Tentacool
Jellyfish Pokémon |
メノクラゲ
Menokurage |
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#072 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Clear Body or Liquid Ooze |
Rain Dish
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 1 |
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Def |
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Sp.Atk |
1
Sp.Def |
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Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation I
- Generation II
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Tentacool (Japanese: メノクラゲ Menokurage) is a dual-type Water/Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves into Tentacruel starting at level 30.
Biology
Tentacool possessing a
Meowth
Tentacool is a small, jellyfish-like Pokémon. It has a light blue, clear body with two large, transparent, red crystals on each side of its body and one small one in the middle. Near the base of its body is a pointed, beak-like projection and two eyes with small pupils. There are two grayish tentacles extending from beneath its round lower body, which has a cape-like formation on the back.
Tentacool's entire body is made of 99% water, and the remaining 1% contains the organ that produces its poison. It absorbs sunlight and refracts it using the water inside its body to convert it into beam energy. Its tentacles are laced with stinging cells and, as seen in the anime, it can control Pokémon it touches with its tentacles. The tentacles break off occasionally, but they can regenerate. The poison from its tentacles is so potent, that someone would need to be immediately rushed to the hospital. Tentacool is not a very strong swimmer, traveling throughout the world using ocean currents. Tentacool searches for food while drifting on the surface of shallow seas. Tentacool can blend in the water, making it very difficult to spot. It will sometimes wash ashore and shrivel up due to dehydration, though it remains equally as dangerous. Tentacool may be revived if thrown back into the sea.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
In Tentacool and Tentacruel, multiple Tentacool had been attacking Nastina's construction site. She subsequently made a public announcement offering one million dollars to anyone who could exterminate them. Team Rocket took up her offer but were quickly surrounded by a huge group of angry Tentacool, one of which evolved into a giant Tentacruel. It subsequently went on a rampage before being stopped by Misty.
Minor appearances
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Tentacool was at the Pokémon Theme Park.
In Friends to the End, a Tentacool was seen during Ritchie and Assunta's battle, but it is unknown who it belonged to. In the same episode, another Trainer's Tentacool attended the closing ceremonies of the Indigo Plateau Conference.
Multiple Tentacool appeared in Bye Bye Psyduck.
In The Power of One, multiple Tentacool sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
A wild Tentacool appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
A Tentacool appeared in a fantasy in The Totodile Duel.
In Hook, Line, and Stinker, a Trainer's Tentacool competed in the annual Seaking Catching Competition.
A Tentacool appeared in Snorlax Snowman.
A Tentacool appeared in the opening intro of Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, which was reused for Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.
In The Joy of Water Pokémon, a Tentacool lived in Lake Lucid.
In Mantine Overboard!, two Tentacool lived in the sea near Ogi City.
In The Legend of Thunder!, a Tentacool lived at a Pokémon Center.
A Tentacool appeared in Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, under the ownership of a competitor in the Tour de Alto Mare.
Multiple Tentacool appeared in Destiny Deoxys.
In a flashback in A Cacturne for the Worse, May was scared by multiple Tentacool due to being surrounded by them at one point in her childhood. This had resulted in her mother attempting to catch her after mistaking her for a Tentacool.
A Tentacool appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
In Once More With Reeling!, a Coordinator's Tentacool competed in the Terracotta Contest.
In Up Close and Personable!, a Tentacool lived in the lake near the Pokémon Summer Academy.
Multiple Tentacool appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.
In Going for the Gold!, two Tentacool were exhibits in the Ambrette Aquarium.
Multiple Tentacool appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.
A Tentacool appeared in a flashback in Day Three Blockbusters!.
A Tentacool appeared in The Island Whisperer!.
Multiple Tentacool appeared in I Choose You!.
A wild Tentacool appeared in Alola, Kanto!.
In I Choose Paradise!, two Trainers' Tentacool were at the Pokémon Paradise Resort.
Five Tentacool appeared in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.
In The Sinnoh Iceberg Race!, Goh attempted to catch a Tentacool out of a horde of them, only for it to dodge the Poké Ball, resulting in Goh catching a different Tentacool instead. Goh's Tentacool has since made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.
