Tentacool
Biology
Physical Characteristics
Tentacool is a dual-type Pokémon known for its distinctive physical characteristics. Here are detailed aspects of its physical appearance.
Tentacool has a jellyfish-like body structure, with a clear bell-shaped head and a dome-like, transparent body. Its body is soft and gelatinous. Hanging from the lower part of the bell-shaped head are long, tentacle-like appendages. These tentacles are usually a vibrant blue color with a pink tip. There are typically around 80 tentacles in total.
Tentacool has small, red eyes located toward the top of its head. The eyes give it a somewhat ominous or mysterious appearance. Tentacool’s mouth is situated in the center of the lower part of its bell-shaped head. It has a beak-like structure, common in many jellyfish species.
Its body is covered in tiny poisonous stingers. These stingers can be harmful to humans and other Pokémon, delivering a toxic substance upon contact. Tentacool’s body is typically a bluish-purple color. Its tentacles are a more vibrant blue, and the tips may have a pinkish hue. The coloration provides some camouflage in the ocean environment.
Tentacool is a relatively small Pokémon, especially in comparison to its evolved form, Tentacruel. It is lightweight and agile, allowing it to navigate the ocean currents with ease.
With its jellyfish-like body, Tentacool is well-adapted to life in the water. It can float and drift with ocean currents, and its tentacles are likely used for both propulsion and capturing prey.
These physical characteristics contribute to Tentacool’s unique and somewhat otherworldly appearance, reflecting its Water/Poison typing and its role as a Pokémon inhabiting ocean environments in the Pokémon world.
Behaviour
Tentacool, as a Pokémon species, exhibits certain behaviors in its natural habitat. While specific details about Pokémon behaviors can vary across different media, including games, anime, and other adaptations, here are some general characteristics of Tentacool’s behavior.
Tentacool is primarily an aquatic Pokémon, inhabiting the open seas and oceans. It is often encountered by Trainers while surfing or fishing near bodies of water. Tentacool is known to float on the ocean’s surface and drift with the currents. Its jellyfish-like body allows it to move effortlessly through the water.
Tentacool may exhibit schooling behavior, where multiple individuals gather together in groups. This behavior is common among many water-dwelling Pokémon and serves various purposes, such as protection and increased hunting efficiency.
Tentacool is equipped with tiny poisonous stingers covering its body, providing a defense against potential threats. These stingers can deter predators or harm potential attackers.
While Tentacool spends much of its time floating on the surface, it is also capable of diving beneath the water. Its tentacles and aquatic adaptations likely aid in hunting prey below the surface.
Tentacool may react defensively if approached by humans or other Pokémon. Its poisonous stingers and tentacles can be a means of protection, and caution is advised when encountering them in the wild.
Some Pokémon behaviors, including Tentacool’s, may vary depending on the time of day. It is common for water-type Pokémon to be more active during the night, possibly influenced by the lunar cycle.
In some Pokémon lore, there are references to seasonal migrations or movements based on environmental factors. Tentacool, being a water Pokémon, might exhibit certain patterns related to changing ocean temperatures or currents.
It’s important to note that the specific behaviors of Tentacool can be influenced by factors such as its individual nature, environmental conditions, and the presence of other Pokémon or external stimuli. These behaviors contribute to the overall ecosystem dynamics within the Pokémon world.
Evolution
Tentacool evolves into Tentacruel, and the evolution process involves a single stage. Here are the details of Tentacool’s evolution.
Tentacool is, as we mentioned above, a dual-type Water/Poison Pokémon. It has a jellyfish-like appearance, with a clear bell-shaped head, tentacle-like appendages, and a body covered in tiny poisonous stingers. Tentacool possesses the ability to float on water and drift with ocean currents. It is equipped with defensive mechanisms in the form of its poisonous stingers.
Tentacool evolves into Tentacruel starting at level 30. Upon evolving, Tentacruel retains the Water/Poison typing. Tentacruel is the evolved form of Tentacool and exhibits a more formidable and larger structure. It has additional appendages, a larger bell-shaped head, and an overall more menacing appearance compared to Tentacool. Tentacruel gains increased power and capabilities compared to its pre-evolution. It remains adept at swimming in the ocean and can be a more formidable opponent in battles.
Trainers can evolve Tentacool into Tentacruel by gaining experience points through battles and reaching level 30. The evolved form, Tentacruel, inherits the moveset of Tentacool and may learn new, more powerful moves as it levels up.
