Tentacruel Pokémon Yellow: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Tentacruel in Pokémon Yellow. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 31 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Yellow
KantoTentacruel Pokemon Yellow 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.
Pokemon Yellow Tentacruel Sprites
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ReversePokémon Yellow Tentacruel Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Tentacruel via various methods in Pokémon Yellow.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Wrap | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Supersonic | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Acid | poison | Lv. 1 |
| Supersonic | normal | Lv. 7 |
| Wrap | normal | Lv. 13 |
| Poison Sting | poison | Lv. 18 |
| Water Gun | water | Lv. 22 |
| Constrict | normal | Lv. 27 |
| Barrier | psychic | Lv. 35 |
| Screech | normal | Lv. 43 |
| Hydro Pump | water | Lv. 50 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Yellow Tentacruel Locations
Tentacruel can be caught in 3 locations across Pokémon Yellow, including Kanto Sea Route 20 Area and Kanto Sea Route 19 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Kanto Sea Route 20 Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 20 by fishing with the Super Rod with a 30% encounter rate.
Kanto Sea Route 19 Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 3010%Uncommon
Kanto Sea Route 20 Area
2 encounters- super rodLv. 2030%Frequent
- super rodLv. 4010%Uncommon
Kanto Sea Route 21 Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 3010%Uncommon