A Tentacool appeared in Getting More Than You Battled For!.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
EP019 |
Tentacool |
Ash's Pokédex |
Tentacool, a Jellyfish Pokémon. 99% of its body is made up of water. |
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Pokémon Origins
Tentacool in
Pokémon Origins
In File 4: Charizard, Red caught a Tentacool after passing by it.
Pokémon Generations
Tentacool in
Pokémon Generations
In The Cavern, a Tentacool was in the waters that surrounded the Seafloor Cavern.
In the manga
Tentacool in
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
A Tentacool appeared in JNM01.
Pokémon Adventures
Tentacool debuted in a cameo in Bulbasaur, Come Home! as one of the Pokémon that escaped from Professor Oak's Laboratory.
A woman named A has a Tentacool that bathes with her on a regular basis. It debuted in Danger: High Voltorb.
Multiple wild Tentacool appeared in What a Dragonite, where they were escaping from a Dragonite.
Multiple Tentacool appeared in The Kindest Tentacruel. One of them, which was a baby, got its tentacle stuck under a boulder. It later helped rescue Yellow.
A herd of Tentacool appeared in Breath of the Dragonair Part 1 when Yellow was trying to find a Water-type Pokémon to surf across the ocean.
A Tentacool appeared in the Trick Master's flashback in The Final Battle V, where it was one of the Pokémon calmed down by the homeland soil.
A Tentacool appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.
A Tentacool appeared in Omega Alpha Adventure 5.
A Tentacool appeared in a flashback in Madness!! Mother Lusamine!.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
Multiple Tentacool appeared in Let's Survive This Sea Battle.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
A Tentacool appeared in Which One is the Real Clefairy!?.
In the TCG
- Main article: Tentacool (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
Generation I |
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Kanto
#072 |
Red |
Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by its stinging acid. |
Blue |
Yellow |
It can sometimes be found all dry and shriveled up on a beach. Toss it back into the sea to revive it. |
Stadium |
Fires beams of light from its clear eyes. Floats around in shallow waters and may sting unwary anglers. |
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Generation II |
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Johto
#162 |
Gold |
When the tide goes out, dehydrated Tentacool remains can be found washed up on the shore. |
Silver |
It drifts aimlessly in waves. Very difficult to see in water, it may not be noticed until it stings. |
Crystal |
As it floats along on the waves, it uses its toxic feelers to stab anything it touches. |
Stadium 2 |
When the tide goes out, dehydrated Tentacool remains can be found washed up on the shore. |
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Generation III |
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Hoenn
#066 |
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Kanto
#072 |
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. |
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Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
#136 |
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Johto
#164 |
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. |
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Generation V |
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Unova
#— |
Black |
Because its body is almost entirely composed of water, it shrivels up if it is washed ashore. |
White |
Black 2 |
Because its body is almost entirely composed of water, it shrivels up if it is washed ashore. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Coastal #025 |
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Hoenn
#068 |
X |
Its body is virtually composed of water. It shoots strange beams from its crystal-like eyes. |
Y |
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. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
SM: #106 |
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Alola
USUM: #129 |
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Kanto
#072 |
Sun |
They can be found lying dehydrated on beaches, but they are often still alive. When soaked in water, they will revive. |
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 Sun |
It drifts through the sea searching for prey. Its poisonous tentacles break off sometimes, but after a while, they grow back. |
Ultra Moon |
Its body is 99% water. The remaining 1% contains the organ that makes its poison. |
Let's Go Pikachu |
It can sometimes be found all dry and shriveled up on a beach. Toss it back into the sea to revive it. |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
Isle of Armor #040 |
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. |
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Game locations
Generation I |
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Red |
Blue |
Routes 19, 20, and 21 (Surfing)
Routes 12, 13, 17, and 18, Pallet Town, Viridian City (Super Rod) |
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Blue (Japan) |
Routes 19, 20, and 21 (Surfing)
Routes 12, 13, 17, and 18, Pallet Town, Viridian City (Super Rod) |
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Yellow |
Routes 19, 20, and 21, Seafoam Islands (Surfing)
Routes 11, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21, Pallet Town, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island (Super Rod) |
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Generation II |
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Gold |
Silver |
Routes 20, 21, 26, 27 and 41, New Bark Town, Pallet Town, Vermilion City, Olivine City*, Cinnabar Island (Surfing, Old/Good Rod)
Routes 19, 34 and 40, Olivine City*, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Whirl Islands*, Union Cave* (Surfing)
Routes 12, 13 and 32 (Surfing or Fishing) |
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Crystal |
