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Tentacruel

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Usage Percent
0%
Monthly Rank
#141

Base Stats for Tentacruel

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

Best Moves for Tentacruel

Sludge Bomb
64.079%
Scald
50.897%
Protect
50.805%
Ice Beam
30.445%
Acid Spray
27.644%
Sludge Wave
22.164%
Brine
16.246%
Wring Out
16.230%
Swagger
15.929%
Hydro Pump
13.502%
Knock Off
13.333%
Substitute
11.014%
Haze
9.018%
Dazzling Gleam
7.868%
Muddy Water
7.200%
Poison Jab
5.963%
Toxic
5.329%
Surf
4.552%
Toxic Spikes
4.301%
Infestation
4.192%
Other
19.287%

Best Teammates for Tentacruel

Best Items for Tentacruel

Black Sludge
32.795%
Assault Vest
21.254%
Waterium Z
12.786%
Choice Scarf
7.826%
Poisonium Z
6.060%
Life Orb
5.115%
Leftovers
4.695%
Air Balloon
1.770%
Weakness Policy
1.574%
Rocky Helmet
1.456%
Other
4.669%

Best Abilities for Tentacruel

Liquid Ooze
35.370%
Rain Dish
33.246%
Clear Body
31.384%

Best EV Spreads for Tentacruel

Hardy
15.930%
Timid
0/
0/
44/
236/
0/
228
9.447%
Timid
252/
0/
0/
12/
20/
226
9.246%
Modest
252/
0/
0/
252/
0/
0
9.018%
Modest
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
5.891%
Timid
252/
0/
0/
4/
0/
252
5.590%

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Tentacruel in VGC 17?

The top moves for Tentacruel in VGC 17 are Sludge Bomb (64.079%), Scald (50.897%), Protect (50.805%), Ice Beam (30.445%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Tentacruel?

Tentacruel synergizes well with Tapu Lele (45.768%), Marowak-Alola (19.903%), Drifblim (17.057%), Pheromosa (16.285%). 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 (32.795%), Assault Vest (21.254%), Waterium Z (12.786%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Tentacruel?

The most common abilities for Tentacruel are Liquid Ooze (35.370%) and Rain Dish (33.246%). 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 Hardy with (15.930% 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 17?

Tentacruel is currently ranked in the VGC 17 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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