What is Tentacool weak to?

Tentacool is weak to ground, electric, psychic type moves.

Where can you find Tentacool?

Tentacool can be found in kanto sea route 19, kanto route 18, kanto sea route 21 and 91 other locations.

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Water Poison

Type Matchups

Weak to (2x damage):

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Resistant to (½x damage):

Fighting Poison Bug Steel Fire Water Ice Fairy

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Q: What type is Tentacool?

Tentacool is a water and poison type Pokémon.

Generation I · #0072 — Jellyfish Pokémon

Tentacool, the Jellyfish Pokémon, is a Water/Poison-type species introduced in Generation I that has remained a staple of coastal routes throughout the Pokémon world. As Pokédex #072, Tentacool represents one of the earliest encounters trainers have with dual-typed Pokémon, introducing the concept of poison-based aquatic creatures to the franchise. Standing at just 0.9 meters tall and weighing 45.5 kilograms, Tentacool is a relatively small Pokémon with an incredible composition—its body is approximately 99% water, with only the remaining 1% containing the specialized organ responsible for producing its potent toxin. This delicate balance between its aqueous nature and its venomous capabilities makes Tentacool both fascinating from a biological standpoint and dangerous in encounters, particularly for unsuspecting anglers who accidentally hook them while fishing in shallow waters. With a base stat total of 335, Tentacool exhibits an interesting distribution that emphasizes its special defense (100) and speed (70) while maintaining relatively low offensive and defensive capabilities, making it an efficient early-game Pokémon rather than a powerhouse.

Base Stats

HP40

Attack40

Defense35

Sp. Atk50

Sp. Def100

Speed70

Total335

Height

0.9m

Weight

45.5kg

Gender

Male 50% / Female 50%

Color

blue

Shape

tentacles

Habitat

sea

Abilities

Clear Body

Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.

Liquid Ooze

Damages opponents using leeching moves for as much as they would heal.

Rain DishHidden

Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.

Tentacool Biology & Physical Characteristics

Tentacool possesses a distinctive appearance that immediately identifies it as a jellyfish-like creature, featuring a light blue, almost translucent body composed largely of water with a rounded lower section resembling a jellyfish's bell. The most striking features are its two large, transparent, red crystalline eyes positioned on opposite sides of its body, complemented by a smaller central eye and a pointed, beak-like projection near the base. Two long, grayish tentacles extend from beneath its round lower body, adorned with a cape-like formation on the back that adds to its graceful appearance in water. These tentacles are lined with stinging cells containing the poison that makes Tentacool a hazard to anything that makes contact with them, and remarkably, if these tentacles are broken or severed, they possess the ability to regenerate over time. The toxin produced by Tentacool is exceptionally potent—some Pokédex entries note that individuals stung by Tentacool require immediate hospitalization, making it far more dangerous than its small stature and gentle drifting behavior would suggest. Additionally, Tentacool demonstrates the ability to absorb sunlight and refract it through the water contained within its body, converting this light energy into beam attacks that it projects from its crystalline eyes, showcasing an unique physiological adaptation that blurs the line between its aqueous composition and its offensive capabilities.

Pokedex Numbers

national#72

kanto#72

original johto#162

hoenn#66

original sinnoh#136

extended sinnoh#136

updated johto#164

kalos coastal#25

updated hoenn#68

original alola#106

original melemele#106

original akala#38

original ulaula#53

original poni#55

updated alola#129

updated melemele#129

updated akala#38

updated ulaula#56

updated poni#67

letsgo kanto#72

isle of armor#40

hisui#170

blueberry#50

Training

EV Yield1 Sp. Def

Catch Rate190

Base Happiness70

Base Exp.67

Growth Rateslow

Breeding

Egg Groupswater3

GenderMale 50% / Female 50%

Egg Cycles20 (5355 steps)

