# Tentacruel - Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Tentacruel in Isle of Armor VGC 2020. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Isle of Armor VGC 2020 (`isle`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | Isle of Armor VGC 2020 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle/Tentacruel)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/isle/Tentacruel
- **Format Overview**: [Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/isle](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/isle)

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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
- **Sludge Bomb**: 95.900%
- **Protect**: 65.985%
- **Icy Wind**: 55.404%
- **Muddy Water**: 37.417%
- **Hydro Pump**: 33.058%
- **Scald**: 22.805%
- **Ice Beam**: 21.069%
- **Haze**: 19.660%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 12.523%
- **Giga Drain**: 8.632%

## Common Abilities
- **Clear Body**: 50.194%
- **Liquid Ooze**: 33.155%
- **Rain Dish**: 16.651%

## Common Items
- **Black Sludge**: 34.984%
- **Payapa Berry**: 15.174%
- **Expert Belt**: 12.379%
- **Shuca Berry**: 11.536%
- **Choice Scarf**: 10.005%
- **Assault Vest**: 7.626%
- **Room Service**: 5.018%
- **Other**: 3.278%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 39.300%
- **Duraludon**: 34.881%
- **Whimsicott**: 26.937%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 26.249%
- **Talonflame**: 25.343%
- **Hitmontop**: 15.733%

## FAQ for Tentacruel in isle-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Tentacruel?
Tentacruel is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Duraludon, Whimsicott, Grimmsnarl. 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 `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 43.728% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tentacruel?
Tentacruel is most effectively run with the ability **Clear Body** (50.194%) and the item **Black Sludge** (34.984%).

### What is the most common role for Tentacruel?
Based on common item usage (Black Sludge), Tentacruel often functions as a **tactical** in the isle-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/isle/Tentacruel) - Full interactive stats page
- [Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/isle) - 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).*