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Tentacruel - How to Get and Location, Evolution, and Research Tasks

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Legends Arceus - Tentacruel

Tentacruel in Other Pokemon Games
SWSH	BDSP	PLA

Tentacruel is one of the Pokemon found in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Read on for more information on how to get Tentacruel and all locations, its evolutions, type advantages, stats, what moves Tentacruel learns, and how to complete all research tasks for Tentacruel.

All Tentacruel Pages
Tentacruel	Alpha Tentacruel

Hisui Pokedex
Tentacool (#170)	Tentacruel (#171)	Finneon (#172)

List of Contents

How to Get Tentacruel and Location
Evolution
Research Tasks
Type and Basic Info
Base Stats
Learnset
Pokedex Number
Pokemon Legends: Arceus Related Guides

How to Get Tentacruel

All Map Locations

Cobalt Coastlands

Cobalt Coastlands Map Locations

Cobalt Coastlands Map and Pokemon List

Locations where Tentacruel Appears

Tentacruel Habitats
Obsidian Fields	Not Found Here
Crimson Mirelands	Not Found Here
Cobalt Coastlands	Lunker's Lair Islespy Shore Seagrass Haven
Coronet Highlands	Not Found Here
Alabaster Icelands	Not Found Here

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Favored Conditions
Time	All Times of Day
Weather	All Weather Conditions

Times of Day	Weather Conditions
Morning Midday Evening Nightfall	Clear Cloudy Rainy Snowy	Strong Sunlight Foggy Thunderstorm Snowstorm

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Appears in Massive Mass Outbreaks

This Pokemon can appear in Massive Mass Outbreaks in the following maps after downloading the Daybreak and Ver. 1.1.0 Update.

Map
Cobalt Coastlands

Massive Mass Outbreaks Guide and List of Pokemon

Alpha Tentacruel Location(s)

Zone	Image of Location
Cobalt Coastlands Lunker's Lair
Alpha Pokemon Location on Map

Alpha Pokemon Guide: List of Alpha Pokemon

Tentacruel Evolution

Evolution Line
Tentacool	Lv. 30 →	Tentacruel

Research Tasks for Tentacruel

Research Tasks and Objectives

	Research Task	Objectives
	Number caught	1/2/4/10/15
	Number of alpha specimens caught	1/2/3
	Number you've caught without being spotted	1/2/4/6/10
	Number defeated	1/2/4/10/15
	Number you've defeated with Electric-type moves	1/2/4/6/10
	Times you've seen it use Poison Jab	1/3/6/12/25
	Times you've seen it use Hydro Pump	1/3/8/20/40
	Times you've seen it use an agile style move	1/3/10/30/70

= 2 Research Levels

How to Complete Tentacruel's Research Tasks Fast

Catch the Alpha Tentacruel in Cobalt Coastlands. Then, use Hydro Pump in Strong Style 3 times.

As you progress through the story, the number of Research Points you still need for each Pokemon will undoubtedly change, but following the process above and skipping unneeded steps will work for achieving the goal.

Research Tasks Guide: How to Complete the Pokedex

Tentacruel Type and Basic Info

Tentacruel - Basic Info

Category	Jellyfish Pokemon
Type
Height	5' 03"	Weight	121.3 lbs
Pokedex Entry	It has 80 tentacles, each with a venomous tip. These tentacles are also extendible, lengthening when Tentacruel attempts to catch prey. Use caution.

Preferred Foods

Preferred Foods
Hearty Grains	Plump Beans

Item Drops (Items Carried)

Items Carried
Spoiled Apricorn	Pecha Berry

Tentacruel Type Effectiveness

	Type
Takes 4x damage (Weakness)	-
Takes 2x damage (Weakness)
Takes 0.5x damage (Resistance)
Takes 1/4x damage (Resistance)	-
Takes 0x damage (Immunity)	-

Unlisted types deal neutral damage to Tentacruel

Tentacruel Base Stats

HP	80
Atk	70
Def	65
Sp. Atk	80
Sp. Def	120
Speed	100
Total Base Stats	515

Tentacruel Learnset

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. (Master)	Move	BP	Acc.	PP
1 (10)	Poison Sting	30	100	20
6 (15)	Bubble	40	100	25
11 (20)	Water Pulse	60	-	20
18 (28)	Hex	65	100	15
25 (35)	Poison Jab	80	100	10
34 (45)	Acid Armor	0	-	20
43 (54)	Hydro Pump	100	85	5

Learned from the Training Grounds

Move	BP	Acc	PP
Rest	0	-	10
Poison Jab	80	100	10
Water Pulse	60	-	20
Icy Wind	60	95	20
Sludge Bomb	80	100	10
Dazzling Gleam	75	100	10
Giga Impact	120	90	5
Hyper Beam	120	90	5
Ice Beam	80	100	10

Tentacruel Pokedex Number

All Tentacruel Pages
Tentacruel	Alpha Tentacruel

Hisui Pokedex
Tentacool (#170)	Tentacruel (#171)	Finneon (#172)

Pokemon Legends: Arceus Related Guides

Tentacruel in Other Pokemon Games

Tentacruel in Other Pokemon Games
SWSH	BDSP	PLA

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