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Ekans

#0023 in the National Pokédex • Snake Pokémon

Ekans sprite

Normal

Shiny Ekans sprite

Shiny

Pokémon HOME art

Details

Type

Category

Snake Pokémon

Height

2 m (6'07")

Weight

6.9 kg (15.2 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0023
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.
Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Ekans

Ekans

#0023

Level 22

Arbok

Arbok

#0024

Ekans sprites across all games. Select one to see its Pokédex details for that game.

Games

Pokémon GO

2016

Ekans in Pokémon GO
Shiny Ekans in Pokémon GO

Main Series

Legends: Z-A

2025

Ekans in Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Shiny Ekans in Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Scarlet & Violet

2022

Ekans in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Ekans in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

2021

Ekans in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!

2018

Ekans in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!
Shiny Ekans in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

2017

Ekans in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Shiny Ekans in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Sun & Moon

2016

Ekans in Pokémon Sun & Moon
Shiny Ekans in Pokémon Sun & Moon

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

2014

Ekans in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Shiny Ekans in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

X & Y

2013

Ekans in Pokémon X & Y
Shiny Ekans in Pokémon X & Y

Black 2 & White 2

2012

Ekans in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2
Shiny Ekans in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2

Black & White

2010

Ekans in Pokémon Black & White
Shiny Ekans in Pokémon Black & White

HeartGold & SoulSilver

2009

Ekans in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver
Shiny Ekans in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver

Platinum

2008

Ekans in Pokémon Platinum
Shiny Ekans in Pokémon Platinum

Diamond & Pearl

2006

Ekans in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl
Shiny Ekans in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl

Emerald

2004

Ekans in Pokémon Emerald
Shiny Ekans in Pokémon Emerald

FireRed & LeafGreen

2004

Ekans in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen
Shiny Ekans in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen

Ruby & Sapphire

2002

Ekans in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire
Shiny Ekans in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire

Crystal

2000

Ekans in Pokémon Crystal
Shiny Ekans in Pokémon Crystal

Gold & Silver

1999

Ekans in Pokémon Gold & Silver
Shiny Ekans in Pokémon Gold & Silver

Yellow

1998

Ekans in Pokémon Yellow

Red & Blue

1996

Ekans in Pokémon Red & Blue
Pick a game to see what Ekans learns there.
Ekans in Legends: Z-A

Moves Ekans learns by leveling up in Legends: Z-A.
Class
StartLeer

The user frightens targets with an intimidating leer, which lowers their Defense stats for a short time.

Normal---
StartTackle

The user attacks by charging forward and slamming into targets with its whole body.

Normal40--
4Poison Sting

The user attacks by stabbing targets with a poisonous stinger. This may also leave targets poisoned.

Poison30--
9Bite

The user attacks by biting targets with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make targets flinch.

Dark60--
12Glare

The user intimidates targets with a frightful glare that will leave them paralyzed.

Normal---
15Brutal Swing

The user attacks everything nearby by swinging about violently.

Dark60--
17Screech

The user emits a horrible screech that makes targets reflexively want to cover their ears. This lowers their Defense stats for a while.

Normal---
25Toxic

The user badly poisons targets. The poison's damage worsens over time.

Poison---
33Leech Life

The user attacks by draining targets of their blood. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.

Bug80--
36Poison Jab

The user attacks by stabbing targets with a poison- soaked tentacle, arm, or the like. This may also leave targets poisoned.

Poison80--
41Haze

The user cloaks the area in a dark haze. Pokémon touched by the haze will have their stat changes reverted.

Ice---
49Gunk Shot

The user attacks by shooting out filthy garbage. This may also leave targets poisoned.

Poison120--
Moves Ekans can learn from Technical Machines in Legends: Z-A.
Class
TM007Toxic

The user badly poisons targets. The poison's damage worsens over time.

Poison---
TM012Rock Slide

The user attacks by hurling large boulders. This may also make targets flinch.

Rock75--
TM014Fire Fang

The user attacks by biting targets with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make targets flinch or leave them with a burn.

Fire65--
TM015Ice Fang

The user attacks by biting targets with cold-infused fangs. This may also make targets flinch or leave them frozen.

Ice65--
TM017Protect

The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.

Normal---
TM021Thunder Fang

The user attacks by biting targets with electrified fangs. This may also make targets flinch or leave them paralyzed.

Electric65--
TM028Dig

The user attacks by disappearing underground for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets.

Ground80--
TM033Body Slam

The user attacks by dropping onto targets with its full body weight. This may also leave targets paralyzed.

Normal85--
TM035Endure

The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.

Normal---
TM036Rock Tomb

The user attacks by hurling a boulder. Boulders that hit will also make targets move more slowly. Boulders that miss will remain on the battlefield.

Rock60--
TM042Giga Drain

The user attacks by draining targets of their nutrients. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.

Grass75--
TM045Knock Off

The user attacks by slapping targets' held items away, making the items unusable for the rest of the battle. This move does more damage to targets holding items.

Dark65--
TM046Mud Shot

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at targets. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.

Ground55--
TM053Sludge Bomb

The user attacks by hurling unsanitary sludge at targets. This may also leave targets poisoned.

Poison90--
TM069Earthquake

The user attacks by setting off an earthquake that strikes a wide area.

Ground100--
TM077Poison Jab

The user attacks by stabbing targets with a poison- soaked tentacle, arm, or the like. This may also leave targets poisoned.

Poison80--
TM078Bulldoze

The user attacks targets by stomping on the ground. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.

Ground60--
TM085Substitute

The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.

Normal---
TM087Iron Tail

The user attacks by slamming its hard tail into targets. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.

Steel100--
TM090Dark Pulse

The user attacks by releasing a horrible aura rife with ill intent. This may also make targets flinch.

Dark80--
TM100Gunk Shot

The user attacks by shooting out filthy garbage. This may also leave targets poisoned.

Poison120--
TM109Facade

The user attacks with a power that is doubled if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, burned, or drowsy.

Normal70--
TM112Acid Spray

The user attacks by spitting caustic fluid at targets. This also lowers their Sp. Def stats for a while.

Poison40--
TM115Trailblaze

The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork also increases its movement speed for a short time.

Grass40--
TM123Poison Fang

The user attacks by biting targets with toxic fangs. This may also leave targets badly poisoned.

Poison50--
TM124Psychic Fangs

The user attacks by biting targets using psychic power. This move can also break barriers such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Psychic85--
TM128Seed Bomb

The user attacks by slamming a barrage of large, hard- shelled seeds down on targets from above.

Grass35--
TM143Scale Shot

The user attacks by shooting out five volleys of scales, one after the other. This increases the user's movement speed but also lowers its Defense stat for a short time.

Dragon15--

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