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#0073Kanto · Generation 1

Tentacruel

DokukurageJellyfish Pokémon

WaterPoison

It has 80 tentacles, each with a venomous tip. These tentacles are also extendible, lengthening when Tentacruel attempts to catch prey. Use caution. Pokédex, Legends: Arceus

Height
1.6 m
Weight
55 kg
Habitat
Sea
Abilities
Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish (hidden)
Evolves from
Tentacool
39Anime episodes
24Games found in
6Japanese cards
1997Anime debut

The Story

What the Pokédex says

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Let’s Go, Eevee!

    Its 80 tentacles can stretch and contract freely. They wrap around prey and weaken it with poison.

15 more entries from older games
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Moon

    Although these Pokémon are rare, when a large outbreak of them occurs, all fish Pokémon disappear from the surrounding sea.

  • Sun

    Normally, it has 80 poisonous tentacles. The longer one has been alive, the fewer tentacles it will have.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Y

    It has 80 tentacles that move about freely. They can sting, causing poisoning and sharp, stabbing pain.

  • X

    The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey.

  • White 2

    It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape.

  • SoulSilver

    In battle, it extends all 80 of its tentacles to entrap its opponent inside a poisonous net.

  • HeartGold

    Its 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to constrict its prey and enemies.

  • Pearl

    It alerts others to danger by stridently flashing the red orbs on its head.

  • Diamond

    With 80 tentacles for ensnaring victims, it prevents escape until the prey is weakened by poison.

  • 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.

  • Crystal

    When its 80 feel­ ers absorb water, it stretches to become like a net to entangle its prey.

