# Tentacruel - Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set F Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Tentacruel in Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set F. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set F (`homebss`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | homebss |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebss/Tentacruel)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebss/Tentacruel
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/homebss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebss)

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## Common Moves
- **Toxic Spikes**: 100.0%
- **Toxic**: 95.5%
- **Surf**: 95.5%
- **Protect**: 95.5%
- **Knock Off**: 4.5%
- **Gunk Shot**: 4.5%
- **Flip Turn**: 4.5%

## Common Abilities
- **Liquid Ooze**: 100.0%

## Common Items
- **Black Sludge**: 97.1%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 2.9%

## Common Teammates
- **Grimmsnarl**: undefined%
- **Iron Treads**: undefined%
- **Kyogre**: undefined%
- **Koraidon**: undefined%
- **Umbreon**: undefined%
- **Gliscor**: undefined%

## FAQ for Tentacruel in homebss-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Tentacruel?
Tentacruel is frequently paired with Grimmsnarl, Iron Treads, Kyogre, Koraidon. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Tentacruel?
The most common Tera Types for Tentacruel are Dark. Specifically, Tera Dark is used in 100.0% of builds.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Tentacruel?
The most common nature for Tentacruel is **Bold**.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tentacruel?
Tentacruel is most effectively run with the ability **Liquid Ooze** (100.0%) and the item **Black Sludge** (97.1%).

### What is the most common role for Tentacruel?
Based on common item usage (Black Sludge), Tentacruel often functions as a **tactical** in the homebss-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/homebss/Tentacruel) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/homebss) - Build teams with Tentacruel
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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