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Tentacruel
waterpoison Damage Calculator
Usage Percent
0%
Monthly Rank
#238
Base Stats for Tentacruel
HP
80
Atk
70
Def
65
SpA
80
SpD
120
Spe
100
Best Moves for Tentacruel
Scald
water
92.803%
Protect
normal
75.126%
Substitute
normal
66.614%
Confuse Ray
ghost
66.428%
Icy Wind
ice
28.154%
Sludge Bomb
poison
25.840%
Giga Drain
grass
21.158%
Acid Spray
poison
11.324%
Other
12.553%
Best Teammates for Tentacruel
Manectric-Mega
electric
85.451%
Landorus-Therian
ground
66.614%
Virizion
grassfighting
66.426%
Moltres
fire
66.425%
Jellicent
waterghost
66.425%
Politoed
water
19.702%
Ludicolo
watergrass
19.026%
Kabutops
rockwater
19.025%
Whimsicott
grassfairy
6.746%
Thundurus-Therian
electric
6.320%
Hitmontop
fighting
6.320%
Gliscor
ground
4.450%
Best Items for Tentacruel
Black Sludge
76.566%
Safety Goggles
19.025%
Other
4.408%
Best Abilities for Tentacruel
Rain Dish
67.242%
Liquid Ooze
30.394%
Clear Body
2.364%
Best EV Spreads for Tentacruel
Timid
236/
0/
252/
0/
0/
20
66.425%
Bold
252/
0/
244/
12/
0/
0
19.025%
Calm
252/
0/
36/
0/
220/
0
6.320%
Calm
252/
0/
4/
0/
252/
0
2.348%
Timid
104/
0/
0/
252/
0/
152
2.102%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Tentacruel in VGC 15?
The top moves for Tentacruel in VGC 15 are Scald (92.803%), Protect (75.126%), Substitute (66.614%), Confuse Ray (66.428%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Tentacruel?
Tentacruel synergizes well with Manectric-Mega (85.451%), Landorus-Therian (66.614%), Virizion (66.426%), Moltres (66.425%). 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 Black Sludge (76.566%), Safety Goggles (19.025%), Other (4.408%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
What ability is best for Tentacruel?
The most common abilities for Tentacruel are Rain Dish (67.242%) and Liquid Ooze (30.394%). 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 Timid with 236/0/252/0/0/20 (66.425% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.
Is Tentacruel good in VGC 15?
Tentacruel is currently ranked in the VGC 15 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.
Landorus-Therian groundflyingIntimidateChoice ScarfChoice BandAssault VestLife Orb Other Rock SlideEarthquakeSuperpowerU-turnKnock OffExplosionOther
60.77%
Kangaskhan-Mega normalParental BondKangaskhaniteFake OutSucker PunchReturnLow KickPower-Up PunchProtectDouble-EdgeFrustrationIce PunchOther
52.41%
Heatran firesteelFlash FireShuca BerryLeftovers Safety Goggles Other ProtectHeat WaveEarth PowerSubstituteFlash CannonHidden Power IceOther
39.85%
Amoonguss grasspoisonRegeneratorEffect SporeRocky HelmetMental Herb Eject Button Other Rage PowderSporeProtectGiga DrainSludge BombEnergy Ball Other
39.26%
Thundurus electricflyingPranksterSitrus BerryLife OrbSafety GogglesRocky Helmet Other ThunderboltThunder WaveTauntProtectHidden Power IceSwaggerRain Dance Other
28.50%
Sylveon fairyPixilateCute Charm Pixie PlateChoice SpecsLeftovers Life Orb Other Hyper VoiceProtectHyper BeamHelping HandPsyshockHidden Power GroundMagic CoatSubstituteShadow BallQuick AttackDetectMoonblastCalm Mind Other
19.61%
Aegislash steelghostStance ChangeLeftoversWeakness PolicyLife OrbSafety Goggles Spooky Plate Other King's ShieldShadow BallWide GuardFlash CannonSubstituteToxicShadow SneakOther
