Tentacruel
Water/Poison-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 565.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Poison Jab Payback
Same-type attack bonus on Poison Jab. Payback costs 100 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Tentacruel takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 565
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,384 CP
Tentacruel moves
3 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid STAB | Poison | 11 | 10 | 1.0s | 11 | 10 |
| Poison Jab Best STAB | Poison | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Poison Sting STAB | Poison | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Spray STAB | Poison | 20 | 50 | 3.0s | 6.7 | 0.40 |
| Blizzard | Ice | 130 | 100 | 3.0s | 43.3 | 1.30 |
| Hydro Pump STAB | Water | 135 | 100 | 3.5s | 38.6 | 1.35 |
| Payback Best | Dark | 95 | 100 | 2.0s | 47.5 | 0.95 |
| Scald STAB | Water | 75 | 50 | 3.5s | 21.4 | 1.50 |
| Sludge Wave STAB | Poison | 105 | 100 | 3.0s | 35 | 1.05 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid | Poison | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
| Poison Jab | Poison | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Poison Sting | Poison | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Spray | Poison | 20 | 45 | 0.44 | Buff / debuff |
| Blizzard | Ice | 140 | 75 | 1.87 | — |
| Hydro Pump | Water | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | — |
| Payback | Dark | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
| Scald | Water | 85 | 50 | 1.70 | Buff / debuff |
| Sludge Wave | Poison | 110 | 65 | 1.69 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Poison Jab (13 DPS); Poison Sting builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Tentacruel is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Tentacruel
How to get Tentacruel
- Evolve from
- Tentacool · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Tentacruel 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 | 60 | 2,093 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 60 | 2,266 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,347 | 1,418 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,676 | 1,765 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,347 | 1,418 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,018 | 1,072 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,347 | 1,418 |
Is Tentacruel good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tentacruel 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 (209 Defense / 190 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 6 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Tentacruel 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 | 34 |
| Lv 2 | 107 |
| Lv 3 | 180 |
| Lv 4 | 253 |
| Lv 5 | 326 |
| Lv 6 | 399 |
| Lv 7 | 472 |
| Lv 8 | 546 |
| Lv 9 | 619 |
| Lv 10 | 692 |
| Lv 11 | 761 |
| Lv 12 | 830 |
| Lv 13 | 899 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 969 |
| Lv 15 | 1,038 |
| Lv 16 | 1,107 |
| Lv 17 | 1,176 |
| Lv 18 | 1,245 |
| Lv 19 | 1,315 |
| Lv 20 | 1,384 |
| Lv 21 | 1,453 |
| Lv 22 | 1,522 |
| Lv 23 | 1,591 |
| Lv 24 | 1,661 |
| Lv 25 | 1,730 |
| Lv 26 | 1,799 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,868 |
| Lv 28 | 1,938 |
| Lv 29 | 2,007 |
| Lv 30 | 2,076 |
| Lv 31 | 2,111 |
| Lv 32 | 2,145 |
| Lv 33 | 2,180 |
| Lv 34 | 2,214 |
| Lv 35 | 2,249 |
| Lv 36 | 2,284 |
| Lv 37 | 2,318 |
| Lv 38 | 2,353 |
| Lv 39 | 2,387 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,422 |
| Lv 41 | 2,453 |
| Lv 42 | 2,484 |
| Lv 43 | 2,515 |
| Lv 44 | 2,546 |
| Lv 45 | 2,578 |
| Lv 46 | 2,609 |
| Lv 47 | 2,641 |
| Lv 48 | 2,673 |
| Lv 49 | 2,706 |
| Lv 50 | 2,738 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0073
- Height
- 1.60 m
- Weight
- 55.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0073_POKEMON_TENTACRUEL
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Tentacruel in Pokemon GO?
Tentacruel's best moveset is Poison Jab (fast) with Payback (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Tentacruel's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Tentacruel 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 Tentacruel's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Tentacruel reaches 2,738 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,422 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 Tentacruel?
A perfect 15/15/15 Tentacruel shows 1,384 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,730 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 Tentacruel better than regular Tentacruel?
Shadow Tentacruel 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 Tentacruel in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Tentacool (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Tentacruel be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Tentacruel 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.