# Tentacruel - Gen 2 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Tentacruel in Gen 2 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 2 OverUsed (`gsc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Gold, Silver, Crystal |
| **Category** | Virtual Console |
| **Usage** | 3% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc/Tentacruel)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc/Tentacruel
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gsc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc)

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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
- **Surf**: 95.701%
- **Rapid Spin**: 62.358%
- **Toxic**: 58.297%
- **Protect**: 58.160%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 41.703%
- **Swords Dance**: 37.528%
- **Substitute**: 37.528%
- **Other**: 8.725%

## Common Abilities
- **No Ability**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 100.000%
- **Other**: 0.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Snorlax**: 98.225%
- **Raikou**: 85.959%
- **Forretress**: 63.209%
- **Skarmory**: 56.239%
- **Tyranitar**: 56.161%
- **Cloyster**: 31.666%

## FAQ for Tentacruel in gsc-1760

### What are the top moves for Tentacruel?
The most common moves for Tentacruel are Surf, Rapid Spin, Toxic, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Tentacruel?
Tentacruel is frequently paired with Snorlax, Raikou, Forretress, Skarmory. 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 **Hardy** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/252/252/252/252`. This configuration accounts for 100.000% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tentacruel?
Tentacruel is most effectively run with the ability **No Ability** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Tentacruel?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Tentacruel often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gsc-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/gsc/Tentacruel) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gsc) - Build teams with Tentacruel
- [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).*