The Jellyfish Pokémon Tentacool, a Gen 1 Water/Poison-type pre-evolution, sits at C-Tier (average).
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Special
Balanced
CTier
70Speed · Below Avg
Tentacool's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Def leads, Defense trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 1 Sp. Def EV, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Base Stats
Avg
HP40
D
Attack40
D
Defense35
F
Sp. Atk50
D
Sp. Def100
B
Speed70
C
Total335
Details
Catch Rate
Easy190 / 255
Growth Rate
Slow1.25M XP
Height0.9 m
Weight45.5 kg
Base XP67
Abilities
Clear BodyPopular
Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Liquid OozeNiche
Damages opponents using leeching moves for as much as they would heal.
Rain DishHA
Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpD+1Spe
Special Defense training source
Pokedex Entries
They fire beams from the glassy, magenta orbs that resemble eyes atop their heads, and they drift in shallow seas. During low tide, they can sometimes be found on beaches, desiccated.
Legends: Arceus
Tentacool is weak to Electric, Ground, and Psychic. 8 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. Tentacool's special bulk (base 100 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
Tentacool evolves into Tentacruel. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 180 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
Breed Tentacool easily with 37 breeding partners from the Water3 egg group.
Egg Groups
Water3
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Breed With (best first)
Don't let the NFE status fool you. Tentacool with Eviolite hits bulk numbers that compete with final forms. Spread EVs and Jolly nature maximize that, and Clearbody handles the rest.
TMs define Tentacool's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Gunk Shot and Hydro Pump, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 8 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
Lv 1
Poison Sting
D1510035Poison
Lv 1
Water Gun
D4010025Water
Lv 4
Acid
D4010030Poison
Lv 8
Wrap
D159020Normal
Lv 12
Supersonic
——5520Normal
Lv 16
Water Pulse
D6010020Water
Lv 20
Screech
C—8540Normal
Lv 24
Bubble Beam
D6510020Water
Lv 28
Hex
D6510010Ghost
Lv 32
Acid Armor
C——20Poison
Lv 36
Poison Jab
D8010020Poison
Lv 40
Surf
S9010015Water
Lv 44
Sludge Wave
C9510010Poison
Lv 48
Hydro Pump
S110805Water
No moves match your search
TM Moves
TM
TM13
Acid Spray
B4010020Poison
TM143
Blizzard
D110705Ice
TM22
Chilling Water
D5010020Water
TM17
Confuse Ray
C—10010Ghost
TM79
Dazzling Gleam
D8010010Fairy
TM47
Endure+4
C——10Normal
TM25
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM196
Flip Turn
S6010020Water
TM111
Giga Drain
D7510010Grass
TM102
Gunk Shot
A120805Poison
TM174
Haze
B——30Ice
TM29
Hex
D6510010Ghost
TM142
Hydro Pump
S110805Water
TM135
Ice Beam
D9010010Ice
TM34
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
TM181
Knock Off
A6510020Dark
TM110
Liquidation
D8510010Water
TM35
Mud Shot
D559515Ground
TM209
Muddy Water
D908510Water
TM83
Poison Jab
D8010020Poison
TM21
Pounce
D5010020Bug
TM07
Protect+4
C——10Normal
TM50
Rain Dance
C——5Water
TM85
Rest
C——5Psychic
TM70
Sleep Talk
C——10Normal
TM148
Sludge Bomb
S9010010Poison
TM214
Sludge Wave
C9510010Poison
TM103
Substitute
C——10Normal
TM123
Surf
S9010015Water
TM32
Swift
D60—20Normal
TM88
Swords Dance
C——20Normal
TM171
Tera Blast
D8010010Normal
TM18
Thief
D6010025Dark
TM221
Throat Chop
D8010015Dark
TM175
Toxic
S—9010Poison
TM91
Toxic Spikes
S——20Poison
TM45
Venoshock
D6510010Poison
TM11
Water Pulse
D6010020Water
TM208
Whirlpool
D358515Water
No moves match your search
Egg Moves
Tentacool doesn't have any Egg moves
Tutor Moves
Tentacool can't learn any Tutor moves
Tentacool's options are limited here. You've got Hydro Pump and Sludge Bomb for STAB damage, but there isn't much beyond Water and Poison hitting power. TMs help fill gaps, though the kit stays tight.
