Tentacool

No. 0072

Type: Water / Poison

They fire beams from the glassy, magenta orbs that resemble eyes atop their heads, and they drift in shallow seas. During low tide, they can sometimes be found on beaches, desiccated.

Base stats

HP40
Attack40
Defense35
Sp. Attack50
Sp. Defense100
Speed70

Total 335

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Bug — Covers 1 weakness (Psychic) — Pounce
  • Dark — Covers 1 weakness (Psychic) — Throat Chop
  • Ghost — Covers 1 weakness (Psychic) — Hex
  • Grass — Covers 1 weakness (Ground) — Giga Drain
  • Ground — Covers 1 weakness (Electric) — Mud Shot
  • Ice — Covers 1 weakness (Ground) — Ice Beam

Abilities

Evolution line

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Hazard setter
Ability
Liquid Ooze
Item
Black Sludge
Nature
Bold
EVs
252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Moves
Toxic Spikes, Mud Shot, Sludge Bomb, Surf

Frequently asked questions

What type is Tentacool?
Tentacool is a Water and Poison type Pokémon.
What are Tentacool's base stats?
HP 40, Attack 40, Defense 35, Sp. Attack 50, Sp. Defense 100, Speed 70. That is a base stat total of 335.
What is Tentacool weak to?
Tentacool takes extra damage from Electric, Ground and Psychic moves.
What abilities does Tentacool have?
Tentacool can have Clear Body, Liquid Ooze and Rain Dish. Its hidden ability is Rain Dish.
What does Tentacool evolve into?
Tentacool evolves into Tentacruel.
What moves does Tentacool learn?
Tentacool learns 14 moves by levelling up and 39 by TM.