Routes 20, 21, 26, 27 and 41, New Bark Town, Pallet Town, Vermilion City, Olivine City*, Cinnabar Island (Surfing, Old/Good Rod)
Routes 19, 34 and 40, Olivine City*, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Whirl Islands*, Union Cave* (Surfing)
Routes 12, 13 and 32 (Surfing or Fishing) |
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Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
Route 128, Ever Grande City (Surfing, Old Rod)
Sootopolis City (Old Rod)
Abandoned Ship (Surfing or Fishing)
Routes 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 115, 118, 119, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, and 134, Slateport City, Pacifidlog Town, Mossdeep City, Lilycove City, Dewford Town, Shoal Cave, Seafloor Cavern (Surfing, Old/Good Rod) |
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Emerald |
Route 128, Ever Grande City (Surfing, Old Rod)
Sootopolis City (Old Rod)
Abandoned Ship (Surfing or Fishing)
Routes 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 115, 118, 119, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, and 134, Slateport City, Pacifidlog Town, Mossdeep City, Lilycove City, Dewford Town, Shoal Cave, Seafloor Cavern (Surfing, Old/Good Rod) |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
Routes 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, and 24, Treasure Beach, Kindle Road, Bond Bridge, Five Isle Meadow, Memorial Pillar, Water Labyrinth, Resort Gorgeous, Water Path, Green Path, Outcast Island, Tanoby Ruins, Pallet Town, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, One Island, Five Island, Icefall Cave, Trainer Tower, Cinnabar Island (Surfing) |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
Routes 205, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221, and 222, Canalave City, Pastoria City, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks, Iron Island (Surfing) |
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Platinum |
Routes 205, 212, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221, and 222, Canalave City, Pastoria City, Sunyshore City, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks, Iron Island (Surfing) |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
Routes 20, 21, 26, 27, 41, and 47, New Bark Town, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island, Pallet Town (Surfing, Old/Good Rod)
Routes 19, 34, and 40, Cherrygrove City, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Union Cave*, Whirl Islands* (Surfing)
Routes 13 and 32 (Surfing or Fishing)
Route 12 (Fishing)
Cianwood City (Gift for players who have only one party Pokémon and an empty PC) |
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Pal Park |
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Pokéwalker |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Dream World |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
Routes 8 and 12, Ambrette Town, Cyllage City, Shalour City, Azure Bay (Surfing) |
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Omega Ruby |
Route 120, Seafloor Cavern, Battle Resort (Old Rod or Good Rod)
Routes 119 and 128, Victory Road, Ever Grande City (Old Rod or Surfing)
Routes 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 115, 118, 122, 124, 125, 126, 127, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, and 134, Sea Mauville, Dewford Town, Slateport City, Lilycove City, Mossdeep City, Shoal Cave, Pacifidlog Town, Sealed Chamber, Team Magma Hideout (Old Rod, Good Rod, or Surfing) |
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Alpha Sapphire |
Route 120, Seafloor Cavern, Battle Resort (Old Rod or Good Rod)
Routes 119 and 128, Victory Road, Ever Grande City (Old Rod or Surfing)
Routes 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 115, 118, 122, 124, 125, 126, 127, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, and 134, Sea Mauville, Dewford Town, Slateport City, Lilycove City, Mossdeep City, Shoal Cave, Pacifidlog Town, Sealed Chamber, Team Aqua Hideout (Old Rod, Good Rod, or Surfing) |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
Routes 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, Hau'oli City, Melemele Sea, Kala'e Bay, Brooklet Hill, Hano Beach, Secluded Shore (Surfing) |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Routes 1, 7, 8, Hau'oli City, Melemele Sea, Kala'e Bay, Brooklet Hill, Hano Beach (Surfing) |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
Routes 4, 10, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 24, Seafoam Islands (Sea Skim) |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
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Expansion Pass |
Challenge Beach, Courageous Cavern, Fields of Honor, Honeycalm Sea, Honeycalm Island, Insular Sea, Loop Lagoon, Stepping-Stone Sea, Workout Sea (Surfing)
Fields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands, Forest of Focus, Challenge Beach, Loop Lagoon, Insular Sea (Max Raid Battle) |
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In side games
Generation I |
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Pinball |
Red Field: Viridian City
Blue Field: Pallet Town, Cycling Road, Seafoam Islands |
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Generation II |
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games. |
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Generation III |
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Pinball: R&S |
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Trozei! |
Secret Storage 1, Secret Storage 13, Endless Level 8, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
Stormy Sea (B1F-B8F), Silver Trench (B1F-B9F), Grand Sea (B1F-B9F), Marvelous Sea (B1F-B9F), Fantasy Strait (B1F-B9F) |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Brine Cave (B6F-B9F, Lower Brine Cave B1F-B5F) |
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MD Sky |
Brine Cave (B6F-B9F, Lower Brine Cave B1F-B5F) |
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Rumble |
