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No. 0023 · Generation I · Kanto

Ekans

The Snake Pokémon

TL;DR. Ekans is a pure poison-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 288. Moves silently and stealthily. Eats the eggs of birds, such as PIDGEY and SPEAROW, whole.

Poison

Moves silently and stealthily. Eats the eggs of birds, such as PIDGEY and SPEAROW, whole.

Height2.0 m

Weight6.9 kg

AbilitiesIntimidate, Shed Skin

HiddenUnnerve

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 288. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 35

Attack 60

Defense 44

Sp. Attack 40

Sp. Defense 54

Speed 55

Total288

288 base stat total, the 903rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 74th among Poison-types.

60 base Attack, Ekans's strongest stat, ranking 55th of 83 Poison-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Ekans in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Ekans reaches 927 CP at level 40 and 1,061 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack110

GO Defense97

GO Stamina111

Max CP (L40)927

Max CP (L50)1,048

Best buddy (L51)1,061

Raid catch CP 487–529 (L20). Weather boosted 609–662 (L25).

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Competitive

Ekans in competitive play.

Ekans is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles.

Utility

Knock Off / Glare / Earthquake / Gunk Shot

ItemEviolite
NatureJolly
EVs76 HP / 4 Def / 164 SpD / 236 Spe
TeraDark

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Quick answers

Common questions about Ekans.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Ekans, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Ekans?

Ekans is a pure Poison-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Ekans weak to?

Ekans takes 2× damage from Ground, Psychic. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Ekans resistant to?

Ekans resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy. It has no full immunities.

How does Ekans evolve?

Ekans evolves into Arbok (Level 22).

What generation is Ekans from?

Ekans was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0023.

What are Ekans's base stats?

Ekans has HP 35, Attack 60, Defense 44, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 54, and Speed 55. Total base stat total: 288.

What are Ekans's abilities?

Ekans can have the abilities Intimidate, Shed Skin, plus the Hidden Ability Unnerve.

Is Ekans legendary or mythical?

No. Ekans is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Ekans's best stat?

Ekans's highest base stat is Attack at 60, which ranks 55th of 83 Poison-type Pokémon.

Is Ekans good?

Ekans has a base stat total of 288, the 903rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 74th among Poison-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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