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Base Stats for Tentacruel
HP
80
Atk
70
Def
65
SpA
80
SpD
120
Spe
100
Best Moves for Tentacruel
Sludge Bomb
92.384%
Protect
85.918%
Hydro Pump
50.962%
Giga Drain
36.659%
Scald
33.149%
Blizzard
30.075%
Hyper Beam
13.168%
Icy Wind
12.633%
Muddy Water
12.156%
Dazzling Gleam
7.203%
Sludge Wave
5.422%
Ice Beam
3.503%
Other
16.767%
Best Teammates for Tentacruel
Best Items for Tentacruel
Weakness Policy
47.830%
Expert Belt
27.876%
Life Orb
8.268%
Black Sludge
3.706%
Assault Vest
3.319%
Safety Goggles
2.558%
Lum Berry
2.009%
Other
4.433%
Best Abilities for Tentacruel
Clear Body
97.048%
Rain Dish
2.605%
Liquid Ooze
0.347%
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Spreads are based on in-game Champions Reg. M-B data.
Modest
0/
0/
4/
252/
0/
252
27.875%
Modest
172/
0/
180/
100/
4/
52
22.446%
Modest
4/
0/
36/
252/
4/
212
6.593%
Timid
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
6.185%
Timid
172/
0/
52/
140/
4/
140
4.245%
Modest
140/
0/
116/
252/
0/
0
3.852%
Timid
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
3.505%
Timid
132/
0/
124/
0/
0/
252
2.585%
Modest
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
2.171%
Modest
12/
0/
0/
252/
0/
244
2.164%
Timid
180/
0/
0/
132/
0/
196
2.009%
Timid
20/
0/
0/
252/
0/
236
1.971%
Modest
44/
0/
4/
252/
4/
204
1.777%
Modest
252/
0/
4/
252/
0/
0
1.531%
Timid
252/
0/
0/
4/
0/
252
1.462%
Modest
172/
0/
164/
140/
4/
28
1.251%
Modest
172/
0/
68/
140/
4/
124
1.079%
Modest
204/
0/
0/
252/
0/
52
0.996%
Calm
76/
0/
0/
252/
0/
180
0.962%
Adamant
244/
236/
20/
0/
4/
4
0.614%
Type Matchups for Tentacruel
Weak
Electric
2x
Ground
2x
Psychic
2x
Resist
Fire
1/2x
Water
1/2x
Ice
1/2x
Fighting
1/2x
Poison
1/2x
Bug
1/2x
Steel
1/2x
Fairy
1/2x
Immune
None
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Tentacruel in VGC 2022 Series 12?
The top moves for Tentacruel in VGC 2022 Series 12 are Sludge Bomb (92.384%), Protect (85.918%), Hydro Pump (50.962%), Giga Drain (36.659%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Tentacruel?
Tentacruel synergizes well with Rillaboom (49.922%), Incineroar (29.271%), Togekiss (28.949%), Gyarados (26.465%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.
What item should I use on Tentacruel?
The most popular items for Tentacruel are Weakness Policy (47.830%), Expert Belt (27.876%), Life Orb (8.268%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
What ability is best for Tentacruel?
The most common abilities for Tentacruel are Clear Body (97.048%) and Rain Dish (2.605%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.
What Tera Type should I use on Tentacruel?
Tera Type data is not available for this format or Pokemon.
What is the best EV spread for Tentacruel?
The most common EV spread for Tentacruel is Modest with 0/0/4/252/0/252 (27.875% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.
What is Tentacruel weak to and resistant against?
Tentacruel is weak to Electric (2x), Ground (2x), Psychic (2x), resists Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to no attacking types.
Is Tentacruel good in VGC 2022 Series 12?
Tentacruel is currently ranked in the VGC 2022 Series 12 metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.
