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Tentacruel

Water / Poison · Jellyfish Pokémon — first seen in Generation I.

Showing the official games. Pick a ROM hack to see how it changes this Pokémon, or compare all of them.

Base stats

StatBaseMinMax
HP80
270364
Attack70
130262
Defense65
121251
Sp. Attack80
148284
Sp. Defense120
220372
Speed100
184328
Total515

Min and max are at level 100: the minimum is 0 IVs, 0 EVs and a hindering nature, the maximum 31 IVs, 252 EVs and a beneficial nature. Shedinja's HP is always 1 whatever the formula says.

Type defences

Damage Tentacruel takes from each attacking type.

×2
GroundElectricPsychic
×½
FightingPoisonBugSteelFireWaterIceFairy
×1
NormalFlyingRockGhostGrassDragonDark

Evolution

Methods are the current official ones. A ROM hack may change them — trade evolutions especially; the guide table below says which do.

In the ROM hacks it evolves differently

Each guide's own line, in the words its creator published.

Moves by official game

Level-up, TM/HM, tutor and egg moves exactly as each game has them. The newest game this site covers is open; the rest fold out.

Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon22 level-up · 33 TM/HM · 7 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Poison StingPoisonPhysical15100%35
1SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
1AcidPoisonSpecial40100%30
1ConstrictNormalPhysical10100%35
1Wring OutNormalSpecial—100%5
1Reflect TypeNormalStatus——15
4SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
7ConstrictNormalPhysical10100%35
10AcidPoisonSpecial40100%30
13Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus——20
16Water PulseWaterSpecial60100%20
19WrapNormalPhysical1590%20
22Acid SprayPoisonSpecial40100%20
25Bubble BeamWaterSpecial65100%20
28BarrierPsychicStatus——20
32Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
36BrineWaterSpecial65100%10
40ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
44HexGhostSpecial65100%10
48Sludge WavePoisonSpecial95100%10
52Hydro PumpWaterSpecial11080%5
56Wring OutNormalSpecial—100%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07HailIceStatus——10
TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial90100%10
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus——25
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34Sludge WavePoisonSpecial95100%10
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM55ScaldWaterSpecial80100%15
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical50100%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM83InfestationBugSpecial20100%20
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM94SurfWaterSpecial90100%15
TM98WaterfallWaterPhysical80100%15
TM99Dazzling GleamFairySpecial80100%10

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
BindNormalPhysical1585%20
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Icy WindIceSpecial5595%15
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
Magic CoatPsychicStatus——15
Knock OffDarkPhysical65100%20
Water PulseWaterSpecial60100%20
Sun / Moon22 level-up · 33 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Poison StingPoisonPhysical15100%35
1SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
1AcidPoisonSpecial40100%30
1ConstrictNormalPhysical10100%35
1Wring OutNormalSpecial—100%5
1Reflect TypeNormalStatus——15
4SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
7ConstrictNormalPhysical10100%35
10AcidPoisonSpecial40100%30
13Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus——20
16Water PulseWaterSpecial60100%20
19WrapNormalPhysical1590%20
22Acid SprayPoisonSpecial40100%20
25Bubble BeamWaterSpecial65100%20
28BarrierPsychicStatus——20
32Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
36BrineWaterSpecial65100%10
40ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
44HexGhostSpecial65100%10
48Sludge WavePoisonSpecial95100%10
52Hydro PumpWaterSpecial11080%5
56Wring OutNormalSpecial—100%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07HailIceStatus——10
TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial90100%10
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus——25
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34Sludge WavePoisonSpecial95100%10
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM55ScaldWaterSpecial80100%15
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical50100%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM83InfestationBugSpecial20100%20
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM94SurfWaterSpecial90100%15
TM98WaterfallWaterPhysical80100%15
TM99Dazzling GleamFairySpecial80100%10
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire22 level-up · 36 TM/HM · 7 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Poison StingPoisonPhysical15100%35
1SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
1AcidPoisonSpecial40100%30
1ConstrictNormalPhysical10100%35
1Wring OutNormalSpecial—100%5
1Reflect TypeNormalStatus——15
4SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
7ConstrictNormalPhysical10100%35
10AcidPoisonSpecial40100%30
13Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus——20
16Water PulseWaterSpecial60100%20
19WrapNormalPhysical1590%20
22Acid SprayPoisonSpecial40100%20
25Bubble BeamWaterSpecial65100%20
28BarrierPsychicStatus——20
32Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
36BrineWaterSpecial65100%10
40ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
44HexGhostSpecial65100%10
48Sludge WavePoisonSpecial95100%10
52Hydro PumpWaterSpecial11080%5
56Wring OutNormalSpecial—100%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07HailIceStatus——10
TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial90100%10
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus——25
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34Sludge WavePoisonSpecial95100%10
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM55ScaldWaterSpecial80100%15
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical50100%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM83InfestationBugSpecial20100%20
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM94Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM99Dazzling GleamFairySpecial80100%10
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM03SurfWaterSpecial90100%15
HM05WaterfallWaterPhysical80100%15
HM07DiveWaterPhysical80100%10