Tentacool Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups

Tentacool exhibits a perfectly balanced gender distribution, with exactly 50% of the species being male and 50% being female, allowing trainers equal opportunity to catch or breed either gender. The species belongs to the Water 3 egg group, making it compatible for breeding with numerous other Water-type Pokémon and certain other creatures within that classification, though notably Tentacool itself must be female to produce eggs of its own species when bred with a compatible male partner. With a base happiness value of 70, Tentacool demonstrates moderate affection toward trainers, suggesting that while it doesn't bond as immediately as some species, consistent care and positive treatment can develop a meaningful relationship. The species possesses a slow growth rate, meaning that Tentacool reaches higher levels more gradually than fast-growing Pokémon, though this leisurely progression is balanced by its respectable experience yield and consistent availability throughout the early game. Egg hatching from Tentacool's lineage requires 20 cycles—equivalent to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps—which places it in the moderate range for egg incubation times, neither particularly quick nor extraordinarily lengthy. The breeding mechanics surrounding Tentacool make it an accessible species for trainers interested in creating optimal movesets through egg move inheritance, though its slow growth rate means that invested trainers must commit patience to develop competitive specimens.

Held Items

Poison Barb

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platinum5%

Poison Barb

heartgold5%

Poison Barb

soulsilver5%

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white5%

Poison Barb

black 25%

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white 25%

Poison Barb

x5%

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y5%

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omega ruby5%

Poison Barb

alpha sapphire5%

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sun5%

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moon5%

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moon5%

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ultra sun5%

Poison Barb

ultra moon5%

Sprites

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Home

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Showdown

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ruby sapphire

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red blue

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platinum

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firered leafgreen

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heartgold soulsilver

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diamond pearl

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emerald

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colosseum

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blue japan

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tentacool's Evolution Chain

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Water

Poison

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Poison

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Poison

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Tentacool Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms

Tentacool's evolution path represents a straightforward progression in the Pokémon franchise, evolving into Tentacruel upon reaching level 30. This evolution marks a significant power boost, with Tentacruel gaining additional tentacles and substantially increased base stats across nearly every category, particularly in attack and special attack, allowing the evolved form to transition from a defensive, speed-focused creature into a more balanced offensive threat. The evolution from Tentacool to Tentacruel is purely level-based, requiring no special items, held items, or environmental conditions, making it one of the most accessible evolutionary chains in the game. This straightforward evolution mechanism has made Tentacool a reliable choice for early-game trainers who wish to develop their Water/Poison-type team member into a more formidable combatant without requiring extensive effort or resource gathering. The evolutionary relationship between these two species demonstrates the classic "small-to-large" progression common in Generation I Pokémon design, where Tentacool serves as the accessible entry point to the jellyfish-type creature line before Tentacruel emerges as the powerful, tentacle-laden evolution.

Where to Find

kanto sea route 19

kanto

redLv. 40-40 (1% chance)

redLv. 35-35 (4% chance)

redLv. 30-30 (5% chance)

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goldLv. 20-24 (60% chance)

goldLv. 15-19 (30% chance)

silverLv. 15-19 (30% chance)

+4 more

+74 more locations in other games

Tentacool Behaviour and Natural Habitat

Tentacool inhabits shallow seas and coastal waters throughout the world, where it drifts aimlessly on ocean currents rather than actively swimming, as it is not particularly strong as a swimmer. Its preferred method of travel through the world's oceans relies entirely on passive movement with the tides and currents, a behavior that reflects its seemingly docile nature despite its venomous tentacles. While drifting, Tentacool searches for food, remaining camouflaged within the water—so effectively that anglers and swimmers may not notice its presence until they come into contact with its stinging tentacles, resulting in the painful and potentially dangerous envenomation described across multiple Pokédex entries. The species has adapted to life in shallow waters, though this adaptation comes with a significant vulnerability: when removed from the sea or during low tide conditions, Tentacool begins to dehydrate rapidly, drying up like parchment according to Ruby-version Pokédex data. Dehydrated Tentacool can sometimes be found washed ashore on beaches, shriveled and vulnerable, though they remain dangerous even in this state. Trainers and beachgoers who encounter such specimens are advised to quickly return them to the ocean to prevent permanent harm, as the species' entire physiology depends on consistent water exposure to maintain functionality and survival.

Pokedex Entries

Generation I

redblue

Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them byaccident are often punished by its stinging acid.

yellow

It can sometimes be found all dry and shriveled upon a beach. Toss it back into the sea to revive it.

