#072 Tentacool
General Location Attacks Stats Egg Moves 3rd Gen Dex Spin Off Dex DP Entry

Pokémon Game Picture National No. Region No. English name Japanese Name
DP Sprites
072 Sinnoh Dex: 136
Johto Dex: 164
Tentacool メノクラゲ
Menokurage
Platinum Sprites
Ability: Clear Body & Liquid Ooze
Clear Body: Opponents’ moves which lower this Pokémon’s ability values have no effect. However this Pokémon may lower its own stats with its own moves.
Liquid Ooze: When the opponent absorbs Hit Points from this Pokémon, the opponent instead loses Hit Points.


HGSS Sprites
Gender Ratio
Male: 50 % Female: 50 %
Classification Type 1 Type 2 Height Weight
Jellyfish Pokémon
2'11" 100 lbs
Evolution Chain
Level 30

Damage Taken
x1 x0.5 x0.5 x2 x1 x0.5 x0.5 x0.5 x2 x1 x2 x0.5 x1 x1 x1 x1 x0.5

Wild Hold Item Base EXP Base Happinness Colour Category Pal Park Location
Poison Barb - 5% 1,250,000 Points
Slow
70 Blue Ocean

Flavour Text
Diamond Its body is virtually composed of water. It shoots strange beams from its crystal-like eyes.
Pearl It drifts in sea currents. Countless fishermen are hurt by its poison stingers.
Platinum Because its body is almost entirely composed of water, it shrivels up if it is washed ashore.

Location (In-Depth Details)
Game Rarity Location
Ruby Common Routes 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 115, 118, 119, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133 & 134. Dewford Town, EverGrande City, Lilycove City, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town, Slateport City, Seafloor Cavern, Shoal Cave (Surf & Fish)
Sapphire Common Routes 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 115, 118, 119, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133 & 134. Dewford Town, EverGrande City, Lilycove City, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town, Slateport City, Seafloor Cavern, Shoal Cave (Surf & Fish)
Emerald Common Routes 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 115, 118, 119, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133 & 134. Dewford Town, EverGrande City, Lilycove City, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town, Slateport City, Seafloor Cavern, Shoal Cave (Surf & Fish)
FireRed Common Bond Bridge, Berry Forest, Route 21, Route 20, Route 19, Memorial Pillar, Five Isle Meadow, Water Labyrinth, Resort Gorgeous, Fortune Island, Icefall Cave, Tanoby Ruins, Trainer Tower, Route 12, Route 13, Route 14, Route 11, Route 10, Route 4, Celadon City, Route 24, Vermillion City, Treasure Beach, Kindle Road, Mt. Ember
LeafGreen Common Bond Bridge, Berry Forest, Route 21, Route 20, Route 19, Memorial Pillar, Five Isle Meadow, Water Labyrinth, Resort Gorgeous, Fortune Island, Icefall Cave, Tanoby Ruins, Trainer Tower, Route 12, Route 13, Route 14, Route 11, Route 10, Route 4, Celadon City, Route 24, Vermillion City, Treasure Beach, Kindle Road, Mt. Ember
Colosseum None Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald/FireRed/LeafGreen
XD None Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald/FireRed/LeafGreen
Diamond Common Routes 205-South, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221 & 222 (Surf)
Fuego Ironworks, Iron Mountain, Canalave City, Pastoria City, Valley Windworks (Surf)
Details
Pearl Common Routes 205-South, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221 & 222 (Surf)
Fuego Ironworks, Iron Mountain, Canalave City, Pastoria City, Valley Windworks (Surf)
Details
Platinum Common Route 205 South, Route 212 South, Route 213, Route 218, Route 219, Route 220, Route 221, Route 222, Pastoria City, Canalave City, Sunyshore City, Valley Windworks, Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island (Surf) Details
HeartGold Common Route 12, Route 13, Route 19, Route 20, Route 21, Route 26, Route 27, Route 32, Route 40, Route 41, Route 47, New Bark Town, Cherrygrove City, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Union Cave, Whirl Islands, Pallet Town, Vermillion City, Cinnabar Island Details
SoulSilver Common Route 12, Route 13, Route 19, Route 20, Route 21, Route 26, Route 27, Route 32, Route 40, Route 41, Route 47, New Bark Town, Cherrygrove City, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Union Cave, Whirl Islands, Pallet Town, Vermillion City, Cinnabar Island Details
PokéWalker -- Blue Lake Details

