Pokémon Claude Red
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Tentacool (#072) is a Water/Poison-type Jellyfish Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Tentacool in Route 19, Route 20, Route 21, and Pallet Town and more; the best odds are surfing in Route 19 (100%, Lv 5–40). It evolves into Tentacruel at level 30. Its best stat is Special (100), and its base stat total of 285 ranks #101 of 151.
Tentacool drifts through shallow coastal waters, and anglers who accidentally hook one often end up on the receiving end of its stinging acid.
Where to find Tentacool in Pokémon Red
- Route 19: surfing, Lv 5–40, 100% of encounters.
- Route 20: surfing, Lv 5–40, 100% of encounters.
- Route 21: surfing, Lv 5–40, 100% of encounters.
- Pallet Town: Super Rod, Lv 15, 50% of encounters.
- Viridian City: Super Rod, Lv 15, 50% of encounters.
- Route 12: Super Rod, Lv 5, 25% of encounters.
- Route 13: Super Rod, Lv 5, 25% of encounters.
- Route 17: Super Rod, Lv 5, 25% of encounters.
- Route 18: Super Rod, Lv 5, 25% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 40 | #119 of 151 | |
| Attack | 40 | #137 of 151 | |
| Defense | 35 | #135 of 151 | |
| Special | 100 | #19 of 151 | |
| Speed | 70 | #66 of 151 | |
| Total | 285 | #101 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
- Tentacool
Tentacruel at level 30
Type effectiveness against Tentacool
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Electric Ground Psychic Bug |
| ½× (resists) | Fire Water Ice Fighting Poison |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Acid | Poison | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 7 | Supersonic | Normal | — | 55% | 20 |
| 13 | Wrap | Normal | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| 18 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 22 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 27 | Constrict | Normal | 10 | 100% | 35 |
| 33 | Barrier | Psychic | — | 100% | 30 |
| 40 | Screech | Normal | — | 85% | 40 |
| 48 | Hydro Pump | Water | 120 | 80% | 5 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | 50 |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | 95 |
| TM03 | Swords Dance | Normal | — |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM11 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 |
| TM12 | Water Gun | Water | 40 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 95 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | 120 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM21 | Mega Drain | Grass | 40 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Tentacool in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Tentacool in Route 19, Route 20, Route 21, and Pallet Town and more; the best odds are surfing in Route 19 (100%, Lv 5–40).
What type is Tentacool?
Tentacool is Water/Poison type. It takes double damage from Electric, Ground, Psychic, and Bug.
What level does Tentacool evolve?
Tentacool evolves into Tentacruel at level 30.
What moves does Tentacool learn?
Tentacool starts with Acid and learns Supersonic (Lv 7), Wrap (Lv 13), Poison Sting (Lv 18), Water Gun (Lv 22), Constrict (Lv 27), Barrier (Lv 33), Screech (Lv 40), and Hydro Pump (Lv 48) by leveling up. It can learn 19 TMs and HMs.
What are Tentacool's base stats?
HP 40, Attack 40, Defense 35, Special 100, Speed 70, for a total of 285.
What's the catch rate of Tentacool?
Tentacool's catch rate is 190 out of 255, so it is easy to catch.