Generation II

gold

When the tide goes out, dehydrated TENTACOOL remainscan be found washed up on the shore.

silver

It drifts aimless ly in waves. Very difficult to seein water, it may not be noticed until it stings.

crystal

As it floats along on the waves, it uses its toxicfeelers to stab anything it touches.

Generation III

ruby

TENTACOOL’s body is largely composed of water. If it is removed from the sea, it dries up like parchment.If this POKéMON happens to become dehydrated, put it back into the sea.

sapphire

TENTACOOL absorbs sunlight and refracts it using water inside its body to convert it into beam energy.This POKéMON shoots beams from its crystal-like eyes.

emerald

Its body is almost entirely composed of water. It ensnares its foe with its two long tentacles, then stabs with the poison stingers at their tips.

firered

Its eyes are as transparent as crystals. From them, it shoots mysterious beams of light.

leafgreen

Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by their stingers.

Generation IV

diamond

Its body is virtually composed of water. It shoots strange beams from its crystal-like eyes.

pearl

It drifts in sea currents. Countless fishermen are hurt by its poison stingers.

platinum

Because its body is almost entirely composed of water, it shrivels up if it is washed ashore.

heartgold

When the tide goes out, dehydrated TENTACOOL remains can be found washed up on the shore.

soulsilver

It drifts aimlessly in waves. Very difficult to see in water, it may not be noticed until it stings.

Generation V

blackwhite

Because its body is almost entirely composed of water, it shrivels up if it is washed ashore.

black 2white 2

Because its body is almost entirely composed of water, it shrivels up if it is washed ashore.

Generation VI

Its body is virtually composed of water. It shoots strange beams from its crystal-like eyes.

Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by their stingers.

omega ruby

Tentacool’s body is largely composed of water. If it is removed from the sea, it dries up like parchment. If this Pokémon happens to become dehydrated, put it back into the sea.

alpha sapphire

Tentacool absorbs sunlight and refracts it using water inside its body to convert it into beam energy. This Pokémon shoots beams from the small round organ above its eyes.

Generation VII

sun

They can be found lying dehydrated on beaches, but they are often still alive. When soaked in water, they will revive.

ultra sun

It drifts through the sea searching for prey. Its poisonous tentacles break off sometimes, but after a while, they grow back.

moon

It drifts in shallow seas, such as the areas near beaches. If you get bitten or stabbed by its toxic tentacles, rush to the hospital.

ultra moon

Its body is 99% water. The remaining 1% contains the organ that makes its poison.

lets go pikachulets go eevee

It can sometimes be found all dry and shriveled up on a beach. Toss it back into the sea to revive it.

Generation VIII

sword

Tentacool is not a particularly strong swimmer. It drifts across the surface of shallow seas as it searches for prey.

shield

This Pokémon is mostly made of water. A Tentacool out in the ocean is very hard to spot, because its body blends in with the sea.

legends arceus

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.

Tentacool Name Origin & Design Inspiration

Tentacool's name is a straightforward portmanteau combining "tentacle" and "cool," reflecting both its most distinctive physical feature—the toxic tentacles extending from its body—and its serene, composed demeanor in water. In Japanese, Tentacool is known as Menokurage (メノクラゲ), a combination of "meno" (目, eye) and "kurage" (クラゲ, jellyfish), emphasizing the creature's notable ocular features and its classification as a jellyfish-type Pokémon. The design itself draws clear inspiration from real-world jellyfish and cnidarian organisms, with its translucent, water-filled body and stinging tentacles mirroring the biological characteristics of actual sea jellyfish. The choice to present Tentacool with vibrant red crystalline eyes rather than realistic coloration demonstrates the franchise's deliberate stylization, making the Pokémon visually distinctive and immediately recognizable even in sprite-based games from Generation I. The pointed beak-like projection and the cape-like formation on its back add additional personality to the design, distinguishing Tentacool from generic jellyfish representations and establishing it as a unique creature within the Pokémon world. This thoughtful design philosophy ensures that Tentacool remains visually appealing and memorable while maintaining thematic consistency with actual jellyfish biology.

