Tentacruel (Pokémon)

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0072Tentacool.png #0072: Tentacool
Pokémon
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Tentacruel
Jellyfish Pokémon
ドククラゲ
Dokukurage
#0073
Tentacruel



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Water Poison
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Abilities
Clear Body or Liquid Ooze Cacophony
Cacophony
Rain Dish
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
60 (14.8%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Water 3
Hatch time
5140 - 5396 steps
Height
5'03" 1.6 m
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Weight
121.3 lbs. 55.0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
205
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
180
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 2
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Blue
Base friendship
70
External Links

Tentacruel (Japanese: ドククラゲ Dokukurage) is a dual-type Water/Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Tentacool starting at level 30.

Biology

Tentacruel's orbs glowing

Tentacruel is a large, cnidarian Pokémon. It has a clear, light blue body that has two large, red orbs on either side and smaller orb in the center. Its eyes are visible in its round lower body, which is black. Extending from its lower body are two blue, beak-like appendages and numerous grayish tentacles. Its red orbs glow whenever it is excited or agitated, communicating with its own kind, and it may alert others to danger by stridently flashing them. They are also capable of refracting sunlight, storing energy, and firing ultrasonic waves.

Tentacruel's primarily light blue body helps it camouflage in the water. It has a total of 80 tentacles, which it can readily extend during hunts to ensnare its prey in a net-like shape before immobilizing it with poison. The tentacles can grow or shrink with ease. Its tentacles can absorb water to stretch even further. Most of these tentacles are hidden and kept short, leaving up to 14 exposed. However, it tends to lose tentacles as it ages. While Tentacruel are rarely seen, they can gather in large groups which scares away any nearby fish Pokémon. Tentacruel lives in underwater rock formations and can be found throughout the ocean.

Although Toedscruel bears a strong resemblance to Tentacruel, the two species are biologically unrelated.

In the anime

Tentacruel in the anime

Major appearances

A giant Tentacruel appeared in Tentacool & Tentacruel, marking the species' debut. It attacked the city of Porta Vista with a group of Tentacool in response to Nastina's plans to build a hotel on top of their territory. It was eventually talked out of continuing its rampage by Misty.

In Mewtwo Strikes Back and its remake Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, Fergus's Tentacruel was captured and cloned by Mewtwo. The Tentacruel clone was seen again in Mewtwo Returns.

In Bye Bye Psyduck, Marina used a Tentacruel in her battle with Misty. It battled Goldeen and won, but it was later defeated by Staryu.

In Viva Las Lapras, Captain Crook used multiple Tentacruel to help him poach Pokémon, until they were released by Misty.

In Around the Whirlpool, Captain Marius's Tentacruel got Ash and his friends out of the water using its tentacles. In the same episode, a Tentacruel was among the Pokémon stolen from the Pokémon Center of Blue Point Isle.

In Cerulean Blues, each of the Invincible Pokémon Brothers has a Tentacruel. They were used against Misty's Corsola and Gyarados, eventually hurting the latter. They were then blasted away by Gyarados's Hyper Beam.

In The Search for the Legend, Cassidy used a Tentacruel along with Butch's Cloyster in their attempt to capture a wild Moltres.

In The Great Eight Fate!, three Tentacruel were part of Juan's Sootopolis City Water Exhibit. They and Juan's other Pokémon were captured by Team Rocket, but they all worked together to escape.

In The Brockster Is In!, Team Rocket disturbed multiple Tentacruel. This resulted in them attacking a group of baby Pokémon, leaving them poisoned.

Two Tentacruel appeared in Fighting Back the Tears!. One appeared in a flashback, where it was revealed to have attacked James's Mareanie when it was still wild, whilst another appeared in the present day, where it also attacked Mareanie, only for James to ward it away.

Minor appearances

In a fantasy in Who Gets to Keep Togepi?, Misty hoped the Egg the group had might hatch into a Tentacruel.

In Pikachu's Vacation, a Tentacruel was at the Pokémon Theme Park.

In Round One - Begin!, a Trainer's Tentacruel competed in the Indigo Plateau Conference.

A Tentacruel appeared in a fantasy in Charizard Chills.

In The Power of One, multiple Tentacruel sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

A Tentacruel appeared in Snorlax Snowman.

In The Joy of Water Pokémon, a Tentacruel was living in Lake Lucid, while another was receiving special treatment in a salt bath tank in the Pokémon Center located near the lake.

