#073 Tentacruel

General

Location

Attacks

Stats

Egg Moves

3rd Gen Dex

Pokémon Game Picture	National No.	Region No.	English name	Japanese Name
DP Sprites	073	Sinnoh Dex: 137 Johto Dex: 165	Tentacruel	ドククラゲ Dokukurage
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			5'03"	121 lbs
Evolution Chain

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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	With 80 tentacles for ensnaring victims, it prevents escape until the prey is weakened by poison.
Pearl	It alerts others to danger by stridently flashing the red orbs on its head.
Platinum	It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape.

Location (In-Depth Details)
Game	Rarity	Location
Ruby	Rare	Abandoned Ship Basement 1 (Surf & Fish)
Sapphire	Rare	Abandoned Ship Basement 1 (Surf & Fish)
Emerald	Rare	Abandoned Ship Basement 1 (Surf & Fish)
FireRed	Rare	One Island, Five Island, Bond Bridge, Five Isle Meadow, Green Path, Icefall Cave Floor 1, Kindle Road, Memorial Pillar, Outcast Island, Resort Gorgeous, Tanoby Ruins, Trainer Tower, Treasure Beach
LeafGreen	Rare	One Island, Five Island, Bond Bridge, Five Isle Meadow, Green Path, Icefall Cave Floor 1, Kindle Road, Memorial Pillar, Outcast Island, Resort Gorgeous, Tanoby Ruins, Trainer Tower, Treasure Beach
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, 223, 224, 226 & 230 (Surf) Fuego Ironworks, Iron Mountain, Canalave City, Sunyshore City, Pastoria City, Pokémon League, Valley Windworks (Surf)	Details
Pearl	Common	Routes 205-South, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 226 & 230 (Surf) Fuego Ironworks, Iron Mountain, Canalave City, Sunyshore City, Pastoria City, Pokémon League, Valley Windworks (Surf)	Details
Platinum	Uncommon	Route 205 South, Route 212 South, Route 213, Route 218, Route 219, Route 220, Route 221, Route 222, Route 223, Route 224, Route 226, Route 230, Pastoria City, Canalave City, Sunyshore City, Valley Windworks, Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island, Pokemon League (Surf)	Details
HeartGold	Uncommon	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	Uncommon	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

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up
Level	Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
—	Poison Sting			15	100	35	30
		A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
—	Supersonic			--	55	20	--
		Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
—	Constrict			10	100	35	10
		Constricts to inflict pain. May lower SPEED.
5	Supersonic			--	55	20	--
		Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
8	Constrict			10	100	35	10
		Constricts to inflict pain. May lower SPEED.
12	Acid			40	100	30	10
		Sprays a hide-melting acid. May lower SP. DEF.
15	Toxic Spikes			--	--	20	--
		Causes damage when opponent switches Pokémon
19	Bubblebeam			65	100	20	10
		Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower SPEED.
22	Wrap			15	85	20	--
		Wraps and squeezes the foe 2 to 5 times with vines, etc.
26	Barrier			--	--	30	--
		Creates a barrier that sharply raises DEFENSE.
29	Water Pulse			60	100	20	20
		Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe
36	Poison Jab			80	100	20	30
		May poison foe
42	Screech			--	85	40	--
		Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's DEFENSE.
49	Hydro Pump			120	80	5	--
		Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.
55	Wring Out			??	100	5	--
		Power depends on foe's remaining HP

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #	Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
TM03	Water Pulse			60	100	20	20
		Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe
TM06	Toxic			--	85	10	--
		Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM07	Hail			--	--	10	--
		Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power			??	100	15	--
		The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM13	Ice Beam			95	100	10	10
		Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
TM14	Blizzard			120	70	5	10
		Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.
TM15	Hyper Beam			150	90	5	--
		Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
TM17	Protect			--	--	10	--
		Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance			--	--	5	--
		Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.
TM19	Giga Drain			60	100	10	--
		An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
TM21	Frustration			??	100	20	--
		An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM27	Return			??	100	20	--
		An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM32	Double Team			--	--	15	--
		Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM36	Sludge Bomb			90	100	10	30
		Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
TM42	Facade			70	100	20	--
		Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43	Secret Power			70	100	20	30
		An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44	Rest			--	--	10	--
		The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45	Attract			--	100	15	--
		Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief			40	100	10	--
		While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
TM55	Brine			65	100	10	--
		Power doubles if foe's HP is less than half
TM58	Endure			--	--	10	--
		Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
TM66	Payback			50	100	10	--
		Power doubles if user receives damage first
TM68	Giga Impact			150	90	5	--
		User cannot attack next turn
TM75	Swords Dance			--	--	30	--
		A fighting dance that sharply raises ATTACK.
TM78	Captivate			--	100	20	--
		Lowers opposite gender foe's SP.ATT two stages
TM82	Sleep Talk			--	--	10	--
		Uses an own move randomly while asleep.
TM83	Natural Gift			??	100	15	--
		Power and type of move depends on the held berry
TM84	Poison Jab			80	100	20	30
		May poison foe
TM87	Swagger			--	90	15	--
		Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.
TM90	Substitute			--	--	10	--
		Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
HM01	Cut			50	95	30	--
		Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
HM03	Surf			95	100	15	--
		Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.
HM05 HGSS	Whirlpool			15	70	15	--
		Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for 2 to 5 turns.
HM07	Waterfall			80	100	15	20
		Charges the foe with speed to climb waterfalls.

Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Dive			80	100	10	--
	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
Icy Wind			55	95	15	100
	A chilling attack that lowers the foe's SPEED.
Knock Off			20	100	20	--
	Knocks down the foe's held item to prevent its use.
Snore			40	100	15	30
	A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.

HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Magic Coat			--	--	15	--
	Reflects special effects back to the attacker.

Egg Moves (Details)
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Aurora Beam			65	100	20	10	Details
	Fires a rainbow-colored beam that may lower ATTACK.
Mirror Coat			??	100	20	--	Details
	Counters the foe's special attack at double the power.
Rapid Spin			20	100	40	--	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			--	100	10	--	Details
	A sinister ray that confuses the foe.
Knock Off			20	100	20	--	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			95	85	10	30	Details
	Attacks with muddy water. May lower accuracy.

Base Egg Steps to Hatch	Effort Points from Battling it	Catch Rate
5,120 Steps	2 Sp. Defense Point(s)	60

Egg Groups
Lists Of Groups	Group Names
TentacoolTentacruelShellderCloysterKrabbyKinglerStaryuStarmieOmanyteOmastarKabutoKabutopsCorsolaCorphishCrawdauntLileepCradilyAnorithArmaldoSkorupiDrapionDitto	Water 3

Max Pokéthlon Stats
Speed	Power	Technique	Stamina	Jump

Stats
		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Attack	Sp. Defense	Speed
Base Stats		80	70	65	80	120	100
Min-Max Hindering Nature	Lv50 Lv100	140 - 187 270 - 364	67 - 109 130 - 215	63 - 105 121 - 206	76 - 118 148 - 233	112 - 154 220 - 305	94 - 136 184 - 269
Min-Max Neutral Nature	Lv50 Lv100	140 - 187 270 - 364	75 - 122 145 - 239	70 - 117 135 - 229	85 - 132 165 - 259	125 - 172 245 - 339	105 - 152 205 - 299
Min-Max Beneficial Nature	Lv50 Lv100	140 - 187 270 - 364	82 - 134 159 - 262	77 - 128 148 - 251	93 - 145 181 - 284	137 - 189 269 - 372	115 - 167 225 - 328

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