Tentacruel is a Water/Poison-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Kanto region (#73, Generation 1). With a max CP of 2,738 and base stats of 166/209/190 (Atk/Def/Sta), Tentacruel has a total stat product of 565. Tentacruel's best moveset is Poison Jab and Scald.
Tentacruel is weak to Electric, Ground, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ice, Poison, Steel, Water-type attacks. Tentacruel is a 3.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Poison Jab
Scald
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
In Ultra League PvP, Tentacruel runs Poison Jab and Scald, ranked #42 (Tier B) with a 60.36% win rate. Tentacruel has access to 3 fast moves and 6 charged moves, giving trainers flexibility depending on the battle format.
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Poison Jab (13 DPS), while Poison Sting generates energy the fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Tentacruel as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsTentacruel is not currently available as a raid boss. When Tentacruel returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Tentacruel from raids would have 1384 CP at level 20, or 1730 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Tentacruel
Tentacruel is weak to Electric, Ground, Psychic-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
How to Get Tentacruel
Tentacruel evolves from Tentacool using 50 Candy.
A Shadow version of Tentacruel is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Tentacruel knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Tentacruel as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.
Tentacruel Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Tentacruel in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Tentacruel from raids or eggs will show 1,384 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Tentacruel is a Water/Poison-type Pokemon with a stat total of 565. With its bulk spread of 209 Defense and 190 Stamina, Tentacruel has solid survivability in battles.
Watch out for Electric, Ground, Psychic-type moves when using Tentacruel. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Tentacruel's performance.
Tentacruel's moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Rainy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy. With 6 charged moves available, a second move gives Tentacruel much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Tentacruel?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Niche PvP Pick
Tentacruel doesn't stand out as a raid attacker but has a place in PvP, ranked #42 (Tier B) in Ultra League with a 60.36% overall win rate. With base stats of 166/209/190 and a max CP of 2,738, its stat distribution favors bulk, which is ideal for PvP formats. Run Poison Jab with Scald for best results. Consider building one if you enjoy using it, but there are stronger PvP options in this league.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Tentacruel deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.