Pokédex - Tentacruel (Gold Version)
![[Picture of Tentacruel]](../pictures/gold/front/normal/73.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #073 |
| New Pokédex | #163 |
| 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) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 60 |
| Base Experience | 205 |
| 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 | No items. |
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
Its 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to CON- STRICT its prey and enemies.
French
Tentacruel - Pokémon Mollusque
Ses 80 tentacules absorbent de l'eau et s'étirent sans fin pour enserrer et capturer ses adversaires.
German
Tentoxa - Qualle
Seine 80 Tentakel absorbieren das Wasser und sind sehr dehnbar, um Beute und Fein- de zu UMKLAMMERN.
Spanish
Tentacruel - Pokémon Medusa
Sus 80 tentáculos absorben agua y se alargan para OPRIMIR la respiración de sus presas y enemigos.
Italian
Tentacruel - Pokémon Medusa
Ha 80 tentacoli che assorbono l'acqua e si distendono per soffocare la preda (LIMITAZIONE).
Japanese
ドククラゲ (DOKUKURAGE) - くらげポケモン (KuragePOKEMON)
しおがひくと すなはまに のこされて ひからびた メノクラゲみることができる。 (Shiogahikuto sunahamani nokosarete hikarabita MENOKURAGEmirukotogadekiru. )
Evolutions (When Tentacruel Evolves)
- Evolves from Tentacool at level 30.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Tentacruel)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLIVINE CITY | 20 | 10% | Water |
| UNION CAVE | 20 | 10% | Water |
| WHIRL ISLANDS | 20 | 10% | Water |
| WHIRL ISLANDS | 20 | 10% | Water |
| WHIRL ISLANDS | 20 | 30% | Water |
| ROUTE 19 | 35 | 10% | Water |
| ROUTE 20 | 35 | 10% | Water |
| ROUTE 20 (Super Rod) | 40 | 20% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 21 | 35 | 10% | Water |
| ROUTE 21 (Super Rod) | 40 | 20% | Fishing |
| CINNABAR ISLAND | 35 | 10% | Water |
| CINNABAR ISLAND (Super Rod) | 40 | 20% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 32 | 20 | 10% | Water |
| ROUTE 34 | 20 | 10% | Water |
| VERMILION CITY | 35 | 10% | Water |
| VERMILION CITY (Super Rod) | 40 | 20% | Fishing |
| PALLET TOWN | 35 | 10% | Water |
| PALLET TOWN (Super Rod) | 40 | 20% | Fishing |
| OLIVINE CITY | 20 | 10% | Water |
| OLIVINE CITY (Super Rod) | 40 | 20% | Fishing |
| VERMILION CITY | 35 | 10% | Water |
| VERMILION CITY (Super Rod) | 40 | 20% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 13 | 25 | 10% | Water |
| ROUTE 12 | 25 | 10% | Water |
| ROUTE 40 | 20 | 10% | Water |
| ROUTE 41 | 20 | 30% | Water |
| ROUTE 41 (Super Rod) | 40 | 20% | Fishing |
| CIANWOOD CITY | 20 | 10% | Water |
| ROUTE 26 | 30 | 10% | Water |
| ROUTE 26 (Super Rod) | 40 | 20% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 27 | 20 | 10% | Water |
| ROUTE 27 (Super Rod) | 40 | 20% | Fishing |
| NEW BARK TOWN | 20 | 10% | Water |
| NEW BARK TOWN (Super Rod) | 40 | 20% | Fishing |
| CHERRYGROVE CITY | 20 | 10% | Water |
Area Map
Tentacruel's Nest
Moves Learned
Gold Version
| Level | Name | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (/256) | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison Sting | POISON | 15 | 255 | 35 | 76 | g |
| 1 | Supersonic | NORMAL | 0 | 140 | 20 | 0 | g |
| 1 | Constrict | NORMAL | 10 | 255 | 35 | 25 | g |
| 6 | Supersonic | NORMAL | 0 | 140 | 20 | 0 | g |
| 12 | Constrict | NORMAL | 10 | 255 | 35 | 25 | g |
| 19 | Acid | POISON | 40 | 255 | 30 | 25 | g |
| 25 | BubbleBeam | WATER | 65 | 255 | 20 | 25 | g |
| 30 | Wrap | NORMAL | 15 | 216 | 20 | 0 | g |
| 38 | Barrier | PSYCHIC | 0 | 255 | 30 | 0 | |
| 47 | Screech | NORMAL | 0 | 216 | 40 | 0 | g |
| 55 | Hydro Pump | WATER | 120 | 204 | 5 | 0 | fg |
What moves can Tentacruel learn in Pokémon Gold?
Tentacruel can learn the following moves:
Blizzard
- Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM14
- Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM14 (as Tentacool)
Confuse RayGold/Silver; Crystal: Pokémon Distribution: Pokemon Center NY (as Tentacool)
Cut
- Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: HM01
- Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: HM01 (as Tentacool)
Double Team
- Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM32
- Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM32 (as Tentacool)
Double-Edge
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM10
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM10 (as Tentacool)
Frustration
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM21
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM21 (as Tentacool)
Giga Drain
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM19
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM19 (as Tentacool)
Hidden Power
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM10
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM10 (as Tentacool)
Hyper BeamRed/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM15
Mega Drain
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM21
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM21 (as Tentacool)
Rain Dance
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM18
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM18 (as Tentacool)
Rest
- Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM44
- Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM44 (as Tentacool)
Skull Bash
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM40
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM40 (as Tentacool)
Sleep Talk
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM35
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM35 (as Tentacool)
Sludge Bomb
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM36
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM36 (as Tentacool)
Substitute
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM50
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM50 (as Tentacool)
Surf
- Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: HM03
- Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: HM03 (as Tentacool)
Swords Dance
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM03
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM03 (as Tentacool)
Toxic
- Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM06
- Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM06 (as Tentacool)