Tentacool’s evolution into Tentacruel is a natural progression in its life cycle, showcasing growth and adaptation to its environment. Tentacruel’s larger size and enhanced capabilities make it a more effective Pokémon for both survival and battles.
In the Pokémon games, evolution is a fundamental aspect of a Pokémon’s growth, and it often leads to improvements in stats, moveset, and overall strength.
The decision to evolve Tentacool into Tentacruel is usually left to the Trainer’s discretion, and the evolved form may have different strengths and weaknesses. Tentacruel, as the evolved form of Tentacool, represents a more advanced and powerful stage in its life cycle, reflecting the evolutionary dynamics within the Pokémon world.
Appearances
Anime Main Appearances
In the episode ”Tentacool and Tentacruel”, numerous Tentacool launched attacks on Nastina’s construction site. She wanted to build a hotel and theme park in Porta Vista (a place in Kanto region on the Island of the Giant Pokémon).
In response, she publicly announced a reward of one million dollars for anyone capable of eliminating the threat. Team Rocket accepted the challenge but found themselves encircled by an enormous swarm of enraged Tentacool. During the confrontation, one Tentacool evolved into a massive Tentacruel, triggering a destructive rampage. The chaotic situation was ultimately brought under control by Misty.
Anime Minor Appearances
In various Pokémon episodes and films, Tentacool made multiple appearances. Notable instances include its presence at the Pokémon Theme Park in ”Pikachu’s Vacation”, Ritchie and Assunta’s battle in ”Friends to the End”, and a wild Tentacool appearing in ”Pikachu’s Rescue Adventure”.
Additionally, Tentacool was featured in different locations, such as Lake Lucid in ”The Joy of Water Pokémon”, near Ogi City in ”Mantine Overboard!”, and as an exhibit in the Ambrette Aquarium in ”Going for the Gold!”.
Goh attempted to catch a Tentacool in the episode ”The Sinnoh Iceberg Race!”, resulting in the capture of his own Tentacool, which made subsequent appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.
Multiple Tentacool appeared in the espiodes:
- ”Bye Bye Psyduck”
- ”The Power of One” (disturebed by Lawrence III)
- ”Destiny Deoxys”
- ”A Cacturne for the Worse” (in a flashback)
- ”Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!”
- ”Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction”
- ”I Choose You!”
- ”Legend? Go! Friends? Go!” (five of them)
A Coordinator’s Tentacool participated in the Terracotta Contest in the episode ”Once More With Reeling!”.
A Trainer’s Tentacool appeared also in the following epsodes:
- “Friends to the End” (at the closing ceremonies of the Indigo Plateau Conference)
- ” Hook, Line, and Stinker” (participated in the annual Seaking Catching Competition)
- ”I Choose Paradise!” (Two Trainers’ Machop seen at the Pokémon Paradise Resort)
- ”A Shocking Grocery Run!” (Three Trainers’ Machop)
- ”Racing to a Big Event!” (Pokémon Pancake Race)
These diverse encounters showcase Tentacool’s widespread presence in the Pokémon world.
Manga Appearances
Pokémon Adventures
Tentacool made its first appearance as a cameo in ”Bulbasaur, Come Home!”, among the Pokémon that escaped from Professor Oak’s Laboratory.
In ”Danger: High Voltorb”, a woman named A introduced her regularly bathing Tentacool.
In What a Dragonite, several wild Tentacool were featured, fleeing from a Dragonite. ”The Kindest Tentacruel” showcased multiple Tentacool, including a baby, in a situation where one got its tentacle trapped under a boulder. This baby Tentacool later played a vital role in aiding Yellow after being rescued.
In ”Breath of the Dragonair Part 1”, a group of Tentacool was encountered by Yellow while searching for a Water-type Pokémon to surf across the ocean.
Another Tentacool played a part in the Trick Master’s flashback during ”The Final Battle V”, having been calmed by homeland soil. Additionally, Tentacool made appearances under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant in ”Out-Odding Oddish” and in episodes like ”Beedrill Prepares” and the flashback scene in ”Madness!! Mother Lusamine!”.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
In the episode ”Let’s Survive This Sea Battle”, multiple Tentacool were seen.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
A Tentacool was featured in the episode ”Legend? Check! Friends? Check!”.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
A Tentacool was seen in the episode ”Which One is the Real Clefairy!?”.
