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Pokemon Sword and Shield Tentacool

Pokemon Sword and Shield Tentacool is a Water and Poison Type Jellyfish Pokémon, which makes it weak against Electric, Ground, Psychic type moves. You can find and catch Tentacool in Fields of Honor with a 30% chance to appear during Normal Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Tentacool are 40 HP, 40 Attack, 50 SP Attack, 35 Defense, 100 SP Defense, and 70 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Tentacool
Regular
Shiny
Tentacool Galar Pokedex ID: ?

List of Tentacool Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 335
HP 40
Attack 40
Defense 35
Special Attack 50
Special Defense 100
Speed 70

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Tentacool to have is Gentle, this will increase it's Sp. Def and decrease it's Defense stats.

Tentacool Abilities

Ability Type Effect
Clear BodyNormal
Liquid OozeNormal
Rain DishHidden

Pokemon Sword and Shield Tentacool Evolutions

How do i evolve Tentacool in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Tentacool evolves into Tentacruel when you reach Level 30.

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Level 30
Tentacruel
Pokemon CP Atk Def Sp Atk Sp Def Hp Spd
Tentacool
3354035501004070
Tentacruel
51570658012080100

Tentacool Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Tentacool?

A popular spawn location you can find Tentacool is in the Fields of Honor area with a 30% chance to spawn during Normal weather.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Fields of Honor
30%40 - 45
Fields of Honor
5%40 - 45
Fields of Honor
30%40 - 45
Fields of Honor
5%40 - 45
Fields of Honor
30%40 - 45
Fields of Honor
5%40 - 45
Fields of Honor
30%40 - 45
Fields of Honor
5%40 - 45
Fields of Honor
30%40 - 45
Fields of Honor
15%40 - 45
Fields of Honor
5%40 - 45
Fields of Honor
30%40 - 45
Fields of Honor
5%40 - 45
Fields of Honor
30%40 - 45
Fields of Honor
5%40 - 45
Fields of Honor
30%40 - 45
Fields of Honor
5%40 - 45
Fields of Honor
30%40 - 45
Fields of Honor
5%40 - 45
Challenge Beach
30%40 - 45
Challenge Beach
15%40 - 45
Challenge Beach
5%40 - 45
Challenge Beach
30%40 - 45
Challenge Beach
5%40 - 45
Challenge Beach
30%40 - 45
Challenge Beach
5%40 - 45
Challenge Beach
30%40 - 45
Challenge Beach
5%40 - 45
Challenge Beach
30%40 - 45
Challenge Beach
15%40 - 45
Challenge Beach
5%40 - 45
Challenge Beach
30%40 - 45
Challenge Beach
15%40 - 45
Challenge Beach
5%40 - 45
Challenge Beach
30%40 - 45
Challenge Beach
15%40 - 45
Challenge Beach
5%40 - 45
Challenge Beach
30%40 - 45
Challenge Beach
15%40 - 45
Challenge Beach
5%40 - 45
Courageous Cavern
30%40 - 45
Courageous Cavern
15%40 - 45
Courageous Cavern
15%40 - 45
Loop Lagoon
30%40 - 45
Workout Sea
28%40 - 45
Workout Sea
27%40 - 45
Workout Sea
28%40 - 45
Workout Sea
21%40 - 45
Workout Sea
28%40 - 45
Workout Sea
28%40 - 45
Workout Sea
28%40 - 45
Workout Sea
28%40 - 45
Workout Sea
27%40 - 45
Stepping-Stone Sea
28%40 - 45
Stepping-Stone Sea
27%40 - 45
Stepping-Stone Sea
28%40 - 45
Stepping-Stone Sea
21%40 - 45
Stepping-Stone Sea
28%40 - 45
Stepping-Stone Sea
28%40 - 45
Stepping-Stone Sea
28%40 - 45
Stepping-Stone Sea
28%40 - 45
Stepping-Stone Sea
27%40 - 45
Insular Sea
28%40 - 45
Insular Sea
27%40 - 45
Insular Sea
28%40 - 45
Insular Sea
21%40 - 45
Insular Sea
28%40 - 45
Insular Sea
28%40 - 45
Insular Sea
28%40 - 45
Insular Sea
28%40 - 45
Insular Sea
27%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
28%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
27%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
28%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
21%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
28%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
28%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
28%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
28%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
27%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
28%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
27%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
28%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
21%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
28%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
28%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
28%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
28%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
27%40 - 45
Fields of Honor
15%40 - 45
Challenge Beach
15%40 - 45
Workout Sea
15%40 - 45
Stepping-Stone Sea
15%40 - 45
Insular Sea
15%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
15%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
15%40 - 45

Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Honeycalm Sea
100%43 - 48
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Tentacool Raids

Where do i find Tentacool Raids?

You can find Tentacool raids in the following locations: Fields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands, Forest of Focus, Challenge Beach, Loop Lagoon, Training Lowlands, Workout Sea, Stepping-Stone Sea, Insular Sea.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Tentacool Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Tentacool Weakness

Tentacool is a Water and Poison Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Electric, Ground, Psychic Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Steel, Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy type moves.

Damage Types
4.0x
Damage
2.0x
Damage
Electric
Ground
Psychic
0.5x
Damage
Steel
Fire
Water
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Bug
Fairy
0.25x
Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Tentacool Weak Against?

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What pokemon is Tentacool Strong Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP
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Pokemon SW and SH Tentacool Moves List

What moves can Tentacool learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Tentacool can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Water and Poison type +50% STAB damage.

Tentacool Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
1[] Poison Sting
1[] Water Gun
4[] Acid
8[] Wrap
12[] Supersonic
16[] Water Pulse
20[] Screech
24[] Bubble Beam
28[] Hex
32[] Acid Armor
36[] Poison Jab
40[] Surf
44[] Sludge Wave
48[] Hydro Pump

TM Moves Tentacool can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM16ScreechStatus8540Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
TM19SafeguardStatus25The user's party is protected from status conditions.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM23ThiefPhysical6010025Also steals opponent's held item.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM27Icy WindSpecial559515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM28Giga DrainSpecial7510010User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM33Rain DanceStatus5Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM35HailStatus10Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
TM36WhirlpoolSpecial52.58515Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM45DivePhysical12010010Dives underwater on first turn, attacks on second turn.
TM55BrineSpecial97.510010Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
TM57PaybackPhysical5010010Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM73Cross PoisonPhysical10510020High critical hit ratio. May poison opponent.
TM74VenoshockSpecial97.510010Inflicts double damage if the target is poisoned.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM77HexSpecial6510010Inflicts more damage if the target has a status condition.
TM97Brutal SwingPhysical6010020The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.

Tentacool TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR00Swords DanceStatus20Sharply raises user's Attack.
TR03Hydro PumpSpecial165805
TR04SurfSpecial13510015Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TR05Ice BeamSpecial9010010May freeze opponent.
TR06BlizzardSpecial110705May freeze opponent.
TR16WaterfallPhysical12010015May cause flinching.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR22Sludge BombSpecial13510010May poison opponent.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR45Muddy WaterSpecial1358510May lower opponent's Accuracy.
TR54Toxic SpikesStatus20Poisons opponents when they switch into battle.
TR57Poison JabPhysical12010020May poison the opponent.
TR78Sludge WaveSpecial142.510010May poison opponent.
TR84ScaldSpecial12010015May burn opponent.
TR92Dazzling GleamSpecial8010010Hits all adjacent opponents.

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