Pokédex - Tentacruel (HeartGold Version)
![[Picture of Tentacruel]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/73.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #073 |
| Johto | #165 |
| 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 | 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 | Poison Barb (5%) |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Special Defense: 2 |
| Abilities | Clear Body, Liquid Ooze |
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 constrict its prey and enemies.
French
Tentacruel - Pokémon Mollusque
Ses 80 tentacules ligotent ses proies et les retiennent jusqu’à ce que son poison fasse effet.
German
Tentoxa - Qualle
Es besitzt 80 Tentakel, um Beute zu fangen und festzuhalten. Diese wird durch Gift geschwächt.
Spanish
Tentacruel - Pokémon Medusa
Posee 80 tentáculos con los que aprisiona a sus presas hasta que se debilitan por el veneno.
Italian
Tentacruel - Pokémon Medusa
Ha 80 tentacoli per intrappolare la preda e non la rilascia finché il veleno non l’ha indebolita.
Japanese
ドククラゲ (DOKUKURAGE) - くらげポケモン (KuragePOKEMON)
８０ほんのしょくしゅをもつ。 えものをからめとりどくで よわるまでぜったいににがさない。 (８０Honnoshokushuwomotsu. emonowokarametoridokude yowarumadezettaininigasanai. )
Evolutions (When Tentacruel Evolves)
- Evolves from Tentacool at level 30.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Tentacruel)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW BARK TOWN | 15-25 | 10% | Water |
| NEW BARK TOWN (Super Rod) | 40 | 7% | Fishing |
| CHERRYGROVE CITY | 15-25 | 10% | Water |
| ROUTE 32 | 15-36 | 10% | Water |
| UNION CAVE | 15-25 | 10% | Water |
| ROUTE 34 | 15-29 | 10% | Water |
| OLIVINE CITY | 15-25 | 10% | Water |
| ROUTE 40 | 15-25 | 10% | Water |
| ROUTE 41 | 15-25 | 30% | Water |
| ROUTE 41 (Super Rod) | 40 | 7% | Fishing |
| WHIRL ISLANDS | 15-25 | 10% | Water |
| WHIRL ISLANDS | 15-25 | 30% | Water |
| CIANWOOD CITY | 15-25 | 10% | Water |
| Route 47 (Super Rod) | 40 | 7% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 12 | 25 | 10% | Water |
| ROUTE 19 | 35 | 10% | Water |
| ROUTE 20 | 35 | 10% | Water |
| ROUTE 20 (Super Rod) | 40 | 7% | Fishing |
| PALLET TOWN | 35 | 10% | Water |
| PALLET TOWN (Super Rod) | 40 | 7% | Fishing |
| VERMILION CITY | 35 | 10% | Water |
| VERMILION CITY (Super Rod) | 40 | 7% | Fishing |
| CINNABAR ISLAND | 35 | 10% | Water |
| CINNABAR ISLAND (Super Rod) | 40 | 7% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 26 | 30 | 10% | Water |
| ROUTE 26 (Super Rod) | 40 | 7% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 27 | 20 | 10% | Water |
| ROUTE 27 (Super Rod) | 40 | 7% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 13 | 25 | 10% | Water |
| ROUTE 21 | 35 | 10% | Water |
| ROUTE 21 (Super Rod) | 40 | 7% | 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 |
| 1 | Supersonic | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 55 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 1 | Constrict | NORMAL | Physical | 10 | 100 | 35 | 10 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 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 |
| 36 | Poison Jab | POISON | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | 30 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 42 | Screech | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 85 | 40 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 49 | Hydro Pump | WATER | Special | 120 | 80 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 55 | Wring Out | NORMAL | Special | 1 | 100 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
What moves can Tentacruel learn in Pokémon HeartGold?
Tentacruel can learn the following moves:
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 Drain
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM19
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM19 (as Tentacool)
Giga ImpactTM68
Hidden Power
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10 (as Tentacool)
Hyper BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM15
Magic Coat
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Tentacool)
Natural Gift
- TM83
- 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)
Secret Power
- TM43
- TM43 (as Tentacool)
Sludge Bomb
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM36
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM36 (as Tentacool)
Snore
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Tentacool)
Toxic Spikes
- Move Maniac
- Level 15 (as Tentacool)
Waterfall
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM07
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM07 (as Tentacool)