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Tentacool (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Water/Poison Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. It evolves into Tentacruel starting at level 30. It is ecologically similar to Toedscool; however, the two are separate species.
Physiology and Behavior[]
Tentacool is a small, cnidarian Pokémon. It has a light blue, clear body with two large, transparent, red crystals on each side of its body and one small one in the middle. Near the base of its body is a pointed, beak-like projection and two eyes with small pupils. There are two grayish tentacles extending from beneath its round lower body, which has a cape-like formation on the back.
Tentacool's entire body is made of 99% water, and the remaining 1% contains the organ that produces its poison. It absorbs sunlight and refracts it using the water inside its body to convert it into beam energy. Its tentacles are laced with stinging cells and, as seen in the anime, it can control Pokémon it touches with its tentacles. The tentacles break off occasionally, but they can regenerate. The poison from its tentacles is so potent, that someone would need to be immediately rushed to the hospital. Tentacool is not a very strong swimmer, traveling throughout the world using ocean currents. Tentacool searches for food while drifting on the surface of shallow seas. Tentacool can blend in the water, making it very difficult to spot. It will sometimes wash ashore and shrivel up due to dehydration, though it remains equally as dangerous. Tentacool may be revived if thrown back into the sea.
Tentacool is mistakenly believed to be a species relative of Toedscool; in actuality, the two Pokémon are biologically unrelated.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Other Pokémon games[]
Super Smash Bros. series[]
Trophy descriptions[]
In the anime[]
In Tentacool and Tentacruel, multiple Tentacool had been attacking Nastina's construction site. She subsequently made a public announcement offering one million dollars to anyone who could exterminate them. Team Rocket took up her offer but were quickly surrounded by a huge group of angry Tentacool, one of which evolved into a giant Tentacruel. It subsequently went on a rampage before being stopped by Misty.
This episode featuring this Pokémon was banned for a period of time following the September 11 attacks. Kids' WB refused to air this episode because of Tentacruel's destruction of a skyscraper, though the scene remained in the opening sequence. However, it did air only one time, one month after the attacks, and was never shown again until Cartoon Network began airing the series. It was also included with the release of the Pokémon Indigo League DVD pack. This episode was also banned for a couple of weeks following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, as it also portrays a city flooded with water.
Origin and inspiration[]
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
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| First Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Red and Blue | Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by its stinging acid. |
| Pokémon Yellow | It can sometimes be found all dry and shriveled up on a beach. Toss it back into the sea to revive it. |
| Pokémon Stadium | Fires beams of light from its clear eyes. Floats around in shallow waters and may sting unwary anglers. |
| Second Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Gold | When the tide goes out, dehydrated Tentacool remains can be found washed up on the shore. |
| Pokémon Silver | It drifts aimlessly in waves. Very difficult to see in water, it may not be noticed until it stings. |
| Pokémon Crystal | As it floats along on the waves, it uses its toxic feelers to stab anything it touches. |
| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Ruby | Tentacool's body is largely composed of water. If it is removed from the sea, it dries up like parchment. If this Pokémon happens to become dehydrated, put it back into the sea. |
| Pokémon Sapphire | Tentacool absorbs sunlight and refracts it using water inside its body to convert it into beam energy. This Pokémon shoots beams from its crystal-like eyes. |
| Pokémon Emerald | Its body is almost entirely composed of water. It ensnares its foe with its two long tentacles, then stabs with the poison stingers at their tips. |
| Pokémon FireRed | Its eyes are as transparent as crystals. From them, it shoots mysterious beams of light. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by their stingers. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | Its body is virtually composed of water. It shoots strange beams from its crystal-like eyes. |
| Pokémon Pearl | It drifts in sea currents. Countless fishermen are hurt by its poison stingers. |
| Pokémon Platinum | Because its body is almost entirely composed of water, it shrivels up if it is washed ashore. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | When the tide goes out, dehydrated Tentacool remains can be found washed up on the shore. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | It drifts aimlessly in waves. Very difficult to see in water, it may not be noticed until it stings. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | Because its body is almost entirely composed of water, it shrivels up if it is washed ashore. |
| Pokémon White | Because its body is almost entirely composed of water, it shrivels up if it is washed ashore. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | Because its body is almost entirely composed of water, it shrivels up if it is washed ashore. |
| Pokémon White 2 | Because its body is almost entirely composed of water, it shrivels up if it is washed ashore. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | Its body is virtually composed of water. It shoots strange beams from its crystal-like eyes. |
| Pokémon Y | Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by their stingers. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | Tentacool's body is largely composed of water. If it is removed from the sea, it dries up like parchment. If this Pokémon happens to become dehydrated, put it back into the sea. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Tentacool absorbs sunlight and refracts it using water inside its body to convert it into beam energy. This Pokémon shoots beams from the small round organ above its eyes. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | They can be found lying dehydrated on beaches, but they are often still alive. When soaked in water, they will revive. |
