# Tentacruel - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in XY

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

## Best Tentacruel Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | XY (`xy`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | xy |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Rapid Spin**: 100.000%
- **Scald**: 96.959%
- **Toxic Spikes**: 72.840%
- **Acid Spray**: 31.838%
- **Knock Off**: 29.148%
- **Mirror Coat**: 18.210%
- **Haze**: 11.639%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 11.264%
- **Venoshock**: 10.982%
- **Other**: 17.118%

## Common Abilities
- **Liquid Ooze**: 98.019%
- **Clear Body**: 1.164%
- **Rain Dish**: 0.817%

## Common Items
- **Black Sludge**: 99.965%
- **Other**: 0.035%

## Common Teammates
- **Skarmory**: 44.276%
- **Lopunny-Mega**: 44.086%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 40.723%
- **Garchomp**: 26.734%
- **Serperior**: 23.545%
- **Azelf**: 23.538%

## FAQ for Tentacruel in xy-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Tentacruel?
Tentacruel is frequently paired with Skarmory, Lopunny-Mega, Landorus-Therian, Garchomp. 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 `248/0/216/0/28/16`. This configuration accounts for 30.709% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tentacruel?
Tentacruel is most effectively run with the ability **Liquid Ooze** (98.019%) and the item **Black Sludge** (99.965%).

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

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