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Tentacruel (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 from Tentacool starting at level 30.
It is ecologically similar to Toedscruel; however, the two are separate species.
Physiology and Behavior[]
Tentacruel is a large, cnidarian Pokémon. It has a clear, light blue body that has two large, red orbs on either side and smaller orb in the center. Its eyes are visible in its round lower body, which is black. Extending from its lower body are two blue, beak-like appendages and numerous grayish tentacles. Its red orbs glow whenever it is excited or agitated, communicating with its own kind, and it may alert others to danger by stridently flashing them. They are also capable of refracting sunlight, storing energy, and firing ultrasonic waves.
Tentacruel's primarily light blue body helps it camouflage in the water. It has a total of 80 tentacles, which it can readily extend during hunts to ensnare its prey in a net-like shape before immobilizing it with poison. The tentacles can grow or shrink with ease. Its tentacles can absorb water to stretch even further. Most of these tentacles are hidden and kept short, leaving up to 14 exposed. However, it tends to lose tentacles as it ages. While Tentacruel are rarely seen, they can gather in large groups which scares away any nearby fish Pokémon. Tentacruel lives in underwater rock formations and can be found throughout the ocean.
Although Toedscruel bears a strong resemblance to Tentacruel, the two species are biologically unrelated.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Other Pokémon games[]
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Tentacruel is a member of Team Constrictor.
Super Smash Bros. series[]
Trophy descriptions[]
In the anime[]
A giant Tentacruel appeared in Tentacool and Tentacruel, one of the anime's controversial episodes. It attacked the city of Porta Vista with a group of Tentacool in response to Nastina's plans to build a hotel on top of their territory. It was eventually talked out of continuing its rampage 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 | The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey. |
| Pokémon Yellow | Its 80 tentacles can stretch and contract freely. They wrap around prey and weaken it with poison. |
| Pokémon Stadium | It has 80 tentacles. Once they wrap around an enemy, the tentacles will not release, no matter what. |
| Second Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Gold | Its 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to constrict its prey and enemies. |
| Pokémon Silver | In battle, it extends all 80 of its tentacles to entrap its opponent inside a poisonous net. |
| Pokémon Crystal | When its 80 feelers absorb water, it stretches to become like a net to entangle its prey. |
| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Ruby | Tentacruel has large red orbs on its head. The orbs glow before lashing the vicinity with a harsh ultrasonic blast. This Pokémon's outburst causes rough waves around it. |
| Pokémon Sapphire | Tentacruel has tentacles that can be freely elongated and shortened at will. It ensnares prey with its tentacles and weakens the prey by dosing it with a harsh toxin. It can catch up to 80 prey at the same time. |
| Pokémon Emerald | It lives in complex rock formations on the ocean floor and traps prey using its 80 tentacles. Its red orbs glow when it grows excited or agitated. |
| Pokémon FireRed | It has 80 tentacles that move about freely. They can sting, causing poisoning and sharp, stabbing pain. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | With 80 tentacles for ensnaring victims, it prevents escape until the prey is weakened by poison. |
| Pokémon Pearl | It alerts others to danger by stridently flashing the red orbs on its head. |
| Pokémon Platinum | It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | Its 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to constrict its prey and enemies. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | In battle, it extends all 80 of its tentacles to entrap its opponent inside a poisonous net. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape. |
| Pokémon White | It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape. |
| Pokémon White 2 | It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey. |
| Pokémon Y | It has 80 tentacles that move about freely. They can sting, causing poisoning and sharp, stabbing pain. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | Tentacruel has large red orbs on its head. The orbs glow before lashing the vicinity with a harsh ultrasonic blast. This Pokémon's outburst creates rough waves around it. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Tentacruel has tentacles that can be freely elongated and shortened at will. It ensnares prey with its tentacles and weakens the prey by dosing it with a harsh toxin. It can catch up to 80 prey at the same time. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | Normally, it has 80 poisonous tentacles. The longer one has been alive, the fewer tentacles it will have. |
| Pokémon Moon | Although these Pokémon are rare, when a large outbreak of them occurs, all fish Pokémon disappear from the surrounding sea. |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | It fires off ultrasonic waves from its red orbs to weaken its prey, and then it wraps them up in its 80 tentacles. |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | It communicates with others of its kind by lighting up the red orbs on its head. When the orbs are blinking, it's a warning sign. |
| Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu |
Its 80 tentacles can stretch and contract freely. They wrap around prey and weaken it with poison. |
| Pokémon Let's Go Eevee |
Its 80 tentacles can stretch and contract freely. They wrap around prey and weaken it with poison. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | When the red orbs on Tentacruel's head glow brightly, watch out. The Pokémon is about to fire off a burst of ultrasonic waves. |
| Pokémon Shield | Its 80 tentacles can stretch and shrink freely. Tentacruel ensnares prey in a net of spread-out tentacles, delivering venomous stings to its catch. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | With 80 tentacles for ensnaring victims, it prevents escape until the prey is weakened by poison. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | It alerts others to danger by stridently flashing the red orbs on its head. |
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | It has 80 tentacles, each with a venomous tip. These tentacles are also extendible, lengthening when Tentacruel attempts to catch prey. Use caution. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | On the rare occasions that large outbreaks of Tentacruel occur, all fish Pokémon disappear from the surrounding sea. |
| Pokémon Violet | In battle, it extends all 80 of its tentacles to entrap its opponent inside a poisonous net. |
Game locations[]
| Title | Location(s) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| First Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Red and Blue | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Yellow | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Second Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Gold | Routes 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 32, 34, 40 and 41, New Bark Town, Cherrygrove City, Union Cave, Olivine City, Whirl Islands, Cianwood City, Pallet Town, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island (Surfing) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Silver | Routes 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 32, 34, 40 and 41, New Bark Town, Cherrygrove City, Union Cave, Olivine City, Whirl Islands, Cianwood City, Pallet Town, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island (Surfing) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Crystal | Routes 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 32, 34, 40 and 41, New Bark Town, Cherrygrove City, Union Cave, Olivine City, Whirl Islands, Cianwood City, Pallet Town, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island (Surfing) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pokémon Diamond | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pokémon HeartGold | Routes 12, 13, 19, 32, 34, and 40, Cherrygrove City, Union Cave*, Whirl Islands*, Olivine City, Cianwood City (Surfing) Route 47 (Super Rod) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon SoulSilver | Routes 12, 13, 19, 32, 34, and 40, Cherrygrove City, Union Cave*, Whirl Islands*, Olivine City, Cianwood City (Surfing) Route 47 (Super Rod) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pokémon X | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Y | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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| Eighth Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Sword | Courageous Cavern (Wanderer) Fields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands, Forest of Focus, Challenge Beach, Loop Lagoon, Insular Sea (Max Raid Battle) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Shield | Courageous Cavern (Wanderer) Fields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands, Forest of Focus, Challenge Beach, Loop Lagoon, Insular Sea (Max Raid Battle) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | Grand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Swampy Cave, Bogsunk Cavern | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | Grand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Swampy Cave, Bogsunk Cavern | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pokémon Scarlet | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Violet | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 65 |
| Sp. Attack | 80 |
| Sp. Defense | 120 |
| Speed | 100 |
| Total | 515 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Sprites[]
Trivia[]
- In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Tentacruel was originally known as Manowar, after the Portuguese man o' war.
- Tentacruel, Toedscruel, and their respective evolutionary lines have exactly the same base stats in the same distribution.
- Even though many of Tentacruel's Pokedex entries mention it having 80 tentacles, it is never shown to have that many, with its main artwork only showing up to 14 tentacles.