Pokédex - Tentacruel (Black Version)
![[Picture of Tentacruel]](../pictures/bw/front/normal/73.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #073 |
| Height | 1.6 m (5'3") |
| Weight | 55.0 kg (121.3 lb) |
| Type | WATER / POISON |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Tentacruel]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAEklEQVQ4y2NgGAWjYBSMAggAAAQQAAGFP6pyAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Color | Blue |
| Body Form | ![[Form 10]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAwUlEQVQYldWVMQ7DIAxFm6oH4DiMHjNy1IwdPeY4PkKHSF8IbGOUMoQJwfcz2MZszPxaM96LuGvRn6FCRJjPZpEop5RuoY/jq65fzkrZHVsvIBY3KDDRIuJzhzIT3cd3VvbM4vsD2gq3jh7WRj2scCvoKa5j0qIhIsoRKGQ9XQ9IKXu8+Kw32T70S4fMEGXLB7ZERKXrpwYOPQgXxwRbE2msz4U5QHXD8/PhoYdt0xfoTdXvlkHl+CvojYOOt0d+uz8YWk9fFjDzgAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 60 |
| Base Experience | 180 |
| Growth Rate | Slow (max: 1,250,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Water 3 |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | Poison Barb (5%) |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Special Defense: 2 |
| Abilities | Clear Body, Liquid Ooze |
| Hidden (Dream World) Abilities | Rain Dish |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Tentacruel
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 65 |
| Speed | 100 |
| Special Attack | 80 |
| Special Defense | 120 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Tentacruel - Jellyfish Pokémon
It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape.
French
Tentacruel - Pokémon Mollusque
German
Tentoxa - Qualle
Spanish
Tentacruel - Pokémon Medusa
Italian
Tentacruel - Pokémon Medusa
Japanese
ドククラゲ (DOKUKURAGE) - くらげポケモン (KuragePOKEMON)
Evolutions (When Tentacruel Evolves)
- Evolves from Tentacool at level 30.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Tentacruel)
Not found in this version.
Moves Learned
Black Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison Sting | POISON | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | 30 | Single exc. user | be |
| 1 | Supersonic | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 55 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bcek |
| 1 | Constrict | NORMAL | Physical | 10 | 100 | 35 | 10 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 5 | Supersonic | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 55 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bcek |
| 8 | Constrict | NORMAL | Physical | 10 | 100 | 35 | 10 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 12 | Acid | POISON | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | 10 | All opposing Pokémon | be |
| 15 | Toxic Spikes | POISON | Status | 0 | 101 | 20 | 0 | Opposing Pokémon's side | c |
| 19 | BubbleBeam | WATER | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 22 | Wrap | NORMAL | Physical | 15 | 90 | 20 | 100 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 26 | Acid Spray | POISON | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | 100 | Single exc. user | be |
| 29 | Barrier | PSYCHIC | Status | 0 | 101 | 30 | 0 | User | d |
| 34 | Water Pulse | WATER | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | 20 | Single exc. user | ben |
| 38 | Poison Jab | POISON | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | 30 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 43 | Screech | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 85 | 40 | 0 | Single exc. user | bcek |
| 47 | Hex | GHOST | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 52 | Hydro Pump | WATER | Special | 120 | 80 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 56 | Sludge Wave | POISON | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | 10 | All exc. user | be |
| 61 | Wring Out | NORMAL | Special | 1 | 100 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
What moves can Tentacruel learn in Pokémon Black?
Tentacruel can learn the following moves:
Acid Spray
- Move Maniac
- Level 26 (as Tentacool)
Barrier
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 38
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 36 (as Tentacool)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Move Maniac
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 26 (as Tentacool)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 29 (as Tentacool)
Constrict
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 12 (as Tentacool)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 8 (as Tentacool)
Double Team
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32 (as Tentacool)
Frustration
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21 (as Tentacool)
Giga ImpactTM68
Hidden Power
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10 (as Tentacool)
Hydro Pump
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 55
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 49 (as Tentacool)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 49
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 40 (as Tentacool)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 52
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 47 (as Tentacool)
Hyper BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM15
Magic Coat
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Tentacool)
Natural Gift
- Before Black/White: TM83
- Before Black/White: TM83 (as Tentacool)
Poison Sting
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1 (as Tentacool)
Rain Dance
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18 (as Tentacool)
Screech
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 47
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 43 (as Tentacool)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 42
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 36 (as Tentacool)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 43
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 40 (as Tentacool)
Secret Power
- Before Black/White: TM43
- Before Black/White: TM43 (as Tentacool)
Sludge Bomb
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM36
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM36 (as Tentacool)
Snore
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Tentacool)
Supersonic
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 6 (as Tentacool)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 5 (as Tentacool)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Sparkling Sea (I) (with Hidden Ability) (as Tentacool)
Toxic Spikes
- Move Maniac
- Level 15 (as Tentacool)
Water Pulse
- Before Black/White: TM03
- Before Black/White: TM03 (as Tentacool)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Move Maniac
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 29 (as Tentacool)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 34
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 33 (as Tentacool)