Competitive Information for Tentacool [Diamond/Pearl]
Water / Poison
Abilities:
Prevents other Pokemon from lowering this Pokemon's stat stages.
This Pokemon damages those draining HP from it for as much as they would heal.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Tentacool? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Tentacool, an astounding Pokémon known for its Water and Poison typing! Tentacool is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. In the LC tier (Little Cup), it's a fierce competitor. It is weak to Electric, Ground, and Psychic-typed attacks. Curious about Tentacool's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Clear Body
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Poison Jab / Poison Sting
- Double-Edge / Return
- Waterfall / Dive
- Payback / Thief
Tentacool is a terrific Physical Sweeper to use for single battles. This build is crafted to crush rivals using overwhelming physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Tentacool's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Tentacool recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Clear Body, prevents other pokemon from lowering Tentacool's stat stages.
◆ Poison Sting is a physical STAB-boosted 15-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Dive is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (dives underwater turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Payback is a physical 50-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if your Tentacool moves after the target).
◆ Thief is a physical 40-base power Dark-type move (if your Tentacool has no item, it steals the target's).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Clear Body
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Brine
- Sludge Bomb / Acid
- Ice Beam / Aurora Beam
- Giga Drain
Prepare for single battles with Tentacool as a top-notch Special Sweeper. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with lethal special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Tentacool's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Tentacool's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Clear Body, prevents other pokemon from lowering Tentacool's stat stages.
◆ Brine is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (power doubles if the target's hp is 50% or less).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Acid is a special STAB-boosted 40-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to lower the foes special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Aurora Beam is a special 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Giga Drain is a special 60-base power Grass-type move (Tentacool recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Tentacool? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Clear Body
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Poison Jab / Poison Sting
- Double-Edge / Return
- Waterfall / Dive
- Payback / Thief
In double battles, Tentacool is known as a notable Physical Sweeper. This moveset is designed to overwhelm foes with potent physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Tentacool's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Tentacool recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Clear Body, prevents other pokemon from lowering Tentacool's stat stages.
◆ Poison Sting is a physical STAB-boosted 15-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Dive is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (dives underwater turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Payback is a physical 50-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if your Tentacool moves after the target).
◆ Thief is a physical 40-base power Dark-type move (if your Tentacool has no item, it steals the target's).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Clear Body
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Brine
- Sludge Bomb / Acid
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Giga Drain
Tentacool stands out as a top-notch Special Sweeper in double battles. It was designed to overwhelm foes with brute special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Tentacool's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Tentacool's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Clear Body, prevents other pokemon from lowering Tentacool's stat stages.
◆ Brine is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (power doubles if the target's hp is 50% or less).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Acid is a special STAB-boosted 40-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to lower the foes special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Giga Drain is a special 60-base power Grass-type move (Tentacool recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Tentacool can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Tentacool.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Tentacool can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Tentacool
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Magic Coat, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Tentacool's stats
- Acupressure
- Barrier
- Rapid Spin
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Tentacool
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rapid Spin
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Tentacool in Diamond and Pearl
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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