Evolution

The Tentacool line

  • Tentacool TentacruelLevel 30

Where to find it

Found in 24 games

Regions: Kanto · Johto · Hoenn · Sinnoh · Alola · Galar

YellowKanto3 locations
LocationHowLevel
Sea Route 19Fishing with a Super Rod30
Sea Route 20Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
Sea Route 21Fishing with a Super Rod30
GoldJohto20 locations
LocationHowLevel
Cherrygrove CitySurfing20-24
Cianwood CitySurfing20-24
Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing35-40
New Bark TownFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing20-40
Olivine CitySurfing20-24
Pallet TownFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing35-40
Route 12Surfing25-29
Route 13Surfing25-29
Route 26Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing30-40
Route 27Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing20-40
Route 32Surfing20-24
Route 34Surfing20-24
Sea Route 19Surfing35-39
Sea Route 20Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing35-40
Sea Route 21Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing35-40
Sea Route 40Surfing20-24
Sea Route 41Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing20-40
Union CaveSurfing20-24
Vermilion City · S.S. Anne dockFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing35-40
Whirl Islands · Whirl Islands (1F), Whirl Islands (B2F), Whirl Islands (B3F)Surfing20-24
SilverJohto20 locations
LocationHowLevel
Cherrygrove CitySurfing20-24
Cianwood CitySurfing20-24
Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing35-40
New Bark TownFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing20-40
Olivine CitySurfing20-24
Pallet TownFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing35-40
Route 12Surfing25-29
Route 13Surfing25-29
Route 26Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing30-40
Route 27Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing20-40
Route 32Surfing20-24
Route 34Surfing20-24
Sea Route 19Surfing35-39
Sea Route 20Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing35-40
Sea Route 21Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing35-40
Sea Route 40Surfing20-24
Sea Route 41Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing20-40
Union CaveSurfing20-24
Vermilion City · S.S. Anne dockFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing35-40
Whirl Islands · Whirl Islands (1F), Whirl Islands (B2F), Whirl Islands (B3F)Surfing20-24
CrystalJohto20 locations
LocationHowLevel
Cherrygrove CitySurfing20-24
Cianwood CitySurfing20-24
Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing35-40
New Bark TownFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing20-40
Olivine CitySurfing20-24
Pallet TownFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing35-40
Route 12Surfing25-29
Route 13Surfing25-29
Route 26Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing30-40
Route 27Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing20-40
Route 32Surfing20-24
Route 34Surfing20-24
Sea Route 19Surfing35-39
Sea Route 20Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing35-40
Sea Route 21Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing35-40
Sea Route 40Surfing20-24
Sea Route 41Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing20-40
Union CaveSurfing20-24
Vermilion City · S.S. Anne dockFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing35-40
Whirl Islands · Whirl Islands (1F), Whirl Islands (B2F), Whirl Islands (B3F)Surfing20-24
RubyHoenn1 location
LocationHowLevel
Abandoned ShipFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing20-35
SapphireHoenn1 location
LocationHowLevel
Abandoned ShipFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing20-35
EmeraldHoenn1 location
LocationHowLevel
Abandoned ShipFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing20-35
FireRedKanto15 locations
LocationHowLevel
Bond BridgeSurfing35-40
Five IslandSurfing35-40
Five Isle MeadowSurfing35-40
Green PathSurfing35-40
Icefall CaveSurfing35-45
Kindle RoadSurfing35-40
Memorial PillarSurfing35-40
One IslandSurfing35-40
Outcast IslandSurfing35-40
Resort GorgeousSurfing35-40
Tanoby RuinsSurfing35-40
Trainer TowerSurfing35-40
Treasure BeachSurfing35-40
Water LabyrinthSurfing35-40
Water PathSurfing35-40
LeafGreenKanto15 locations
LocationHowLevel
Bond BridgeSurfing35-40
Five IslandSurfing35-40
Five Isle MeadowSurfing35-40
Green PathSurfing35-40
Icefall CaveSurfing35-45
Kindle RoadSurfing35-40
Memorial PillarSurfing35-40
One IslandSurfing35-40
Outcast IslandSurfing35-40
Resort GorgeousSurfing35-40
Tanoby RuinsSurfing35-40
Trainer TowerSurfing35-40
Treasure BeachSurfing35-40
Water LabyrinthSurfing35-40
Water PathSurfing35-40
DiamondSinnoh18 locations
LocationHowLevel
Canalave CitySurfing20-40
Fuego IronworksSurfing20-40
Iron IslandSurfing20-40
Pastoria CitySurfing20-40
Pokémon LeagueSurfing35-45
Route 205Surfing20-40
Route 213Surfing20-40
Route 218Surfing20-40
Route 219Surfing20-40
Route 221Surfing20-40
Route 222Surfing20-40
Route 224Surfing40-55
Sea Route 220Surfing20-40
Sea Route 223Surfing35-45
Sea Route 226Surfing40-55
Sea Route 230Surfing40-55
Sunyshore CitySurfing35-45
Valley WindworksSurfing20-40
PearlSinnoh18 locations
LocationHowLevel
Canalave CitySurfing20-40
Fuego IronworksSurfing20-40
Iron IslandSurfing20-40
Pastoria CitySurfing20-40
Pokémon LeagueSurfing35-45
Route 205Surfing20-40
Route 213Surfing20-40
Route 218Surfing20-40
Route 219Surfing20-40
Route 221Surfing20-40
Route 222Surfing20-40
Route 224Surfing40-55
Sea Route 220Surfing20-40
Sea Route 223Surfing35-45
Sea Route 226Surfing40-55
Sea Route 230Surfing40-55
Sunyshore CitySurfing35-45
Valley WindworksSurfing20-40
PlatinumSinnoh19 locations
LocationHowLevel
Canalave CitySurfing20-40
Fuego IronworksSurfing20-40
Iron IslandSurfing20-40
Pastoria CitySurfing20-40
Pokémon LeagueSurfing30-50
Route 205Surfing20-40
Route 212Surfing20-40
Route 213Surfing20-40
Route 218Surfing20-40
Route 219Surfing20-40
Route 221Surfing20-40
Route 222Surfing30-50
Route 224Surfing35-55
Sea Route 220Surfing20-40
Sea Route 223Surfing30-50
Sea Route 226Surfing35-55
Sea Route 230Surfing35-55
Sunyshore CitySurfing30-50
Valley WindworksSurfing20-40
HeartGoldJohto21 locations
LocationHowLevel
Cherrygrove CitySurfing15-25
Cianwood CitySurfing15-25
Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing35-40
