Pokédex - Tentacool (HeartGold Version)
![[Picture of Tentacool]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/72.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #072 |
| Johto | #164 |
| Height | 0.9 m (2'11") |
| Weight | 45.5 kg (100.3 lb) |
| Type | WATER / POISON |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Tentacool]](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 | 190 |
| Base Experience | 105 |
| 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: 1 |
| Abilities | Clear Body, Liquid Ooze |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Tentacool
| HP | 40 |
| Attack | 40 |
| Defense | 35 |
| Speed | 70 |
| Special Attack | 50 |
| Special Defense | 100 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Tentacool - Jellyfish Pokémon
When the tide goes out, dehydrated TENTACOOL remains can be found washed up on the shore.
French
Tentacool - Pokémon Mollusque
Son corps est principalement composé d’eau. Ses yeux cristallins projettent d’étranges rayons.
German
Tentacha - Qualle
Sein Körper besteht aus Wasser. Aus seinen kristallartigen Augen verschießt es eigenartige Strahlen.
Spanish
Tentacool - Pokémon Medusa
Su cuerpo se compone casi en exclusiva de agua. Lanza extraños rayos con sus ojos cristalinos.
Italian
Tentacool - Pokémon Medusa
Il suo corpo è quasi interamente composto d’acqua. Emette dei raggi misteriosi dagli occhi cristallini.
Japanese
メノクラゲ (MENOKURAGE) - くらげポケモン (KuragePOKEMON)
からだのほとんどがすいぶん。 すいしょうのようなめだまから ふしぎなビームをはっしゃする。 (Karadanohotondogasuibun. suishounoyounamedamakara fushiginaBIIMUwohasshasuru. )
Evolutions (When Tentacool Evolves)
- Evolves into Tentacruel at level 30.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Tentacool)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW BARK TOWN | 10-25 | 90% | Water |
| NEW BARK TOWN (Good Rod) | 20 | 30% | Fishing |
| NEW BARK TOWN (Old Rod) | 10 | 6% | Fishing |
| CHERRYGROVE CITY | 10-25 | 90% | Water |
| ROUTE 32 | 10-20 | 60% | Water |
| ROUTE 32 (Mass Outbreak) | 40 | 60% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 32 (Good Rod) | 20 | 37% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 32 (Super Rod) | 40 | 30% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 32 (Old Rod) | 10 | 6% | Fishing |
| UNION CAVE | 10-20 | 60% | Water |
| ROUTE 34 | 10-25 | 90% | Water |
| OLIVINE CITY | 10-25 | 90% | Water |
| ROUTE 40 | 10-25 | 90% | Water |
| ROUTE 41 | 15-25 | 60% | Water |
| ROUTE 41 (Good Rod) | 20 | 30% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 41 (Old Rod) | 10 | 6% | Fishing |
| WHIRL ISLANDS | 15-25 | 60% | Water |
| CIANWOOD CITY | 10-25 | 90% | Water |
| Blue Lake (Group C) | 9 | - | Pokéwalker |
| Route 47 | 15-25 | 60% | Water |
| Route 47 (Good Rod) | 20 | 30% | Fishing |
| Route 47 (Old Rod) | 10 | 6% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 12 | 25 | 60% | Water |
| ROUTE 12 (Mass Outbreak) | 40 | 60% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 12 (Good Rod) | 20 | 40% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 12 (Super Rod) | 40 | 30% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 12 (Old Rod) | 10 | 6% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 19 (Mass Outbreak) | 35 | 60% | Water |
| ROUTE 19 | 30 | 30% | Water |
| ROUTE 20 | 30-35 | 90% | Water |
| ROUTE 20 (Good Rod) | 20 | 30% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 20 (Old Rod) | 10 | 6% | Fishing |
| PALLET TOWN | 30-35 | 90% | Water |
| PALLET TOWN (Good Rod) | 20 | 30% | Fishing |
| PALLET TOWN (Old Rod) | 10 | 6% | Fishing |
| VERMILION CITY (Mass Outbreak) | 35 | 60% | Water |
| VERMILION CITY | 30 | 30% | Water |
| VERMILION CITY (Good Rod) | 20 | 30% | Fishing |
| VERMILION CITY (Old Rod) | 10 | 6% | Fishing |
| CINNABAR ISLAND | 30-35 | 90% | Water |
| CINNABAR ISLAND (Good Rod) | 20 | 30% | Fishing |
| CINNABAR ISLAND (Old Rod) | 10 | 6% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 26 | 25-30 | 90% | Water |
| ROUTE 26 (Good Rod) | 20 | 30% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 26 (Old Rod) | 10 | 6% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 27 (Mass Outbreak) | 20 | 60% | Water |
| ROUTE 27 | 15 | 30% | Water |
| ROUTE 27 (Good Rod) | 20 | 30% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 27 (Old Rod) | 10 | 6% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 13 | 25 | 60% | Water |
| ROUTE 13 (Mass Outbreak) | 40 | 60% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 13 (Good Rod) | 20 | 40% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 13 (Super Rod) | 40 | 30% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 13 (Old Rod) | 10 | 6% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 21 | 30-35 | 90% | Water |
| ROUTE 21 (Good Rod) | 20 | 30% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 21 (Old Rod) | 10 | 6% | Fishing |
Moves Learned
HeartGold 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 |
| 5 | Supersonic | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 55 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 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 | 0 | 20 | 0 | Opposing Pokémon's side | |
| 19 | BubbleBeam | WATER | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 22 | Wrap | NORMAL | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 26 | Barrier | PSYCHIC | Status | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | User | d |
| 29 | Water Pulse | WATER | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | 20 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 33 | Poison Jab | POISON | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | 30 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 36 | Screech | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 85 | 40 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 40 | Hydro Pump | WATER | Special | 120 | 80 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 43 | Wring Out | NORMAL | Special | 1 | 100 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
What moves can Tentacool learn in Pokémon HeartGold?
Tentacool can learn the following moves:
Acid
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 19
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 12
AttractRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45
Aurora BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
Barrier
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 36
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 26
BlizzardRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM14
BrineTM55
BubbleBeam
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 25
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 19
CaptivateTM78
Confuse RayRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
Constrict
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 12
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 8
CutRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM01
Dive
- Before Diamond/Pearl: HM08
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Double TeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
Double-Edge
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Endure
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM58
FacadeTM42
FrustrationRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
Giga DrainRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM19
HailTM07
Hidden PowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
Hydro Pump
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 49
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 40
Ice BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM13
Icy Wind
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Magic CoatHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Mimic
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Mirror CoatRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
Muddy WaterHeartGold/SoulSilver: Egg Move
Natural GiftTM83
PaybackTM66
Poison Jab
- Level 33
- TM84
Poison StingRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
ProtectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
Rain DanceRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
Rapid SpinRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
ReturnRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
Screech
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 43
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 36
Secret PowerTM43
Sleep Talk
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM82
Sludge BombRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM36
SnoreEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Substitute
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
Supersonic
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 6
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 5
SurfRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM03
Swagger
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
Swords Dance
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM75
ThiefRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM46
ToxicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06
Toxic SpikesLevel 15
Water Pulse
- TM03
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 29
WaterfallRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM07
WhirlpoolHeartGold/SoulSilver: HM05
Wrap
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 30
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 22
Wring OutLevel 43