As a Water/Poison-type, Tentacruel fills a straightforward role. Only weak to Electric, Ground, and Psychic. Known as the Jellyfish Pokémon. Known as the Jellyfish Pokemon. Can go either physical or special depending on the set.
Sp. Def and Speed carry most of Tentacruel's stat budget. Defense's the obvious dump stat. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Sp. Def EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It has 80 tentacles that move about freely. They can sting, causing poisoning and sharp, stabbing pain.
The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey.
Tentacruel Weakness
GoodElectric, Ground, and Psychic-type moves hit Tentacruel for super-effective damage. With 7 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Tentacruel's special bulk (base 120 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
Evolved from Tentacool. Tentacruel is the final form in this two-stage line. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. HP grew the most through evolution (+40 over Tentacool), and Tentacruel peaks at 515 total stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Tentacruel to get Tentacool eggs easily using 19 partners from the Water3 egg group. Notable egg moves include Aurora Beam, Confuse Ray, Haze and 3 more.
Hasty nature gives Tentacruel the fast mixed lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Leftovers adds passive recovery each turn, max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs split the difference, and utility options punishes anything trying to wall it.
Best Build
Best Tentacruel Moveset
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Rapid Spin
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Don't skip the egg moves. Tentacruel picks up Aurora Beam and Confuse Ray only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Hydro Pump and Sludge Bomb while Normal and Ice coverage and more adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
moderate rates is the best you'll get on Tentacruel in late-game water routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Tentacruel in FireRed & LeafGreen
Tentacool is your first catch on the way to Tentacruel. You'll find surfing encounters from Lv. 5-45 across 88 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch TentacoolEASYBond BridgeFireRedSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyEASYBond BridgeLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyEASYCerulean CityFireRedSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyCityEASYCerulean CityLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyCityEASYCinnabar IslandLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyWaterEASYCinnabar IslandFireRedSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyWaterEASYFive IslandLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyWaterEASYFive IslandFireRedSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyWaterEASYFive Isle MeadowLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyEASYFive Isle MeadowFireRedSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyEASYGreen PathFireRedSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyRouteEASYGreen PathLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyRouteEASYIcefall Cave - 1F Room 3FireRedSurfing on waterLv.5-45CommonEarlyCaveEASYIcefall Cave - 1F Room 3LeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.5-45CommonEarlyCaveEASYKindle RoadFireRedSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyRouteEASYKindle RoadLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyRouteEASYMemorial PillarFireRedSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyEASYMemorial PillarLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyEASYOne IslandFireRedSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyWaterEASYOne IslandLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyWaterEASYOutcast IslandFireRedSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyWaterEASYOutcast IslandLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyWaterEASYPallet TownFireRedSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyCityEASYPallet TownLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyCityEASYResort GorgeousLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyFacilityEASYResort GorgeousFireRedSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyFacilityEASYRoute 10LeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 10FireRedSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 11LeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 11FireRedSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 12FireRedSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 12LeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 13FireRedSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 13LeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 19FireRedSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 19LeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 20FireRedSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 20LeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 21FireRedSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 21LeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 24FireRedSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 24LeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 4FireRedSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 4LeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyRouteEASYTanoby RuinsFireRedSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyRuinsEASYTanoby RuinsLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyRuinsEASYTrainer TowerLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyBuildingEASYTrainer TowerFireRedSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyBuildingEASYTreasure BeachLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyWaterEASYTreasure BeachFireRedSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyWaterEASYVermilion City - CityLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyCityEASYVermilion City - CityFireRedSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyCityEASYVermilion City - HarborFireRedSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyCityEASYVermilion City - HarborLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyCityEASYWater LabyrinthFireRedSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyBuildingEASYWater LabyrinthLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyBuildingEASYWater PathFireRedSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyRouteEASYWater PathLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.5-40CommonEarlyRoute- Step 2Tentacruel ✓HARDBond BridgeFireRedSurfing on waterLv.35-40RareLateHARDBond BridgeLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.35-40RareLateHARDFive IslandFireRedSurfing on waterLv.35-40RareLateWaterHARDFive IslandLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.35-40RareLateWaterHARDFive Isle MeadowLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.35-40RareLateHARDFive Isle MeadowFireRedSurfing on waterLv.35-40RareLateHARDGreen PathLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.35-40RareLateRouteHARDGreen PathFireRedSurfing on waterLv.35-40RareLateRouteHARDIcefall Cave - 1F Room 3LeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.35-45RareLateCaveHARDIcefall Cave - 1F Room 3FireRedSurfing on waterLv.35-45RareLateCaveHARDKindle RoadLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.35-40RareLateRouteHARDKindle RoadFireRedSurfing on waterLv.35-40RareLateRouteHARDMemorial PillarLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.35-40RareLateHARDMemorial PillarFireRedSurfing on waterLv.35-40RareLateHARDOne IslandLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.35-40RareLateWaterHARDOne IslandFireRedSurfing on waterLv.35-40RareLateWaterHARDOutcast IslandFireRedSurfing on waterLv.35-40RareLateWaterHARDOutcast IslandLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.35-40RareLateWaterHARDResort GorgeousFireRedSurfing on waterLv.35-40RareLateFacilityHARDResort GorgeousLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.35-40RareLateFacilityHARDTanoby RuinsFireRedSurfing on waterLv.35-40RareLateRuinsHARDTanoby RuinsLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.35-40RareLateRuinsHARDTrainer TowerFireRedSurfing on waterLv.35-40RareLateBuildingHARDTrainer TowerLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.35-40RareLateBuildingHARDTreasure BeachLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.35-40RareLateWaterHARDTreasure BeachFireRedSurfing on waterLv.35-40RareLateWaterHARDWater LabyrinthLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.35-40RareLateBuildingHARDWater LabyrinthFireRedSurfing on waterLv.35-40RareLateBuildingHARDWater PathLeafGreenSurfing on waterLv.35-40RareLateRouteHARDWater PathFireRedSurfing on waterLv.35-40RareLateRouteor evolve from Tentacool (Step 1)
We rate Tentacruel C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. At 515 BST, it fits the pivot role. Base 120 Sp. Def stands out.
Tentacool evolves into Tentacruel at level 30. Tentacruel is the fully evolved form. At 515 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Clear Body prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon — that's the one you want on Tentacruel. Rain Dish is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Liquid Ooze works too if your team needs something different.
Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Tentacruel is a special attacker with base 80 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a pivot.
Tentacruel appears in 21 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
One of the original 151, Tentacruel has appeared in 21 games — nearly every mainline game. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A