#0072Generation 1
Tentacool — Stats, Types, Abilities & Competitive Info
WaterPoison
Tentacool is a Water / Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. In Generation 9 a similar-looking Pokémon Toedscool was discovered, however it is a separate species to Tentacool.
Base Stats
| HP | 40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 40 | |
| Defense | 35 | |
| Sp. Atk | 50 | |
| Sp. Def | 100 | |
| Speed | 70 | |
| Total | 335 |
Pokedex Data
- Species
- Jellyfish Pokémon
- Height
- 0.9 m (2′11″)
- Weight
- 45.5 kg (100.3 lbs)
- Abilities
- Clear Body, Liquid Ooze
- Hidden Ability
- Rain Dish
- EV Yield
- 1 Sp. Def
- Catch Rate
- 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
- Base Friendship
- 50 (normal)
- Base Exp.
- 67
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Egg Groups
- Water 3
- Gender Ratio
- 50% male, 50% female
Evolution Chain
Tentacool
Changes by Generation
The stats and types above are current-generation values — in older games, Tentacool differed:
- In Generation 1, Tentacool has a base Special stat of 100.
- In Generations 1-4, Tentacool has a base experience yield of 105.
- In Generations 2-7, Tentacool has a base Friendship value of 70.
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What type is Tentacool?
Tentacool is a Water/Poison type Pokemon, classified as the Jellyfish Pokémon.
What does Tentacool evolve into?
Tentacool is part of an evolution line that includes Tentacool, Tentacruel.
What are Tentacool's base stats?
Tentacool has 40 HP, 40 Attack, 35 Defense, 50 Sp. Atk, 100 Sp. Def and 70 Speed, for a base stat total of 335.
What abilities can Tentacool have?
Tentacool can have the ability Clear Body or Liquid Ooze, plus Rain Dish as a hidden ability.