Bright Beach (Both Modes C) |
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Ranger: GS |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Beach: Echo Valley, Sunny Seashore |
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Rumble U |
Unidentified Flying Objects |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
Nacht Carnival: Stage 541 |
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Rumble World |
Pearl Marsh: Moonlit Island (All Areas) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Charizard Sea2019, Mewtwo Sea, Zygarde Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal, Zygarde SeaFinal |
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In events
GSC |
Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Confuse Ray Tentacool |
English |
United States |
5 |
July 12 to August 8, 2002 |
Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Red* |
Blue* |
Berry (100%) |
Yellow* |
Diamond |
Pearl |
Poison Barb (5%) |
Platinum |
HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
Poison Barb (5%) |
X |
Y |
Poison Barb (5%) |
Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
Poison Barb (5%) |
Sun |
Moon |
Poison Barb (5%) |
Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Poison Barb (5%) |
Sword |
Shield |
Poison Barb (5%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
40
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100 - 147 |
190 - 284 |
Attack:
40
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40 - 101 |
76 - 196 |
Defense:
35
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36 - 95 |
67 - 185 |
Sp. Atk:
50
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49 - 112 |
94 - 218 |
Sp. Def:
100
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94 - 167 |
184 - 328 |
Speed:
70
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67 - 134 |
130 - 262 |
Total:
335
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 100.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- In Generation I, the effectiveness of Bug-type moves is 2×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Poison Sting |
Poison |
Physical |
15 |
100% |
35 |
1 |
Water Gun |
Water |
Special |
40 |
100% |
25 |
4 |
Acid |
Poison |
Special |
40 |
100% |
30 |
8 |
Wrap |
Normal |
Physical |
15 |
90% |
20 |
12 |
Supersonic |
Normal |
Status |
— |
55% |
20 |
16 |
Water Pulse |
Water |
Special |
60 |
100% |
20 |
20 |
Screech |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
40 |
24 |
Bubble Beam |
Water |
Special |
65 |
100% |
20 |
28 |
Hex |
Ghost |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
32 |
Acid Armor |
Poison |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
36 |
Poison Jab |
Poison |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
20 |
40 |
Surf |
Water |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
44 |
Sludge Wave |
Poison |
Special |
95 |
100% |
10 |
48 |
Hydro Pump |
Water |
Special |
110 |
80% |
5 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tentacool
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tentacool
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM16 |
Screech |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
40 |
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TM19 |
Safeguard |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
25 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM23 |
Thief |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM27 |
Icy Wind |
Ice |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM28 |
Giga Drain |
Grass |
Special |
75 |
100% |
10 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM35 |
Hail |
Ice |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM36 |
Whirlpool |
Water |
Special |
35 |
85% |
15 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM45 |
Dive |
Water |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TM55 |
Brine |
Water |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
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TM57 |
Payback |
Dark |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM73 |
Cross Poison |
Poison |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM74 |
Venoshock |
Poison |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM77 |
Hex |
Ghost |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
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TM97 |
Brutal Swing |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
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TR00 |
Swords Dance |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR03 |
Hydro Pump |
Water |
Special |
110 |
80% |
5 |
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TR04 |
Surf |
Water |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR05 |
Ice Beam |
Ice |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR06 |
Blizzard |
Ice |
Special |
110 |
70% |
5 |
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TR16 |
Waterfall |
Water |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR22 |
Sludge Bomb |
Poison |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR45 |
Muddy Water |
Water |
Special |
90 |
85% |
10 |
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TR54 |
Toxic Spikes |
Poison |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR57 |
Poison Jab |
Poison |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
20 |
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TR78 |
Sludge Wave |
Poison |
Special |
95 |
100% |
10 |
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TR84 |
Scald |
Water |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR92 |
Dazzling Gleam |
Fairy |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tentacool
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tentacool
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
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Move |
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Acupressure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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Aqua Ring |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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Aurora Beam |