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
BindNormalPhysical1585%20
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Icy WindIceSpecial5595%15
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
Magic CoatPsychicStatus——15
Knock OffDarkPhysical65100%20
Water PulseWaterSpecial60100%20
X / Y20 level-up · 34 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Poison StingPoisonPhysical15100%35
1SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
1ConstrictNormalPhysical10100%35
1Wring OutNormalSpecial—100%5
1Reflect TypeNormalStatus——15
5SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
8ConstrictNormalPhysical10100%35
12AcidPoisonSpecial40100%30
15Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus——20
19Bubble BeamWaterSpecial65100%20
22WrapNormalPhysical1590%20
26Acid SprayPoisonSpecial40100%20
29BarrierPsychicStatus——20
34Water PulseWaterSpecial60100%20
38Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
43ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
47HexGhostSpecial65100%10
52Hydro PumpWaterSpecial11080%5
56Sludge WavePoisonSpecial95100%10
61Wring OutNormalSpecial—100%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07HailIceStatus——10
TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial90100%10
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus——25
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34Sludge WavePoisonSpecial95100%10
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM55ScaldWaterSpecial80100%15
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical50100%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM83InfestationBugSpecial20100%20
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM99Dazzling GleamFairySpecial80100%10
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM03SurfWaterSpecial90100%15
HM05WaterfallWaterPhysical80100%15
Black 2 / White 218 level-up · 31 TM/HM · 7 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Poison StingPoisonPhysical15100%35
1SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
1ConstrictNormalPhysical10100%35
5SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
8ConstrictNormalPhysical10100%35
12AcidPoisonSpecial40100%30
15Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus——20
19Bubble BeamWaterSpecial65100%20
22WrapNormalPhysical1590%20
26Acid SprayPoisonSpecial40100%20
29BarrierPsychicStatus——20
34Water PulseWaterSpecial60100%20
38Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
43ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
47HexGhostSpecial65100%10
52Hydro PumpWaterSpecial11080%5
56Sludge WavePoisonSpecial95100%10
61Wring OutNormalSpecial—100%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07HailIceStatus——10
TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial90100%10
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus——25
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34Sludge WavePoisonSpecial95100%10
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM55ScaldWaterSpecial80100%15
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical50100%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM03SurfWaterSpecial90100%15
HM05WaterfallWaterPhysical80100%15
HM06DiveWaterPhysical80100%10

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
BindNormalPhysical1585%20
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Icy WindIceSpecial5595%15
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
Magic CoatPsychicStatus——15
Knock OffDarkPhysical65100%20
Black / White18 level-up · 31 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Poison StingPoisonPhysical15100%35
1SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
1ConstrictNormalPhysical10100%35
5SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
8ConstrictNormalPhysical10100%35
12AcidPoisonSpecial40100%30
15Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus——20
19Bubble BeamWaterSpecial65100%20
22WrapNormalPhysical1590%20
26Acid SprayPoisonSpecial40100%20
29BarrierPsychicStatus——20
34Water PulseWaterSpecial60100%20
38Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
43ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
47HexGhostSpecial65100%10
52Hydro PumpWaterSpecial11080%5
56Sludge WavePoisonSpecial95100%10
61Wring OutNormalSpecial—100%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07HailIceStatus——10
TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial90100%10
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus——25
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34Sludge WavePoisonSpecial95100%10
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM55ScaldWaterSpecial80100%15
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical50100%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM03SurfWaterSpecial90100%15
HM05WaterfallWaterPhysical80100%15
HM06DiveWaterPhysical80100%10
HeartGold / SoulSilver15 level-up · 34 TM/HM · 5 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Poison StingPoisonPhysical15100%35
1SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
1ConstrictNormalPhysical10100%35
5SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
8ConstrictNormalPhysical10100%35
12AcidPoisonSpecial40100%30
15Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus——20
19Bubble BeamWaterSpecial65100%20
22WrapNormalPhysical1590%20
26BarrierPsychicStatus——20
29Water PulseWaterSpecial60100%20
36Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
42ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
49Hydro PumpWaterSpecial11080%5
55Wring OutNormalSpecial—100%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial60100%20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07HailIceStatus——10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial90100%10
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM55BrineWaterSpecial65100%10
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical50100%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM78CaptivateNormalStatus—100%20
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical—100%15
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM03SurfWaterSpecial90100%15
HM05WhirlpoolWaterSpecial3585%15
HM07WaterfallWaterPhysical80100%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Icy WindIceSpecial5595%15
Magic CoatPsychicStatus——15
Knock OffDarkPhysical65100%20
DiveWaterPhysical80100%10
Platinum15 level-up · 33 TM/HM · 4 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Poison StingPoisonPhysical15100%35
1SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
1ConstrictNormalPhysical10100%35
5SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
8ConstrictNormalPhysical10100%35
12AcidPoisonSpecial40100%30
15Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus——20
19Bubble BeamWaterSpecial65100%20
22WrapNormalPhysical1590%20
26BarrierPsychicStatus——20
29Water PulseWaterSpecial60100%20
36Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
42ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
49Hydro PumpWaterSpecial11080%5
55Wring OutNormalSpecial—100%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial60100%20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07HailIceStatus——10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial90100%10
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM55BrineWaterSpecial65100%10
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical50100%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM78CaptivateNormalStatus—100%20
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical—100%15
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM03SurfWaterSpecial90100%15
HM07WaterfallWaterPhysical80100%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Icy WindIceSpecial5595%15
Knock OffDarkPhysical65100%20
DiveWaterPhysical80100%10
Diamond / Pearl15 level-up · 33 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Poison StingPoisonPhysical15100%35
1SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
1ConstrictNormalPhysical10100%35
5SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
8ConstrictNormalPhysical10100%35
12AcidPoisonSpecial40100%30
15Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus——20
19Bubble BeamWaterSpecial65100%20
22WrapNormalPhysical1590%20
26BarrierPsychicStatus——20
29Water PulseWaterSpecial60100%20
36Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
42ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
49Hydro PumpWaterSpecial11080%5
55Wring OutNormalSpecial—100%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial60100%20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07HailIceStatus——10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial90100%10
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM55BrineWaterSpecial65100%10
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical50100%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM78CaptivateNormalStatus—100%20
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical—100%15
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM03SurfWaterSpecial90100%15
HM07WaterfallWaterPhysical80100%15
FireRed / LeafGreen11 level-up · 23 TM/HM · 4 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Poison StingPoisonPhysical15100%35
1SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
1ConstrictNormalPhysical10100%35
6SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
12ConstrictNormalPhysical10100%35
19AcidPoisonSpecial40100%30
25Bubble BeamWaterSpecial65100%20
30WrapNormalPhysical1590%20
38BarrierPsychicStatus——20
47ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
55Hydro PumpWaterSpecial11080%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial60100%20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07HailIceStatus——10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial90100%10
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM03SurfWaterSpecial90100%15
HM07WaterfallWaterPhysical80100%15
HM08DiveWaterPhysical80100%10

