Tentacruel (Pokémon)

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Tentacruel ドククラゲ Dokukurage #073
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Water Poison Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Jellyfish Pokémon
Abilities Clear Body or Liquid Ooze Liquid Ooze Blue-Striped ----- Rain Dish Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #073 Johto #165 Hoenn #067 Sinnoh #137 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-234 Oblivia R-277
Height 5'03" Imperial 1.6 m Metric 5'03"/1.6 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 121.3 lbs. Imperial 55.0 kg Metric 121.3 lbs./55.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 60 (7.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Water 3 group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 2 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 205 Battle Exp.: 2051*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Tentacruel (Japanese: ドククラゲ Dokukurage) is a dual-type Water/Poison Pokémon.

It evolves from Tentacool starting at level 30.

Biology

Physiology

Tentacruel are large, primarily blue jellyfish-like Pokémon. They have two large, red crystal spheres encrusted onto their upper bodies which can refract sunlight and can be used to store energy. The round lower body, from which Tentacruel’s eyes are visible, appears black in coloration, but it is possible the coloration was meant to stylistically represent a dark space. It can extend up to 80 tentacles out of its body, most of which are hidden, leaving up to 14 exposed. It has two blue beak-like appendages.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Its stings are known to cause excruciating pain. The red orbs on its body glow before lashing the vicinity with a harsh supersonic blast, the outburst causing rough waves around it. Tentacruel is able to use Toxic Spikes, BubbleBeam and Hydro Pump. As demonstrated in Tentacool and Tentacruel, Tentacool have the ability to shoot laser beams from the gem in their head. Its evolution is able to control Pokémon it touches with its tentacles, but it is unknown if Tentacool have this ability.

Behavior

Tentacruel’s tentacles can be freely elongated and shortened, and can absorb water to stretch to some length. The tentacles are normally kept short, but on hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey, weakening the prey by dosing it with a harsh toxin. The tentacles are extended in such a manner as to form an encircling poisonous net, which is difficult to escape from. Its red orbs glow when it grows excited or agitated, and it may alert others to danger by stridently flashing them.

Habitat

File:Sea.gif

Sea Pokémon

Tentacruel can be found throughout the ocean, usually congregating in places where warm currents and cold currents come together, and where minerals are plentiful. They are common in Kanto, Johto, Hoenn and Sinnoh.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Tentacruel can catch up to eighty prey at a time, one for each tentacle.

In the anime

Tentacruel in the anime

Major Appearances

A giant Tentacruel attacks the city of Porta Vista in the once banned episode Tentacool and Tentacruel.

Multiple Tentacruel appeared in Viva Las Lapras, under the ownership of the pirate Captain Crook.

Multiple Tentacruel appeared in The Brockster Is In!.

Minor Appearances

In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Tentacruel owned by Fergus was one of the Pokémon that were captured and cloned by Mewtwo. The Tentacruel clone is seen again in Mewtwo Returns.

Marina owns a Tentacruel in Bye Bye Psyduck.

Each of the Invincible Pokémon Brothers in Cerulean Blues has a Tentacruel.

Cassidy has a Tentacruel.

Juan has several Tentacruel that appeared in The Great Eight Fate!.

A Tentacruel is used by one of the students of Pokémon Summer Academy in the second leg of the Pokémon Triathlon in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.

Another Tentacruel appeared in the beginning of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP019 Tentacruel Ash's Pokédex Tentacruel, a Jellyfish Pokémon. An evolved form of the Tentacool. Its numerous tentacles serve as a powerful weapon. It is known as the "Gangster of the Sea." Original series entries continue below.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP113 Tentacruel Ash's Pokédex Tentacruel, the Jellyfish Pokémon. Its potent poison stingers can quickly paralyze its victims.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP190 Tentacruel Dawn's Pokédex Tentacruel, the Jellyfish Pokémon, and the evolved form of Tentacool. Tentacruel uses its tentacles to capture prey and holds it until weakened from poison.

In the manga

Wild Tentacruel were first seen in the 12th round titled, "Wake Up--You’re Snorlax!." More prominently, it is seen in the possession of various villains such as Koga of the Team Rocket triad and Archie, as well as the alias he used.

In the TCG

Main article: Tentacruel (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Tentacruel is a member of Team Constrictor.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey. Blue Yellow Its 80 tentacles can stretch and contract freely. They wrap around prey and weaken it with poison. Stadium It has 80 tentacles. Once they wrap around an enemy, the tentacles will not release, no matter what.
Generation II Gold Its 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to constrict its prey and enemies. Silver In battle, it extends all 80 of its tentacles to entrap its opponent inside a poisonous net. Crystal When its 80 feelers absorb water, it stretches to become like a net to entangle its prey. Stadium 2 Its 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to constrict its prey and enemies.
Generation III Ruby Tentacruel has large red orbs on its head. The orbs glow before lashing the vicinity with a harsh ultrasonic blast. This Pokémon's outburst causes rough waves around it. Sapphire Tentacruel has tentacles that can be freely elongated and shortened at will. It ensnares prey with its tentacles and weakens the prey by dosing it with a harsh toxin. It can catch up to 80 prey at the same time. Emerald It lives in complex rock formations on the ocean floor and traps prey using its 80 tentacles. Its red orbs glow when it grows excited or agitated. FireRed It has 80 tentacles that move about freely. They can sting, causing poisoning and sharp, stabbing pain. LeafGreen The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey.
Generation IV Diamond With 80 tentacles for ensnaring victims, it prevents escape until the prey is weakened by poison. Pearl It alerts others to danger by stridently flashing the red orbs on its head. Platinum It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape. HeartGold Its 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to constrict its prey and enemies. SoulSilver In battle, it extends all 80 of its tentacles to entrap its opponent inside a poisonous net.
Generation V Black It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue None Evolve Tentacool Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Rare Routes 19, 20, and 21 with Super Rod
Generation II Gold Silver Common Routes 41, 42, 20, and 21 Crystal Common Routes 41, 42, 20, and 21
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Rare Abandoned Ship Emerald Rare Abandoned Ship FireRed LeafGreen Rare Wrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. Common Wrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. Knot Island, Kin Island, Chrono Island, Fortune Island, and Quest Island Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Common Routes 205 and 224, Sunyshore City, Sinnoh League (Surf) Platinum Uncommon Routes 205, 212, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 226, 230, Pastoria City, Canalave City, Sunyshore City, Valley Windworks, Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island, Pokémon League HeartGold SoulSilver Common Routes 41, 42, 20, and 21 Pal Park Sea Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Poké Transfer or Dream World Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball	Evolve Tentacool
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve Tentacool
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 11 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Stormy Sea (31F-39F) Silver Trench (35F-44F) Far-off Sea (21F-30F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Surrounded Sea (B1-B20) Miracle Sea (B1-B18) Deep Miracle Sea (B1-B4) Bottomless Sea (B1-B49)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Sea of Wailord
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Eastern Sea
Pokémon Rumble	Bright Beach

