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No. 0024 · Generation I · Kanto

Arbok

The Cobra Pokémon

TL;DR. Arbok is a pure poison-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 448. It is rumored that the ferocious warning markings on its belly differ from area to area.

Poison

It is rumored that the ferocious warning markings on its belly differ from area to area.

Height3.5 m

Weight65.0 kg

AbilitiesIntimidate, Shed Skin

HiddenUnnerve

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Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 448. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 60

Attack 95

Defense 69

Sp. Attack 65

Sp. Defense 79

Speed 80

Total448

448 base stat total, the 522nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 39th among Poison-types.

95 base Attack, Arbok's strongest stat, ranking 12th of 83 Poison-types.

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

Daily Pokémon · Video

Arbok on Daily Pokémon

Arbok was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.

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Jul 7, 2026

Pokémon GO

Arbok 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, Arbok reaches 1,921 CP at level 40 and 2,197 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack167

GO Defense153

GO Stamina155

Max CP (L40)1,921

Max CP (L50)2,171

Best buddy (L51)2,197

Raid catch CP 1,035–1,097 (L20). Weather boosted 1,295–1,372 (L25).

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Competitive

Arbok in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Arbok across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #809 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #809 68 score

Ultra League #774 56.8 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Arbok.

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

What type is Arbok?

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

What is Arbok weak to?

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

What is Arbok resistant to?

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

How does Arbok evolve?

Arbok evolves from Ekans (Level 22). Arbok is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Arbok from?

Arbok was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0024.

What are Arbok's base stats?

Arbok has HP 60, Attack 95, Defense 69, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 79, and Speed 80. Total base stat total: 448.

What are Arbok's abilities?

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

Is Arbok legendary or mythical?

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

What is Arbok's best stat?

Arbok's highest base stat is Attack at 95, which ranks 12th of 83 Poison-type Pokémon.

Is Arbok good?

Arbok has a base stat total of 448, the 522nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 39th among Poison-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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