Learnable Moves

Tentacool can learn 76 moves:

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
acid	poison	Special	40	100	30
acid armor	poison	Status	—	—	20
acupressure	normal	Status	—	—	30
aqua ring	water	Status	—	—	20
attract	normal	Status	—	100	15
aurora beam	ice	Special	65	100	20
barrier	psychic	Status	—	—	20
bide	normal	Physical	—	—	10
bind	normal	Physical	15	85	20
blizzard	ice	Special	110	70	5
brine	water	Special	65	100	10
bubble	water	Special	40	100	30
bubble beam	water	Special	65	100	20
captivate	normal	Status	—	100	20
confuse ray	ghost	Status	—	100	10
constrict	normal	Physical	10	100	35
cross poison	poison	Physical	70	100	20
curse	ghost	Status	—	—	10
cut	normal	Physical	50	95	30
double team	normal	Status	—	—	15
double edge	normal	Physical	120	100	15
endure	normal	Status	—	—	10
facade	normal	Physical	70	100	20
frustration	normal	Physical	—	100	20
giga drain	grass	Special	75	100	10
gunk shot	poison	Physical	120	80	5
hail	ice	Status	—	—	10
haze	ice	Status	—	—	30
headbutt	normal	Physical	70	100	15
hidden power	normal	Special	60	100	15
hydro pump	water	Special	110	80	5
ice beam	ice	Special	90	100	10
icy wind	ice	Special	55	95	15
knock off	dark	Physical	65	100	20
magic coat	psychic	Status	—	—	15
mega drain	grass	Special	40	100	15
mimic	normal	Status	—	—	10
mirror coat	psychic	Special	—	100	20
mud shot	ground	Special	55	95	15
muddy water	water	Special	90	85	10
natural gift	normal	Physical	—	100	15
payback	dark	Physical	50	100	10
poison jab	poison	Physical	80	100	20
poison sting	poison	Physical	15	100	35
protect	normal	Status	—	—	10
rage	normal	Physical	20	100	20
rain dance	water	Status	—	—	5
rapid spin	normal	Physical	50	100	40
reflect	psychic	Status	—	—	20
rest	psychic	Status	—	—	5
return	normal	Physical	—	100	20
safeguard	normal	Status	—	—	25
screech	normal	Status	—	85	40
skull bash	normal	Physical	130	100	10
sleep talk	normal	Status	—	—	10
sludge bomb	poison	Special	90	100	10
sludge wave	poison	Special	95	100	10
snore	normal	Special	50	100	15
substitute	normal	Status	—	—	10
supersonic	normal	Status	—	55	20
surf	water	Special	90	100	15
swagger	normal	Status	—	85	15
swift	normal	Special	60	—	20
swords dance	normal	Status	—	—	20
take down	normal	Physical	90	85	20
thief	dark	Physical	60	100	25
tickle	normal	Status	—	100	20
toxic	poison	Status	—	90	10
toxic spikes	poison	Status	—	—	20
venoshock	poison	Special	65	100	10
water gun	water	Special	40	100	25
water pulse	water	Special	60	100	20
waterfall	water	Physical	80	100	15
whirlpool	water	Special	35	85	15
wrap	normal	Physical	15	90	20
wring out	normal	Special	—	100	5

Tentacool Competitive Battle Guide

In competitive Pokémon battles, Tentacool occupies a limited niche due to its modest base stat total of 335 and relatively low offensive capabilities, particularly in physical attack (40) and special attack (50), which restrict its damage output significantly. However, its exceptional special defense base of 100 and solid speed of 70 provide a defensive foundation that allows it to function as a stalwart wall against special attackers in lower-tier competitive formats. Tentacool's ability distribution offers three distinct strategic options: Clear Body prevents stat reductions from opposing Pokémon, protecting it from intimidating abilities and moves that would otherwise cripple its performance; Liquid Ooze punishes common draining moves like Leech Seed and Giga Drain by dealing damage to opponents proportional to their healing attempt; and its hidden ability Rain Dish grants passive recovery of 1/16 of maximum HP each turn during rain, enabling a defensive stall strategy in weather-dependent teams. The Water/Poison typing provides useful resistances to numerous common attacking types including water, ice, fighting, and poison, while granting a weakness to electric and grass attacks that trainers must carefully manage. As a Generation I Pokémon, Tentacool has access to a diverse movepool including moves such as Toxic Spikes for entry hazard support, allowing it to contribute meaningfully to team structures despite its limited personal damage output. While Tentacool rarely appears in high-tier competitive play where stronger Pokémon dominate, it remains a viable option in casual battles and lower-tier formats where its defensive bulk and strategic ability utility can prove surprisingly effective.

