Tentacruel

Tentacruel

Tier E OU (Over Used)

Last Updated: 04/09/2026 01:04 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.01%
Usage Rate
47.16%
Win Rate
12.10%
Lead Rate
1390
Avg Rating
1058
Total Games
499
Wins
559
Losses

Move Performance Analysis

Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles

⚠️ Important Note:

  • This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
  • Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
  • Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
  • For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.

Usage Trend

Win Rate Trend

Performance by Rating Tier

Tentacruel Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Tentacruel currently holds a E tier ranking in the OU (Over Used) metagame with a 1.0% usage rate and 47.2% win rate. This data represents 52,520 games analyzed over 14 days from 03/26/2026 to 04/07/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. Win rate has decreased recently, which may indicate emerging counters or declining effectiveness.

Rating Tier Performance

Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.

Key Moves

The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Knock Off used in 20.3% of battles. Sludge Wave demonstrates the highest win rate at 69.2% While Knock Off is the most popular choice, Sludge Wave shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Heatran, Gliscor, and Sinistcha in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Ogerpon-Wellspring, achieving a 54.9% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Moltres, Meowscarada, and Pecharunt, while caution is advised against Tyranitar, Primarina, and Zamazenta-*. Particularly effective against Moltres with a 64.0% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Tentacruel currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Tentacruel
646 games
48.0% Win
1.2% appear
612 games
48.9% Win
1.2% appear
570 games
47.5% Win
1.1% appear
560 games
48.0% Win
1.1% appear
544 games
48.7% Win
1.0% appear
108 games
46.3% Win
0.2% appear
100 games
49.0% Win
0.2% appear
96 games
49.0% Win
0.2% appear
93 games
50.5% Win
0.2% appear
91 games
45.0% Win
0.2% appear
85 games
54.1% Win
0.2% appear
82 games
41.5% Win
0.2% appear
57 games
45.6% Win
0.1% appear
51 games
54.9% Win
0.1% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Tentacruel
371 games
52.0% Win
0.71% appear
231 games
45.9% Win
0.44% appear
225 games
47.1% Win
0.43% appear
178 games
40.5% Win
0.34% appear
174 games
52.3% Win
0.33% appear
164 games
43.9% Win
0.31% appear
158 games
47.5% Win
0.30% appear
155 games
47.1% Win
0.30% appear
149 games
49.7% Win
0.28% appear
141 games
51.8% Win
0.27% appear
139 games
36.7% Win
0.26% appear
137 games
44.5% Win
0.26% appear
122 games
53.3% Win
0.23% appear
119 games
40.3% Win
0.23% appear
101 games
42.6% Win
0.19% appear
99 games
49.5% Win
0.19% appear
98 games
44.9% Win
0.19% appear
98 games
42.9% Win
0.19% appear
97 games
53.6% Win
0.18% appear
96 games
38.5% Win
0.18% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Tentacruel
51 games
54.9% Win
0.10% appear
85 games
54.1% Win
0.16% appear
93 games
50.5% Win
0.18% appear
96 games
49.0% Win
0.18% appear
100 games
49.0% Win
0.19% appear
612 games
48.9% Win
1.17% appear
544 games
48.7% Win
1.04% appear
560 games
48.0% Win
1.07% appear
646 games
48.0% Win
1.23% appear
570 games
47.5% Win
1.09% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Tentacruel
82 games
41.5% Win
0.16% appear
91 games
45.0% Win
0.17% appear
57 games
45.6% Win
0.11% appear
108 games
46.3% Win
0.21% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Tentacruel performs well against
50 games
64.0% Win
0.10% appear
57 games
63.2% Win
0.11% appear
95 games
60.0% Win
0.18% appear
97 games
53.6% Win
0.18% appear
122 games
53.3% Win
0.23% appear
174 games
52.3% Win
0.33% appear
71 games
52.1% Win
0.14% appear
371 games
52.0% Win
0.71% appear
52 games
51.9% Win
0.10% appear
141 games
51.8% Win
0.27% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Tentacruel
62 games
32.3% Win
0.12% appear
64 games
34.4% Win
0.12% appear
139 games
36.7% Win
0.26% appear
69 games
37.7% Win
0.13% appear
96 games
38.5% Win
0.18% appear
77 games
40.3% Win
0.15% appear
119 games
40.3% Win
0.23% appear
178 games
40.5% Win
0.34% appear
62 games
41.9% Win
0.12% appear
101 games
42.6% Win
0.19% appear