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Ekans

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Ekans

#23 in the National Pokédex • Snake Pokémon

Ekans sprite

Normal

Shiny Ekans sprite

Shiny

Details

Type

Poison

Category

Snake Pokémon

Height

2 m (6'07")

Weight

6.9 kg (15.2 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0023

Pokédex

National Dex #23

Stats

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.

It's Super Effective

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

Growth

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

Eggs

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

Evolution

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

Ekans

#23

Level 22

Arbok

Arbok

#24

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartWrapNormalPhysical159020

A long body, vines, or the like are used to wrap and squeeze the target for four to five turns.

StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

4Poison StingPoisonPhysical1510035

The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.

9BiteDarkPhysical6010025

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

12GlareNormalStatus-10030

The user intimidates the target with the pattern on its belly to cause paralysis.

17ScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.

20AcidPoisonSpecial4010030

The opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stat.

25StockpileNormalStatus--20

The user charges up power and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def stats. The move can be used three times.

25Spit UpNormalSpecial-10010

The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. The more power is stored, the greater the move’s power.

25SwallowNormalStatus--10

The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP. Storing more power heals more HP.

28Acid SprayPoisonSpecial4010020

The user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat.

33Mud BombGroundSpecial658510

The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. This may also lower the target’s accuracy.

36Gastro AcidPoisonStatus-10010

The user hurls up its stomach acids on the target. The fluid eliminates the effect of the target’s Ability.

38BelchPoisonSpecial1209010

The user lets out a damaging belch at the target. The user must eat a held Berry to use this move.

41HazeIceStatus--30

The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

44CoilPoisonStatus--20

The user coils up and concentrates. This raises its Attack and Defense stats as well as its accuracy.

49Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical120805

The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial6510010

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

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

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

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

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

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

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

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

TM34Sludge WavePoisonSpecial9510010

The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit.

TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

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

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515

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

TM41TormentDarkStatus-10015

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

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

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

TM44RestPsychicStatus--10

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

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

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

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM59Brutal SwingDarkPhysical6010020

The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

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

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

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

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

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

TM83InfestationBugSpecial2010020

The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.

TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

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

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-8515

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

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM97Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015

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

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Beat UpDarkPhysical-10010

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

DisableNormalStatus-10020

For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.

Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

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

Poison FangPoisonPhysical5010015

The user bites the target with toxic fangs. This may also leave the target badly poisoned.

Poison TailPoisonPhysical5010025

The user hits the target with its tail. This may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.

PursuitDarkPhysical4010020

The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.

Scary FaceNormalStatus-10010

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.

SlamNormalPhysical807520

The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, or the like to inflict damage.

SnatchDarkStatus--10

The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move.

SpiteGhostStatus-10010

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

Sucker PunchDarkPhysical701005

This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

SwitcherooDarkStatus-10010

The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.

Imports and compatible Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon trades have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition sourceDescription
Aqua TailWaterPhysical909010

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

Aqua TailWaterPhysical909010

Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

BideNormalPhysical--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

BindNormalPhysical158520

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.

BindNormalPhysical158520

Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves

Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.

Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

CurseGhostStatus--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

DigGroundPhysical8010010

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.

DigGroundPhysical8010010

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

EndureNormalStatus--10

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

EndureNormalStatus--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

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

FissureGroundPhysical-305

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves

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

Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

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

HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Mega DrainGrassSpecial4010015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

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

MimicNormalStatus--10

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

MimicNormalStatus--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

RageNormalPhysical2010020

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.

Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.

Seed BombGrassPhysical8010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.

Seed BombGrassPhysical8010015

Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves

The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.

Skull BashNormalPhysical13010010

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.

SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

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

Take DownNormalPhysical908520

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Intimidate

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon intimidates opposing Pokémon upon entering battle, lowering their Attack stat.

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

Shed Skin

Ability Slot 2

The Pokémon may heal its own status conditions by shedding its skin.

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

Unnerve(Hidden Ability)

Unnerves opposing Pokémon and makes them unable to eat Berries.

Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

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