Ice |
Special |
65 |
100% |
20 |
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Confuse Ray |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
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Haze* |
Ice |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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Knock Off |
Dark |
Physical |
65 |
100% |
20 |
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Mirror Coat |
Psychic |
Special |
— |
100% |
20 |
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Rapid Spin* |
Normal |
Physical |
20 |
100% |
40 |
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Tickle* |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Tentacool in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Tentacool in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tentacool
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tentacool
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
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Game |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring. |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tentacool
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tentacool
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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Gen. |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Acid Spray |
Poison |
Special |
40 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Barrier × |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Bide × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Bind |
Normal |
Physical |
15 |
85% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Bubble × |
Water |
Special |
40 |
100% |
30 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Constrict × |
Normal |
Physical |
10 |
100% |
35 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Curse |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Cut |
Normal |
Physical |
50 |
95% |
30 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double-Edge |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Infestation |
Bug |
Special |
20 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Magic Coat |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mega Drain |
Grass |
Special |
40 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mimic |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rage × |
Normal |
Physical |
20 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Reflect |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Skull Bash |
Normal |
Physical |
130 |
100% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Take Down |
Normal |
Physical |
90 |
85% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Wring Out × |
Normal |
Special |
— |
100% |
5 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tentacool
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tentacool
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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TCG-only moves
Move |
Card |
Recover |
Tentacool (Aquapolis 113) |
Side game data
Evolution
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Level 30
→ |
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Sprites
Generation I |
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Red |
Blue |
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Yellow |
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Red |
Green |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation II |
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Gold |
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Silver |
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Crystal |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Tentacool images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Tentacool was originally known as "Jilly".
- Tentacool was the first Generation IV hybrid glitch Pokémon to be discovered.
Origin
Tentacool seems to be based on a jellyfish, possibly a species of box jellyfish such as Chironex fleckeri or Carukia barnesi. The fact that it has only two tentacles may be based on squid. Tentacool also resembles several varieties of the bug-eyed monster and other alien invaders from 1950s B-movies, which is reflected in its ability to fire lasers from the gems on its head.
Name origin
Tentacool is a combination of tentacle and cool.
Menokurage may be a combination of 目の敵 menokataki (enemy) and 水母 kurage (jellyfish). Alternatively, it may be a pun on the expression 目の毒 menodoku ("poison to the eye", referring to a tempting thing but one that must not be looked at), considering that its evolution's name is ドククラゲ dokukurage.
In other languages
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Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Reason: needs Icelandic meaning |
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
メノクラゲ Menokurage |
From 目の敵 menokataki and 水母 kurage |
French |
Tentacool |
Same as English name |
Spanish |
Tentacool |
Same as English name |
German |
Tentacha |
From tentacle |
Italian |
Tentacool |
Same as English name |
Korean |
왕눈해 Wangnunhe |
From 왕 wang, 눈 noon, and 해파리 haepari or 해 (海) hae |
Cantonese Chinese |
大眼水母 Daaihngáahnséuimóuh |
Literally "Big eyed jellyfish" |
Mandarin Chinese |
瑪瑙水母 / 玛瑙水母 Mǎnǎoshuǐmǔ |
Literally "Agate jellyfish" |
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[hide]More languages |
Arabic |
تينتاكول Tintakul |
Transcription of the English |
Hebrew |
טנטקול Tentacool |
Transcription of the English |
Hindi |
तेँटाकूल Tentacool |
Transcription of English name |
Icelandic |
Ofsasvalt* |
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Russian |
Тентакул Tentakul |
Transcription of the English |
Thai |
เมโนคุราเกะ Menokhurake |
Transcription of Japanese name |
Vietnamese |
Menokurage |
Same as Japanese name |
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External links
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