Ekans
Ekans is a Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
National № | 0023 |
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Type | Poison |
Species | Snake Pokémon |
Height | 2.0 m (6′07″) |
Weight | 6.9 kg (15.2 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Intimidate 2. Shed Skin Unnerve (hidden ability) |
Local № | 0023 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0050 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0023 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0050 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0037 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0061 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0023 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0018 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Attack |
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Catch rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 58 |
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 | 35 | 180 | 274 | |
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Attack | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
Defense | 44 | 83 | 205 | |
Sp. Atk | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
Sp. Def | 54 | 101 | 227 | |
Speed | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
Total | 288 | 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
Ekans changes
- In Generation 1, Ekans has a base Special stat of 40.
- In Generations 1-4, Ekans has a base experience yield of 62.
- In Generations 2-7, Ekans has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Red Blue |
Moves silently and stealthily. Eats the eggs of birds, such as PIDGEY and SPEAROW, whole. |
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Yellow | The older it gets, the longer it grows. At night, it wraps its long body around tree branches to rest. |
Gold | It can freely detach its jaw to swallow large prey whole. It can become too heavy to move, however. |
Silver | It always hides in grass. When first born, it has no poison, so its bite is painful, but harmless. |
Crystal | It flutters the tip of its tongue to seek out the scent of prey, then swallows the prey whole. |
Ruby Sapphire |
EKANS curls itself up in a spiral while it rests. Assuming this position allows it to quickly respond to a threat from any direction with a glare from its upraised head. |
FireRed | A very common sight in grassland, etc. It flicks its tongue in and out to sense danger in its surroundings. |
LeafGreen | Moving silently and stealthily, it eats the eggs of birds, such as PIDGEY and SPEAROW, whole. |
Emerald | An EKANS curls itself up in a spiral while it rests. This position allows it to quickly respond to an enemy from any direction with a threat from its upraised head. |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
It sneaks through grass without making a sound and strikes unsuspecting prey from behind. |
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. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It sneaks through grass without making a sound and strikes unsuspecting prey from behind. |
X | The older it gets, the longer it grows. At night, it wraps its long body around tree branches to rest. |
Y | Moving silently and stealthily, it eats the eggs of birds, such as Pidgey and Spearow, whole. |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Ekans curls itself up in a spiral while it rests. Assuming this position allows it to quickly respond to a threat from any direction with a glare from its upraised head. |
Ultra Sun | By dislocating its jaw, it can swallow prey larger than itself. After a meal, it curls up and rests. |
Ultra Moon | The eggs of bird Pokémon are its favorite food. It swallows eggs whole, so sometimes an egg gets stuck, and Ekans faints. |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
The older it gets, the longer it grows. At night, it wraps its long body around tree branches to rest. |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It sneaks through grass without making a sound and strikes unsuspecting prey from behind. |
Moves learned by Ekans
Moves learnt by level up
Ekans learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Leer | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
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 |
25 | Spit Up | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
25 | Stockpile | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
25 | Swallow | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
28 | Acid Spray | Poison | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
33 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
36 | Gastro Acid | Poison | ![]() | — | 100 |
38 | Belch | Poison | ![]() | 120 | 90 |
41 | Haze | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
44 | Coil | Poison | ![]() | — | — |
49 | Gunk Shot | Poison | ![]() | 120 | 80 |
Egg moves
Ekans learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Ekans gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Poison Fang | Poison | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Poison Tail | Poison | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Scary Face | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
Sucker Punch | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Switcheroo | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Ekans is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
05 | Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
06 | Scary Face | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
07 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
08 | Fire Fang | Fire | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
13 | Acid Spray | Poison | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
18 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
20 | Trailblaze | Grass | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
26 | Poison Tail | Poison | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
30 | Snarl | Dark | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
35 | Mud Shot | Ground | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
45 | Venoshock | Poison | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
47 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
49 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
50 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
55 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
63 | Psychic Fangs | Psychic | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
71 | Seed Bomb | Grass | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
83 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
85 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
86 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
91 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | ![]() | — | — |
94 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
95 | Leech Life | Bug | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
102 | Gunk Shot | Poison | ![]() | 120 | 80 |
103 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
108 | Crunch | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
111 | Giga Drain | Grass | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
148 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
149 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
171 | Tera Blast | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
174 | Haze | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
175 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
177 | Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
181 | Knock Off | Dark | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
199 | Lash Out | Dark | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
200 | Scale Shot | Dragon | ![]() | 25 | 90 |
Moves learnt by level up
Ekans learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Leer | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
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 |
25 | Spit Up | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
25 | Stockpile | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
25 | Swallow | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
28 | Acid Spray | Poison | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
33 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
36 | Gastro Acid | Poison | ![]() | — | 100 |
38 | Belch | Poison | ![]() | 120 | 90 |
41 | Haze | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
44 | Coil | Poison | ![]() | — | — |
49 | Gunk Shot | Poison | ![]() | 120 | 80 |
Egg moves
Ekans learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Ekans gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Beat Up | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
Disable | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Poison Fang | Poison | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Poison Tail | Poison | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Scary Face | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Slam | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 75 |
Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
Sucker Punch | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Switcheroo | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Ekans is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
19 | Giga Drain | Grass | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
23 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
28 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
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 |
58 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
66 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
79 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
83 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
84 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
96 | Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Ekans sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Shiny | — |
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Where to find Ekans
Red | Route 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 23 |
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Blue Yellow |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Gold | Goldenrod City |
Silver | Route 3, 4, 32, 33 |
Crystal | Route 3, 4, 26, 27, 32, 33, 42, Azalea Town |
Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
FireRed | Route 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 23 |
LeafGreen Emerald |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Route 212 |
HeartGold | Goldenrod City |
SoulSilver | Route 3, 4, 32, 33 |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y |
Route 14 |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Route 2 |
Let's Go Pikachu | Trade/migrate from another game |
Let's Go Eevee | Route 3, 4 |
Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
Brilliant Diamond | Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern |
Shining Pearl | Trade/migrate from another game |
Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Ekans questions
Other languages
English | Ekans |
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Japanese | アーボ (Arbo) |
German | Rettan |
French | Abo |
Italian | Ekans |
Spanish | Ekans |
Korean | 아보 (abo) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 阿柏蛇 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 阿柏蛇 |
English |
Snake Pokémon |
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Japanese | へびポケモン |
German | Schlangen-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Serpent |
Italian | Pokémon Serpente |
Spanish | Pokémon Serpiente |
Korean | 뱀포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 蛇宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 蛇寶可夢 |
Name origin
- snake
- a species of reptile; ‘ekans’ spelled backwards is ‘snake’