Pokédex - Tentacruel (Yellow Version)
![[Picture of Tentacruel]](../pictures/yellow/front/73.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #073 |
| Pokédex | #073 |
| Height | 1.6 m (5'3") |
| Weight | 55.0 kg (121.3 lb) |
| Type | WATER / POISON |
| Starting Catch Rate | 60 |
| Base Experience | 205 |
| Growth Rate | Slow (max: 1,250,000 Exp. Points) |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Tentacruel
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 65 |
| Speed | 100 |
| Special | 120 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Tentacruel - Jellyfish Pokémon
Its 80 tentacles can stretch and contract freely. They wrap around prey and weaken it with poison.
French
Tentacruel - Pokémon Mollusque
Ses 80 tentacules sont extensibles et autonomes. Ils innoculent un poison au contact.
German
Tentoxa - Qualle
Dieses POKéMON verfügt über mehr als 80 Tentakel. Es umwickelt seine Beute und schwächt sie dann mit Gift.
Spanish
Tentacruel - Pokémon Medusa
Puede controlar libremente sus 80 tentáculos. Éstos debilitan a su presa con su poderoso veneno
Italian
Tentacruel - Pokémon Medusa
Avvolge i suoi 80 tentacoli semoventi attorno alla preda, poi la indebolisce con il veleno.
Japanese
ドククラゲ (DOKUKURAGE) - くらげポケモン (KuragePOKEMON)
なみうちぎわに ひからびた すがたを はっけん することも あるが みずに つけてやれば ふっかつする。 (Namiuchigiwani hikarabita sugatawo hakken surukotomo aruga mizuni tsuketeyareba fukkatsusuru. )
Evolutions (When Tentacruel Evolves)
- Evolves from Tentacool at level 30.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Tentacruel)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEA ROUTE 19 (Super Rod) | 30 | 10% | Fishing |
| SEA ROUTE 20 (Super Rod) | 20-40 | 40% | Fishing |
| SEA ROUTE 21 (Super Rod) | 30 | 10% | Fishing |
Area Map
Tentacruel's Nest
Moves Learned
Yellow Version
| Level | Name | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acid | POISON | 40 | 255 | 30 |
| 1 | Supersonic | NORMAL | 0 | 140 | 20 |
| 1 | Wrap | NORMAL | 15 | 216 | 20 |
| 7 | Supersonic | NORMAL | 0 | 140 | 20 |
| 13 | Wrap | NORMAL | 15 | 216 | 20 |
| 18 | Poison Sting | POISON | 15 | 255 | 35 |
| 22 | Water Gun | WATER | 40 | 255 | 25 |
| 27 | Constrict | NORMAL | 10 | 255 | 35 |
| 35 | Barrier | PSYCHIC | 0 | 255 | 30 |
| 43 | Screech | NORMAL | 0 | 216 | 40 |
| 50 | Hydro Pump | WATER | 120 | 204 | 5 |
What moves can Tentacruel learn in Pokémon Yellow?
Tentacruel can learn the following moves:
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM11
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM11 (as Tentacool)
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM32
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM32 (as Tentacool)
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM10
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM10 (as Tentacool)
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 50
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 48 (as Tentacool)
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM21
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM21 (as Tentacool)
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 18
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 18 (as Tentacool)
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM40
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM40 (as Tentacool)
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM50
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM50 (as Tentacool)
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 1
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 7
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 7 (as Tentacool)
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM03
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM03 (as Tentacool)