New Bark TownFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing15-40
Olivine CitySurfing15-25
Pallet TownFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing35-40
Route 12Surfing25
Route 13Surfing25
Route 26Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing30-40
Route 27Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing20-40
Route 32Surfing15-36
Route 34Surfing15-29
Route 47Fishing with a Super Rod40
Sea Route 19Surfing35
Sea Route 20Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing35-40
Sea Route 21Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing35-40
Sea Route 40Surfing15-25
Sea Route 41Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing15-40
Union CaveSurfing15-25
Vermilion City · S.S. Anne dockFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing35-40
Whirl Islands · Whirl Islands (1F), Whirl Islands (B2F)Surfing15-25
SoulSilverJohto21 locations
LocationHowLevel
Cherrygrove CitySurfing15-25
Cianwood CitySurfing15-25
Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing35-40
New Bark TownFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing15-40
Olivine CitySurfing15-25
Pallet TownFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing35-40
Route 12Surfing25
Route 13Surfing25
Route 26Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing30-40
Route 27Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing20-40
Route 32Surfing15-36
Route 34Surfing15-29
Route 47Fishing with a Super Rod40
Sea Route 19Surfing35
Sea Route 20Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing35-40
Sea Route 21Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing35-40
Sea Route 40Surfing15-25
Sea Route 41Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing15-40
Union CaveSurfing15-25
Vermilion City · S.S. Anne dockFishing with a Super Rod, Surfing35-40
Whirl Islands · Whirl Islands (1F), Whirl Islands (B2F)Surfing15-25
SunAlola1 location
LocationHowLevel
Poni WildsSurfing40-43
MoonAlola1 location
LocationHowLevel
Poni WildsSurfing40-43
Ultra SunAlola4 locations
LocationHowLevel
Ancient Poni PathSurfing41-44
Poni Breaker CoastSurfing41-44
Route 14Surfing30-33
Route 15Surfing32-35
Ultra MoonAlola4 locations
LocationHowLevel
Ancient Poni PathSurfing41-44
Poni Breaker CoastSurfing41-44
Route 14Surfing30-33
Route 15Surfing32-35
Let’s Go, Pikachu!Kanto11 locations
LocationHowLevel
Route 4Surfing in the overworld7-12
Route 10Surfing in the overworld18-23
Route 11Surfing in the overworld13-18
Route 12Surfing in the overworld31-36
Route 13Surfing in the overworld33-38
Route 18Surfing in the overworld33-38
Route 24Surfing in the overworld7-12
Sea Route 19Surfing in the overworld37-42
Sea Route 20Surfing in the overworld37-42
Sea Route 21Surfing in the overworld37-42
Seafoam Islands · Seafoam Islands (B3F), Seafoam Islands (B4F)Surfing in the overworld39-44
Let’s Go, Eevee!Kanto11 locations
LocationHowLevel
Route 4Surfing in the overworld7-12
Route 10Surfing in the overworld18-23
Route 11Surfing in the overworld13-18
Route 12Surfing in the overworld31-36
Route 13Surfing in the overworld33-38
Route 18Surfing in the overworld33-38
Route 24Surfing in the overworld7-12
Sea Route 19Surfing in the overworld37-42
Sea Route 20Surfing in the overworld37-42
Sea Route 21Surfing in the overworld37-42
Seafoam Islands · Seafoam Islands (B3F), Seafoam Islands (B4F)Surfing in the overworld39-44
Sword: The Isle of ArmorGalar19 locations
LocationHowLevel
Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water., Surfing in the overworld40-60
Challenge Beach · Challenge Beach (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
Courageous CavernSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water.42-60
Fields of HonorSurfing in the overworld40-60
Fields of Honor · Fields of Honor (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
Forest of FocusCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.45-60
Honeycalm IslandSurfing in the overworld40-60
Honeycalm SeaSurfing in the overworld40-60
Insular SeaSurfing in the overworld40-60
Insular Sea · Insular Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water.42-60
Loop Lagoon · Loop Lagoon (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
Soothing WetlandsCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.45-60
Stepping-Stone Sea · Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Surfing in the overworld40-60
Stepping-Stone Sea · Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.45-60
Stepping-Stone Sea · Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
Training LowlandsCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.45-60
Workout SeaSurfing in the overworld40-60
Workout Sea · Workout Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
Shield: The Isle of ArmorGalar19 locations
LocationHowLevel
Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water., Surfing in the overworld40-60
Challenge Beach · Challenge Beach (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
Courageous CavernSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water.42-60
Fields of HonorSurfing in the overworld40-60
Fields of Honor · Fields of Honor (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
Forest of FocusCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.45-60
Honeycalm IslandSurfing in the overworld40-60
Honeycalm SeaSurfing in the overworld40-60
Insular SeaSurfing in the overworld40-60
Insular Sea · Insular Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water.42-60
Loop Lagoon · Loop Lagoon (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
Soothing WetlandsCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.45-60
Stepping-Stone Sea · Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Surfing in the overworld40-60
Stepping-Stone Sea · Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.45-60
Stepping-Stone Sea · Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
Training LowlandsCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.45-60
Workout SeaSurfing in the overworld40-60
Workout Sea · Workout Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
Sword: The Crown TundraGalar1 location
LocationHowLevel
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure.65
Shield: The Crown TundraGalar1 location
LocationHowLevel
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure.65