18.94%
Cresselia psychicLevitateSitrus BerryRocky HelmetSafety GogglesKee Berry Mental Herb Leftovers Other PsychicIce BeamTrick RoomIcy WindHidden Power GroundMoonlightHelping HandSkill SwapCalm MindThunder WaveProtectToxicSunny Day Other
18.52%
Politoed waterDrizzleWater Absorb Damp Sitrus BerryLife OrbLeftoversChoice ScarfChoice Specs Eject Button Wacan Berry Damp Rock Other Ice BeamScaldProtectHelping HandPerish SongSurfHydro PumpRain DanceIcy Wind Other
16.75%
Gardevoir-Mega psychicfairyPixilateGardevoiriteHyper VoiceProtectPsychicTrick RoomImprisonHidden Power GroundPsyshockOther
16.08%
Milotic waterCompetitiveMarvel Scale Cute Charm Sitrus BerryMaranga BerryLeftoversLum Berry Rocky Helmet Other ScaldIcy WindProtectRecoverSafeguardIce BeamOther
15.12%
Scrafty darkfightingIntimidateShed Skin Moxie Lum BerryAssault VestSafety GogglesEject ButtonSitrus Berry Other Fake OutKnock OffDrain PunchProtectQuick GuardSuper Fang Detect Ice Punch Snarl Other
11.24%
Zapdos electricflyingStaticPressureSitrus BerryLife OrbWeakness PolicyRocky Helmet Safety Goggles Assault Vest Choice Specs Other TailwindThunderboltRoostHidden Power IceHeat WaveThunderVolt Switch Discharge Other
10.77%
Azumarill waterfairyHuge PowerSap Sipper Thick Fat Sitrus BerryAssault VestChoice Band Other Aqua JetProtectBelly DrumKnock OffPlay RoughWaterfallOther
10.71%
Salamence-Mega dragonflyingAerilateSalamenciteProtectHyper VoiceDouble-EdgeDraco MeteorDragon DanceFlamethrowerFire BlastReturnRoost Earthquake Hyper Beam Facade Tailwind Other
10.38%
Talonflame fireflyingGale WingsFlame Body Choice BandLife OrbSafety Goggles Sky Plate Sharp Beak Charti Berry Focus Sash Other Brave BirdFlare BlitzU-turnTailwindProtectQuick GuardWill-O-WispSleep TalkTauntSwords Dance Swagger Other
10.03%
Ludicolo watergrassSwift SwimOwn Tempo Rain Dish Assault VestChoice Specs Leftovers Focus Sash Life Orb Sitrus Berry Other ScaldIce BeamGiga DrainFake OutHydro PumpProtectEnergy BallOther
9.26%
Charizard-Mega-Y fireflyingDroughtCharizardite YProtectHeat WaveSolar BeamFlamethrowerOverheatHidden Power GroundTailwindOther
9.23%
Breloom grassfightingTechnicianEffect Spore Poison Heal Focus SashChoice ScarfOther SporeBullet SeedMach PunchProtectSuperpowerOther
8.60%
Tyranitar rockdarkSand StreamUnnerve Choice ScarfLum BerryChople BerryLife OrbFocus Sash Weakness Policy Iron Ball Other Rock SlideCrunchProtectSuperpowerIce PunchLow KickDragon DanceIce BeamAssurance Other
8.33%
Suicune waterPressureRocky HelmetLeftoversSitrus BerryChesto Berry Other ScaldIce BeamTailwindSnarlProtect Rest Calm Mind Other
7.84%
Bisharp darksteelDefiantInner Focus Pressure Focus SashLife OrbSafety Goggles Other Iron HeadSucker PunchKnock OffProtectOther
7.40%
Gengar-Mega ghostpoisonShadow TagGengariteProtectShadow BallDisablePerish SongSludge BombWill-O-WispSubstituteHex Other
7.06%
Hydreigon darkdragonLevitateChoice SpecsLife OrbChoice ScarfChople Berry Safety Goggles Black Glasses Other Dark PulseDraco MeteorEarth PowerProtectHeat WaveFlamethrowerU-turnFlash CannonTailwindFire Blast Other
6.52%
Rotom-Wash electricwaterLevitateSitrus BerryAssault VestChoice Specs Leftovers Magnet Other Hydro PumpThunderboltProtectWill-O-WispDischargeHidden Power FireHidden Power IceVolt SwitchOther
5.72%
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