# Pokémon/Pokédex/Tentacruel
## Basic Statistics

* National Index: 73
* Johto Index: 163
* Hoenn Index: 67
* Stage: Stage 1
* Height: 1.6 meters (5.2 ft)
* Weight: 55 kilograms (120 lb)
* Gender Distribution: 50% Male
* Ability: Clear Body/Liquid Ooze
* Type: Water/Poison
* Species: Jellyfish
* Egg Group: Water 3
* Hatch Steps: 5120
* Catch Rate: 60
* Base Experience: 205
* Max Experience: 1250000
| | HP | Attack | Defense | Speed | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Base Stats (RB/Y) | 80 | 70 | 65 | 100 | 120 | 120 |
| Base Stats (GS/C) | 80 | 70 | 65 | 100 | 80 | 120 |
| Base Stats (RS/FL/E) | 80 | 70 | 65 | 100 | 80 | 120 |
| Base Stats (DP/PT/HGSS) | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Base Stats (BW/B2W2) | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Base Stats (XY/ORAS) | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Base Stats (SM/USUM) | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Base Stats (Sword/Shield/BDSP) | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Max Stats (RB/Y) | 363 | 238 | 228 | 298 | 338 | 338 |
| Max Stats (GS/C) | 363 | 238 | 228 | 298 | 258 | 338 |
| Max Stats (RS/FL/E) | 364 | 262 | 251 | 328 | 284 | 372 |
| Max Stats (DP/PT/HGSS) | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Max Stats (B/W/B2W2) | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Max Stats (X/Y/ORAS) | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Max Stats (SM/USUM) | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Max Stats (Sword/Shield/BDSP) | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Effort Points (Sword/Shield/BDSP) | – | – | – | – | – | – |

## Type Matching

Move types which are good on Tentacruel: Bug¹, Electric, Ground, Psychic Move types which are bad on Tentacruel: Bug², Fighting, Fire, Ice, Poison, Steel², Water
All other move types are normal effectiveness on Tentacruel.
¹ – Red/Blue/Yellow only ² – All other Pokemon games

## Moveset

| Level | Red / Blue | Yellow | Gold / Silver | Crystal | Ruby / Sapphire Emerald XD / Colosseum | Fire Red / Leaf Green |
| Start | Acid Supersonic Wrap | Acid Supersonic Wrap | Poison Sting Supersonic Constrict | Poison Sting Supersonic Constrict | Poison Sting Supersonic Constrict | Poison Sting Supersonic Constrict |
| 6 | - | - | Supersonic | Supersonic | Supersonic | Supersonic |
| 7 | Supersonic | Supersonic | - | - | - | - |
| 12 | - | - | Constrict | Constrict | Constrict | Constrict |
| 13 | Wrap | Wrap | - | - | - | - |
| 18 | Poison Sting | Poison Sting | - | - | - | - |
| 19 | - | - | Acid | Acid | Acid | Acid |
| 22 | Water Gun | Water Gun | - | - | - | - |
| 25 | - | - | Bubblebeam | Bubblebeam | Bubblebeam | Bubblebeam |
| 27 | Constrict | Constrict | - | - | - | - |
| 30 | - | - | Wrap | Wrap | Wrap | Wrap |
| 35 | Barrier | Barrier | - | - | - | - |
| 38 | - | - | Barrier | Barrier | Barrier | Barrier |
| 43 | Screech | Screech | - | - | - | - |
| 47 | - | - | Screech | Screech | Screech | Screech |
| 50 | Hydro Pump | Hydro Pump | - | - | - | - |
| 55 | - | - | Hydro Pump | Hydro Pump | Hydro Pump | Hydro Pump |

### TM/HM

* RB/Y/GS/C/RS/FL: Blizzard, Cut, Double Team, Hyper Beam, Rest, Surf, Toxic
* RB/Y/C/RS/FL: Ice Beam
* GS/C/RS/FL: Attract, Frustration, Giga Drain, Hidden Power, Protect, Rain Dance, Return, Sludge Bomb
* RB/Y: Bide, Bubblebeam, Double-Edge, Mega Drain, Mimic, Rage, Reflect, Skull Bash, Substitute, Swords Dance, Take Down, Water Gun
* GS/C: Curse, Endure, Icy Wind, Sleep Talk, Snore, Swagger, Whirlpool
* RS/FL: Dive, Facade, Hail, Secret Power, Thief, Water Pulse, Waterfall

### Evolution

* GS/C/RS/FL: Aurora Beam, Haze, Mirror Coat, Rapid Spin, Safeguard
* RS/FL: Confuse Ray

## Trading Cards

There is a total of four versions of Tentacruel in Pokémon Trading Card Game.

#### Fossil Edition

Uncommon card
* Type: Water
* Hit Points: 60
* Weakness: Lightning
* Resistance: None
* Retreat Cost: None
* Level: 21
* Attacks:
** Supersonic (1 Water Energy) - Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
** Jellyfish Sting (2 Water Energy) - Does 10 damage. The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

#### Gym Heroes Edition (Misty's Tentacruel)

Rare holographic card
Pokémon Power: Flee - If an attack does damage to Misty's Tentacruel while it's your Active Pokémon, you may switch it with 1 of your Benched Pokémon, which prevents all other effects of that attack on Misty's Tentacruel. This power can't be used if Misty's Tentacruel is already Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
* Type: Water
* Hit Points: 70
* Weakness: Lightning
* Resistance: None
* Retreat Cost: None
* Level: 30
* Attacks:
** Jellyfish Poison (2 Water, 2 Colourless Energy) - Does 30 damage. Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. If tails, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.

#### Aquapolis Edition

Rare holographic card
Poké-Power: Strange Tentacles - Once during your turn (before your attack), as long as the number of Energy cards attached to the Defending Pokémon is less than the number of Energy cards attached to your Active Pokémon, you may choose an Energy card, if any, in your opponent's discard pile and attach it to the Defending Pokémon. This power can't be used if Tentacruel is affected by a Special Condition.
* Type: Water
* Hit Points: 70
* Weakness: Lightning
* Resistance: None
* Retreat Cost: None
* Level: X
* Attacks:
** Poison Sting (1 Water, 1 Colourless Energy) - Does 20 damage. Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
(Note: There exist two versions of this card, namely H26 and 38, with the same artwork and statistics; 38 is non-holographic)

#### EX Hidden Legends Edition

Uncommon card
* Type: Water
* Hit Points: 70
* Weakness: Lightning
* Resistance: None
* Retreat Cost: None
* Level: X
* Attacks:
** Long Tentacle (1 Colourless Energy) - Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused. If tails, discard an Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon.
** Toxic (2 Colourless Energy) - The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. Put 2 damage counters instead of 1 on the Defending Pokémon between turns.
| Basic: Tentacool | Stage 1: Tentacruel | (No Stage 2) |