Tentacool
Water/Poison-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Tentacruel for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bubble Bubble Beam
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Bubble Beam costs 33 energy for 45 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Tentacool takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 366
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 594 CP
Tentacool moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Best STAB | Water | 10 | 12 | 1.0s | 10 | 12 |
| Poison Sting STAB | Poison | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam Best STAB | Water | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Water Pulse STAB | Water | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
| Wrap | Normal | 60 | 33 | 3.0s | 20 | 1.82 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble | Water | 8 | 11 | 2 | 4.00 | 5.50 |
| Poison Sting | Poison | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam | Water | 25 | 40 | 0.63 | Buff / debuff |
| Water Pulse | Water | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Wrap | Normal | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bubble (10 DPS); Bubble builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Tentacool is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Tentacool
How to get Tentacool
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Tentacool knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 23 | 899 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 23 | 973 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 562 | 609 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 700 | 758 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 562 | 609 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 425 | 460 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 562 | 609 |
Is Tentacool good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tentacool has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (149 Defense / 120 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Tentacool deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 14 |
| Lv 2 | 46 |
| Lv 3 | 77 |
| Lv 4 | 108 |
| Lv 5 | 140 |
| Lv 6 | 171 |
| Lv 7 | 203 |
| Lv 8 | 234 |
| Lv 9 | 266 |
| Lv 10 | 297 |
| Lv 11 | 327 |
| Lv 12 | 356 |
| Lv 13 | 386 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 416 |
| Lv 15 | 446 |
| Lv 16 | 475 |
| Lv 17 | 505 |
| Lv 18 | 535 |
| Lv 19 | 565 |
| Lv 20 | 594 |
| Lv 21 | 624 |
| Lv 22 | 654 |
| Lv 23 | 683 |
| Lv 24 | 713 |
| Lv 25 | 743 |
| Lv 26 | 773 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 802 |
| Lv 28 | 832 |
| Lv 29 | 862 |
| Lv 30 | 892 |
| Lv 31 | 907 |
| Lv 32 | 921 |
| Lv 33 | 936 |
| Lv 34 | 951 |
| Lv 35 | 966 |
| Lv 36 | 981 |
| Lv 37 | 996 |
| Lv 38 | 1,011 |
| Lv 39 | 1,025 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,040 |
| Lv 41 | 1,054 |
| Lv 42 | 1,067 |
| Lv 43 | 1,080 |
| Lv 44 | 1,094 |
| Lv 45 | 1,107 |
| Lv 46 | 1,121 |
| Lv 47 | 1,135 |
| Lv 48 | 1,148 |
| Lv 49 | 1,162 |
| Lv 50 | 1,176 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0072
- Height
- 0.90 m
- Weight
- 45.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0072_POKEMON_TENTACOOL
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Tentacool in Pokemon GO?
Tentacool's best moveset is Bubble (fast) with Bubble Beam (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Tentacool's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Tentacool takes super effective damage from Electric, Ground, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ice, Poison, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Tentacool's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Tentacool reaches 1,176 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,040 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Tentacool?
A perfect 15/15/15 Tentacool shows 594 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 743 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Tentacool better than regular Tentacool?
Shadow Tentacool deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Tentacool in Pokemon GO?
Tentacool spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Tentacool be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Tentacool depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.