Ekans
#23 in the National Pokédex • Snake Pokémon
Ekans
#23 in the National Pokédex • Snake Pokémon
Stats
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.
Normal
Shiny
Ekans
Snake Pokémon
Growth
| EV yield | 1 Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 255 |
| Base Exp. | 58 |
Lore
Pokémon Emerald
An EKANS curls itself up in a spiral while it rests. This position allows it to quickly respond to an enemy from any direction with a threat from its upraised head.
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Wrap |  |  Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | Wraps and squeezes the foe 2 to 5 times with vines, etc. |
| Start | Leer | |  Status | - | 100 | 30 | Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE. |
| 8 | Poison Sting | | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison. |
| 13 | Bite |  |  Special | 60 | 100 | 25 | Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching. |
| 20 | Glare | | Status | - | 75 | 30 | Intimidates and frightens the foe into paralysis. |
| 25 | Screech | | Status | - | 85 | 40 | Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe’s DEFENSE. |
| 32 | Acid | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | Sprays a hide-melting acid. May lower DEFENSE. |
| 37 | Stockpile | | Status | - | - | 10 | Charges up power for up to 3 turns. |
| 37 | Spit Up | | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | Releases stockpiled power (the more the better). |
| 37 | Swallow | | Status | - | - | 10 | Absorbs stockpiled power and restores HP. |
| 44 | Haze |  | Status | - | - | 30 | Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | | Status | - | 85 | 10 | Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | The effectiveness varies with the user. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance |  | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM19 | Giga Drain |  | Special | 75 | 100 | 5 | An attack that steals half the damage inflicted. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail |  | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE. |
| TM26 | Earthquake |  | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
| TM28 | Dig | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison. |
| TM41 | Torment | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack with effects that vary by location. |
| TM44 | Rest |  | Status | - | - | 5 | The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | | Special | 40 | 100 | 10 | While attacking, it may steal the foe’s held item. |
| TM49 | Snatch | | Status | - | - | 10 | Steals the effects of the move the target uses next. |
| HM04 | Strength | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | A full-body slam that may cause paralysis. |
| Double-Edge | | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. |
| Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. |
| Mimic | | Status | - | - | 10 | Copies a move used by the foe during one battle. |
| Rock Slide |  | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching. |
| Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | Uses an available move randomly while asleep. |
| Snore | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | A loud attack that can be used only while asleep. |
| Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP. |
| Swagger | | Status | - | 90 | 15 | Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beat Up | | Special | 10 | 100 | 10 | Summons party Pokémon to join in the attack. |
| Poison Fang | | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 | A sharp-fanged attack. May badly poison the foe. |
| Pursuit | | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out. |
| Slam | | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 | Slams the foe with a long tail, vine, etc. |
| Spite |  | Status | - | 100 | 10 | Spitefully cuts the PP of the foe’s last move. |
Traits
Intimidate
Lowers the foe’s ATTACK.
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Shed Skin
Heals the body by shedding.
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