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100%15
MimicNormalStatus——10
SubstituteNormalStatus——10
Emerald11 level-up · 23 TM/HM · 9 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Poison StingPoisonPhysical15100%35
1SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
1ConstrictNormalPhysical10100%35
6SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
12ConstrictNormalPhysical10100%35
19AcidPoisonSpecial40100%30
25Bubble BeamWaterSpecial65100%20
30WrapNormalPhysical1590%20
38BarrierPsychicStatus——20
47ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
55Hydro PumpWaterSpecial11080%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial60100%20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07HailIceStatus——10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial90100%10
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM03SurfWaterSpecial90100%15
HM07WaterfallWaterPhysical80100%15
HM08DiveWaterPhysical80100%10

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100%15
MimicNormalStatus——10
SubstituteNormalStatus——10
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Icy WindIceSpecial5595%15
EndureNormalStatus——10
SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
Ruby / Sapphire11 level-up · 23 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Poison StingPoisonPhysical15100%35
1SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
1ConstrictNormalPhysical10100%35
6SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
12ConstrictNormalPhysical10100%35
19AcidPoisonSpecial40100%30
25Bubble BeamWaterSpecial65100%20
30WrapNormalPhysical1590%20
38BarrierPsychicStatus——20
47ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
55Hydro PumpWaterSpecial11080%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial60100%20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07HailIceStatus——10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial90100%10
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM03SurfWaterSpecial90100%15
HM07WaterfallWaterPhysical80100%15
HM08DiveWaterPhysical80100%10
Crystal11 level-up · 22 TM/HM · 1 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Poison StingPoisonPhysical15100%35
1SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
1ConstrictNormalPhysical10100%35
6SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
12ConstrictNormalPhysical10100%35
19AcidPoisonSpecial40100%30
25Bubble BeamWaterSpecial65100%20
30WrapNormalPhysical1590%20
38BarrierPsychicStatus——20
47ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
55Hydro PumpWaterSpecial11080%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM03CurseGhostStatus——10
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM13SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Icy WindIceSpecial5595%15
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
TM20EndureNormalStatus——10
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM35Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM03SurfWaterSpecial90100%15
HM06WhirlpoolWaterSpecial3585%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Ice BeamIceSpecial90100%10
Gold / Silver11 level-up · 22 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Poison StingPoisonPhysical15100%35
1SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
1ConstrictNormalPhysical10100%35
6SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
12ConstrictNormalPhysical10100%35
19AcidPoisonSpecial40100%30
25Bubble BeamWaterSpecial65100%20
30WrapNormalPhysical1590%20
38BarrierPsychicStatus——20
47ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
55Hydro PumpWaterSpecial11080%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM03CurseGhostStatus——10
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM13SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Icy WindIceSpecial5595%15
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
TM20EndureNormalStatus——10
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM35Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM03SurfWaterSpecial90100%15
HM06WhirlpoolWaterSpecial3585%15
Yellow11 level-up · 20 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1WrapNormalPhysical1590%20
1SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
1AcidPoisonSpecial40100%30
7SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
13WrapNormalPhysical1590%20
18Poison StingPoisonPhysical15100%35
22Water GunWaterSpecial40100%25
27ConstrictNormalPhysical10100%35
35BarrierPsychicStatus——20
43ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
50Hydro PumpWaterSpecial11080%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM03Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM09Take DownNormalPhysical9085%20
TM10Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100%15
TM11Bubble BeamWaterSpecial65100%20
TM12Water GunWaterSpecial40100%25
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial90100%10
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM20RageNormalPhysical20100%20
TM21Mega DrainGrassSpecial40100%15
TM31MimicNormalStatus——10
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM33ReflectPsychicStatus——20
TM34BideNormalPhysical——10
TM40Skull BashNormalPhysical130100%10
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM50SubstituteNormalStatus——10
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM03SurfWaterSpecial90100%15
Red / Blue11 level-up · 20 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1WrapNormalPhysical1590%20
1SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
1AcidPoisonSpecial40100%30
7SupersonicNormalStatus—55%20
13WrapNormalPhysical1590%20
18Poison StingPoisonPhysical15100%35
22Water GunWaterSpecial40100%25
27ConstrictNormalPhysical10100%35
35BarrierPsychicStatus——20
43ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
50Hydro PumpWaterSpecial11080%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM03Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM09Take DownNormalPhysical9085%20
TM10Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100%15
TM11Bubble BeamWaterSpecial65100%20
TM12Water GunWaterSpecial40100%25
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial90100%10
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM20RageNormalPhysical20100%20
TM21Mega DrainGrassSpecial40100%15
TM31MimicNormalStatus——10
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM33ReflectPsychicStatus——20
TM34BideNormalPhysical——10
TM40Skull BashNormalPhysical130100%10
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM50SubstituteNormalStatus——10
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM03SurfWaterSpecial90100%15

Where to find it in the official games

Every area in the 16 official games on this site that has it, from each game's own encounter tables.

