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.
Its 80 tentacles can stretch and contract freely. They wrap around prey and weaken it with poison.
Tentacruel Weakness
GoodElectric, Ground, and Psychic-type moves hit Tentacruel for super-effective damage. With 8 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.
Evolved from Tentacool. Tentacruel is the final form in this two-stage line. No compatible partners 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 from the Water3 egg group.
Timid nature gives Tentacruel the fast special lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Black Sludge adds Poison-type passive recovery, flexible EVs EVs split the difference, and utility options punishes anything trying to wall it.
Best Build
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Tentacruel picks up Surf and Hydro Pump along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Normal and Psychic coverage and more, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
moderate rates for Tentacruel across 26 locations in early-game water routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Tentacruel in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
The path to Tentacruel starts with Tentacool at Lv. 7-44 via surfing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TentacoolEASYRoute 24Let's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.7-1245%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 24Let's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.7-1245%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 4Let's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.7-1245%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 4Let's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.7-1245%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 11Let's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.13-1830%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 11Let's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.13-1830%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 10Let's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.18-2345%MidRouteEASYRoute 10Let's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.18-2345%MidRouteEASYRoute 20 - EastLet's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.37-4245%LateRouteEASYRoute 20 - EastLet's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.37-4245%LateRouteEASYRoute 20 - WestLet's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.39-4445%LateRouteEASYRoute 20 - WestLet's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.39-4445%LateRouteEASYRoute 12Let's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.31-3630%LateRouteEASYRoute 12Let's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.31-3630%LateRouteEASYRoute 13Let's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.33-3830%LateRouteEASYRoute 13Let's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.33-3830%LateRouteEASYRoute 18Let's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.33-3830%LateRouteEASYRoute 18Let's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.33-3830%LateRouteEASYRoute 19Let's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.37-4230%LateRouteEASYRoute 19Let's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.37-4230%LateRouteEASYRoute 21Let's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.37-4230%LateRouteEASYRoute 21Let's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.37-4230%LateRouteEASYSeafoam Islands - Area 2Let's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.39-4430%LateWaterEASYSeafoam Islands - Area 2Let's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.39-4430%LateWaterEASYSeafoam Islands - Area 3Let's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.39-4430%LateWaterEASYSeafoam Islands - Area 3Let's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.39-4430%LateWater
Step 2Tentacruel ✓CHALLENGINGRoute 24Let's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.7-1210%EarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 24Let's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.7-1210%EarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 4Let's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.7-1210%EarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 4Let's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.7-1210%EarlyRouteHARDRoute 11Let's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.13-185%EarlyRouteHARDRoute 11Let's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.13-185%EarlyRouteHARDRoute 10Let's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.18-235%MidRouteHARDRoute 10Let's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.18-235%MidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 18Let's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.33-389%LateRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 18Let's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.33-389%LateRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 19Let's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.37-429%LateRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 19Let's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.37-429%LateRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 21Let's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.37-429%LateRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 21Let's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.37-429%LateRouteCHALLENGINGSeafoam Islands - Area 2Let's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.39-449%LateWaterCHALLENGINGSeafoam Islands - Area 2Let's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.39-449%LateWaterCHALLENGINGSeafoam Islands - Area 3Let's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.39-449%LateWaterCHALLENGINGSeafoam Islands - Area 3Let's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.39-449%LateWaterHARDRoute 12Let's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.31-365%LateRouteHARDRoute 12Let's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.31-365%LateRouteHARDRoute 13Let's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.33-385%LateRouteHARDRoute 13Let's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.33-385%LateRouteHARDRoute 20 - EastLet's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.37-425%LateRouteHARDRoute 20 - EastLet's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.37-425%LateRouteHARDRoute 20 - WestLet's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.39-445%LateRouteHARDRoute 20 - WestLet's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.39-445%LateRouteor evolve from Tentacool (Step 1)
We rate Tentacruel B-Tier — a solid choice for the right team. 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 leaning toward the special side (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