Ekans

#50 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Snake Pokémon

Ekans

#50 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Snake Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

180

274

Attack

112

240

Defense

205

Sp. Atk

196

Sp. Def

101

227

Speed

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.

Fearow

Arbok

Normal

Shiny

Ekans

Snake Pokémon

#50

Height

2 m (6'07")

Weight

6.9 kg (15.2 lbs)

Abilities

Intimidate Shed Skin

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Ekans takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Updated Johto #50
EV yield	1 Atk
Catch rate	255
Base Exp.	58

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Field Dragon
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

HeartGold

It can freely detach its jaw to swallow large prey whole. It can become too heavy to move, however.

SoulSilver

It always hides in grass. When first born, it has no poison, so its bite is painful, but harmless.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Ekans #50	Level 22	Arbok #51

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

HeartGold

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland	Walking in tall grass or a cave	15	10%	In the morning
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland	Walking in tall grass or a cave	15	10%	During the day
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland	Walking in tall grass or a cave	16	10%	In the morning
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland	Walking in tall grass or a cave	16	10%	During the day
Goldenrod City Goldenrod City Game Corner	Receive as a gift	15	100%	Have at least 700 coins in your Coin Case

SoulSilver

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 32 Road 32	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	20%	-
Route 32 Road 32	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	10%	Radio off
Route 33 Road 33	Walking in tall grass or a cave	7	20%	-
Route 33 Road 33	Walking in tall grass or a cave	7	10%	Radio off
Route 3 Road 3	Walking in tall grass or a cave	8	10%	Radio off
Route 3 Road 3	Walking in tall grass or a cave	8	10%	Radio off
Route 4 Road 4	Walking in tall grass or a cave	8	10%	Radio off
Route 4 Road 4	Walking in tall grass or a cave	8	10%	Radio off
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland	Walking in tall grass or a cave	15	10%	In the morning
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland	Walking in tall grass or a cave	15	10%	During the day
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland	Walking in tall grass or a cave	16	10%	In the morning
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland	Walking in tall grass or a cave	16	10%	During the day

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Wrap	Physical	15	85	20	A long body or vines are used to wrap and squeeze the foe for two to five turns.
Start	Leer	Status	-	100	30	The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target’s Defense stat is reduced.
4	Poison Sting	Physical	15	100	35	The foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb of some sort. It may also poison the target.
9	Bite	Physical	60	100	25	The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.
12	Glare	Status	-	75	30	The user intimidates the foe with the pattern on its belly to cause paralysis.
17	Screech	Status	-	85	40	An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s Defense stat.
20	Acid	Special	40	100	30	The foe is attacked with a spray of harsh acid. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
25	Stockpile	Status	-	-	20	The user charges up power, and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def. The move can be used three times.
25	Spit Up	Special	-	100	10	The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack.
25	Swallow	Status	-	-	10	The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP.
28	Mud Bomb	Special	65	85	10	The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. It may also lower the target’s accuracy.
33	Gastro Acid	Status	-	100	10	The user hurls up its stomach acids on the foe. The fluid eliminates the effect of the foe’s ability.
36	Haze	Status	-	-	30	The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
41	Gunk Shot	Physical	120	70	5	The user shoots filthy garbage at the foe to attack. It may also poison the target.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.

		Class				Description
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	1	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
TM19	Giga Drain	Special	60	100	10	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28	Dig	Physical	80	100	10	The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM36	Sludge Bomb	Special	90	100	10	The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Physical	50	80	10	Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.
TM41	Torment	Status	-	100	15	The user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Physical	40	100	10	The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM49	Snatch	Status	-	-	10	The user steals the effects of any healing or stat- changing move the foe attempts to use.
TM58	Endure	Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM66	Payback	Physical	50	100	10	If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
TM78	Captivate	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM79	Dark Pulse	Special	80	100	15	The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.
TM80	Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM84	Poison Jab	Physical	80	100	20	The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
HM04	Strength	Physical	80	100	15	The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Aqua Tail	Physical	90	90	10	The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
Gastro Acid	Status	-	100	10	The user hurls up its stomach acids on the foe. The fluid eliminates the effect of the foe’s ability.
Gunk Shot	Physical	120	70	5	The user shoots filthy garbage at the foe to attack. It may also poison the target.
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.
Seed Bomb	Physical	80	100	15	The user slams a barrage of hard- shelled seeds down on the foe from above.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Spite	Status	-	100	10	The user looses its grudge on the move last used by the foe by cutting 4 PP from it.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Beat Up	Physical	10	100	10	The user gets all the party Pokémon to attack the foe. The more party Pokémon, the more damage.
Disable	Status	-	80	20	For several turns, this move prevents the foe from using the move it last used.
Poison Fang	Physical	50	100	15	The user bites the foe with toxic fangs. It may also leave the foe badly poisoned.
Poison Tail	Physical	50	100	25	An attack with a high critical-hit ratio. This tail attack may also poison the foe.
Pursuit	Physical	40	100	20	An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle.
Scary Face	Status	-	90	10	The user frightens the foe with a scary face to sharply reduce its Speed stat.
Slam	Physical	80	75	20	The foe is slammed with a long tail, vines, etc., to inflict damage.
Spite	Status	-	100	10	The user looses its grudge on the move last used by the foe by cutting 4 PP from it.
Switcheroo	Status	-	100	10	The user trades held items with the foe faster than the eye can follow.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Intimidate

Ability Slot 1

Lowers the foe’s Attack stat.

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

Shed Skin

Ability Slot 2

The Pokémon may heal its own status problems.

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

#14

Fearow

#51

Arbok

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