In the wild

GameAreaMethodLevelsRate
YellowSea Route 19Super Rod3010%
YellowSea Route 20Super Rod20-4040%
YellowSea Route 21Super Rod3010%
Gold / SilverCherrygrove CitySurf20-2410%
Gold / SilverCianwood CitySurf20-2410%
Gold / SilverCinnabar IslandSuper Rod4020%
Gold / SilverCinnabar IslandSurf35-3910%
Gold / SilverNew Bark TownSuper Rod4020%
Gold / SilverNew Bark TownSurf20-2410%
Gold / SilverOlivine CitySurf20-2410%
Gold / SilverPallet TownSuper Rod4020%
Gold / SilverPallet TownSurf35-3910%
Gold / SilverRoute 12Surf25-2910%
Gold / SilverRoute 13Surf25-2910%
Gold / SilverRoute 26Super Rod4020%
Gold / SilverRoute 26Surf30-3410%
Gold / SilverRoute 27Super Rod4020%
Gold / SilverRoute 27Surf20-2410%
Gold / SilverRoute 32Surf20-2410%
Gold / SilverRoute 34Surf20-2410%
Gold / SilverSea Route 19Surf35-3910%
Gold / SilverSea Route 20Super Rod4020%
Gold / SilverSea Route 20Surf35-3910%
Gold / SilverSea Route 21Super Rod4020%
Gold / SilverSea Route 21Surf35-3910%
Gold / SilverSea Route 40Surf20-2410%
Gold / SilverSea Route 41Super Rod4020%
Gold / SilverSea Route 41Surf20-2430%
Gold / SilverUnion CaveSurf20-2410%
Gold / SilverVermilion CitySuper Rod4020%
Gold / SilverVermilion CitySurf35-3910%
Gold / SilverWhirl IslandsSurf20-2410%
CrystalCherrygrove CitySurf20-2410%
CrystalCianwood CitySurf20-2410%
CrystalCinnabar IslandSuper Rod4020%
CrystalCinnabar IslandSurf35-3910%
CrystalNew Bark TownSuper Rod4020%
CrystalNew Bark TownSurf20-2410%
CrystalOlivine CitySurf20-2410%
CrystalPallet TownSuper Rod4020%
CrystalPallet TownSurf35-3910%
CrystalRoute 12Surf25-2910%
CrystalRoute 13Surf25-2910%
CrystalRoute 26Super Rod4020%
CrystalRoute 26Surf30-3410%
CrystalRoute 27Super Rod4020%
CrystalRoute 27Surf20-2410%
CrystalRoute 32Surf20-2410%
CrystalRoute 34Surf20-2410%
CrystalSea Route 19Surf35-3910%
CrystalSea Route 20Super Rod4020%
CrystalSea Route 20Surf35-3910%
CrystalSea Route 21Super Rod4020%
CrystalSea Route 21Surf35-3910%
CrystalSea Route 40Surf20-2410%
CrystalSea Route 41Super Rod4020%
CrystalSea Route 41Surf20-2430%
CrystalUnion CaveSurf20-2410%
CrystalVermilion CitySuper Rod4020%
CrystalVermilion CitySurf35-3910%
CrystalWhirl IslandsSurf20-2430%
Ruby / SapphireAbandoned ShipSuper Rod20-3520%
Ruby / SapphireAbandoned Ship rareSurf30-351%
EmeraldAbandoned ShipSuper Rod20-3520%
EmeraldAbandoned Ship rareSurf30-351%
FireRed / LeafGreenBond Bridge rareSurf35-405%
FireRed / LeafGreenFive Island rareSurf35-405%
FireRed / LeafGreenFive Isle Meadow rareSurf35-405%
FireRed / LeafGreenGreen Path rareSurf35-405%
FireRed / LeafGreenIcefall Cave rareSurf35-454%
FireRed / LeafGreenKindle Road rareSurf35-405%
FireRed / LeafGreenMemorial Pillar rareSurf35-405%
FireRed / LeafGreenOne Island rareSurf35-405%
FireRed / LeafGreenOutcast Island rareSurf35-405%
FireRed / LeafGreenResort Gorgeous rareSurf35-405%
FireRed / LeafGreenTanoby Ruins rareSurf35-405%
FireRed / LeafGreenTrainer Tower rareSurf35-405%
FireRed / LeafGreenTreasure Beach rareSurf35-405%
FireRed / LeafGreenWater Labyrinth rareSurf35-405%
FireRed / LeafGreenWater Path rareSurf35-405%