Encounter tables cover the main series through Sword & Shield. Newer titles are added as their data lands.

In the anime

39 episodes on record

First appearanceTentacool & TentacruelEP019 · Original series · first aired in Japan August 5, 1997

Major appearances 11

Original series

  • EP019Tentacool & Tentacruel1997
  • EP091Bye Bye Psyduck1999
  • EP113Viva Las Lapras1999
  • EP210Around the Whirlpool2001

Ruby & Sapphire

  • AG110The Great Eight Fate!2005

Diamond & Pearl

  • DP190The Brockster Is In!2010

Sun & Moon

  • SM058Fighting Back the Tears!2018

Movie

  • M01Mewtwo Strikes Back1998
  • M22Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution2019

Side story

  • HS02Cerulean Blues2002
  • HS18The Search for the Legend2004
Minor appearances · 28 episodes

Original series

  • EP050Who Gets to Keep Togepi?1998
  • EP075Round One - Begin!1998
  • EP105Charizard Chills1999
  • EP206The Joy of Water Pokémon2001
  • EP216Dueling Heroes2001

Ruby & Sapphire

  • AG103A Cacturne for the Worse2004
  • AG177Grating Spaces!2006

Diamond & Pearl

  • DP091One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!2008

XY

  • XY001Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!2013

Sun & Moon

  • SM005Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!2016
  • SM031The Island Whisperer!2017
  • SM042Alola, Kanto!2017
  • SM090Securing the Future!2018
  • SM126Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!2019

Journeys

  • JN002Legend? Go! Friends? Go!2019
  • JN036Making Battles in the Sand!2020
  • JN136This Could be the Start of Something Big!2022
  • JN143Ride, Lapras, Ride!2023

Horizons

  • HZ078Entei's Fierce Battle Cry!2024
  • HZ087Guided by the Black Rayquaza!2025

Movie

  • M02The Power of One1999
  • M08Lucario and the Mystery of Mew2005
  • M13Zoroark: Master of Illusions2010
  • M17Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction2014
  • M20I Choose You!2017

Pikachu short

  • PK01Pikachu's Vacation1998
  • PK09Snorlax Snowman2000

Side story

  • HS01A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!2002

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