Ekans

#0023 in the National Pokédex • Snake Pokémon

Ekans

#0023 in the National 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

#0023

Poison

Height

2 m (6'07")

Weight

6.9 kg (15.2 lbs)

Abilities

Intimidate Shed Skin UnnerveHidden

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Ground

2×

Psychic

2×

Resists

Grass

0.5×

Fighting

0.5×

Poison

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Fairy

0.5×

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Ekans #0023	Level 22	Arbok #0024

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Wrap	Normal	Physical	15	90	20	Squeezes the foe for 2-5 turns.
Start	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100	30	Reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
10	Poison Sting	Poison	Physical	15	100	35	An attack that may poison the target.
17	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may cause flinching.
24	Glare	Normal	Status	-	100	30	A move that may cause paralysis.
28	Mud Bomb	Ground	Special	65	85	10	The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. It may also lower the target’s accuracy.
28	Acid Spray	Poison	Special	40	100	20	The user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This harshly reduces the target’s Sp. Def stat.
31	Screech	Normal	Status	-	85	40	Sharply reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
33	Gastro Acid	Poison	Status	-	100	10	The user hurls up its stomach acids on the foe. The fluid eliminates the effect of the foe’s ability.
37	Stockpile	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Charges up power for up to 3 turns.
37	Spit Up	Normal	Special	-	100	10	Releases stockpiled power (the more the better).
37	Swallow	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Absorbs stockpiled power and restores HP.
38	Acid	Poison	Special	40	100	30	An attack that may lower DEFENSE.
38	Belch	Poison	Special	120	90	10	The user lets out a damaging belch at the target. The user must eat a held Berry to use this move.
41	Gunk Shot	Poison	Physical	120	80	5	The user shoots filthy garbage at the foe to attack. It may also poison the target.
43	Haze	Ice	Status	-	-	30	Eliminates all stat changes.
44	Coil	Poison	Status	-	-	20	The user coils up and concentrates. This raises its Attack and Defense stats as well as its accuracy.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.

		Class				Description
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100	15	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100	15	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100	15	A powerful physi cal attack.
Mega Drain	Grass	Special	40	100	15	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100	10	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
Fissure	Ground	Physical	-	30	5	A ground-type, one-hit KO attack.
Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100	10	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
Rage	Normal	Physical	20	100	20	Raises ATTACK if the user is hit.
Mimic	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Copies a move used by the foe.
Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
Bide	Normal	Physical	-	-	10	Waits 2-3 turns & hits back double.
Skull Bash	Normal	Physical	130	100	10	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90	10	An attack that may cause flinching.
Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100	15	An attack that may make foe flinch.
Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may steal a held item.
Snore	Normal	Special	50	100	15	An attack useable only while asleep.
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-	10	Works differently for ghost-types.
Protect	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100	10	An attack that may poison the foe.
Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100	10	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
Swagger	Normal	Status	-	85	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
Attract	Normal	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Return	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The power varies with the POKéMON.
Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-	5	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75	15	An attack that may reduce DEFENSE.
Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-	5	Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
Torment	Dark	Status	-	100	15	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Snatch	Dark	Status	-	-	10	Steals the effects of the move the foe uses next.
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95	15	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100	10	If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100	20	The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100	15	The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.
Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Venoshock	Poison	Special	65	100	10	The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
Sludge Wave	Poison	Special	95	100	10	It swamps the area around the user with a giant sludge wave. It may also poison those hit.
Round	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100	20	The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.
Confide	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Infestation	Bug	Special	20	100	20	The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.
Brutal Swing	Dark	Physical	60	100	20	The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.
Leech Life	Bug	Physical	80	100	10	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100	10	Reduces the foe's accuracy.
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	65	100	20	Knocks down the foe’s held item to prevent its use.
Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95	15	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces SPEED.
Toxic Spikes	Poison	Status	-	-	20	The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe’s feet. They poison foes that switch into battle.
Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95	15	The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or sustain a burn.
Snarl	Dark	Special	55	95	15	The user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the target’s Sp. Atk stat decrease.
Psychic Fangs	Psychic	Physical	85	100	10	The user bites the target with its psychic capabilities. This can also destroy Light Screen and Reflect.
Scale Shot	Dragon	Physical	25	90	20	The user attacks by shooting scales two to five times in a row. This move boosts the user’s Speed stat but lowers its Defense stat.
Lash Out	Dark	Physical	75	100	5	The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. If the user’s stats were lowered during this turn, the power of this move is doubled.
Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100	10
Trailblaze	Grass	Physical	50	100	20

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

		Class				Description
Beat Up	Dark	Physical	-	100	10	Party POKéMON join in the attack.
Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100	15	An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.
Disable	Normal	Status	-	100	20	Disables the foe's most recent move.
Poison Fang	Poison	Physical	50	100	15	A sharp-fanged attack. May badly poison the foe.
Poison Tail	Poison	Physical	50	100	25	Has a high critical-hit ratio. May also poison.
Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100	20	Heavily strikes switching POKéMON.
Scary Face	Normal	Status	-	100	10	Sharply reduces the foe's SPEED.
Slam	Normal	Physical	80	75	20	Slams the foe with a tail, vine, etc.
Spite	Ghost	Status	-	100	10	Cuts the PP of the foe's last move.
Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	70	100	5	This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.
Switcheroo	Dark	Status	-	100	10	The user trades held items with the foe faster than the eye can follow.