Diamond / PearlCanalave City rareSurf20-405%
Diamond / PearlFuego Ironworks rareSurf20-405%
Diamond / PearlIron Island rareSurf20-405%
Diamond / PearlPastoria City rareSurf20-405%
Diamond / PearlPokémon LeagueSurf35-4535%
Diamond / PearlRoute 205 rareSurf20-405%
Diamond / PearlRoute 213 rareSurf20-405%
Diamond / PearlRoute 218 rareSurf20-405%
Diamond / PearlRoute 219 rareSurf20-405%
Diamond / PearlRoute 221 rareSurf20-405%
Diamond / PearlRoute 222 rareSurf20-405%
Diamond / PearlRoute 224Surf40-5535%
Diamond / PearlSea Route 220 rareSurf20-405%
Diamond / PearlSea Route 223Surf35-4560%
Diamond / PearlSea Route 226 rareSurf40-555%
Diamond / PearlSea Route 230 rareSurf40-555%
Diamond / PearlSunyshore CitySurf35-4560%
Diamond / PearlValley Windworks rareSurf20-405%
PlatinumCanalave CitySurf20-409%
PlatinumFuego IronworksSurf20-409%
PlatinumIron Island rareSurf20-401%
PlatinumPastoria City rareSurf20-405%
PlatinumPokémon League rareSurf30-505%
PlatinumRoute 205 rareSurf20-401%
PlatinumRoute 212 rareSurf20-401%
PlatinumRoute 213 rareSurf20-405%
PlatinumRoute 218Surf20-409%
PlatinumRoute 219Surf20-409%
PlatinumRoute 221Surf20-409%
PlatinumRoute 222Surf30-509%
PlatinumRoute 224Surf35-5530%
PlatinumSea Route 220Surf20-409%
PlatinumSea Route 223Surf30-5060%
PlatinumSea Route 226Surf35-5510%
PlatinumSea Route 230Surf35-5510%
PlatinumSunyshore CitySurf30-509%
PlatinumValley Windworks rareSurf20-401%
HeartGold / SoulSilverCherrygrove CitySurf15-2510%
HeartGold / SoulSilverCianwood CitySurf15-2510%
HeartGold / SoulSilverCinnabar IslandSuper Rod4020%
HeartGold / SoulSilverCinnabar IslandSurf3510%
HeartGold / SoulSilverNew Bark TownSuper Rod4020%
HeartGold / SoulSilverNew Bark TownSurf15-2510%
HeartGold / SoulSilverOlivine CitySurf15-2510%
HeartGold / SoulSilverPallet TownSuper Rod4020%
HeartGold / SoulSilverPallet TownSurf3510%
HeartGold / SoulSilverRoute 12Surf2510%
HeartGold / SoulSilverRoute 13Surf2510%
HeartGold / SoulSilverRoute 26Super Rod4020%
HeartGold / SoulSilverRoute 26Surf3010%
HeartGold / SoulSilverRoute 27Super Rod4020%
HeartGold / SoulSilverRoute 27Surf
swarm
2010%
HeartGold / SoulSilverRoute 32Surf15-3610%
HeartGold / SoulSilverRoute 34Surf15-2910%
HeartGold / SoulSilverRoute 47Super Rod4020%
HeartGold / SoulSilverSea Route 19Surf
swarm
3510%
HeartGold / SoulSilverSea Route 20Super Rod4020%
HeartGold / SoulSilverSea Route 20Surf3510%
HeartGold / SoulSilverSea Route 21Super Rod4020%
HeartGold / SoulSilverSea Route 21Surf3510%
HeartGold / SoulSilverSea Route 40Surf15-2510%
HeartGold / SoulSilverSea Route 41Super Rod4020%
HeartGold / SoulSilverSea Route 41Surf15-2530%
HeartGold / SoulSilverUnion CaveSurf15-2510%
HeartGold / SoulSilverVermilion CitySuper Rod4020%
HeartGold / SoulSilverVermilion CitySurf
swarm
3510%
HeartGold / SoulSilverWhirl IslandsSurf15-2530%
Sun / MoonPoni WildsSurf40-4330%
Ultra Sun / Ultra MoonAncient Poni PathSurf41-4430%
Ultra Sun / Ultra MoonPoni Breaker CoastSurf41-4430%
Ultra Sun / Ultra MoonRoute 14Surf30-3330%
Ultra Sun / Ultra MoonRoute 15Surf32-3540%