| Pokémon Moon | It drifts in shallow seas, such as the areas near beaches. If you get bitten or stabbed by its toxic tentacles, rush to the hospital. |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | It drifts through the sea searching for prey. Its poisonous tentacles break off sometimes, but after a while, they grow back. |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | Its body is 99% water. The remaining 1% contains the organ that makes its poison. |
| Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu |
It can sometimes be found all dry and shriveled up on a beach. Toss it back into the sea to revive it. |
| Pokémon Let's Go Eevee |
It can sometimes be found all dry and shriveled up on a beach. Toss it back into the sea to revive it. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | Tentacool is not a particularly strong swimmer. It drifts across the surface of shallow seas as it searches for prey. |
| Pokémon Shield | This Pokémon is mostly made of water. A Tentacool out in the ocean is very hard to spot, because its body blends in with the sea. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | Its body is mostly composed of water. It shoots strange beams from its crystal-like eyes. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | It drifts in sea currents. Countless fishers are hurt by its poison stingers. |
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | 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. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | When the tide goes out, dehydrated Tentacool can be found left behind on the shore. |
| Pokémon Violet | Its eyes are as transparent as crystals. From them, it shoots mysterious beams of light. |
Game locations[]
| Title | Location(s) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| First Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Red and Blue | Routes 12, 13, 17, and 18, Pallet Town, Viridian City (Super Rod) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Yellow | Routes 11, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21, Pallet Town, Vermilion City, Vermilion Harbor, Cinnabar Island (Super Rod) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Second Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Gold | Routes 12, 13, 20, 21, 26, 27, 32 and 41, New Bark Town, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island (Fishing) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Silver | Routes 12, 13, 20, 21, 26, 27, 32 and 41, New Bark Town, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island (Fishing) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Crystal | Routes 12, 13, 20, 21, 26, 27, 32 and 41, New Bark Town, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island (Fishing) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Third Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Ruby | Routes 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 115, 118, 119, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, and 134, Dewford Town, Abandoned Ship, Slateport City, Lilycove City, Mossdeep City, Shoal Cave, Seafloor Cavern, Pacifidlog Town (Fishing) Route 128, Sootopolis City, Ever Grande City (Old Rod) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Sapphire | Routes 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 115, 118, 119, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, and 134, Dewford Town, Abandoned Ship, Slateport City, Lilycove City, Mossdeep City, Shoal Cave, Seafloor Cavern, Pacifidlog Town (Fishing) Route 128, Sootopolis City, Ever Grande City (Old Rod) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Emerald | Routes 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 115, 118, 119, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, and 134, Dewford Town, Abandoned Ship, Slateport City, Lilycove City, Mossdeep City, Shoal Cave, Seafloor Cavern, Pacifidlog Town (Fishing) Route 128, Sootopolis City, Ever Grande City (Old Rod) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon FireRed | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon LeafGreen | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pokémon Diamond | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Pearl | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Platinum | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon HeartGold | Routes 19, 34, and 40, Cherrygrove City, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Union Cave*, Whirl Islands* (Surfing) Routes 13 and 32 (Surfing or fishing) Route 12 (Fishing) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon SoulSilver | Routes 19, 34, and 40, Cherrygrove City, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Union Cave*, Whirl Islands* (Surfing) Routes 13 and 32 (Surfing or fishing) Route 12 (Fishing) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Sixth Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon X | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Y | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | Routes 119 and 128, Victory Road, Ever Grande City (Old Rod or Surfing) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Routes 119 and 128, Victory Road, Ever Grande City (Old Rod or Surfing) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pokémon Sun | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Moon | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu |
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| Pokémon Let's Go Eevee |
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| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pokémon Scarlet | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Violet | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
| HP | 40 |
| Attack | 40 |
| Defense | 35 |
| Sp. Attack | 50 |
| Sp. Defense | 100 |
| Speed | 70 |
| Total | 335 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Sprites[]
Trivia[]
- In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Tentacool was originally known as Jilly.
- Tentacool, Toedscool, and their respective evolutionary lines have exactly the same base stats in the same distribution.