Loop Lagoon
400%- Method
- Special overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water.
- Level Range
- Lv. 42
- Conditions
- During overcast weather, Before entering the Hall of Fame
PokemonLore Pokédex
#073
POKÉDEX No. #073
Tentacruel
Jellyfish Pokémon
The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey.
Weak to
Ground
Electric
Psychic
Height1.6 m
Weight55.0 kg
AbilitiesClear Body
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP80270–364
- Attack70130–262
- Defense65121–251
- Sp. Atk80148–284
- Sp. Def120220–372
- Speed100184–328
Total515
/ 720
BST515
71 percentile (1025)+107 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
Evolves From
Tentacool#72Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #73 |
| Blueberry | #51 |
| Extended Sinnoh | #137 |
| Hisui | #171 |
| Hoenn | #67 |
| Isle Of Armor | #41 |
| Kalos Coastal | #26 |
| Kanto | #73 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #73 |
| Original Akala | #39 |
| Original Alola | #107 |
| Original Johto | #163 |
| Original Melemele | #107 |
| Original Poni | #56 |
| Original Sinnoh | #137 |
| Original Ulaula | #54 |
| Updated Akala | #39 |
| Updated Alola | #130 |
| Updated Hoenn | #69 |
| Updated Johto | #165 |
| Updated Melemele | #130 |
| Updated Poni | #68 |
| Updated Ulaula | #57 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
180
EV Yield
+2 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
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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
Tentacruel's Water / Poison typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ground, rock, fire, grass, fairy types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Hasty
+Speed−Defense
Calm
+Sp. Def−Attack
In-Depth Analysis
Tentacruel's 515 base stat total marks it as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Special Defense (120) carries most matchups, but a low Defense stat of 65 means careful positioning matters.
Defensively, the Water, Poison combination gives Tentacruel 8 resistances and 3 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 5 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A catch rate of 60 puts Tentacruel in the moderate range — a few Great Balls usually get the job done. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Defense +2 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
1.6 m
Weight
55.0 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
60
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 Tentacruel?
Tentacruel is a dual-type Water, Poison Pokémon.
What are Tentacruel's weaknesses?
Tentacruel takes 2× damage from Ground, Electric, Psychic type moves.
How does Tentacruel evolve?
Tentacruel is the final form of the Tentacool → Tentacruel evolution line.
What are Tentacruel's base stats?
Tentacruel has a base stat total of 515: HP 80, Attack 70, Defense 65, Sp. Atk 80, Sp. Def 120, Speed 100. Its highest stat is Sp. Def (120).
