Pokédex - Tentacool (White Version)
![[Picture of Tentacool]](../pictures/bw/front/normal/72.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #072 |
| 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 | 67 |
| 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 |
| Hidden (Dream World) Abilities | Rain Dish |
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
Because its body is almost entirely composed of water, it shrivels up if it is washed ashore.
French
Tentacool - Pokémon Mollusque
German
Tentacha - Qualle
Spanish
Tentacool - Pokémon Medusa
Italian
Tentacool - Pokémon Medusa
Japanese
メノクラゲ (MENOKURAGE) - くらげポケモン (KuragePOKEMON)
Evolutions (When Tentacool Evolves)
- Evolves into Tentacruel at level 30.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Tentacool)
Not found in this version.
Moves Learned
White 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 | 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 |
| 33 | Water Pulse | WATER | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | 20 | Single exc. user | ben |
| 36 | Poison Jab | POISON | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | 30 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 40 | Screech | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 85 | 40 | 0 | Single exc. user | bcek |
| 43 | Hex | GHOST | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 47 | Hydro Pump | WATER | Special | 120 | 80 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 50 | Sludge Wave | POISON | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | 10 | All exc. user | be |
| 54 | Wring Out | NORMAL | Special | 1 | 100 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
What moves can Tentacool learn in Pokémon White?
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
Acid SprayLevel 26
Acupressure
- Egg Move
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Sparkling Sea (III) (with Hidden Ability)
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, but Before Black/White: Level 26
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 29
BlizzardRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM14
BrineBefore Black/White: TM55
BubbleBeam
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 25
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 19
CaptivateBefore Black/White: TM78
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; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Black/White Versions and Later: HM06
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, but Before Black/White: TM58
FacadeTM42
FrustrationRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
Giga Drain
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM19
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Sparkling Sea (II) (with Hidden Ability)
HailTM07
HexLevel 43
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, but Before Black/White: Level 40
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 47
Ice BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM13
Icy Wind
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Knock Off
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: 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; Black/White Versions and Later: Egg Move
Natural GiftBefore Black/White: TM83
PaybackTM66
Poison Jab
- Before Black/White: Level 33
- TM84
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 36
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
RoundTM48
Safeguard
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Egg Move
- Black/White Versions and Later: TM20
ScaldTM55
Screech
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 43
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 36
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 40
Secret PowerBefore Black/White: TM43
Sleep Talk
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM82
Sludge BombRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM36
Sludge Wave
- Level 50
- TM34
SnoreEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: 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
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Sparkling Sea (I) (with Hidden Ability)
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
VenoshockTM09
Water Pulse
- Before Black/White: TM03
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 29
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 33
Waterfall
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: HM07
- Black/White Versions and Later: HM05
WhirlpoolHeartGold/SoulSilver: HM05
Wrap
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 30
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 22
Wring Out
- Before Black/White: Level 43
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 54