# Tentacruel - Gen 1 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Tentacruel in Gen 1 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 1 OverUsed (`rby`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | rby |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/rby/Tentacruel)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/rby/Tentacruel
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 1 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/rby)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/rby](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/rby)

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## Common Moves
- **Blizzard**: 99.846%
- **Wrap**: 99.361%
- **Surf**: 98.316%
- **Hydro Pump**: 90.823%
- **Other**: 11.654%

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

## Common Items
- **Nothing**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Tauros**: 98.500%
- **Chansey**: 92.788%
- **Exeggutor**: 92.787%
- **Slowbro**: 89.613%
- **Jynx**: 89.164%
- **Victreebel**: 7.050%

## FAQ for Tentacruel in rby-1760

### What are the top moves for Tentacruel?
The most common moves for Tentacruel are Blizzard, Wrap, Surf, Hydro Pump. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Tentacruel?
Tentacruel is frequently paired with Tauros, Chansey, Exeggutor, Slowbro. 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 **Nothing** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Tentacruel?
Based on common item usage (Nothing), Tentacruel often functions as a **tactical** in the rby-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/rby/Tentacruel) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 1 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/rby) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/rby) - Build teams with Tentacruel
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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