Arbok
Arbok is a Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Cobra Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 024 |
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Type | Poison |
Species | Cobra Pokémon |
Height | 3.5 m (11′06″) |
Weight | 65.0 kg (143.3 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Intimidate 2. Shed Skin Unnerve (hidden ability) |
Local № | 024 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 051 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 024 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 051 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 038 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 062 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 024 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Attack |
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Catch rate | 90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 157 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Dragon, Field |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 60 | 230 | 324 | |
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Attack | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
Defense | 69 | 128 | 260 | |
Sp. Atk | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
Sp. Def | 79 | 146 | 282 | |
Speed | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
Total | 448 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Arbok changes
- In Generation 1, Arbok has a base Special stat of 65.
- In Generations 1-6, Arbok has a base Attack of 85.
- In Generations 1-4, Arbok has a base experience yield of 147.
- In Generations 5-6, Arbok has a base experience yield of 153.
- In Generations 2-7, Arbok has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Red Blue | It is rumored that the ferocious warning markings on its belly differ from area to area. |
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Yellow | The frightening patterns on its belly have been studied. Six variations have been confirmed. |
Gold | Transfixing prey with the face-like pattern on its belly, it binds and poisons the frightened victim. |
Silver | With a very vengeful nature, it won’t give up the chase, no matter how far, once it targets its prey. |
Crystal | To intimidate foes, it spreads its chest wide and makes eerie sounds by expelling air from its mouth. |
Ruby Sapphire | This POKéMON is terrifically strong in order to constrict things with its body. It can even flatten steel oil drums. Once ARBOK wraps its body around its foe, escaping its crunching embrace is impossible. |
FireRed | The pattern on its belly appears to be a frightening face. Weak foes will flee just at the sight of the pattern. |
LeafGreen | It is rumored that the ferocious warning markings on its belly differ from area to area. |
Emerald | This POKéMON has a terrifically strong constricting power. It can even flatten steel oil drums. Once it wraps its body around its foe, escaping is impossible. |
Diamond Pearl Platinum | The pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes while they are frozen in fear. |
HeartGold | Transfixing prey with the face-like pattern on its belly, it binds and poisons the frightened victim. |
SoulSilver | With a very vengeful nature, it won’t give up the chase, no matter how far, once it targets its prey. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 | The pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes while they are frozen in fear. |
X | The pattern on its belly appears to be a frightening face. Weak foes will flee just at the sight of the pattern. |
Y | To intimidate foes, it spreads its chest wide and makes eerie sounds by expelling air from its mouth. |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | This Pokémon is terrifically strong in order to constrict things with its body. It can even flatten steel oil drums. Once Arbok wraps its body around its foe, escaping its crunching embrace is impossible. |
Ultra Sun | The latest research has determined that there are over 20 possible arrangements of the patterns on its stomach. |
Ultra Moon | After stunning its opponents with the pattern on its stomach, it quickly wraps them up in its body and waits for them to stop moving. |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | The frightening patterns on its belly have been studied. Six variations have been confirmed. |
Moves learned by Arbok
Moves learnt by level up
Arbok learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Acid | Poison | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Crunch | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
1 | Leer | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Poison Sting | Poison | ![]() | 15 | 100 |
1 | Sucker Punch | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
1 | Wrap | Normal | ![]() | 15 | 90 |
4 | Leer | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
9 | Acid | Poison | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
12 | Bite | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
16 | Haze | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Glare | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
28 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
36 | Slam | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 75 |
44 | Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
52 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Arbok learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee (regardless of level).
Moves learnt by TM
Arbok is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
05 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
07 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
08 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
10 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
12 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
17 | Dragon Tail | Dragon | ![]() | 60 | 90 |
19 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
20 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
22 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
26 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
27 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
41 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
48 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
52 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
53 | Mega Drain | Grass | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Arbok learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Bite | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
1 | Crunch | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
1 | Fire Fang | Fire | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
1 | Ice Fang | Ice | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
1 | Leer | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Poison Sting | Poison | ![]() | 15 | 100 |
1 | Thunder Fang | Electric | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
1 | Wrap | Normal | ![]() | 15 | 90 |
4 | Poison Sting | Poison | ![]() | 15 | 100 |
9 | Bite | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
12 | Glare | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
17 | Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
20 | Acid | Poison | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
27 | Spit Up | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
27 | Stockpile | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Swallow | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
32 | Acid Spray | Poison | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
39 | Mud Bomb | Ground | ![]() | 65 | 85 |
44 | Gastro Acid | Poison | ![]() | — | 100 |
48 | Belch | Poison | ![]() | 120 | 90 |
51 | Haze | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
56 | Coil | Poison | ![]() | — | — |
63 | Gunk Shot | Poison | ![]() | 120 | 80 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Arbok learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).
Egg moves
Arbok learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Arbok egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Beat Up | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
Disable | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
Poison Fang | Poison | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Poison Tail | Poison | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Pursuit | Dark | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Scary Face | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Slam | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 75 |
Snatch | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
Sucker Punch | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Switcheroo | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Arbok can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Moves learnt by TM
Arbok is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
09 | Venoshock | Poison | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Sludge Wave | Poison | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
41 | Torment | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
46 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
59 | Brutal Swing | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
66 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
78 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
82 | Dragon Tail | Dragon | ![]() | 60 | 90 |
83 | Infestation | Bug | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
84 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
97 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Arbok can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Bide | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 1 — TM |
Fissure | Ground | ![]() | — | 30 | Generation 1 — TM |
Mega Drain | Grass | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 1 — TM |
Rage | Normal | ![]() | 20 | 100 | Generation 1 — TM |
Skull Bash | Normal | ![]() | 130 | 100 | Generation 1 — TM |
Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 | Generation 1 — TM |
Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — | Generation 2 — TM |
Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mimic | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 4 — TM |
Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Arbok sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Where to find Arbok
Red | Route 23, Cerulean Cave |
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Blue Yellow |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Gold | Evolve Ekans |
Silver | Route 3, 4, 26, 27 |
Crystal | Route 3, 4, 26, 27, 28, 42, Mt. Silver |
Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
FireRed | Route 23, Victory Road |
LeafGreen Emerald |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Great Marsh |
HeartGold | Evolve Ekans |
SoulSilver | Route 3, 4, 26, 27 |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y |
Route 19 |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Route 8 |
Let's Go Pikachu | Trade/migrate from another game |
Let's Go Eevee | Evolve Ekans |
Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Arbok |
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Japanese | アーボック (Arbok) |
German | Arbok |
French | Arbok |
Name origin
- cobra
- a type of snake; ‘arbok’ spelled backwards is ‘kobra’