# Tentacruel - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 7 Monotype

> Find the best Tentacruel builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 7 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Tentacruel Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 Monotype (`monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | monotype |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **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/monotype/Tentacruel)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype/Tentacruel
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/monotype](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype)

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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
- **Rapid Spin**: 95.264%
- **Flip Turn**: 90.353%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 60.776%
- **Toxic Spikes**: 58.589%
- **Knock Off**: 28.765%
- **Poison Jab**: 22.889%
- **Surf**: 10.157%
- **Toxic**: 6.779%
- **Protect**: 4.026%
- **Giga Drain**: 3.927%

## Common Abilities
- **Liquid Ooze**: 68.777%
- **Rain Dish**: 28.142%
- **Clear Body**: 3.081%

## Common Items
- **Black Sludge**: 84.101%
- **Leftovers**: 5.332%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 4.694%
- **Choice Specs**: 3.689%
- **Other**: 2.184%

## Common Teammates
- **Swampert**: 58.838%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 57.421%
- **Greninja**: 50.927%
- **Pelipper**: 39.680%
- **Samurott-Hisui**: 39.208%
- **Barraskewda**: 30.039%

## FAQ for Tentacruel in monotype-1760

### What are the top moves for Tentacruel?
The most common moves for Tentacruel are Rapid Spin, Flip Turn, Sludge Bomb, Toxic Spikes. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Tentacruel?
Tentacruel is frequently paired with Swampert, Urshifu-Rapid-Strike, Greninja, Pelipper. 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 **Calm** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/0/0/240/16`. This configuration accounts for 31.683% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tentacruel?
Tentacruel is most effectively run with the ability **Liquid Ooze** (68.777%) and the item **Black Sludge** (84.101%).

### What is the most common role for Tentacruel?
Based on common item usage (Black Sludge), Tentacruel often functions as a **tactical** in the monotype-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/monotype/Tentacruel) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/monotype) - Build teams with Tentacruel
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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