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Ekans in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

#23 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Snake Pokémon

Ekans in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Brilliant Diamond

It sneaks through grass without making a sound and strikes unsuspecting prey from behind.

Shining Pearl

It sneaks through grass without making a sound and strikes unsuspecting prey from behind.

Pokémon details

Type

Poison

Category

Snake Pokémon

Height

2 m (6'07")

Weight

6.9 kg (15.2 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0023

Pokédex

#23

Ekans in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

35

180

274

Attack

60

112

240

Defense

44

83

205

Sp. Atk

40

76

196

Sp. Def

54

101

227

Speed

55

103

229

Total

288

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Ekans, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
255
Base Exp.
58

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 cycles

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Ekans

Ekans

#23

Level 22

Arbok

Arbok

#24

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Brilliant Diamond
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Grand Underground

Grand Underground — Grassland Cave

Grand Underground hideaway--

Hideaway catalog unlock: National Pokédex., Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.

Grand Underground

Grand Underground — Swampy Cave

Grand Underground hideaway--

Hideaway catalog unlock: National Pokédex., Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.

Grand Underground

Grand Underground — Riverbank Cave

Grand Underground hideaway--

Hideaway catalog unlock: National Pokédex., Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.

Grand Underground

Grand Underground — Still-Water Cavern

Grand Underground hideaway--

Hideaway catalog unlock: National Pokédex., Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.

Grand Underground

Grand Underground — Sunlit Cavern

Grand Underground hideaway--

Hideaway catalog unlock: National Pokédex., Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.

Grand Underground

Grand Underground — Bogsunk Cavern

Grand Underground hideaway--

Hideaway catalog unlock: National Pokédex., Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartWrap

Normal159020
StartLeer

Normal-10030
4Poison Sting

Poison1510035
9Bite

Dark6010025
12Glare

Normal-10030
17Screech

Normal-8540
20Acid

Poison4010030
25Stockpile

Normal--20
25Spit Up

Normal-10010
25Swallow

Normal--10
28Acid Spray

Poison4010020
33Sludge Bomb

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.

Poison9010010
36Gastro Acid

Poison-10010
38Belch

Poison1209010
41Haze

Ice--30
44Coil

Poison--20
49Gunk Shot

Poison120805

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Class
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

Fire--5
TM17Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

Water--5
TM19Giga Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass7510010
TM23Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

Steel1007515
TM26Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Ground10010010
TM28Dig

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

Ground8010010
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM36Sludge Bomb

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.

Poison9010010
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
TM41Torment

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

Dark-10015
TM42Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.

Dark6010025
TM58Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM66Payback

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled.

Dark5010010
TM79Dark Pulse

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.

Dark8010015
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM82Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM83Bulldoze

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

Ground6010020
TM84Poison Jab

The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

Poison8010020
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.

Normal-8515
TM90Substitute

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.

Normal--10
TM96Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.

Normal8010015

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Beat Up

Dark-10010
Disable

Normal-10020
Poison Fang

Poison5010015
Poison Tail

Poison5010025
Scary Face

Normal-10010
Slam

Normal807520
Spite

Ghost-10010
Sucker Punch

Dark701005
Switcheroo

Dark-10010

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Intimidate

Ability Slot 1

Lowers opposing Pokémon’s Attack by one stage on entry.

Shed Skin

Ability Slot 2

Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.

Unnerve(Hidden Ability)

Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

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