Commonly Asked Questions About Tentacool

What type is Tentacool?

Tentacool is a water and poison type Pokemon.

What does Tentacool evolve into?

Tentacool evolves into tentacruel.

What are Tentacool's weaknesses?

Tentacool is weak to ground, electric and psychic type moves.

Where can I find Tentacool?

Tentacool can be found in kanto sea route 19 (kanto), kanto route 18 (kanto) and kanto sea route 21 (kanto) and 91 other locations.

Tentacool Cultural Impact & Franchise History

Tentacool holds significant nostalgic value within the Pokémon franchise as one of the earliest Water-type encounters in the original games, featuring prominently in the anime series where it appeared in memorable episodes such as the pivotal two-part storyline "Tentacool & Tentacruel." The species' docile yet dangerous nature—manifested in its tendency to drift innocuously through waters while possessing potent venom—resonated with early players and viewers, establishing it as an iconic representation of deceptive danger in the Pokémon world. The design's jellyfish inspiration has made Tentacool a culturally recognizable Pokémon even among casual fans unfamiliar with competitive battling or deep lore, as its distinctive appearance translates effectively across all media formats from trading cards to merchandise. Tentacool's prevalence in early-game coastal areas across multiple generations has ensured its presence in the foundational experience of countless trainers embarking on their Pokémon journeys, making it a reliable touchstone of nostalgia for longtime fans. The species has maintained consistent availability throughout the franchise's evolution, never becoming region-exclusive to the point of obscurity, which has allowed it to remain relevant across generations despite its lack of competitive dominance. In the trading card game, Tentacool has appeared in numerous expansions, contributing to its cultural recognition and allowing collectors to obtain various printed versions of the creature, further embedding it within the broader Pokémon cultural landscape.

Where to Find Tentacool in Every Pokémon Game

Tentacool demonstrates exceptional availability across nearly every mainline Pokémon game, reflecting its status as a foundational Water-type species accessible early in most trainer journeys. In the original Red, Blue, and Yellow versions, Tentacool appears in Generation I with Pokédex #072, available in coastal waters from the earliest stages of the game, establishing it as a primary early-game encounter option. Subsequent games have consistently featured Tentacool in their regional Pokédexes, appearing in water routes and coastal areas across Generations II through IX, though its local Pokédex number varies by region—ranging from #0162 in Gold/Silver/Crystal to #0170 in Legends: Arceus, reflecting its shifting availability within each game's progressive structure. The species maintains a high catch rate of 190, making it relatively simple to capture, particularly at full health with standard Poké Balls, which facilitates its consistent availability to trainers of all skill levels. Tentacool's presence in spin-off titles and mobile games like Pokémon GO demonstrates its broad recognition and continued relevance beyond the primary gaming series, ensuring that players across various formats can encounter and utilize this iconic Water/Poison-type. The species' persistent availability across regions and generations—from Kanto to Paldea—underscores Game Freak's commitment to maintaining classic Pokémon accessibility, preventing Tentacool from becoming an obscure relic despite its lack of competitive prominence. This consistency makes Tentacool an ideal species for players seeking a reliable Water-type encounter during their early exploration, whether in Kanto's coastal routes, Johto's waters, or any subsequent region's aquatic environments.

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Type Matchups

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Base Stats

Height

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Gender

Color

Shape

Habitat

Abilities

Tentacool Biology & Physical Characteristics

Pokedex Numbers

Training

Breeding

Tentacool Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups

Held Items

Sprites

Held Items

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TMs & HMs

tentacool's Evolution Chain

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tentacruel

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Tentacool Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms

Where to Find

kanto sea route 19

kanto route 18

kanto sea route 21

viridian city

kanto sea route 20

pallet town

kanto route 12

kanto route 17

kanto route 13

vermilion city

seafoam islands

cinnabar island

kanto route 11

whirl islands

new bark town

cherrygrove city

johto route 32

union cave