Tentacool Pokémon Platinum: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Tentacool in Pokémon Platinum. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 56 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Platinum
SinnohTentacool Pokemon Platinum Pokedex Entry
They fire beams from the glassy, magenta orbs that resemble eyes atop their heads, and they drift in shallow seas. During low tide, they can sometimes be found on beaches, desiccated.
Pokemon Platinum Tentacool Sprites
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Shiny
Shiny ReversePokémon Platinum Tentacool Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Tentacool via various methods in Pokémon Platinum.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Poison Sting | poison | Lv. 1 |
| Supersonic | normal | Lv. 5 |
| Constrict | normal | Lv. 8 |
| Acid | poison | Lv. 12 |
| Toxic Spikes | poison | Lv. 15 |
| Bubble Beam | water | Lv. 19 |
| Wrap | normal | Lv. 22 |
| Barrier | psychic | Lv. 26 |
| Water Pulse | water | Lv. 29 |
| Poison Jab | poison | Lv. 33 |
| Screech | normal | Lv. 36 |
| Hydro Pump | water | Lv. 40 |
| Wring Out | normal | Lv. 43 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Platinum Tentacool Locations
Tentacool can be caught in 14 locations across Pokémon Platinum, including Canalave City Area, Pastoria City Area, and Sunyshore City Area. The most reliable spawn is at Sinnoh Sea Route 220 Area, where you'll find it between Lv. 20 and 30 by surfing on water with a 60% encounter rate.
Canalave City Area
1 encounter- surfLv. 20-3060%Common
Pastoria City Area
1 encounter- surfLv. 20-3060%Common
Sunyshore City Area
1 encounter- surfLv. 30-4060%Common
Valley Windworks Area
1 encounter- surfLv. 20-3030%Frequent
Fuego Ironworks Area
1 encounter- surfLv. 20-3060%Common
Iron Island Area
1 encounter- surfLv. 20-3030%Frequent
Sinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma Town
1 encounter- surfLv. 20-3030%Frequent
Sinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria City
1 encounter- surfLv. 20-3030%Frequent
Sinnoh Route 213 Area
1 encounter- surfLv. 20-3060%Common
Sinnoh Route 218 Area
1 encounter- surfLv. 20-3060%Common
Sinnoh Route 219 Area
1 encounter- surfLv. 20-3060%Common
Sinnoh Route 221 Area
1 encounter- surfLv. 20-3060%Common
Sinnoh Route 222 Area
1 encounter- surfLv. 30-4060%Common
Sinnoh Sea Route 220 Area
1 encounter- surfLv. 20-3060%Common