Where to find it in the ROM hacks

59 guides on this site put it somewhere you can catch it. Areas link to that guide's own route page, with its own rates and levels.

GuideWhere
Unbound
Antisis CitySurf · Lv 45-47 · 5%rare
Dehara CitySurf · Lv 38-40 · 5%rare
Dresco TownSurf · Lv 38-40 · 5%rare
and 25 more areas
Pokémon Soulgold
Cherrygrove CitySuper Rod · Lv 40 · 1%rare
New Bark TownSuper Rod · Lv 40 · 4%rare
Route 32Surf · Lv 20-24 · 4%rare
and 15 more areas
Pokémon Heart & Soul
Route 32Surf · Lv 20-24 · 4%rare
Union CaveSurf · Lv 20-24 · 4%rare
Union CaveSuper Rod · Lv 40 · 4%rare
and 31 more areas
Infinite Fusion
Route 4Surf (Classic) · Lv 35-40 · 5%rare
Route 4 (area 3)Surf (Classic) · Lv 35-40 · 5%rare
Cerulean CitySurf (Classic) · Lv 35-40 · 5%rare
and 42 more areas
Lazarus
Corrin CrossingSurf · Lv 28-36 · 60%
Port PelloSurf · Lv 28-36 · 60%
The Nyx TrailsSurf · Lv 28-36 · 60%
Pokémon Odyssey
Sea of Galazeah (Naval Exploration)Naval exploration — after the Second Stratum · Lv 30
Sea of Galazeah (Naval Exploration)Naval exploration — after the Third Stratum · Lv 40
Sea of Galazeah (Naval Exploration)Naval exploration — after the Fourth Stratum · Lv 50
and 1 more area
Blaze Black 2 Redux & Volt White 2 Redux
Virbank CitySurf Ripple · Lv 40 · 30%
Virbank Complex - OutsideSurf Ripple · Lv 40 · 5%rare
Route 4Surf Ripple · Lv 35-45 · 10%
and 6 more areas
Pokémon Phoenix Red
Pewter CitySuper Rod · Lv 25-35 · 95%
Route 19Surf · Lv 30-36 · 60%
Route 20Surf · Lv 30-34 · 35%
and 14 more areas
Radical Red
Pallet TownSurf · Lv 56-58 · 10%
Route 21 NorthSurf · Lv 56-58 · 60%
Route 12Surf · Lv 56-58 · 5%rare
and 4 more areas
Elite Redux
Route 115Surfing · Lv — · 10%
Shoal Cave Low Tide Entrance RoomSuper Rod · Lv — · 40%
Shoal Cave Low Tide Inner RoomSuper Rod · Lv — · 40%
and 10 more areas
Pokémon GS Chronicles
Route 44Wild · Lv —
Pokémon Emerald Kaizo
Route 105Old Rod · Lv 43 · 30%
Route 108Surf · Lv 43 · 30%
Route 121Super Rod · Lv 65 · 15%
and 24 more areas
Inclement Emerald
Ever Grande CitySurf · Lv Scales · 30%
Pacifidlog TownSurf · Lv Scales · 60%
Route 115Surf · Lv Scales · 10%
and 8 more areas
Renegade Platinum
Valley WindworksSurf · Lv 20-40 · 5%rare
Route 205 ~ SouthSurf · Lv 20-40 · 5%rare
Route 213Surf · Lv 20-40 · 5%rare
and 8 more areas
Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen+
Bond BridgeSurf · Lv 35-40 · 5%rare
Kindle RoadSurf · Lv 35-40 · 5%rare
One IslandSurf · Lv 35-40 · 5%rare
and 14 more areas
Pokémon Ambrosia
Ancient Ruin PresentSurf · Lv 55 · 50%
Celadon CitySurf · Lv 40 · 30%
Cianwood CitySurf · Lv 30 · 20%
and 34 more areas
Pokémon Aesthetic Red
Route 11Surf · Lv ?
Pallet TownSurf · Lv ?
Vermilion CitySurf · Lv ?
and 2 more areas
Pokemon Modern Emerald
Abandoned ShipSuper Rod · Lv 20-35 · 20%
Abandoned ShipSurf · Lv 30-35 · 1%rare
Abandoned ShipSurf · Lv 30-35 · 1%rare
and 20 more areas
Pokémon Crystal Inheritance
Goldenrod CitySurf · Lv 20 · 70%
Landing DocksSurf · Lv 20 · 60%
Olivine CitySurf · Lv 35 · 30%
and 7 more areas
Pokémon Crippling Medical Debt Edition
Mauville City Fishing HutSuper Rod · Lv 35-42 · 40%
Route 109Surf · Lv 42-49 · 4%rare
Pacifidlog TownSurf · Lv 42-49 · 60%
Pokémon Emerald Ex
Rustboro CitySurf · Lv ? · 5%rare
Route 105Surf · Lv ? · 5%rare
Route 105Super Rod · Lv ? · 15%
and 9 more areas
Pokémon Valiant
Abandoned Ship Hidden Floor CorridorsSurf · Lv 30-35 · 1%rare
Abandoned Ship Hidden Floor CorridorsSuper Rod · Lv 20-35 · 20%
Abandoned Ship Rooms B1FSurf · Lv 30-35 · 1%rare
and 19 more areas
Gaia
Precimos DepthsWater · Lv — · 5%rare
Atsail BayWater · Lv — · 30%
Edashore ReachWater · Lv — · 5%rare
Pokémon Hearth
Scenic RouteSurf (day) · Lv 30-31 · 1%rare
Scenic RouteSurf (night) · Lv 20-31 · 6%rare
Pokémon Emerald Imperium
Route 105Super Rod · Lv 35-45 · 20%
Route 107Super Rod · Lv 20-25 · 40%
Route 126Super Rod · Lv 30-35 · 40%
and 5 more areas
Pokémon Platinum Kaizo
Route 218Surf · Lv ? · 9%
Route 205 SouthSurf · Lv ? · 1%
Snowpoint CityGood Rod · Lv ? · 4%
and 4 more areas
Pokémon Classic
Cinnabar IslandSurf (night) · Lv 30 · 5%rare
Pallet TownSurf (night) · Lv 30 · 10%
Route 12Super Rod (night) · Lv 20-25 · 40%
and 9 more areas
Pokémon Exceeded
Abandoned ShipSuper Rod · Lv 30-35 · 40%
Ever Grande CitySurf · Lv 30-40 · 10%
Lilycove CitySuper Rod · Lv 30-35 · 40%
and 27 more areas
Pokémon WaveBlue
Icefall Cave BackSurf · Lv 35-45 · 4%rare
Kindle RoadSurf · Lv 35-40 · 5%rare
Treasure BeachSurf · Lv 35-40 · 5%rare
and 12 more areas
Pokémon Hoenn's Last Wish
Abandoned ShipSuper Rod (morning) · Lv 20-35 · 59%
Abandoned ShipSuper Rod (morning) · Lv 20-35 · 59%
Abandoned ShipSurf (morning) · Lv 30-35 · 1%rare
and 1 more area
Low Budget Crystal
Cianwood CitySurf · Lv Base+3 · 10%
Cinnabar IslandSuper Rod · Lv 40 · 21%
Cinnabar IslandSurf · Lv Base+5 · 10%
and 26 more areas