In Dueling Heroes, a Trainer's Tentacruel competed in the Whirl Cup.

A Tentacruel appeared in A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!, under the ownership of Lola. It reappeared in a fantasy in Grating Spaces!.

A Coordinator's Tentacruel appeared in A Cacturne for the Worse.

A Tentacruel appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, the Pokémon Summer Academy provided a Tentacruel to a student for the second leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.

A Tentacruel appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Multiple Tentacruel appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.

Multiple Tentacruel appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

A Tentacruel appeared in a fantasy in Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!.

Multiple Tentacruel appeared in The Island Whisperer!.

A Tentacruel appeared in I Choose You!.

A wild Tentacruel appeared in Alola, Kanto!.

In Securing the Future!, a Tentacruel joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its normal form.

A Tentacruel appeared in Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!.

A Tentacruel appeared in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.

In Making Battles in the Sand!, Ash battled a Trainer's Tentacruel with his Riolu in a World Coronation Series match, only to be defeated.

Two Tentacruel appeared in JN136.

A Tentacruel appeared in JN143.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP019 Tentacruel Ash's Pokédex Tentacruel, a Jellyfish Pokémon. An evolved form of the Tentacool. Its numerous tentacles serve as a powerful weapon. It is known as "The Gangster of the Sea."
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP113 Tentacruel Ash's Pokédex Tentacruel, the Jellyfish Pokémon. Its potent poison stingers can quickly paralyze its victims.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP190 Tentacruel Dawn's Pokédex Tentacruel, the Jellyfish Pokémon, and the evolved form of Tentacool. Tentacruel uses its tentacles to capture prey and holds it until weakened from poison.

In the manga

Tentacruel in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Multiple Tentacruel debuted in Wake Up—You're Snorlax!, where they served as obstacles during a bike race.

A Tentacruel appeared in The Kindest Tentacruel, where it led Yellow to a trapped baby Tentacool, which she helped save. As thanks for her efforts, the Tentacruel brought Yellow to visit the legendary underwater dome underneath the Vermilion Harbor. When the Pokémon Fan Club Chairman later tried to get there himself, the Tentacruel threw him out of the water.

A Tentacruel appeared in The Last Battle X, under the ownership of Koga.

A Tentacruel appeared in a fantasy in PSs1.

Archie's Tentacruel appeared in It All Ends Now V.

A Tentacruel was one of the aquarium Pokémon seen in Archie's collection in Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt I.

Guile Hideout used a Tentacruel in The Final Battle I.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Tentacruel appeared in Let's Survive This Sea Battle.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

A Tentacruel appeared in Legend? Check! Friends? Check!.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Tentacruel appeared in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!, where it was one of the Pokémon that took part in a baseball match.

In the TCG

Main article: Tentacruel (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#073
Red The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey.
Blue
Yellow Its 80 tentacles can stretch and contract freely. They wrap around prey and weaken it with poison.
Stadium It has 80 tentacles. Once they wrap around an enemy, the tentacles will not release, no matter what.
Generation II Johto
#163
Gold Its 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to constrict its prey and enemies.
Silver In battle, it extends all 80 of its tentacles to entrap its opponent inside a poisonous net.
Crystal When its 80 feelers absorb water, it stretches to become like a net to entangle its prey.
Stadium 2 Its 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to constrict its prey and enemies.
Generation III Hoenn
#067
Kanto
#073
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.
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.
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.
FireRed It has 80 tentacles that move about freely. They can sting, causing poisoning and sharp, stabbing pain.
LeafGreen The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#137
Johto
#165
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.
HeartGold Its 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to constrict its prey and enemies.
SoulSilver In battle, it extends all 80 of its tentacles to entrap its opponent inside a poisonous net.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape.
White
Black 2 It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Coastal #026
Hoenn
#069
X The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey.
Y It has 80 tentacles that move about freely. They can sting, causing poisoning and sharp, stabbing pain.
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.
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.
Generation VII Alola
SM: #107
Alola
USUM: #130
Kanto
#073
Sun Normally, it has 80 poisonous tentacles. The longer one has been alive, the fewer tentacles it will have.
Moon Although these Pokémon are rare, when a large outbreak of them occurs, all fish Pokémon disappear from the surrounding sea.
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.
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.
Let's Go Pikachu Its 80 tentacles can stretch and contract freely. They wrap around prey and weaken it with poison.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII Galar
Isle of Armor #041
Sinnoh
#137
Hisui
#171
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.
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.
Brilliant Diamond With 80 tentacles for ensnaring victims, it prevents escape until the prey is weakened by poison.
Shining Pearl It alerts others to danger by stridently flashing the red orbs on its head.
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.
Generation IX Paldea
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.


