Tentacruel Card Guide: Iconic Prints, Chase Cards, and Display Picks
See why Tentacruel belongs in every Sea Creatures collection. Card picks, evolution spreads, and display ideas inside.
2023-12-31
Popularity Rank: #517
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #598
2019 survey: #345
#517 / 1025
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0073
Height
1.6 m
Weight
55.0 kg
Capture rate
60 / 255
Generation
Gen I
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Hatch steps
5,100 steps
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Slow
Color
Blue
Habitat
Sea
Shape
Tentacles
Why people love Tentacruel
The elevator pitch for Tentacruel: cute, recognizable, and worth a binder slot.
- From its Bulbapedia summary: it bears a close resemblance to Toedscruel; however, the two are separate species.
- Water-creature charm — Tentacruel is the friendly face of jellyfish pokémon Pokémon.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Tentacruel feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Tentacruel from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Secluded Springs
Two Diamond
Shining Revelry
Two Diamond
Genetic Apex
Two Diamond
151
Uncommon
Evolving Skies
Uncommon
Unbroken Bonds
Uncommon
Team Up
Uncommon
Guardians Rising
Uncommon
Primal Clash
Rare
Triumphant
Uncommon
Legends Awakened
Uncommon
Aquapolis
Rare Holo
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Binder plan & Michi Method for Tentacruel
Spread layout for Tentacruel, TCG picks to anchor the page, and open artwork you can print for Michi-style scene pockets.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Tentacruel #41 (Unbroken Bonds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Tentacruel binder page.
Tentacruel #61 (Team Up) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Tentacruel binder page.
Tentacruel #24 (Guardians Rising) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Tentacruel binder page.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Tentacruel mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Tentacruel chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Unbroken Bonds
Uncommon
Team Up
Uncommon
Guardians Rising
Uncommon
Secluded Springs
Two Diamond
Shining Revelry
Two Diamond
Genetic Apex
Two Diamond
151
Uncommon
Right page
Evolving Skies
Uncommon
Primal Clash
Rare
Triumphant
Uncommon
Legends Awakened
Uncommon
Aquapolis
Rare Holo
Aquapolis
Rare
Legendary Collection
Uncommon
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Tentacruel cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Tentacruel
Illustration by x.com
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Tentacruel
Scene wallpaper — Tentacruel
Illustration by x.com
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Tentacruel
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
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Additional tips
- Try a aqua blue, teal, and orchid purple sleeve story around Tentacruel's water-type and poison-type identity — mat color does more work than people admit in photos.
- Photograph the Tentacruel page under warm side light once and cool once — you'll quickly see which copy deserves the top-left anchor slot.
- National Dex #073 is a quiet flex on dividers or handwritten indices — collectors who sort by number will thank you.
- Canon tags Tentacruel as Jellyfish Pokémon, blue colour stories, and a tentacles silhouette — chase prints that lean into that identity instead of generic stock poses.
Abilities, moves & metagame notes
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Tentacruel — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
80
Attack
70
Defense
65
Sp. Atk
80
Sp. Def
120
Speed
100
Total: 515
Players file Tentacruel around tier "NU" while Ability Clear Body (Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Hydro Pump — No additional effect. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
- Water/Poison typings invite clash lighting or split backgrounds — lean into that tension on-page.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Tentacruel — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Tentacruel, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey.
Its 80 tentacles can stretch and contract freely. They wrap around prey and weaken it with poison.
A second dex beat (White) frames Tentacruel as one that extends its 80 tentacles to form an encircling poisonous net that is difficult to escape. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Tentacruel shows up in Crystal lore as when its 80 feel ers absorb water, it stretches to become like a net to entangle its prey. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
In the games, Tentacool → Tentacruel make up this evolution family — a natural arc to echo when you curate cards or binder spreads.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Tentoxa
Spanish
Tentacruel
French
Tentacruel
Italian
Tentacruel
Japanese
ドククラゲ
Japanese (Romaji)
Dokukurage
Korean
독파리
Chinese (Simplified)
毒刺水母
Chinese (Traditional)
毒刺水母
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