Encounter locations
Kanto · 32 encounter records
| Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Cinnabar Island | Super Rod | 15–35 |
| Cinnabar Island | Surf | 20–40 |
| Five Island | Surf | 35–40 |
| Five Island Meadow | Surf | 35–40 |
| Five Island Memorial Pillar | Surf | 35–40 |
| Five Island Resort Gorgeous | Surf | 35–40 |
| Five Island Water Labyrinth | Surf | 35–40 |
| Four Island Icefall Cave Back | Surf | 35–45 |
| One Island | Surf | 35–40 |
| One Island Kindle Road | Surf | 35–40 |
| One Island Treasure Beach | Surf | 35–40 |
| Pallet Town | Super Rod | 15–35 |
| Pallet Town | Surf | 20–40 |
| Route 12 | Surf | 20–40 |
| Route 13 | Surf | 20–40 |
| Route 19 | Surf | 20–40 |
| Route 20 | Super Rod | 15–35 |
| Route 20 | Surf | 20–40 |
| Route 21 North | Super Rod | 15–35 |
| Route 21 North | Surf | 20–40 |
| Route 21 South | Super Rod | 15–35 |
| Route 21 South | Surf | 20–40 |
| S.S. Anne Exterior | Super Rod | 15–35 |
| S.S. Anne Exterior | Surf | 20–40 |
| Seven Island Tanoby Ruins | Surf | 35–40 |
| Seven Island Trainer Tower | Surf | 35–40 |
| Six Island Green Path | Surf | 35–40 |
| Six Island Outcast Island | Surf | 35–40 |
| Six Island Water Path | Surf | 35–40 |
| Three Island Bond Bridge | Surf | 35–40 |
| Vermilion City | Super Rod | 15–35 |
| Vermilion City | Surf | 20–40 |
Hoenn · 4 encounter records
| Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Abandoned Ship Hidden Floor Corridors | Super Rod | 20–35 |
| Abandoned Ship Hidden Floor Corridors | Surf | 30–35 |
| Abandoned Ship Rooms B1F | Super Rod | 20–35 |
| Abandoned Ship Rooms B1F | Surf | 30–35 |
Sinnoh · 19 encounter records
| Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Canalave City | Surf | 20–40 |
| Fuego Ironworks Outside | Surf | 20–40 |
| Iron Island | Surf | 20–40 |
| Pastoria City | Surf | 20–40 |
| Pokémon League | Surf | 30–50 |
| Route 205 South | Surf | 20–40 |
| Route 212 South | Surf | 20–40 |
| Route 213 | Surf | 20–40 |
| Route 218 | Surf | 20–40 |
| Route 219 | Surf | 20–40 |
| Route 220 | Surf | 20–40 |
| Route 221 | Surf | 20–40 |
| Route 222 | Surf | 30–50 |
| Route 223 | Surf | 30–50 |
| Route 224 | Surf | 35–55 |
| Route 226 | Surf | 35–55 |
| Route 230 | Surf | 35–55 |
| Sunyshore City | Surf | 30–50 |
| Valley Windworks Outside | Surf | 20–40 |
Johto · 41 encounter records
| Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Cherrygrove | Surf | 15–25 |
| Cianwood | Surf | 15–25 |
| Cinnabar Island | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Cinnabar Island | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Cinnabar Island | Surf | 35 |
| New Bark | Super RodDay | 40 |
| New Bark | Super RodNight | 40 |
| New Bark | Surf | 15–25 |
| Olivine | Surf | 15–25 |
| Pallet | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Pallet | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Pallet | Surf | 35 |
| Route 12 | Surf | 25 |
| Route 13 | Surf | 25 |
| Route 19 | Surf | 35 |
| Route 20 | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Route 20 | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Route 20 | Surf | 35 |
| Route 21 | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Route 21 | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Route 21 | Surf | 35 |
| Route 26 | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Route 26 | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Route 26 | Surf | 30 |
| Route 27 | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Route 27 | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Route 27 | Surf | 20 |
| Route 32 | Surf | 15–36 |
| Route 34 | Surf | 15–29 |
| Route 40 | Surf | 15–25 |
| Route 41 | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Route 41 | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Route 41 | Surf | 15–25 |
| Route 47 | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Route 47 | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Union Cave B2F | Surf | 15–25 |
| Vermilion | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Vermilion | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Vermilion | Surf | 35 |
| Whirl Islands 1F | Surf | 15–25 |
| Whirl Islands B2F | Surf | 15–25 |
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 80
- Attack
- 70
- Defense
- 65
- Sp. Attack
- 80
- Sp. Defense
- 120
- Speed
- 100
Abilities · Clear Body / Liquid Ooze
Hidden ability · Rain Dish
Size · 1.6 m · 55 kg
Evolution and forms
- From Tentacool · Level 30
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Tentacruel
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wrap |
| 1 | Poison Sting |
| 1 | Acid |
| 1 | Water Gun |
| 1 | Reflect Type |
| 12 | Supersonic |
| 16 | Water Pulse |
| 20 | Screech |
| 24 | Bubble Beam |
| 28 | Hex |
| 34 | Acid Armor |
| 40 | Poison Jab |
| 46 | Surf |
| 52 | Sludge Wave |
| 58 | Hydro Pump |