# Tentacruel - OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Tentacruel in OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OverUsed (`gen8ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou/Tentacruel)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8ou/Tentacruel
- **Format Overview**: [OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Rapid Spin**: 99.989%
- **Knock Off**: 81.546%
- **Scald**: 78.169%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 56.455%
- **Waterfall**: 21.821%
- **Poison Jab**: 21.821%
- **Toxic Spikes**: 17.586%
- **Rain Dance**: 14.264%
- **Other**: 8.348%

## Common Abilities
- **Rain Dish**: 61.319%
- **Liquid Ooze**: 38.553%
- **Clear Body**: 0.128%

## Common Items
- **Black Sludge**: 77.957%
- **Assault Vest**: 22.028%
- **Other**: 0.016%

## Common Teammates
- **Ferrothorn**: 62.291%
- **Scizor**: 54.832%
- **Zapdos**: 54.827%
- **Pelipper**: 54.558%
- **Kingdra**: 54.558%
- **Clefable**: 37.260%

## FAQ for Tentacruel in gen8ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Tentacruel?
The most common moves for Tentacruel are Rapid Spin, Knock Off, Scald, Sludge Bomb. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Tentacruel?
Tentacruel is frequently paired with Ferrothorn, Scizor, Zapdos, Pelipper. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Tentacruel?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Tentacruel?
The top build for Tentacruel features a **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/252/4/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 33.127% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tentacruel?
Tentacruel is most effectively run with the ability **Rain Dish** (61.319%) and the item **Black Sludge** (77.957%).

### What is the most common role for Tentacruel?
Based on common item usage (Black Sludge), Tentacruel often functions as a **tactical** in the gen8ou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Tentacruel?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 65 |
| Sp. Atk | 80 |
| Sp. Def | 120 |
| Speed | 100 |
| **BST** | **515** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Tentacruel on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou/Tentacruel) - Full interactive stats page
- [OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8ou) - Build teams with Tentacruel
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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