#0072 · Gen 1 · 335 BST
Tentacool
An early-evolution Water/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with strong 100 base Special Defense. Common ability: Clear Body.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
115/54/49/63/108/81
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
147/101/95/112/167/134
Abilities
Prevents other Pokémon's moves or Abilities from lowering the Pokémon's stats.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Tentacool
Tentacool is a Water/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 335. An early-evolution Water/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with strong 100 base Special Defense. Common ability: Clear Body.
Best stat: Special Defense (100 base)
Tentacool's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 50 base Special Attack and 70 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Clear Body
- Liquid Ooze
- Rain Dish
How to use Tentacool competitively
Open the damage calculator with Tentacool selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Tentacool appears in the species dropdown. Drop Tentacool into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0072 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 1 |
| Type | Water / Poison |
| Abilities | Clear Body, Liquid Ooze, Rain Dish |
| Base Stat Total | 335 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 40 / 40 / 35 / 50 / 100 / 70 |