Pokedex Image Tentacruel SM.png
Tentacruel in the Alola Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Evolve Tentacool
Blue (Japan)
Evolve Tentacool
Yellow
Routes 19, 20, and 21 (Super Rod)
Generation II
Gold Silver
Routes 20, 21, 26, 27 and 41, New Bark Town, Olivine City*, Pallet Town, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island (Surfing and Super Rod)
Routes 12, 13, 19, 32, 34 and 40, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Whirl Islands, Union Cave* (Surfing)
Crystal
Routes 20, 21, 26, 27 and 41, New Bark Town, Olivine City*, Pallet Town, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island (Surfing and Super Rod)
Routes 12, 13, 19, 32, 34 and 40, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Whirl Islands, Union Cave* (Surfing)
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Abandoned Ship (surfing and Super Rod)
Emerald
Abandoned Ship (Surfing and Super Rod)
FireRed LeafGreen
Treasure Beach, Kindle Road, Bond Bridge, Five Isle Meadow, Memorial Pillar, Water Labyrinth, Resort Gorgeous, Water Path, Green Path, Outcast Island, Tanoby Ruins, One Island, Five Island, Icefall Cave, Trainer Tower (Surfing)
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Routes 205, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 226, and 230, Pastoria City, Canalave City, Sunyshore City, Valley Windworks, Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island, Pokémon League (Surfing)
Platinum
Routes 205, 212, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 226, and 230, Pastoria City, Canalave City, Sunyshore City, Valley Windworks, Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island, Pokémon League (Surfing)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Routes 20, 21, 26, 27, and 41, New Bark Town, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island, Pallet Town (Surfing and Super Rod)
Routes 12, 13, 19, 32, 34, and 40, Cherrygrove City, Union Cave*, Whirl Islands*, Olivine City, Cianwood City (Surfing)
Route 47 (Super Rod)
Pal Park
Sea
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer
Generation VI
X Y
Evolve Tentacool
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Routes 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, and 133, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town, Ever Grande City, Shoal Cave, Seafloor Cavern, Victory Road, Battle Resort (Surfing)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Poni Wilds (Surfing)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Routes 14 and 15, Poni Breaker Coast (Surfing)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Routes 4, 10, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 24, Seafoam Islands (Sea Skim)
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
TradeVersion 1.2.0+
Expansion Pass
Challenge Beach, Fields of Honor, Honeycalm Island, Honeycalm Sea, Insular Sea, Loop Lagoon, Stepping-Stone Sea, Workout Sea (Surfing)
Courageous Cavern (Wanderer)
Fields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands, Forest of Focus, Challenge Beach, Loop Lagoon, Insular Sea (Max Raid Battle)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Routes 205, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 226, and 230, Pastoria City, Canalave City, Sunyshore City, Valley Windworks, Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island, Pokémon League (Surfing)
Grand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Swampy Cave, Bogsunk Cavern (After defeating Candice)
Legends: Arceus
Lunker's Lair, Seagrass Haven, Islespy Shore
Massive mass outbreaks - Cobalt Coastlands
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
Unobtainable


In side games

Generation I
Pinball
Evolve Tentacool
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Pinball: R&S
Evolve Tentacool
Trozei!
Secret Storage 11, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Stormy Sea (B31F-B39F), Silver Trench (B35F-B44F), Grand Sea (B21F-B30F)
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Surrounded Sea (B1F-B20F), Miracle Sea (B1F-B18F, Deep Miracle Sea B1F-B3F), Bottomless Sea (B1F-B49F)
MD Sky
Surrounded Sea (B1F-B20F), Miracle Sea (B1F-B18F, Deep Miracle Sea B1F-B3F), Bottomless Sea (B1F-B49F)
Ranger: SoA
Sea of Wailord
Rumble
Bright Beach (Normal Mode C & S, Advanced Mode C & A)
Ranger: GS
Eastern Sea
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Beach: Sunny Seashore
Rumble U
Unidentified Flying Objects
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Island of Haste: Stage 4
Shuffle
Nacht Carnival: Stage 546
Rumble World
Pearl Marsh: Moonlit Island (Center Boss, Back)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Charizard Sea2019, Mewtwo Sea, Zygarde Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal, Zygarde SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Stormy Sea (35F-39F), Silver Trench (35F-44F), Grand Sea (21F-29F), Fantasy Strait (2F-24F Mystery House)
New Snap
Lental SeafloorLevel 2+


