# Tentacruel - VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Tentacruel in VGC 2024 Regulation Set H. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2024 Regulation Set H (`gen9vgc2024regh`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2024regh |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh/Tentacruel)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh/Tentacruel
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Tentacruel.

## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 97.909%
- **Muddy Water**: 91.799%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 91.399%
- **Tera Blast**: 89.980%
- **Icy Wind**: 6.191%
- **Haze**: 3.458%
- **Other**: 19.264%

## Common Abilities
- **Clear Body**: 97.762%
- **Rain Dish**: 1.802%
- **Liquid Ooze**: 0.436%

## Common Items
- **Covert Cloak**: 89.999%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 3.346%
- **Black Sludge**: 2.499%
- **Other**: 4.156%

## Common Teammates
- **Archaludon**: 85.914%
- **Krookodile**: 84.133%
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 84.127%
- **Flamigo**: 84.126%
- **Avalugg**: 84.126%
- **Volcarona **: 3.870%

## FAQ for Tentacruel in gen9vgc2024regh-1760

### What are the top moves for Tentacruel?
The most common moves for Tentacruel are Protect, Muddy Water, Sludge Bomb, Tera Blast. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Tentacruel?
Tentacruel is frequently paired with Archaludon, Krookodile, Ninetales-Alola, Flamigo. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 90.263% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tentacruel?
Tentacruel is most effectively run with the ability **Clear Body** (97.762%) and the item **Covert Cloak** (89.999%).

### What is the most common role for Tentacruel?
Based on common item usage (Covert Cloak), Tentacruel often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2024regh-1760 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/gen9vgc2024regh/Tentacruel) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2024regh) - Build teams with Tentacruel
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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