
Weight45.5 kg
AbilitiesClear Body
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP40190–284
- Attack4076–196
- Defense3567–185
- Sp. Atk5094–218
- Sp. Def100184–328
- Speed70130–262
Total335
/ 720
BST335
21 percentile (1025)-73 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Sea
Color
Blue
Shape
Tentacles
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #72 |
| Blueberry | #50 |
| Extended Sinnoh | #136 |
| Hisui | #170 |
| Hoenn | #66 |
| Isle Of Armor | #40 |
| Kalos Coastal | #25 |
| Kanto | #72 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #72 |
| Original Akala | #38 |
| Original Alola | #106 |
| Original Johto | #162 |
| Original Melemele | #106 |
| Original Poni | #55 |
| Original Sinnoh | #136 |
| Original Ulaula | #53 |
| Updated Akala | #38 |
| Updated Alola | #129 |
| Updated Hoenn | #68 |
| Updated Johto | #164 |
| Updated Melemele | #129 |
| Updated Poni | #67 |
| Updated Ulaula | #56 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
67
EV Yield
+1 Sp. Def
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
Poison Barb
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heartgold
Evolution Chain
→
Level 30
#073
Tentacruel
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Ground
Rock
Fire
Grass
Fairy
Offensive Coverage
Tentacool's Water / Poison typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ground, rock, fire, grass, fairy types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Careful
+Sp. Def−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 335, Tentacool plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Special Defense at 100, while Defense (35) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Its Water, Poison typing leaves Tentacool with 3 weaknesses against 8 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 5 types for super-effective damage.
With a catch rate of 190, Tentacool is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Defense +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.9 m
Weight
45.5 kg
TypeWaterPoison
Abilities
Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Damages opponents using leeching moves for as much as they would heal.
Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Water 3
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
190
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Tentacool?
Tentacool is a dual-type Water, Poison Pokémon.
What are Tentacool's weaknesses?
Tentacool takes 2× damage from Ground, Electric, Psychic type moves.
How does Tentacool evolve?
Tentacool evolves into Tentacruel at level 30. Full evolution line: Tentacool → Tentacruel.
What are Tentacool's base stats?
Tentacool has a base stat total of 335: HP 40, Attack 40, Defense 35, Sp. Atk 50, Sp. Def 100, Speed 70. Its highest stat is Sp. Def (100).
