# Tentacruel - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Tentacruel in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Tentacruel)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Tentacruel
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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## Common Moves
- **Haze**: 76.716%
- **Scald**: 71.749%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 53.001%
- **Safeguard**: 38.199%
- **Icy Wind**: 30.964%
- **Mirror Coat**: 25.940%
- **Magic Coat**: 25.940%
- **Hydro Pump**: 25.798%
- **Protect**: 21.645%
- **Ice Beam**: 19.301%

## Common Abilities
- **Clear Body**: 58.533%
- **Rain Dish**: 40.593%
- **Liquid Ooze**: 0.874%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 57.868%
- **Expert Belt**: 19.831%
- **Red Card**: 18.367%
- **Other**: 3.933%

## Common Teammates
- **Rayquaza-Mega**: 98.016%
- **Smeargle**: 57.723%
- **Kyogre-Primal**: 46.360%
- **Raichu**: 31.171%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 27.555%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 25.949%

## FAQ for Tentacruel in vgc2016-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Tentacruel?
Tentacruel is frequently paired with Rayquaza-Mega, Smeargle, Kyogre-Primal, Raichu. 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 `236/0/76/4/4/188`. This configuration accounts for 25.940% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tentacruel?
Tentacruel is most effectively run with the ability **Clear Body** (58.533%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (57.868%).

### What is the most common role for Tentacruel?
Based on common item usage (Sitrus Berry), Tentacruel often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2016-1760 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/vgc2016/Tentacruel) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - 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).*