Low Budget Crystal
Variant
Whirl Island B2FSurf · Lv Base+5 · 10%
Whirl Island Lugia ChamberSurf · Lv Base+3 · 30%
Whirl Island SWSurf · Lv Base+5 · 10%
Pokémon Emerald Squared
Route 118Water · Lv 35-45 · 11.1%
Route 115Water · Lv 25-35 · 11.1%
and 2 more areas
Pokémon Tourmaline
Route 89Surf · Lv — · 5%rare
Route 79Surf · Lv — · 5%rare
Route 77Surf · Lv — · 5%rare
and 19 more areas
Pokémon FireRed Reignited & LeafGreen Regrown
S.S. Anne ExteriorSurf · Lv 35-40 · 4%rare
Bond BridgeSurf · Lv 35-40 · 5%rare
Kindle RoadSurf · Lv 35-40 · 5%rare
and 22 more areas
Pokémon Polished Crystal
Beautiful BeachSurf · Lv Base+2 · 10%
Cerulean CapeSuper Rod · Lv 40 · 20%
Cherrygrove BaySuper Rod · Lv 40 · 20%
and 65 more areas
Sacred Gold & Storm Silver
New Bark TownSurf · Lv — · 10%
Route 31Super Rod · Lv — · 60%
Route 32Surf · Lv — · 5%rare
and 14 more areas
Blaze Black 2 & Volt White 2
Virbank CitySurf Ripple · Lv 35-45 · 5%rare
Virbank Complex - OutsideSurf Ripple · Lv 35-45 · 5%rare
Route 4Surf Ripple · Lv 35-45 · 5%rare
and 6 more areas
Pokémon SoothingSilver
New Bark TownSuper Rod · Lv 40
Cherrygrove CitySurf · Lv 15-25 · 5%rare
Route 32Surf · Lv 15-36 · 10%
and 22 more areas
Pokémon Definitive Platinum
Route 205Surf · Lv 30-40 · 10%
Valley WindworksSurf · Lv 30-40 · 10%
Fuego IronworksSurf · Lv 30-40 · 10%
and 4 more areas
Rising Ruby & Sinking Sapphire
Route 108Surfing · Lv 25 - 40
Route 115Surfing · Lv 25 - 35
Magma HideoutSurfing · Lv 40 - 50
and 12 more areas
Blaze Black & Volt White
Driftveil CitySurf Ripple · Lv — · 30%
Route 18Super Rod Ripple · Lv — · 10%
P2 LaboratorySurf Ripple · Lv — · 60%
and 3 more areas
Fire Red Omega
Kindle RoadSurf · Lv —
Bond BridgeSurf · Lv —
Icefall CaveSurf · Lv —
and 1 more area
Pokémon FireRed: Rocket Edition
Cinnabar Island?Surf · Lv 35-40 · 5%rare
Indigo PlateauSurf · Lv 35-40 · 5%rare
Pokémon LeagueSurf · Lv 35-40 · 5%rare
and 3 more areas
Pokemon Prism
Saxifrage IslandSurf · Lv 30 · 30%
Fishing — Ocean waterGood Rod · Lv 20 · 21%
Fishing — Ocean waterSuper Rod · Lv 40 · 21%
Pokemon Kanto Expansion Pak
Citrine CityFishing Rod · Lv 49 · 30%
Citrine CitySurf · Lv 40-50 · 50%
Route 19Surf · Lv 30-35 · 10.2%
and 3 more areas
Pokémon Peridot Version
Route 21Surf · Lv 35 · 50%
Sea Route 1Surf · Lv 32 · 15%
Sea Route 3Surf · Lv 34 · 50%
and 2 more areas
HeartGold Generations
New Bark TownSurf · Lv 15-25 · 10%
New Bark TownSuper Rod · Lv 40 · 20%
Cherrygrove CitySurf · Lv 15-25 · 10%
and 24 more areas
Pokémon FireRed Deluxe
Route 24Surf · Lv ? · 5%
Vermilion CitySurf · Lv ? · 6%
S.S. AnneSurf · Lv ? · 1%rare
and 12 more areas
Pokémon Platinum Redux
Hidden HousePalmer · Lv ?
Route 223Grass · Lv ? · 20%
Pokémon Emerald Blitz
Abandoned ShipSurf · Lv 30-35 · 1%rare
Abandoned ShipSurf · Lv 30-35 · 1%rare
Abandoned ShipSuper Rod · Lv 20-35 · 20%
and 1 more area
Pokémon Saiph 2
Ancient Pueltown (Dive)Seagrass · Lv 32-36 · 20%
Frontier PathWater · Lv 39-43 · 60%
Pokémon Parallel Emerald
Route 127Surf · Lv ? · 60%
Route 126Surf · Lv ? · 40%
Route 128Surf · Lv ? · 10%
and 1 more area
Pokémon Sour Crystal
Cherrygrove CitySurf · Lv 20 · 10%
Cherrygrove CitySurf · Lv 25 · 10%
Cherrygrove CitySuper Rod · Lv 40 · 20%
and 57 more areas
Pokémon Project Nova
Vermillion CitySurfing · Lv 30 · 20%
Vermillion CitySuper Rod · Lv 55 · 20%
Power PlantSurfing · Lv 30 · 20%
and 8 more areas
Pokémon Emerald Rule-ette
Abandoned ShipSuper Rod · Lv 20-35 · 20%
Abandoned ShipSuper Rod · Lv 20-35 · 20%
Abandoned ShipSurf · Lv 30-35 · 1%rare
Pokémon Mirror Gold
Cerulean CityGood Rod · Lv 55-60 · 10%
Cerulean CityRod (swarm) · Lv ?
Cerulean CitySuper Rod · Lv 55-65 · 30%
and 11 more areas
Pokémon Timeless Diamond & Spaceless Pearl
Pastoria CitySurfing · Lv 30-38 · 5%
Canalave CitySurfing · Lv 30-38 · 9%
Sunyshore CitySurfing · Lv 38-45 · 9%
and 16 more areas
Pokémon Crystal Legacy
Cherrygrove CitySurf · Lv 20 · 10%
Cherrygrove CitySuper Rod · Lv 40 · 20%
Cianwood CitySurf · Lv 20 · 10%
and 26 more areas
Pokémon Emerald Seaglass
Abandoned ShipSurf · Lv 30-35 · 1%rare
Abandoned ShipSurf · Lv 30-35 · 1%rare
Abandoned ShipSuper Rod · Lv 20-35 · 20%
and 3 more areas
Emerald Roguenot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon R.O.W.Enot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Celia's Stupid Romhacknot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Sword and Shield Ultimate Plusnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Odyssey II: Heroes of Lemurianot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon: Wishes of Tomorrownot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon CC: Operation Masqueradenot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Black Pearl Emeraldnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Overcomplicatednot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it