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Silver Leaf (100%)
Yellow*
Diamond	Pearl	Poison Barb (5%)
Platinum

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 80		140 - 187	270 - 364
Attack: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Defense: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Atk: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Def: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Speed: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Total: 515	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 120.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 1/2 ★☆	Power 3/3 ★★★
Skill 4/4 ★★★★	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 13/16 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 1× Electric 2× Psychic 2× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 1× Electric 2× Psychic 2× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 1× Electric 2× Psychic 2× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 1× Electric 2× Psychic 2× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Notes: In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Bug-type  moves is 2×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Poison Sting Poison Physical 01515 100100% 35 00Start Supersonic Normal Status 0000— 05555% 20 00Start Constrict Normal Physical 01010 100100% 35 055 Supersonic Normal Status 0000— 05555% 20 088 Constrict Normal Physical 01010 100100% 35 1212 Acid Poison Special 04040 100100% 30 1515 Toxic Spikes Poison Status 0000— ——% 20 1919 BubbleBeam Water Special 06565 100100% 20 2222 Wrap Normal Physical 01515 09090% 20 2626 Acid Spray Poison Special 04040 100100% 20 2929 Barrier Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 3434 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100100% 20 3838 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100100% 20 4343 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 4747 Hex Ghost Special 05050 100100% 10 5252 Hydro Pump Water Special 120120 08080% 5 5656 Sludge Wave Poison Special 09595 100100% 10 6161 Wring Out Normal Special 0000— 100100% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tentacruel Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tentacruel Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM07	Hail	Ice	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM09	Venoshock	Poison	Special	06565	100}}100%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM34	Sludge Wave	Poison	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM55	Scald	Water	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	05050	100}}100%	10
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	08080	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
	HM03	Surf	Water	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	HM05	Waterfall	Water	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	HM06	Dive	Water	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tentacruel Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tentacruel Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Acupressure	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
	Aurora Beam	Ice	Special	65	100%	20
	Aqua Ring	Water	Status	—	—%	20
	Bubble	Water	Special	20	100%	30
	Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
	Haze*	Ice	Status	—	—%	30
	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100%	20
	Mirror Coat	Psychic	Special	—	100%	20
	Muddy Water*	Water	Special	95	85%	10
	Rapid Spin*	Normal	Physical	20	100%	40
	Tickle	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Tentacruel in Generation V 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 Tentacruel in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tentacruel Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tentacruel Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Tentacruel can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Tentacruel cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tentacruel Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tentacruel Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
‡	Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tentacruel Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tentacruel Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 073.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -30% Friend Area: Bountiful Sea Phrases 51%-100% HP Know how many of these tentacles I have? Eighty! 26%-50% HP I don't like this. My health is out by half. 1%-25% HP Useless... I can barely raise my tentacles... Level up Yes! Leveled up! I feel invigorated! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Yes! Leveled up! I feel invigorated!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -4.5% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Water  Poké Assist: ( Water ) Field move: (Crush ×2) Browser entry   It shoots poisonous needles and scatters poison to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Water  ( Water ) Past ( Normal ) (Crush ×1) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It spits bubbles around itself that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Tentacool  Water  Poison

Level 30 →

First Evolution Tentacruel  Water  Poison

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Tentacruel images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Tentacruel's original English name was "Man O War."
• Although it is stated to have eighty tentacles, only a little more than ten can often be seen.
• Despite what the Generation III and beyond Pokédex entry states, Tentacruel cannot learn Flash.
• The anime's Pokédex entry labeling Tentacruel as the "Gangster of the sea" could be a reference to its pose in Pokémon Red and Blue, which resembles the way of how a mob leader would cross his arms.
• Tentacruel's Crystal still sprite is different from that of Gold and Silver, making it one of few Pokémon to have three distinctly different sprites in Generation II.
• Tentacruel has the highest Special Defense of all Poison-types.

Origin

Tentacruel is similar to the Portuguese man o' war, which is not a jellyfish but a cluster of polyps. It also shares some characteristics of a squid.

Name origin

Tentacruel's name is a combination of tentacle and cruel. Dokukurage literally means 毒水母, poison jellyfish.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Tentoxa Portmanteau of Tentakel and toxisch. French Tentacruel Korean 독파리 Dokpari From dok and haepari. Chinese (Mandarin) 毒刺水母 Dú Cì Shuǐ Mǔ Literally "Venomous sting jellyfish". Chinese (Hong Kong) 多腳水母 Literally "Many feet jellyfish".

Notes

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