Held items

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Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Silver Leaf Silver Leaf (100%)
Yellow*
Diamond Pearl Poison Barb Poison Barb (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold SoulSilver Poison Barb Poison Barb (5%)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Poison Barb Poison Barb (5%)
Sun Moon Poison Barb Poison Barb (5%)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Poison Barb Poison Barb (5%)
Sword Shield Poison Barb Poison Barb (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
80
140 - 187 270 - 364
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
Total:
515
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 120.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
1/2
Power
3/3 ★★★
Skill
4/4 ★★★★
Stamina
3/4 ★★★
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
13/16 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:

Learnset

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation IX.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Tentacruel's learnsets from other generations.


Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Pin073.png
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS073.png
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani073.png
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -30%
Friend Area: Bountiful Sea
Phrases
51%-100% HP Know how many of these tentacles I have? Eighty!
26%-50% HP I don't like this. My health is out by half.
1%-25% HP Useless... I can barely raise my tentacles...
Level up Yes! Leveled up! I feel invigorated!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 073.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -4.5%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Water
Poké Assist: Water PA.png
Water
Field move: Crush 2 field move.png
(Crush ×2)
Browser entry R-234
It shoots poisonous needles and scatters poison to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Water
Poké Assist:
(present)
Water Assist.png
Water
Field move:
(present)
Crush 1 field move.png
(Crush ×1)
Not available in the past.
Browser entry R-277
It spits bubbles around itself that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush073Body.png Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds Base HP: 55
Base Attack: 79 Base Defense: 58 Base Speed: 70
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Poison
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT073.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None.png
Poison
None.png Attack Power: 70 - 110 Raise Max Level.png 5

#677
Shuffle073.png

Poison Pact
Increases damage done by Poison types in the combo.


Pokémon GO
GO0073.png Base Stamina: 190 Base Attack: 166 Base Defense: 209
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Acid, Poison Jab
Charged Attacks: Hydro Pump, Sludge Wave, Blizzard, Acid Spray*, Scald*
New Pokémon Snap
NPS073.png
Photodex entry #115
Tentacruel use ultrasonic waves to investigate their surroundings and emit light from their heads to signal danger. They seemed to react to the NEO-ONE’s scans—maybe they felt familiar to them!

Evolution

0072Tentacool.png
Unevolved
Tentacool
 Water  Poison 
Rare Candy
Level 30
0073Tentacruel.png
First evolution
Tentacruel
 Water  Poison 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
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Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
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Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
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Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
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Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
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Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
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Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
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Front Back Front Back
Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!
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Generation VIII
Sword Shield
400px 400px
Legends: Arceus
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HOME
HOME0073.png HOME0073 s.png
073MSBDSP.png For other sprites and images, please see Tentacruel images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Origin

Tentacruel may take inspiration from the jellyfish and the Portuguese man o' war, as evidenced by its category and prototype English name, respectively. It also shares some characteristics of a squid. Additionally, Tentacruel resembles several varieties of the bug-eyed monster and other alien invaders from 1950s B-movies, which is reflected in its ability to fire lasers from the gems on its head.

Name origin

Tentacruel may be a combination of tentacle and cruel.

Dokukurage may be a combination of 毒 doku (poison) and 水母 kurage (jellyfish).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ドククラゲ Dokukurage From doku or 目の毒 me no doku and 水母 kurage
France Flag.png French Tentacruel Same as English name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Tentacruel Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Tentoxa From Tentakel and toxisch
Italy Flag.png Italian Tentacruel Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 독파리 Tokpari From 독 (毒) dok and 해파리 haepari
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 毒刺水母 Dúcìshuǐmǔ From 毒刺 dúcì and 水母 shuǐmǔ
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 毒刺水母 Duhkchiséuimóuh*
多腳水母 Dōgeukséuimóuh*
From 毒刺 duhkchi and 水母 séuimóuh
From 多腳 dō geuk and 水母 séuimóuh


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