Level-Up Moves
Lv 1
Poison Sting
D1510035Poison
Lv 6
Bubble
—4010030Water
Lv 11
Water Pulse
D6010020Water
Lv 18
Hex
D6510010Ghost
Lv 25
Poison Jab
D8010020Poison
Lv 34
Acid Armor
C——20Poison
Lv 43
Hydro Pump
S110805Water
No moves match your search
TM Moves
Tentacool can't learn any TM moves
Egg Moves
Tentacool doesn't have any Egg moves
Tutor Moves
Tut
Tutor
Dazzling Gleam
D8010010Fairy
Tutor
Ice Beam
D9010010Ice
Tutor
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
Tutor
Poison Jab
D8010020Poison
Tutor
Rest
C——10Psychic
Tutor
Sludge Bomb
S9010010Poison
Tutor
Water Pulse
D6010020Water
No moves match your search
Breeding opens up real options for Tentacool. Acupressure and Aqua Ring come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Hydro Pump and Sludge Wave and coverage across 7 types.
Level-Up Moves
Lv 1
Poison Sting
D1510035Poison
Lv 1
Water Gun
D4010025Water
Lv 4
Acid
D4010030Poison
Lv 8
Wrap
D159020Normal
Lv 12
Supersonic
——5520Normal
Lv 16
Water Pulse
D6010020Water
Lv 20
Screech
C—8540Normal
Lv 24
Bubble Beam
D6510020Water
Lv 28
Hex
D6510010Ghost
Lv 32
Acid Armor
C——20Poison
Lv 36
Poison Jab
D8010020Poison
Lv 40
Surf
S9010015Water
Lv 44
Sludge Wave
C9510010Poison
Lv 48
Hydro Pump
S110805Water
No moves match your search
TM Moves
TM
TM45
Attract
C—10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
D110705Ice
TM55
Brine
D6510010Water
TM93
Cut
—509530Normal
TM21
Dazzling Gleam
D8010010Fairy
TM32
Double Team
———15Normal
TM58
Endure+4
C——10Normal
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM19
Giga Drain
D7510010Grass
TM07
Hail
C——10Ice
TM13
Ice Beam
D9010010Ice
TM66
Payback
D5010010Dark
TM84
Poison Jab
D8010020Poison
TM17
Protect+4
C——10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C——5Water
TM44
Rest
C——10Psychic
TM20
Safeguard
C——25Normal
TM49
Scald
C8010015Water
TM82
Sleep Talk
C——10Normal
TM36
Sludge Bomb
S9010010Poison
TM90
Substitute
C——10Normal
TM95
Surf
S9010015Water
TM87
Swagger
C—8515Normal
TM75
Swords Dance
C——20Normal
TM46
Thief
D6010025Dark
TM03
Water Pulse
D6010020Water
TM99
Waterfall
D8010015Water
No moves match your search
Egg Moves
Egg
Egg
Acupressure
D——30Normal
Egg
Aqua Ring
C——20Water
Egg
Aurora Beam
—6510020Ice
Egg
Confuse Ray
C—10010Ghost
Egg
Haze
B——30Ice
Egg
Knock Off
A6510020Dark
Egg
Mirror Coat-5
D—10020Psychic
Egg
Muddy Water
D908510Water
Egg
Rapid Spin
S5010040Normal
Egg
Tickle
D—10020Normal
No moves match your search
Tutor Moves
Tentacool can't learn any Tutor moves
Breeding opens up real options for Tentacool. Acupressure and Aqua Ring come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Hydro Pump and Sludge Wave and coverage across 7 types.
No wild encounters for Tentacool in Scarlet & Violet. It's available in Red, Yellow, or Gold and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Tentacool is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
A few locations for Tentacool with decent spawn rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Best Locations to Catch Tentacool in Legends: Arceus
You can find Tentacool through 3 walking encounters at walking. The list is sorted by game progression, so the earliest accessible spots show up first.
