# Tentacool - Gen 9 Little Cup Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Tentacool in Gen 9 Little Cup. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Little Cup (`gen9lc`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9lc |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Tentacool)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc/Tentacool
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9lc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc)

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## Common Moves
- **Rapid Spin**: 99.949%
- **Flip Turn**: 95.675%
- **Knock Off**: 94.972%
- **Gunk Shot**: 84.590%
- **Surf**: 6.969%
- **Other**: 17.846%

## Common Abilities
- **Clear Body**: 80.999%
- **Liquid Ooze**: 19.001%
- **Rain Dish**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Eviolite**: 99.525%
- **Other**: 0.475%

## Common Teammates
- **Vullaby**: 75.628%
- **Mienfoo**: 73.939%
- **Grookey**: 46.254%
- **Mudbray**: 42.971%
- **Tinkatink**: 40.796%
- **Drifloon**: 40.708%

## FAQ for Tentacool in gen9lc-1760

### What are the top moves for Tentacool?
The most common moves for Tentacool are Rapid Spin, Flip Turn, Knock Off, Gunk Shot. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Tentacool?
Tentacool is frequently paired with Vullaby, Mienfoo, Grookey, Mudbray. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Tentacool?
The top build for Tentacool features a **Impish** nature with an EV spread of `116/36/236/0/36/36`. This configuration accounts for 57.845% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tentacool?
Tentacool is most effectively run with the ability **Clear Body** (80.999%) and the item **Eviolite** (99.525%).

### What is the most common role for Tentacool?
Based on common item usage (Eviolite), Tentacool often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9lc-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Tentacool?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 40 |
| Attack | 40 |
| Defense | 35 |
| Sp. Atk | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 100 |
| Speed | 70 |
| **BST** | **335** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Tentacool on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Tentacool) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9lc) - Build teams with Tentacool
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*