Compare official Tentacruel with the ROM hacks →

In the 68 guides that include it

Changed in 37 of 68 guides: retyped in 3, stats in 19, abilities in 25, evolution in 2.

Every ROM hack on this site that has Tentacruel, and what it did to it. Guides that changed something are first. Click one for that version's full page — locations, moveset and TMs.

GuideTypeTotalAbilities
UnboundChangedWaterPoison515Clearbody, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
+ Clearbody − Clear Body
Pokémon R.O.W.EChangedWaterPoison515
-10 Attack, +10 Sp. Atk
Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Celia's Stupid RomhackChangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze
Sword and Shield Ultimate PlusChangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze
− Rain Dish
Lazarus
Evolves at Lv. 30
ChangedWaterPoison525 +10
+10 Sp. Def
Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Pokémon OdysseyChangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze
− Rain Dish
Pokémon Phoenix RedChangedWaterPoison523 +8
+15 HP, -15 Attack, +10 Defense, +33 Sp. Atk, -15 Sp. Def, -20 Speed
Clear Body, Liquid Ooze
− Rain Dish
Radical RedChangedWaterPoison530 +15
-10 Attack, +15 Defense, +10 Sp. Atk
Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Elite Redux
Evolves into Tentagrewl at level 50
ChangedWaterPoison515Poison Touch, Toxic Surge, Regenerator
Pokémon Emerald KaizoChangedWaterPoison535 +20
+20 Sp. Atk
Clear Body, Liquid Ooze
− Rain Dish
Renegade PlatinumChangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze
− Rain Dish
Pokémon Odyssey II: Heroes of LemuriaChangedWaterPoison→PoisonPsychic520 +5
-10 Attack, +15 Defense, +20 Sp. Atk, -20 Speed
Clear Body, Swift Swim
+ Swift Swim − Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen+ChangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze
− Rain Dish
Pokémon AmbrosiaChangedWaterPoison535 +20
+10 Attack, +10 Sp. Atk
Regens HP, Lays Toxic Spikes
Pokémon Aesthetic RedChangedWaterPoison530 +15
-10 Attack, +15 Defense, +10 Sp. Atk
Rain Dish, Clear Body
− Liquid Ooze
Pokemon Modern EmeraldChangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze
Pokémon Crippling Medical Debt EditionChanged0 -515
-80 HP, -70 Attack, -65 Defense, -80 Sp. Atk, -120 Sp. Def, -100 Speed
—
Pokémon Emerald ExChangedWaterPoison530 +15
+10 HP, +20 Attack, +5 Defense, -20 Sp. Def
—
Pokémon Emerald ImperiumChangedWaterPoison530 +15
-10 Attack, +15 Defense, +10 Sp. Atk
Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Pokémon Platinum KaizoChangedWaterPoison535 +20
+10 Attack, +10 Sp. Atk
Rain Dish, Clear Body
− Liquid Ooze
Low Budget CrystalChangedWaterPoison515Snare
+ Snare − Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Pokémon Emerald SquaredChangedWaterPoison525 +10
+10 HP
Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Pokémon FireRed Reignited & LeafGreen RegrownChangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze
− Rain Dish
Sacred Gold & Storm SilverChangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze
− Rain Dish
Pokémon SoothingSilverChangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze
− Rain Dish
Fire Red OmegaChangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze
− Rain Dish
Pokémon FireRed: Rocket EditionChangedWaterPoison515
+20 Sp. Atk, -40 Sp. Def, +20 Speed
Clear Body, Liquid Ooze
− Rain Dish
Pokemon PrismChangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze
− Rain Dish
Pokemon Kanto Expansion PakChangedWaterPoison555 +40
+40 Sp. Atk
—
Pokémon FireRed DeluxeChangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze
− Rain Dish
Pokémon Platinum ReduxChangedWaterPoison→PoisonWater551 +36
+20 HP, +20 Attack, +15 Defense, -9 Sp. Atk, -2 Sp. Def, -8 Speed
Liquid Ooze, Poison Point
+ Poison Point − Clear Body, Rain Dish
Pokémon Saiph 2Changed0 -515
-80 HP, -70 Attack, -65 Defense, -80 Sp. Atk, -120 Sp. Def, -100 Speed
—
Pokémon CC: Operation MasqueradeChangedWaterPoison515Riptide, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
+ Riptide − Clear Body
Pokémon Project NovaChangedWaterPoison525 +10
+10 HP
Liquid Ooze
− Clear Body, Rain Dish
Pokémon OvercomplicatedChangedWaterPoison→WaterPoisonDark515Swift Swim, Iron Barbs, Refrigerate
Pokémon Mirror GoldChangedWaterPoison530 +15
-15 Attack, +15 Defense, +15 Sp. Atk
Clear Body, Liquid Ooze
− Rain Dish
Pokémon Timeless Diamond & Spaceless PearlChangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze
− Rain Dish
Emerald RogueUnchangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Pokémon SoulgoldUnchangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Pokémon Heart & SoulUnchangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Infinite FusionUnchangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Blaze Black 2 Redux & Volt White 2 ReduxUnchangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Rain Dish, Liquid Ooze
Pokémon GS ChroniclesUnchangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Inclement EmeraldUnchangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Pokémon Crystal InheritanceUnchangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Pokémon ValiantUnchangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
GaiaUnchangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Pokémon HearthUnchangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Pokémon ClassicUnchangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Pokémon: Wishes of TomorrowUnchangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Pokémon ExceededUnchangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Hydrate, Rain Dish
Pokémon WaveBlueUnchangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Pokémon Hoenn's Last WishUnchangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Pokémon TourmalineUnchanged515—
Pokémon Polished CrystalUnchangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Blaze Black 2 & Volt White 2UnchangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Pokémon Definitive PlatinumUnchangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Rising Ruby & Sinking SapphireUnchangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Blaze Black & Volt WhiteUnchangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Pokémon Peridot VersionUnchangedWaterPoison515—
HeartGold GenerationsUnchangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Pokémon Emerald BlitzUnchangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Pokémon Parallel EmeraldUnchangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Pokémon Sour CrystalUnchangedWaterPoison515—
Pokémon Black Pearl EmeraldUnchangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Pokémon Emerald Rule-etteUnchangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish
Pokémon Crystal LegacyUnchangedWaterPoison515—
Pokémon Emerald SeaglassUnchangedWaterPoison515Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish

Pokédex entries

What each game says about it, in the games' own words.

Red / Blue / LeafGreen / XThe tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey.
YellowIts 80 tentacles can stretch and contract freely. They wrap around prey and weaken it with poison.
GoldIts 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to CON­ STRICT its prey and enemies.
SilverIn battle, it extends all 80 of its tentacles to entrap its oppo­ nent inside a poisonous net.
CrystalWhen its 80 feel­ ers absorb water, it stretches to become like a net to entangle its prey.
RubyTENTACRUEL 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.
SapphireTENTACRUEL 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.
EmeraldIt 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 / YIt has 80 tentacles that move about freely. They can sting, causing poisoning and sharp, stabbing pain.
DiamondWith 80 tentacles for ensnaring victims, it prevents escape until the prey is weakened by poison.
PearlIt alerts others to danger by stridently flashing the red orbs on its head.
Platinum / Black / White / Black 2 / White 2It extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape.
HeartGoldIts 80 tentacles absorb water and stretch almost endlessly to constrict its prey and enemies.
SoulSilverIn battle, it extends all 80 of its tentacles to entrap its opponent inside a poisonous net.
Omega RubyTentacruel 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 SapphireTentacruel 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.
SunNormally, it has 80 poisonous tentacles. The longer one has been alive, the fewer tentacles it will have.
MoonAlthough these Pokémon are rare, when a large outbreak of them occurs, all fish Pokémon disappear from the surrounding sea.
Ultra SunIt fires off ultrasonic waves from its red orbs to weaken its prey, and then it wraps them up in its 80 tentacles.
Ultra MoonIt 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.

Names in other languages

Japaneseドククラゲ
Japanese (Rōmaji)Dokukurage
GermanTentoxa
FrenchTentacruel
SpanishTentacruel
ItalianTentacruel
Korean독파리
Chinese (Simplified)毒刺水母
Chinese (Traditional)毒刺水母

Official data here is present-day reference data from PokéAPI, not a snapshot of any one game's era — the Fairy type and hidden abilities arrived partway through the series, so a difference against an older game can belong to the series rather than to that ROM hack.