All
Easy
All
Walking
Islespy Shore
Grass
Uncommon
Lunker's Lair
Grass
Uncommon
Seagrass Haven
Grass
Uncommon
Tentacool's scattered across 34 spots in mid-game water routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Tentacool in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
surfing and walking encounters for Tentacool across 34 spots at Lv. 20-46. The catch is that Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
All
Effortless
All
Walking
Surfing
All
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond
Pokemon Shining Pearl
Canalave City
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30City
60%Mid
Canalave City
Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30City
60%Mid
Fuego Ironworks
Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30Power-plant
60%Mid
Fuego Ironworks
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30Power-plant
60%Mid
Iron Island - Outside
Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30Water
60%Mid
Iron Island - Outside
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30Water
60%Mid
Pastoria City
Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30City
60%Mid
Pastoria City
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30City
60%Mid
Route 205 - South
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30Route
60%Mid
Route 205 - South
Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30Route
60%Mid
Route 213
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30Route
60%Mid
Route 213
Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30Route
60%Mid
Route 218
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30Route
60%Mid
Route 218
Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30Route
60%Mid
Route 219
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30Route
60%Mid
Route 219
Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30Route
60%Mid
Route 220
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30Route
60%Mid
Route 220
Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30Route
60%Mid
Route 221
Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30Route
60%Mid
Route 221
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30Route
60%Mid
Route 222
Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30Route
60%Mid
Route 222
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30Route
60%Mid
Valley Windworks
Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30Power-plant
60%Mid
Valley Windworks
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30Power-plant
60%Mid
Bogsunk Cavern
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.42-46Swamp
Late
Requires Icicle Badge
Bogsunk Cavern
Shining PearlGrass Lv.42-46Swamp
Late
Requires Icicle Badge
Fountainspring Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.42-46Cave
Late
Requires Icicle Badge
Fountainspring Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.42-46Cave
Late
Requires Icicle Badge
Riverbank Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.42-46Cave
Late
Requires Icicle Badge
Riverbank Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.42-46Cave
Late
Requires Icicle Badge
Still-Water Cavern
Shining PearlGrass Lv.42-46Cave
Late
Requires Icicle Badge
Still-Water Cavern
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.42-46Cave
Late
Requires Icicle Badge
Swampy Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.42-46Swamp
Late
Requires Icicle Badge
Swampy Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.42-46Swamp
Late
Requires Icicle Badge
148 encounter spots for Tentacool at high spawn rates starting from late-game water routes. Two different catch methods are in play here. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Tentacool in Sword & Shield
Which version you're playing matters for Tentacool. 148 surfing and walking spots at Lv. 40-48 spread across Shield and Sword, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
All
Effortless
Easy
Moderate
All
Walking
Surfing
All
Pokemon Shield
Pokemon Sword
Honeycalm Sea
ShieldGrass Lv.43-48Water
100%Late
All Weather
Honeycalm Sea
SwordGrass Lv.43-48Water
100%Late
All Weather
Courageous Cavern
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Cave
60%Late
All Weather
Courageous Cavern
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Cave
60%Late
All Weather
Challenge Beach - Ocean
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
50%Late
Normal Weather
Challenge Beach - Ocean
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
50%Late
Normal Weather
Challenge Beach - Ocean
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
50%Late
Snowstorm
Challenge Beach - Ocean
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
50%Late
Snowstorm
Challenge Beach - Ocean
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
50%Late
Intense Sun
Challenge Beach - Ocean
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
50%Late
Intense Sun
Challenge Beach - Ocean
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
50%Late
Snowing
Challenge Beach - Ocean
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
50%Late
Snowing
Challenge Beach - Ocean
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
50%Late
Sandstorm
Challenge Beach - Ocean
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
50%Late
Sandstorm
Fields of Honor
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45
50%Late
Intense Sun
Fields of Honor
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45
50%Late
Intense Sun
Loop Lagoon
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45
45%Late
Snowing
Loop Lagoon
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45
45%Late
Snowing
Loop Lagoon
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45
45%Late
Sandstorm
Loop Lagoon
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45
45%Late
Sandstorm
Loop Lagoon
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45
45%Late
Normal Weather
Loop Lagoon
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45
45%Late
Normal Weather
Loop Lagoon
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45
45%Late
Snowstorm
Loop Lagoon
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45
45%Late
Snowstorm
Challenge Beach - Ocean
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
35%Late
Thunderstorm
Challenge Beach - Ocean
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
35%Late
Thunderstorm
Challenge Beach - Ocean
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
35%Late
Raining
Challenge Beach - Ocean
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
35%Late
Raining
Challenge Beach - Ocean
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
35%Late
Heavy Fog
Challenge Beach - Ocean
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
35%Late
Heavy Fog
Challenge Beach - Ocean
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
35%Late
Overcast
Challenge Beach - Ocean
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
35%Late
Overcast
Fields of Honor
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45
35%Late
Overcast
Fields of Honor
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45
35%Late
Normal Weather
Fields of Honor
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45
35%Late
Normal Weather
Fields of Honor
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45
35%Late
Snowstorm
Fields of Honor
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45
35%Late
Snowstorm
Fields of Honor
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45
35%Late
Thunderstorm
Fields of Honor
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45
35%Late
Thunderstorm
Fields of Honor
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45
35%Late
Snowing
Fields of Honor
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45
35%Late
Snowing
Fields of Honor
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45
35%Late
Sandstorm
Fields of Honor
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45
35%Late
Sandstorm
Fields of Honor
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45
35%Late
Raining
Fields of Honor
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45
35%Late
Raining
Fields of Honor
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45
35%Late
Heavy Fog
Fields of Honor
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45
35%Late
Heavy Fog
Fields of Honor
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45
35%Late
Overcast
Loop Lagoon
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45
30%Late
Thunderstorm
Loop Lagoon
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45
30%Late
Intense Sun
Loop Lagoon
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45
30%Late
Intense Sun
Loop Lagoon
