#072 · Pokémon Heart & Soul
Tentacool
WaterPoisonClear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish (hidden)
Level-up moves 17
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison Sting A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison. | Poison | Phys | 30 | 100 | 35 |
| 4 | Supersonic Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe. | Normal | Stat | — | 55 | 20 |
| 7 | Constrict Constricts to inflict pain. May lower Speed. | Normal | Phys | 10 | 100 | 35 |
| 10 | Acid Sprays a hide-melting acid. May lower Sp. Def. | Poison | Spec | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| 13 | Toxic Spikes Sets spikes that poison a foe switching in. | Poison | Stat | — | — | 20 |
| 16 | Water Pulse Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe. | Water | Spec | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| 19 | Wrap Wraps and squeezes the foe times with vines, etc. | Normal | Phys | 15 | 90 | 20 |
| 22 | Acid Spray Sprays a hide-melting acid. Sharply reduces Sp. Def. | Poison | Spec | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| 25 | Bubble Beam Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed. | Water | Spec | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| 28 | Barrier Creates a barrier that sharply raises Defense. | Psychic | Stat | — | — | 20 |
| 31 | Poison Jab A stabbing attack that may poison the foe. | Poison | Phys | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| 34 | Brine Does double damage to foes with half HP or less. | Water | Spec | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| 37 | Screech Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense. | Normal | Stat | — | 85 | 40 |
| 40 | Hex Does double damage if the foe has a status problem. | Ghost | Spec | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| 43 | Sludge Wave Swamps all others with a wave of sludge. May also poison. | Poison | Spec | 95 | 100 | 10 |
| 46 | Hydro Pump Blasts water at high power to strike the foe. | Water | Spec | 110 | 80 | 5 |
| 49 | Wring Out | Normal | Spec | 120 | 100 | 5 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 34
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Water Pulse Cerulean City Gym | Water | 60 |
| TM06 | Toxic Route 17 | Poison | — |
| TM07 | Hail Mahogany Town Gym | Ice | — |
| TM10 | Hidden Power Lake of Rage | Normal | 60 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam Goldenrod City | Ice | 90 |
| TM14 | Blizzard Goldenrod City | Ice | 110 |
| TM17 | Protect Goldenrod City | Normal | — |
| TM18 | Rain Dance Slowpoke Well | Water | — |
| TM19 | Giga Drain Celadon City Gym | Grass | 75 |
| TM20 | Safeguard Celadon City | Normal | — |
| TM21 | Frustration Celadon City | Normal | 1 |
| TM27 | Return Goldenrod City | Normal | 1 |
| TM32 | Double Team Not placed on any map in the source — the game doesn't say where this one comes from | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect Goldenrod City | Psychic | — |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb Route 43 | Poison | 90 |
| TM42 | Facade Route 15 | Normal | 70 |
| TM43 | Secret Power Lake of Rage | Normal | 70 |
| TM44 | Rest Goldenrod City | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Attract Goldenrod City Gym | Normal | — |
| TM46 | Thief Rocket Hideout | Dark | 60 |
| TM55 | Brine Celadon City | Water | 65 |
| TM58 | Endure Celadon City | Normal | — |
| TM66 | Payback Route 35 | Dark | 50 |
| TM75 | Swords Dance Goldenrod City | Normal | — |
