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Tentacruel

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Usage Percent
0%
Monthly Rank
#146

Base Stats for Tentacruel

HP
80
Atk
70
Def
65
SpA
80
SpD
120
Spe
100

Best Moves for Tentacruel

Haze
ice
76.716%
Scald
water
71.749%
Sludge Bomb
poison
53.001%
Safeguard
normal
38.199%
Icy Wind
ice
30.964%
Mirror Coat
psychic
25.940%
Magic Coat
psychic
25.940%
Hydro Pump
water
25.798%
Protect
normal
21.645%
Ice Beam
ice
19.301%
Other
10.745%

Best Teammates for Tentacruel

Best Items for Tentacruel

Sitrus Berry
57.868%
Expert Belt
19.831%
Red Card
18.367%
Other
3.933%

Best Abilities for Tentacruel

Clear Body
58.533%
Rain Dish
40.593%
Liquid Ooze
0.874%

Best EV Spreads for Tentacruel

Timid
236/
0/
76/
4/
4/
188
25.940%
Timid
132/
0/
0/
196/
0/
180
20.710%
Timid
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
20.217%
Timid
140/
0/
4/
180/
4/
180
18.282%
Hardy
132/
0/
0/
196/
0/
180
10.232%
Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Tentacruel in VGC 16?

The top moves for Tentacruel in VGC 16 are Haze (76.716%), Scald (71.749%), Sludge Bomb (53.001%), Safeguard (38.199%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Tentacruel?

Tentacruel synergizes well with Rayquaza-Mega (98.016%), Smeargle (57.723%), Kyogre-Primal (46.360%), Raichu (31.171%). 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 Sitrus Berry (57.868%), Expert Belt (19.831%), Red Card (18.367%). 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 (58.533%) and Rain Dish (40.593%). 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 236/0/76/4/4/188 (25.940% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.

Is Tentacruel good in VGC 16?

Tentacruel is currently ranked in the VGC 16 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.





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