#072 · Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver
Tentacool
WaterPoisonClear Body, Liquid Ooze
Level-up moves 13
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison Sting Has a chance to poison the target. | Poison | Phys | 15 | 100 | 35 |
| 5 | Supersonic Confuses the target. | Normal | Stat | — | 55 | 20 |
| 8 | Constrict Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | Normal | Phys | 10 | 100 | 35 |
| 12 | Acid Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | Poison | Spec | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| 15 | Toxic Spikes Scatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in. | Poison | Stat | — | — | 20 |
| 19 | Bubble Beam Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | Water | Spec | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| 22 | Wrap Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. | Normal | Phys | 15 | 85 | 20 |
| 26 | Barrier Raises the user’s Defense by two stages. | Psychic | Stat | — | — | 30 |
| 29 | Water Pulse Has a chance to confuse the target. | Water | Spec | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| 33 | Poison Jab Has a chance to poison the target. | Poison | Phys | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| 36 | Screech Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages. | Normal | Stat | — | 85 | 40 |
| 40 | Hydro Pump Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Water | Spec | 120 | 80 | 5 |
| 43 | Wring Out Power increases against targets with more HP remaining, up to a maximum of 121 power. | Normal | Spec | — | 100 | 5 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 32
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Water Pulse Location not compiled for this game yet | Water | 60 |
| TM06 | Toxic Location not compiled for this game yet | Poison | — |
| TM07 | Hail Location not compiled for this game yet | Ice | — |
| TM10 | Hidden Power Location not compiled for this game yet | Normal | 1 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam Location not compiled for this game yet | Ice | 95 |
| TM14 | Blizzard Location not compiled for this game yet | Ice | 120 |
| TM17 | Protect Location not compiled for this game yet | Normal | — |
| TM18 | Rain Dance Location not compiled for this game yet | Water | — |
| TM19 | Giga Drain Location not compiled for this game yet | Grass | 60 |
| TM21 | Frustration Location not compiled for this game yet | Normal | — |
| TM27 | Return Location not compiled for this game yet | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team Location not compiled for this game yet | Normal | — |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb Location not compiled for this game yet | Poison | 90 |
| TM42 | Facade Location not compiled for this game yet | Normal | 70 |
| TM43 | Secret Power Location not compiled for this game yet | Normal | 70 |
| TM44 | Rest Location not compiled for this game yet | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Attract Location not compiled for this game yet | Normal | — |
| TM46 | Thief Location not compiled for this game yet | Dark | 40 |
| TM55 | Brine Location not compiled for this game yet | Water | 65 |
| TM58 | Endure Location not compiled for this game yet | Normal | — |
| TM66 | Payback Location not compiled for this game yet | Dark | 50 |
| TM75 | Swords Dance Location not compiled for this game yet | Normal | — |
| TM78 | Captivate Location not compiled for this game yet | Normal | — |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk Location not compiled for this game yet | Normal | — |
| TM83 | Natural Gift Location not compiled for this game yet | Normal | — |
| TM84 | Poison Jab Location not compiled for this game yet | Poison | 80 |
| TM87 | Swagger Location not compiled for this game yet | Normal | — |
| TM90 | Substitute Location not compiled for this game yet | Normal | — |
| HM01 | Cut Location not compiled for this game yet | Normal | 50 |
| HM03 | Surf Location not compiled for this game yet | Water | 95 |
| HM05 | Whirlpool Location not compiled for this game yet | Water | 15 |
| HM07 | Waterfall Location not compiled for this game yet | Water | 80 |
Where to find Tentacool
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bark Town | Surf | 10-25 | |
| New Bark Town | Old Rod | 10 | |
| New Bark Town | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Cherrygrove City | Surf | 10-25 | |
| Route 32 | Surf | 10-36 | |
| Route 32 | Old Rod | 10 | |
| Route 32 | Old Rod (swarm) | 10 | |
| Route 32 | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Route 32 | Good Rod (swarm) | 20 | |
| Route 32 | Super Rod | 40 | |
| Union Cave | Surf | 10-25 | |
| Route 34 | Surf | 10-29 | |
| Olivine City | Surf | 10-25 | |
| Sea Route 40 | Surf | 10-25 | |
| Sea Route 41 | Surf · HeartGold only | 15-25 | |
| Sea Route 41 | Surf · SoulSilver only | 10-25 | |
| Sea Route 41 | Old Rod | 10 | |
| Sea Route 41 | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Whirl Islands | Surf | 10-25 | |
| Cianwood City | Surf | 10-25 | |
| Cianwood City | Gift | 15 | |
| Route 47 | Surf | 10-25 | |
| Route 47 | Old Rod | 10 | |
| Route 47 | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Route 12 | Surf | 25 | |
| Route 12 | Old Rod | 10 | |
| Route 12 | Old Rod (swarm) | 10 | |
| Route 12 | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Route 12 | Good Rod (swarm) | 20 | |
| Route 12 | Super Rod | 40 | |
| Sea Route 19 | Surf | 30-35 | |
| Sea Route 19 | Surf (swarm) | 30-35 | |
| Sea Route 20 | Surf | 30-35 | |
| Sea Route 20 | Old Rod | 10 | |
| Sea Route 20 | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Cinnabar Island | Surf | 30-35 | |
| Cinnabar Island | Old Rod | 10 | |
| Cinnabar Island | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Vermilion City | Surf | 30-35 | |
| Vermilion City | Surf (swarm) | 30-35 | |
| Vermilion City | Old Rod | 10 | |
| Vermilion City | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Pallet Town | Surf | 30-35 | |
| Pallet Town | Old Rod | 10 | |
| Pallet Town | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Route 26 | Surf | 25-30 | |
| Route 26 | Old Rod | 10 | |
| Route 26 | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Route 27 | Surf | 15-20 | |
| Route 27 | Surf (swarm) | 15-20 | |
| Route 27 | Old Rod | 10 | |
| Route 27 | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Route 13 | Surf | 25 | |
| Route 13 | Old Rod | 10 | |
| Route 13 | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Route 13 | Super Rod | 40 | |
| Sea Route 21 | Surf | 30-35 | |
| Sea Route 21 | Old Rod | 10 | |
| Sea Route 21 | Good Rod | 20 |
Other changes in this game
- Egg moves: Acupressure, Aurora Beam, Confuse Ray, Haze, Knock Off, Mirror Coat, Muddy Water, Rapid Spin, Safeguard
- Move tutor: Dive, Icy Wind, Knock Off, Magic Coat, Snore