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45
30%Late
Raining
Loop Lagoon
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45
30%Late
Raining
Loop Lagoon
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45
30%Late
Heavy Fog
Loop Lagoon
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45
30%Late
Heavy Fog
Loop Lagoon
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45
30%Late
Overcast
Loop Lagoon
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45
30%Late
Overcast
Loop Lagoon
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45
30%Late
Thunderstorm
Honeycalm Island
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Raining
Honeycalm Island
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Normal Weather
Honeycalm Island
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Normal Weather
Honeycalm Island
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Snowstorm
Honeycalm Island
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Snowstorm
Honeycalm Island
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Intense Sun
Honeycalm Island
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Intense Sun
Honeycalm Island
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Snowing
Honeycalm Island
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Snowing
Honeycalm Island
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Sandstorm
Honeycalm Island
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Sandstorm
Honeycalm Island
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Raining
Honeycalm Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Raining
Honeycalm Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Raining
Honeycalm Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Normal Weather
Honeycalm Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Normal Weather
Honeycalm Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Snowstorm
Honeycalm Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Snowstorm
Honeycalm Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Intense Sun
Honeycalm Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Intense Sun
Honeycalm Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Snowing
Honeycalm Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Snowing
Honeycalm Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Sandstorm
Honeycalm Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Sandstorm
Insular Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Snowing
Insular Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Sandstorm
Insular Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Sandstorm
Insular Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Raining
Insular Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Raining
Insular Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Normal Weather
Insular Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Normal Weather
Insular Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Snowstorm
Insular Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Snowstorm
Insular Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Intense Sun
Insular Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Intense Sun
Insular Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Snowing
Stepping-Stone Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Intense Sun
Stepping-Stone Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Intense Sun
Stepping-Stone Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Snowing
Stepping-Stone Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Snowing
Stepping-Stone Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Sandstorm
Stepping-Stone Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Sandstorm
Stepping-Stone Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Raining
Stepping-Stone Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Raining
Stepping-Stone Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Normal Weather
Stepping-Stone Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Normal Weather
Stepping-Stone Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Snowstorm
Stepping-Stone Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Snowstorm
Workout Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Snowstorm
Workout Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Snowstorm
Workout Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Intense Sun
Workout Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Intense Sun
Workout Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Snowing
Workout Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Snowing
Workout Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Sandstorm
Workout Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Sandstorm
Workout Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Raining
Workout Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Raining
Workout Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Normal Weather
Workout Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
28%Late
Normal Weather
Honeycalm Island
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
27%Late
Heavy Fog
Honeycalm Island
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
27%Late
Heavy Fog
Honeycalm Island
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
27%Late
Overcast
Honeycalm Island
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
27%Late
Overcast
Honeycalm Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
27%Late
Heavy Fog
Honeycalm Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
27%Late
Heavy Fog
Honeycalm Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
27%Late
Overcast
Honeycalm Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
27%Late
Overcast
Insular Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
27%Late
Heavy Fog
Insular Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
27%Late
Heavy Fog
Insular Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
27%Late
Overcast
Insular Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
27%Late
Overcast
Stepping-Stone Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
27%Late
Heavy Fog
Stepping-Stone Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
27%Late
Heavy Fog
Stepping-Stone Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
27%Late
Overcast
Stepping-Stone Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
27%Late
Overcast
Workout Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
27%Late
Heavy Fog
Workout Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
27%Late
Heavy Fog
Workout Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
27%Late
Overcast
Workout Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
27%Late
Overcast
Honeycalm Island
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
21%Late
Thunderstorm
Honeycalm Island
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
21%Late
Thunderstorm
Honeycalm Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
21%Late
Thunderstorm
Honeycalm Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
21%Late
Thunderstorm
Insular Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
21%Late
Thunderstorm
Insular Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
21%Late
Thunderstorm
Stepping-Stone Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
21%Late
Thunderstorm
Stepping-Stone Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
21%Late
Thunderstorm
Workout Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
21%Late
Thunderstorm
Workout Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45Water
21%Late
Thunderstorm
Tentacool evolves into Tentacruel at level 30. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 335 BST.
Tentacool evolves into Tentacruel at level 30. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
Tentacool does the job early-game if you need a Water/Poison type on your team. Evolve it into Tentacruel before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Tentacool shows up in 21 games, making it one of the more widely available Pokemon in the series. First catchable in Scarlet & Violet, most recently in Yellow and Red & Blue.
Tentacool has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 21 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
Yellow
Red & Blue
Gold & Silver
Crystal
Ruby & Sapphire
FireRed & LeafGreen
Emerald
Platinum
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Diamond & Pearl
Black & White
Black 2 & White 2
X & Y
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Sun & Moon
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Sword & Shield
Legends: Arceus
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Scarlet & Violet
Legends: Z-A
Winds & Waves