Tentacool Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Tentacool in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Tentacool
Tentacool is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Poison typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 49.300 DPS.
Tentacool can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Tentacool is weak to Electric, Ground, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type moves as Tentacool resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Tentacool is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (49.300 DPS), Shadow Mewtwo (47.176 DPS), and Mega Alakazam (45.000 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Tentacool: After defeating Tentacool, the catch encounter will have a CP between 562 and 609 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 700-758 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Tentacool from raids will have exactly 609 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Tentacool?
The best counter for Tentacool is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 49.300 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Mewtwo (47.176 DPS) and Mega Alakazam (45.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Tentacool?
Tentacool can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Tentacool weak to?
Tentacool is weak to Electric, Ground, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ice, Poison, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Tentacool be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Tentacool's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Tentacool from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Tentacool from raids will have 609 CP at level 20, or 758 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 562. If you see 609 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Tentacool worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Tentacool is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Tentacool?
For the best moveset for Tentacool itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Tentacool stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Tentacool without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Tentacool can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (44.118 DPS) and Deoxys (Attack) (43.355 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Tentacool in raids?
Weather boost information for Tentacool is not currently available. Water-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.