Pokemon
% usage
Incineroar firedarkIntimidateBlaze Shuca BerryFocus SashAir BalloonSafety GogglesChople Berry Sitrus Berry Assault Vest Other Fake OutFlare BlitzParting ShotThroat ChopDarkest LariatProtectAssuranceBurning Jealousy Other
73.76%
Zacian-Crowned fairysteelIntrepid SwordRusted SwordIron HeadProtectSacred SwordPlay RoughQuick AttackSubstituteClose CombatOther
69.57%
Thundurus electricflyingDefiantPranksterLife OrbAssault VestSafety GogglesSitrus Berry Utility Umbrella Other Wild ChargeFlyBrick BreakProtectElectrowebTauntFoul PlayEerie ImpulseIron Tail Thunderbolt Crunch Thunder Wave Other
35.67%
Kyogre waterDrizzleAssault VestMystic WaterLife OrbWave Incense Choice Scarf Choice Specs Other Water SpoutIce BeamOrigin PulseThunderProtectOther
34.52%
Grimmsnarl darkfairyPranksterFrisk Pickpocket Light ClayBabiri BerryLagging TailIron Ball Focus Sash Other ReflectLight ScreenThunder WaveSpirit BreakFoul PlayTrickScary FaceOther
33.71%
Gastrodon watergroundStorm DrainSticky Hold Sand Force LeftoversSafety Goggles Sitrus Berry Other Earth PowerYawnProtectIce BeamIcy WindOther
32.50%
Whimsicott grassfairyPranksterChlorophyll Infiltrator Focus SashMental HerbCoba BerryLagging Tail Babiri Berry Other TailwindCharmMoonblastCotton SporeLight ScreenTauntEnergy BallHelping HandProtect Sunny Day Switcheroo Other
31.72%
Charizard fireflyingSolar PowerBlaze Weakness PolicyLife OrbCharti BerryLum Berry Other ProtectBlast BurnHurricaneAncient PowerHeat WaveSolar Beam Other
28.67%
Calyrex-Shadow psychicghostChoice SpecsFocus SashLife Orb Other Astral BarrageExpanding ForceMud ShotTrickProtectWill-O-WispSnarlLeaf StormPsyshockTrick Room Energy Ball Dark Pulse Other
27.14%
Groudon groundDroughtAssault VestLeftovers White Herb Sitrus Berry Life Orb Other Precipice BladesShadow ClawRock TombFire PunchHeat CrashStone EdgeProtectRock SlideSwords Dance Heavy Slam Other
26.74%
Rillaboom grassGrassy SurgeOvergrow Assault VestMiracle SeedRose Incense Grassy Seed Other Grassy GlideFake OutHigh HorsepowerProtectU-turnKnock OffOther
24.83%
Regieleki electricTransistorLife OrbMagnetAssault VestFocus SashOther ElectrowebProtectBounceRising VoltageWild ChargeVolt SwitchAssuranceThunderboltHyper BeamThunder Eerie Impulse Other
18.45%
Amoonguss grasspoisonRegeneratorEffect Spore Coba BerrySitrus BerryFocus SashMental Herb Wiki Berry Other SporeRage PowderProtectPollen PuffFoul PlayGiga Drain Hex Other
14.75%
Landorus-Therian groundflyingIntimidateLife OrbWhite HerbAssault VestLum Berry Choice Band Choice Scarf Expert Belt Other FlyEarthquakeRock SlideSwords DanceProtectU-turnGrass KnotEarth Power Other
11.21%
Calyrex-Ice psychiciceWeakness PolicyBabiri BerryWhite HerbFocus SashOther Glacial LanceTrick RoomHigh HorsepowerProtectSwords Dance Other
10.09%
Venusaur grasspoisonChlorophyllOvergrow Focus SashLife OrbCoba BerryWeakness PolicyOther Sleep PowderWeather BallEarth PowerLeaf StormFrenzy PlantSludge BombProtectOther
8.27%
Porygon2 normalTraceAnalyticDownload EvioliteOther Trick RoomFoul PlayRecoverEerie ImpulseAlly SwitchShadow Ball Protect Other
8.08%
Zapdos electricflyingStaticPressure Rocky HelmetSitrus BerryLife OrbSafety Goggles Assault Vest Other HurricaneEerie ImpulseThunderboltRoostHeat WaveThunder Wave Volt Switch Thunder Weather Ball Other
7.53%
Yveltal darkflyingDark AuraAssault VestSafety GogglesLife OrbWeakness Policy Black Glasses Other Oblivion WingFoul PlaySnarlSucker PunchTauntProtectDark PulseHeat WaveOther
7.21%
Tornadus flyingPranksterDefiant Focus SashExpert Belt Life Orb Safety Goggles Mental Herb Other TailwindIcy WindHurricaneProtectAir SlashHeat WaveTauntOther
6.08%
Palkia waterdragonPressureTelepathy Life OrbWiki BerryLustrous Orb Safety Goggles Assault Vest Expert Belt Roseli Berry Psychic Seed Other Spacial RendTrick RoomEarth PowerHydro PumpThunderFlamethrowerProtectOther
5.88%
Kartana grasssteelBeast BoostAssault VestWhite HerbLife OrbOther Leaf BladeSmart StrikeSacred SwordAerial AceOther
5.07%
Indeedee-F psychicnormalPsychic SurgeSynchronize Own Tempo Psychic SeedFocus SashSafety Goggles Other Follow MeHelping HandProtectExpanding ForceMystical FireShadow BallOther
4.88%
Lunala psychicghostShadow ShieldPower HerbOther Moongeist BeamMeteor BeamTrick RoomProtectWide GuardAir Slash Other
4.74%
Shedinja bugghostWonder GuardFocus SashSafety GogglesOther Shadow SneakPoltergeistEndureAlly SwitchWill-O-WispX-ScissorOther
4.26%
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