| TM78 | Captivate Celadon City | Normal | — |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk Celadon City | Normal | — |
| TM83 | Natural Gift Goldenrod City | Normal | 1 |
| TM84 | Poison Jab Fuchsia City Gym | Poison | 80 |
| TM87 | Swagger Olivine Lighthouse | Normal | — |
| TM90 | Substitute Goldenrod City | Normal | — |
| HM01 | Cut Ilex Forest | Normal | 50 |
| HM03 | Surf Ecruteak City | Water | 90 |
| HM07 | Waterfall Ice Path | Water | 80 |
| HM08 | Whirlpool Rocket Hideout | Water | 35 |
Where to find Tentacool
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 32 | Surf | 15-24 | |
| Route 32 | Old Rod | 10 | |
| Route 32 | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Route 32 | Super Rod | 10-40 | |
| Union Cave | Surf | 15-24 | |
| Union Cave | Old Rod | 10 | |
| Union Cave | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Route 34 | Surf | 15-24 | |
| Route 40 | Surf | 20-26 | |
| Route 41 | Surf | 20-26 | |
| Whirl Islands | Surf | 15-24 | |
| Route 47 | Surf | 10-25 | |
| Route 27 | Surf | 15-24 | |
| Route 27 | Old Rod | 10 | |
| Route 27 | Good Rod | 20-40 | |
| Route 27 | Super Rod | 20-40 | |
| Route 26 | Surf | 25-34 | |
| Route 26 | Old Rod | 10 | |
| Route 26 | Good Rod | 20-40 | |
| Route 26 | Super Rod | 20-40 | |
| Victory Road | Old Rod | 10 | |
| Victory Road | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Route 12 | Surf | 47 | |
| Route 12 | Old Rod | 41-43 | |
| Route 12 | Good Rod | 42-44 | |
| Route 12 | Super Rod | 40-44 | 5% rare |
| Route 13 | Surf | 47 | |
| Route 13 | Old Rod | 41-43 | |
| Route 13 | Good Rod | 42-44 | |
| Route 13 | Super Rod | 40-44 | 5% rare |
| Route 14 | Surf | 47 | |
| Route 14 | Old Rod | 41-43 | |
| Route 14 | Good Rod | 42-44 | |
| Route 14 | Super Rod | 40-44 | 5% rare |
| Route 15 | Surf | 47 | |
| Route 15 | Old Rod | 41-43 | |
| Route 15 | Good Rod | 42-44 | |
| Route 15 | Super Rod | 40-44 | 5% rare |
| Route 19 | Surf | 43-48 | |
| Route 19 | Old Rod | 41-43 | |
| Route 19 | Good Rod | 42-44 | |
| Route 19 | Super Rod | 40-44 | 5% rare |
| Route 20 | Surf | 43-48 | |
| Route 20 | Old Rod | 41-43 | |
| Route 20 | Good Rod | 42-44 | |
| Cinnabar Island | Surf | 43-48 | |
| Cinnabar Island | Old Rod | 41-43 | |
| Cinnabar Island | Good Rod | 42-44 | |
| Route 21 | Surf | 43-48 | |
| Route 21 | Old Rod | 41-43 | |
| Route 21 | Good Rod | 42-44 | |
| New Bark Town | Surf | 25-29 | |
| New Bark Town | Old Rod | 10 | |
| New Bark Town | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Cherrygrove City | Surf | 15-24 | |
| Olivine City | Surf | 15-24 | |
| Olivine City | Old Rod | 10 | |
| Olivine City | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Cianwood City | Surf | 15-24 | |
| Vermilion City | Surf | 43-48 | |
| Vermilion City | Old Rod | 41-43 | |
| Vermilion City | Good Rod | 42-44 | |
| Fuchsia City | Surf | 42-45 | |
| Fuchsia City | Old Rod | 41-43 | |
| Fuchsia City | Good Rod | 42-44 | |
| Fuchsia City | Super Rod | 40-44 | 5% rare |
| Pallet Town | Old Rod | 41-43 | |
| Pallet Town | Good Rod | 42-44 | |
| Melemele Isle | Surf | 43-45 | |
| Melemele Sea | Surf | 43-45 | |
| Akala Isle | Surf | 43-45 | 5% rare |
Other changes in this game
- Egg moves: Aurora Beam, Mirror Coat, Rapid Spin, Haze, Confuse Ray, Knock Off, Acupressure, Muddy Water, Bubble, Aqua Ring, Tickle
- Move tutors: Endure, Sleep Talk, Substitute, Swagger, Swords Dance, Brutal Swing, Confide, Dazzling Gleam, Double-Edge, Headbutt, Icy Wind, Infestation, Mimic, Round, Scald, Sludge Wave, Snore, Swift, Venoshock
- Evolves into Tentacruel at Level 30