# Tentacruel - VGC 15 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Tentacruel in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Tentacruel)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Tentacruel
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## Common Moves
- **Scald**: 92.803%
- **Protect**: 75.126%
- **Substitute**: 66.614%
- **Confuse Ray**: 66.428%
- **Icy Wind**: 28.154%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 25.840%
- **Giga Drain**: 21.158%
- **Acid Spray**: 11.324%
- **Other**: 12.553%

## Common Abilities
- **Rain Dish**: 67.242%
- **Liquid Ooze**: 30.394%
- **Clear Body**: 2.364%

## Common Items
- **Black Sludge**: 76.566%
- **Safety Goggles**: 19.025%
- **Other**: 4.408%

## Common Teammates
- **Manectric-Mega**: 85.451%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 66.614%
- **Virizion**: 66.426%
- **Moltres**: 66.425%
- **Jellicent**: 66.425%
- **Politoed**: 19.702%

## FAQ for Tentacruel in vgc2015-1760

### What are the top moves for Tentacruel?
The most common moves for Tentacruel are Scald, Protect, Substitute, Confuse Ray. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Tentacruel?
Tentacruel is frequently paired with Manectric-Mega, Landorus-Therian, Virizion, Moltres. 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 `236/0/252/0/0/20`. This configuration accounts for 66.425% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tentacruel?
Tentacruel is most effectively run with the ability **Rain Dish** (67.242%) and the item **Black Sludge** (76.566%).

### What is the most common role for Tentacruel?
Based on common item usage (Black Sludge), Tentacruel often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Tentacruel) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - 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).*