Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by its stinging acid.
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Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by its stinging acid.
It can sometimes be found all dry and shriveled up on a beach. Toss it back into the sea to revive it.
When the tide goes out, dehydrated TENTACOOL remains can be found washed up on the shore.
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Prevents other Pokémon's moves or Abilities from lowering the Pokémon's stats.
The strong stench of the Pokémon's oozed liquid damages attackers that use HP-draining moves.
The Pokémon gradually regains HP in rain.
MOVESETS
| LVL | NAME | TYPE | CAT. | PWR | ACC | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison Sting | Poison | PHY | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | SPE | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 4 | Acid | Poison | SPE | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 8 | Wrap | Normal | PHY | 15 | 90% | 20 |
| 12 | Supersonic | Normal | STA | — | 55% | 20 |
| 16 | Water Pulse | Water | SPE | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 20 | Screech | Normal | STA | — | 85% | 40 |
| 24 | Bubble Beam | Water | SPE | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 28 | Hex | Ghost | SPE | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 32 | Acid Armor | Poison | STA | — | — | 20 |
| 36 | Poison Jab | Poison | PHY | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 40 | Surf | Water | SPE | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 44 | Sludge Wave | Poison | SPE | 95 | 100% | 10 |
| 48 | Hydro Pump | Water | SPE | 110 | 80% | 5 |
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Recommended types to complement Tentacool
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This Pokémon has a Tentacles body shape.
It is classified as Blue colored.
Natural habitat: Sea.
Its base happiness is 70.
Its capture rate is 190/255, roughly 75%.
It follows a Slow growth curve.
It belongs to the Water3 egg group.