Game data
Stats
Location
| Game version | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue | Routes 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21, Pallet Town, Viridian City |
| Pokémon Yellow | Routes 11, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21, Pallet Town, Seafoam Islands, Vermilion City |
| Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver | Routes 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 32, 34, 40 and 41, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Cinnabar Island, New Bark Town, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Union Cave, Vermilion City, Whirl Islands |
| Pokémon Crystal | Routes 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 32, 34, 40 and 41, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Cinnabar Island, New Bark Town, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Union Cave, Vermilion City, Whirl Islands |
| Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire | Routes 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 115, 118, 119, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133 and 134, Abandoned Ship, Dewford Town, Ever Grande City, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town, Seafloor Cavern, Shoal Cave, Slateport City, Sootopolis City, Lilycove City |
| Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen | Routes 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21 and 24, Bond Bridge, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, Five Island, Five Isle Meadow, Green Path, Icefall Cave, Kindle Road, Memorial Pillar, One Island, Outcast Island, Pallet Town, Resort Gorgeous, Tanoby Ruins, Trainer Tower, Treasure Beach, Vermilion City, Water Labyrinth, Water Path |
| Pokémon Emerald | Routes 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 115, 118, 119, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133 and 134, Abandoned Ship, Dewford Town, Ever Grande City, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town, Seafloor Cavern, Shoal Cave, Slateport City, Sootopolis City, Lilycove City |
| Pokémon Colosseum | Trade |
| Pokémon XD | Trade |
| Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl | Routes 205, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221 and 222, Canalave City, Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island, Pastoria City, Valley Windworks |
| Pokémon Platinum | Routes 205, 212, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221 and 222, Canalave City, Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island, Pastoria City, Sunyshore City, Valley Windworks |
| Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver | Routes 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 32, 34, 40, 41 and 47, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Cinnabar Island, New Bark Town, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Union Cave, Vermilion City, Whirl Islands |
| Pokémon Black and Pokémon White | Poké Transfer (Trade) |
| Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2 | Poké Transfer (Trade) |
| Pokémon X and Pokémon Y | Routes 8 and 12, Cyllage City, Ambrette Town, Shalour City, Azure Bay |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Routes 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 115, 118, 119, 120, 122, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133 and 134, Dewford Town, Ever Grande City, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town, Seafloor Cavern, Sealed Chamber, Shoal Cave, Slateport City, Lilycove City, Victory Road, Battle Resort, Sea Mauville, Team Magma/Aqua Hideout |
| Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon | Routes 1, 7, 14 and 15, Melemele Sea, Kala'e Bay, Hano Beach, Brooklet Hill, Secluded Shore |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon | Route 7, Melemele Sea, Kala'e Bay, Hau'oli City, Hano Beach, Brooklet Hill |
| Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! And Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! | Route 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, Seafoam Islands |
| Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield | Challenge Beach, Courageous Cavern, Fields of Honor, Honeycalm Island, Honeycalm Sea, Insular Sea, Loop Lagoon, Stepping-Stone Sea, Workout Sea |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl | Routes 205, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221 and 222, Canalave City, Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island, Pastoria City, Valley Windworks, Fountainspring Cave, Swampy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern |
| Legends Arceus | Islespy Shore, Lunker's Lair, Seagrass Haven |
| Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Trade |
Tentacool's origin name
The following names showcase the linguistic creativity used to capture Tentacool’s jellyfish-like nature across different cultures and languages. The etymology often incorporates elements related to tentacles, jellyfish, or aquatic characteristics.
English: Tentacool – The English name combines “tentacle” with “cool,” reflecting its jellyfish-like appearance and water type.
Japanese: メノクラゲ (Menokurage) – In Japanese, Tentacool is known as Menokurage, which is a combination of “瑪瑙” (menow, meaning agate) and “クラゲ” (kurage, meaning jellyfish).
French: Tentacool – The French name is the same as the English name, reflecting the use of English names in the French Pokémon versions.
German: Tentacha – In German, Tentacool is known as Tentacha, combining “Tentakel” (tentacle) with the diminutive suffix “-cha.”
Spanish: Tentacool – The Spanish name is the same as the English name, maintaining consistency across multiple languages.
Italian: Tentacool – Similar to French and Spanish, the Italian name for Tentacool is the same as its English counterpart.
Korean: 여우미 (Yeo-umi) – In Korean, Tentacool is known as Yeo-umi, which translates to “jellyfish.”
Chinese (Simplified): 毒刺水母 (Dúcì Shuǐmǔ) – In Simplified Chinese, Tentacool is referred to as Dúcì Shuǐmǔ, which translates to “Poisonous Sting Jellyfish.”
Chinese (Traditional): 毒刺水母 (Dúcì Shuǐmǔ) – In Traditional Chinese, the name remains the same as in Simplified Chinese.