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National No. 23

Ekans

Snake Pokémon

Poison
Generation I
2 m Size
6.9 kg Weight
3 Abilities
#0023
Ekans

Description

It can freely detach its jaw to swallow large prey whole. It can become too heavy to move, however.

Abilities

Ability 1

Intimidate

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

Ability 2

Shed Skin

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

Hidden Ability

Unnerve

Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 2 m / 6'56"
Weight 6.9 kg / 15.21 lbs
Color Purple
Body
Squiggle Pokémon with serpentine bodies
Habitat
grassland
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 58
Maximum Experience 1.000.000
Experience Rated as medium
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Field / Dragon
Base Egg Cycle 20
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 5120 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 255
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 43.9% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 59.5% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 73.8% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation I / Kanto
Available since Red / Green (Japan) · Generation I
Form Ekans
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Ekans
French Abo
German Rettan
Spanish Ekans
Italian Ekans
Japanese アーボ Arbo
Korean 아보 Abo
Chinese 阿柏蛇 Ábaaksèh · Ābóshé

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

It can freely detach its jaw to swallow large prey whole. It can become too heavy to move, however.

30 descriptions 2 historical periods Classic game data

Evolutionary Chain

Ekans
Ekans
Nº023
Arbok
Arbok
Nº024 Ekans · Lv. 22

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Ekans

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
35
-
95 - 142
180 - 274
Attack
60
+1 EV
58 - 123
112 - 240
Defense
44
-
44 - 105
83 - 205
Sp Attack.
40
-
40 - 101
76 - 196
Defense Esp.
54
-
53 - 116
101 - 227
Speed
55
-
54 - 117
103 - 229
Total
288
+1 EV
-
-
Life
35
Lv 50: 95 - 142 Lv 100: 180 - 274
At. +1 EV
60
Lv 50: 58 - 123 Lv 100: 112 - 240
Df.
44
Lv 50: 44 - 105 Lv 100: 83 - 205
At. Esp.
40
Lv 50: 40 - 101 Lv 100: 76 - 196
Df. Esp.
54
Lv 50: 53 - 116 Lv 100: 101 - 227
Vel.
55
Lv 50: 54 - 117 Lv 100: 103 - 229
Total +1 EV
288

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Wrap No.35 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack 15
Hit 90%
Leer No.43 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit 100%
Poison Sting No.40 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 4
Latest record
PP 35
Attack 15
Hit 100%
Bite No.44 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 9
Latest record
PP 25
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Glare No.137 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 12
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit 100%
Screech No.103 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 17
Latest record
PP 40
Attack -
Hit 85%
Acid No.51 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 20
Latest record
PP 30
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Haze No.114 · Level up
Type Ice
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 41
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Stockpile No.254 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 25
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Swallow No.256 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 25
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Spit Up No.255 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 25
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit 100%
Mud Bomb No.426 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 33
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 65
Hit 85%
Gastro Acid No.380 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 36
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit 100%
Gunk Shot No.441 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 49
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 120
Hit 80%
Acid Spray No.491 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 28
PP 20
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Coil No.489 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 44
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Belch No.562 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 38
PP 10
Attack 120
Hit 90%
Poison Jab No.398 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 24
PP 20
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Slam No.21 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 28
PP 20
Attack 80
Hit 75%
Toxic No.92 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 36
PP 10
Attack -
Hit 90%
Sludge Bomb No.188 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 33
PP 10
Attack 90
Hit 100%