# Tentacruel - Gen 7 UnderUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Tentacruel in Gen 7 UnderUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 UnderUsed (`uu`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | uu |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/uu/Tentacruel)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/uu/Tentacruel
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 7 UnderUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/uu)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/uu](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/uu)

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## Common Moves
- **Rapid Spin**: 99.251%
- **Scald**: 98.970%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 79.371%
- **Toxic Spikes**: 59.645%
- **Haze**: 35.611%
- **Knock Off**: 11.830%
- **Other**: 15.321%

## Common Abilities
- **Clear Body**: 65.004%
- **Liquid Ooze**: 34.996%
- **Rain Dish**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Black Sludge**: 88.776%
- **Leftovers**: 6.810%
- **Other**: 4.413%

## Common Teammates
- **Togekiss**: 47.809%
- **Hydreigon**: 38.211%
- **Mamoswine**: 32.498%
- **Manectric-Mega**: 32.483%
- **Krookodile**: 30.172%
- **Aggron-Mega**: 20.155%

## FAQ for Tentacruel in uu-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Tentacruel?
Tentacruel is frequently paired with Togekiss, Hydreigon, Mamoswine, Manectric-Mega. 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 `248/0/84/0/0/176`. This configuration accounts for 47.630% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tentacruel?
Tentacruel is most effectively run with the ability **Clear Body** (65.004%) and the item **Black Sludge** (88.776%).

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