Tentacool (SV) - Competitive Movesets

Competitive Pokemon Scarlet/Violet Movesets and Strategies for Tentacool

Base Stats for Tentacool

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.

If Rain Dance is active, this Pokemon heals 1/16 of its max HP each turn.

Evolutions / Family:
Tentacool
Tentacruel

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Weakness Chart for Water/Poison-type:

Bug

Dark

Dragon

Electric

Fairy

Fighting

Fire

Flying

Ghost

0.5x

2x

0.5x

Grass

Ground

Ice

Normal

Poison

Psychic

Rock

Steel

Water

2x

0.5x

2x

0.5x

¼x

½x

2x

4x

Movesets for Singles

Looking for a competitive moveset for Tentacool? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!

Say hello to Tentacool, an outstanding Pokémon that excels with Water and Poison typing! Tentacool is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. The LC tier (Little Cup) is where it shines. It is weak to Electric, Ground, and Psychic-typed attacks. Uncover the best movesets for Tentacool below and optimize your gameplay!

Species: Tentacool
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Clear Body
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Flip Turn
- Poison Jab / Poison Sting
- Knock Off / Throat Chop
- Pounce / Tera Blast

Physical Sweeper Tentacool (Clear Body)

Tentacool stands out as a fabulous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to crush rivals using formidable physical moves. Choice Band will increase the damage of Tentacool's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking 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. Pounce was added to provide additional threat coverage.

◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Flip Turn is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (Tentacool switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Poison Sting is a physical STAB-boosted 15-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Throat Chop is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (for 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves).
◆ Pounce is a physical 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa, type = tera).

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Species: Tentacool
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Clear Body
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Surf / Bubble Beam
- Ice Beam / Aurora Beam
- Dazzling Gleam

Special Sweeper Tentacool (Clear Body)

Tentacool makes an a noteworthy Special Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to crush rivals using forceful 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.

◆ Sludge Wave is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Bubble Beam is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-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).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).

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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 Scarlet/Violet 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 Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!

Species: Tentacool
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Clear Body
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Flip Turn
- Poison Jab / Poison Sting
- Knock Off / Throat Chop
- Pounce / Tera Blast

Doubles Physical Sweeper Tentacool (Clear Body)

Tentacool shows a distinguished Physical Sweeper prowess in double battles. The intention of this moveset is to crush rivals using formidable physical moves. Choice Band will increase the damage of Tentacool's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking 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. Pounce was added to provide additional threat coverage.

◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Flip Turn is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (Tentacool switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Poison Sting is a physical STAB-boosted 15-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Throat Chop is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (for 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves).
◆ Pounce is a physical 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa, type = tera).

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Species: Tentacool
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Clear Body
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Surf / Bubble Beam
- Dazzling Gleam
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam

Doubles Special Sweeper Tentacool (Clear Body)

When it comes to double battles, Tentacool shines as an incredible Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using devastating special attacks. 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.

◆ Sludge Wave is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Bubble Beam is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ 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 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).

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Terastal Phenomenon

In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.

There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.

The most recommended Terastral Type for Tentacool is: Ground, Flying or Dark
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Water or Poison ) could also prove favorable.

Select a Tera-type:

Bug

Dark

Dragon

Electric

Fairy

Fighting

Fire

Flying

Ghost

Grass

Ground

Ice

Normal

Poison

Psychic

Rock

Steel

Water

Teratype Ground moveset for Tentacool

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We don't have any Scarlet/Violet movesets for Tentacool yet... perhaps try it's evolutions?

Tentacruel

Movepool

Want to know what moves Tentacool can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet 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.

Combo List

These are a list of several common move combinations Tentacool can perform in Scarlet/Violet. 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 SV Move and Ability Combos for Tentacool

Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
Moves that inflict status (and combo with the move Hex): Toxic

Moves that boost Tentacool's stats

Acid Armor
Acupressure
Barrier
Rapid Spin
Swords Dance

Most notable and possible best moves for Tentacool

Flip Turn
Hydro Pump
Ice Beam
Knock Off
Protect
Rapid Spin
Rest
Toxic

Common Effort Values for Tentacool in Scarlet and Violet

Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
Optimize Tentacool's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

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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Competitive Information for Tentacool [Scarlet/Violet]

Movesets for Singles

Movesets for Doubles

Terastal Phenomenon

Teratype Bug moveset for Tentacool

Teratype Dark moveset for Tentacool

Teratype Dragon moveset for Tentacool

Teratype Electric moveset for Tentacool

Teratype Fairy moveset for Tentacool

Teratype Fighting moveset for Tentacool

Teratype Fire moveset for Tentacool

Teratype Flying moveset for Tentacool

Teratype Ghost moveset for Tentacool

Teratype Grass moveset for Tentacool

Teratype Ground moveset for Tentacool

Teratype Ice moveset for Tentacool

Teratype Normal moveset for Tentacool

Teratype Poison moveset for Tentacool

Teratype Psychic moveset for Tentacool

Teratype Rock moveset for Tentacool

Teratype Steel moveset for Tentacool

Teratype Water moveset for Tentacool

Movepool

Combo List

Competitive SV Move and Ability Combos for Tentacool

Moves that boost Tentacool's stats

Most notable and possible best moves for Tentacool

Common Effort Values for Tentacool in Scarlet and Violet

Usage Data

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