Tentacruel

Tentacruel ドククラゲ - Dokukurage
Tentacool < Tentacruel > Geodude
Species	Type
Jellyfish Pokémon
Number	Ability
#73	Clear Body/Liquid Ooze Rain Dish
Height	Weight
5′03″ (1.6m)	121.3 lbs. (55kg)
Gender Ratio
Male: 50%	Female: 50%
Evolves From	Evolves Into
Tentacool	None
Egg Group	Catch Rate
Water 3	60
Tier	EV Yield
4th and 5th Gen: OU	2 Speed

Tentacruel (Japanese name: ドククラゲ Dokukurage) is a water and poison type Pokemon that was introduced during generation I. It is the evolved form of Tentacool. In the anime, the pokedex says it is known as the "Gangster of the Sea."

1 Biology
- 1.1 Physiology
- 1.2 Gender Differences
2 Competitive Battling
3 Game Information
- 3.1 Pokédex Entries
4 Evolution Line
5 Type Matchups

[edit] Biology

[edit] Physiology

Tentacruel hasn't made any dramatic changes through evolution. It has gotten much larger though, and grew more tentacles. It's face appears to be black, with two beak like features attached to it, they are coloured blue.

[edit] Gender Differences

Tentacruel has no gender differences.

[edit] Competitive Battling

Tentacruel has been a staple in the OverUsed (OU) Tier in both Generation IV and Generation V. In Gen 4, Tentacruel's good Speed, acceptable Special Attack, and high Special Defense makes it a great option for Toxic Spikes and Rapid Spin support. It keeps these qualities in Gen 5, and also gains some new perks. Scald is a good movepool addition with the 30% burn chance offering to patch up Tentacruel's lower Defense stat. It also receives Rain Dish through the Dream World which makes it a staple on rain stall teams.

[edit] Game Information

[edit] Pokédex Entries

**Pokédex Entries**
Gen	Game	Pokedex Entry
I	Pokémon Red	The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey.
I	Pokémon Blue	The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey.
I	Pokémon Yellow	Its 80 tentacles can stretch and contract freely. They wrap around prey and weaken it with poison.

II	Pokémon Gold	Its 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to constrict its prey and enemies.
II	Pokémon Silver	In battle, it extends all 80 of its tentacles to entrap its opponent inside a poisonous net.
II	Pokémon Crystal	When its 80 feelers absorb water, it stretches to become like a net to entangle its prey.

III	Pokémon 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 causes rough waves around it.
III	Pokémon 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.
III	Pokémon 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.
III	Pokémon FireRed	It has 80 tentacles that move about freely. They can sting, causing poisoning and sharp, stabbing pain.
III	Pokémon LeafGreen	The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey.

IV	Pokémon Diamond	With 80 tentacles for ensnaring victims, it prevents escape until the prey is weakened by poison.
IV	Pokémon Pearl	It alerts others to danger by stridently flashing the red orbs on its head.
IV	Pokémon Platinum	It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape.
IV	Pokémon HeartGold	Its 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to constrict its prey and enemies.
IV	Pokémon SoulSilver	In battle, it extends all 80 of its tentacles to entrap its opponent inside a poisonous net.

V	Pokémon Black	It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape.
V	Pokémon White	It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape.
V	Pokémon Black 2	Unknown Entry
V	Pokémon White 2	Unknown Entry