Tentacruel Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

Base stats

HP

80

Attack

70

Defense

65

Sp. Atk

80

Sp. Def

120

Speed

100

Total

515

Evolution

1. Tentacool
2. →
   Tentacruel

Best counters to Tentacruel

• Ultra NecrozmaHits for 2×
• MewtwoHits for 2×
• LugiaHits for 2×
• ZekromHits for 2×
• Hoopa UnboundHits for 2×
• SolgaleoHits for 2×

Other Water/Poison Pokémon

• Tentacool
• Qwilfish
• Skrelp
• Mareanie
• Toxapex

Frequently asked questions

What is Tentacruel weak to?

As a Water/Poison type, Tentacruel takes super-effective damage from Ground, Electric and Psychic moves.

What is Tentacruel resistant to?

Tentacruel resists Fighting, Poison, Bug, Steel, Fire, Water, Ice and Fairy moves.

What are the best counters to Tentacruel?

Strong type-based picks include Ultra Necrozma, Mewtwo and Lugia, which hit Tentacruel with super-effective attacks.