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Poison Sting
151003530
A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
5Supersonic
--5520--
Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
8Constrict
101003510
Constricts to inflict pain. May lower SPEED.
12Acid
401003010
Sprays a hide-melting acid. May lower SP. DEF.
15Toxic Spikes
----20--
Causes damage when opponent switches Pokémon
19Bubblebeam
651002010
Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower SPEED.
22Wrap
158520--
Wraps and squeezes the foe 2 to 5 times with vines, etc.
26Barrier
----30--
Creates a barrier that sharply raises DEFENSE.
29Water Pulse
601002020
Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe
33Poison Jab
801002030
May poison foe
36Screech
--8540--
Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's DEFENSE.
40Hydro Pump
120805--
Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.
43Wring Out
??1005--
Power depends on foe's remaining HP

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM03Water Pulse
601002020
Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe
TM06Toxic
--8510--
Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM07Hail
----10--
Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
TM10Hidden Power
??10015--
The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM13Ice Beam
951001010
Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
TM14Blizzard
12070510
Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.
TM17Protect
----10--
Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18Rain Dance
----5--
Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.
TM19Giga Drain
6010010--
An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
TM21Frustration
??10020--
An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM27Return
??10020--
An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM32Double Team
----15--
Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM36Sludge Bomb
901001030
Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
TM42Facade
7010020--
Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43Secret Power
701002030
An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44Rest
----10--
The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45Attract
--10015--
Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
TM46Thief
4010010--
While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
TM55Brine
6510010--
Power doubles if foe's HP is less than half
TM58Endure
----10--
Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
TM66Payback
5010010--
Power doubles if user receives damage first
TM75Swords Dance
----30--
A fighting dance that sharply raises ATTACK.
TM78Captivate
--10020--
Lowers opposite gender foe's SP.ATT two stages
TM82Sleep Talk
----10--
Uses an own move randomly while asleep.
TM83Natural Gift
??10015--
Power and type of move depends on the held berry
TM84Poison Jab
801002030
May poison foe
TM87Swagger
--9015--
Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.
TM90Substitute
----10--
Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
HM01Cut
509530--
Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
HM03Surf
9510015--
Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.
HM05 HGSSWhirlpool
157015--
Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for 2 to 5 turns.
HM07Waterfall
801001520
Charges the foe with speed to climb waterfalls.

Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Dive
8010010--
Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
Icy Wind
559515100
A chilling attack that lowers the foe's SPEED.
Knock Off
2010020--
Knocks down the foe's held item to prevent its use.
Snore
401001530
A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.

HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Magic Coat
----15--
Reflects special effects back to the attacker.

Egg Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Aurora Beam
651002010Details
Fires a rainbow-colored beam that may lower ATTACK.
Mirror Coat
??10020--Details
Counters the foe's special attack at double the power.
Rapid Spin
2010040--Details
Spins the body at high speed to strike the foe.
Haze
----30--Details
Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes.
Safeguard
----25--Details
A mystical force prevents all status problems.
Confuse Ray
--10010--Details
A sinister ray that confuses the foe.
Knock Off
2010020--Details
Knocks down the foe's held item to prevent its use.
Acupressure
----30--Details
Randomly raises user's one stat two stages
Muddy Water - HGSS Only
95851030Details
Attacks with muddy water. May lower accuracy.

Base Egg Steps to Hatch
Effort Points from Battling it
Catch Rate
5,120 Steps 1 Sp. Defense Point(s)
190

Egg Groups
Lists Of Groups
Group Names
Water 3

Max Pokéthlon Stats
SpeedPowerTechniqueStaminaJump

Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats 40 40 35 50 100 70
Min-Max
Hindering Nature
Lv50
Lv100
100 - 147
190 - 284
40 - 82
76 - 161
36 - 78
67 - 152
49 - 91
94 - 179
94 - 136
184 - 269
67 - 109
130 - 215
Min-Max
Neutral Nature
Lv50
Lv100
100 - 147
190 - 284
45 - 92
85 - 179
40 - 87
75 - 169
55 - 102
105 - 199
105 - 152
205 - 299
75 - 122
145 - 239
Min-Max
Beneficial Nature
Lv50
Lv100
100 - 147
190 - 284
49 - 101
93 - 196
44 - 95
82 - 185
60 - 112
115 - 218
115 - 167
225 - 328
82 - 134
159 - 262

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