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Ekans

Snake Pokémon

Ekans official artwork
Official art

Ekans is a Poison-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground and Psychic, with a base stat total of 288. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Poison
Height
2 m 6′07″
Weight
6.9 kg 15.2 lbs
Base stat total
288 Higher than 12% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen I Red & Green (JP)
Abilities
Pokédex entryLet’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.
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Base stats

HP35110–142180–274
Atk6072–123112–240
Def4457–10583–205
SpA4054–10176–196
SpD5466–116101–227
Spe5567–117103–229
Total288Higher than 12% of Pokémon
HP35Atk60Def44Spe55SpD54SpA40

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
GroundPsychic

Resists

½×
BugFairyFightingGrassPoison
Takes normal damage from 11 types
NormalFlyingRockGhostSteelFireWaterElectricIceDragonDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 55); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+117Max107No SP75Min67Scarf175Tailwind234

At max Speed, Ekans outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Ekans against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
117Ekans · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
107Ekans · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
75Ekans · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesLC

0.7% of teams · rank #60 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630 weighting · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Nature
Jolly
EVs
76 HP / 196 Atk / 236 Spe
Tera Type
Grass
  1. Gunk Shot
  2. Coil
  3. Sucker Punch
  4. Seed Bomb

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All games1.3%
  • 1500 weighting1.6%
  • 1630 weighting0.7%
  • 1760 weighting0.2%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.7%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 84.3%
  • 15.7%

EV spreads

  • Jolly 76 HP / 196 Atk / 236 Spe84.3%
  • Jolly 196 Atk / 4 Def / 4 SpD / 236 Spe8.5%
  • Jolly 76 HP / 4 Def / 164 SpD / 236 Spe6.8%
  • Jolly 244 SpD / 236 Spe0.4%
  • Adamant 4 HP / 196 Atk / 236 Spe0%

Tera types

  • Grass92.8%
  • Dark6.8%
  • Poison0.4%
  • Flying0%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0023EkansPoison
    1. Level 22
      #0024ArbokPoison

Moves

Level up 17

1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1WrapTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.NormalPhys1590%20
4Poison Sting30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys15100%35
9Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
12GlareParalyzes the target.NormalStatus—100%30
17ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40
20Acid10% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Def by 1.PoisonSpec40100%30
25Spit UpMore power with more uses of Stockpile.NormalSpec—100%10
25StockpileRaises user's Defense, Sp. Def by 1. Max 3 uses.NormalStatus——20
25SwallowHeals the user based on uses of Stockpile.NormalStatus——10
28Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.PoisonSpec40100%20
33Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
36Gastro AcidNullifies the target's Ability.PoisonStatus—100%10
38BelchCannot be selected until the user eats a Berry.PoisonSpec12090%10
41HazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30
44CoilRaises user's Attack, Defense, accuracy by 1.PoisonStatus——20
49Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

TM / HM / TR 43

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM13Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.PoisonSpec40100%20
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM26Poison TailHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison.PoisonPhys50100%25
TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM45VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM63Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.PsychicPhys85100%10
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM91Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers.PoisonStatus——20
TM94Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM95Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.BugPhys80100%10
TM102Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
TM148Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM174HazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30
TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.PoisonStatus—90%10
TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM199Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5
TM200Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.DragonPhys2590%20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM214Sludge Wave10% chance to poison adjacent Pokémon.PoisonSpec95100%10
TM219Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10

Egg moves 6

EggPoison Fang50% chance to badly poison the target.PoisonPhys50100%15
EggPoison TailHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison.PoisonPhys50100%25
EggScary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
EggSpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
EggSucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.DarkPhys70100%5
EggSwitcherooUser switches its held item with the target's.DarkStatus—100%10

Biology

It uses its tongue to detect its surroundings and look for the scent for its prey. It wraps itself around trees to rest at night. If no trees are available, it coils to be able to respond from any given direction.

It preys on bird Pokémon and their eggs and can stretch its jaw to swallow them whole, but eating something too big can leave it too heavy to move.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Snake Pokémon
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Purple
Grassland
Pal Park area
Forest
Kanto#023Original Johto#050Updated Johto#050Mountain Kalos#037Updated Alola#061Updated Melemele#061Let’s Go Kanto#023Kitakami#018Lumiose#060

  1. The eggs of bird Pokémon are its favorite food. It swallows eggs whole, so sometimes an egg gets stuck, and Ekans faints.

    Ultra Moon

  2. By dislocating its jaw, it can swallow prey larger than itself. After a meal, it curls up and rests.

    Ultra Sun

  3. It sneaks through grass without making a sound and strikes unsuspecting prey from behind.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

  4. Moving silently and stealthily, it eats the eggs of birds, such as PIDGEY and SPEAROW, whole.

    LeafGreen · Y

  5. A very common sight in grassland, etc. It flicks its tongue in and out to sense danger in its surroundings.

    FireRed

  6. 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.

    Emerald

  7. 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.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  8. It flutters the tip of its tongue to seek out the scent of prey, then swallows the prey whole.

    Crystal

  9. It always hides in grass. When first born, it has no poison, so its bite is painful, but harmless.

    Silver · SoulSilver

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

    Gold · HeartGold

  11. The older it gets, the longer it grows. At night, it wraps its long body around tree branches to rest.

    Yellow · X · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

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

    Red · Blue

Names around the world

English
Ekans
Japanese
アーボ
Japanese (romaji)
Arbo
Korean
아보
Chinese (Traditional)
阿柏蛇
Chinese (Simplified)
阿柏蛇
French
Abo
German
Rettan
Spanish
Ekans
Italian
Ekans

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

1 Atk
255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
58
Medium

Breeding

FieldDragon
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Red 6 areas
  • Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–17
  • Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–15
  • Road 23Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
  • Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–12
  • Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–19
  • Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–17
Let’s Go, Eevee! 2 areas
  • Road 3Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–8
  • Road 4Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–12
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Route 2Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–11
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Route 2Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–11
Y 1 area
  • Road 14Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 17
X 1 area
  • Road 14Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 17
SoulSilver 5 areas
  • Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
  • Road 32Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
  • Road 33Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
  • Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
  • Safari Zone MarshlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–16
HeartGold 2 areas
  • Goldenrod City Game CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 15
  • Safari Zone MarshlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–16
Platinum 1 area
  • Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–26
Pearl 1 area
  • Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–20
Diamond 1 area
  • Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–20
FireRed 6 areas
  • Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–17
  • Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–15
  • Road 23Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–34
  • Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–12
  • Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–19
  • Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–17
Crystal 8 areas
  • Azalea TownHeadbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
  • Road 26Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
  • Road 27Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
  • Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
  • Road 32Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–10
  • Road 33Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–10
  • Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
  • Road 42Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–13
Silver 4 areas
  • Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
  • Road 32Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
  • Road 33Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
  • Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
Gold 1 area
  • Goldenrod City Game CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 10
Red 6 areas
  • Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–17
  • Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–15
  • Road 23Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
  • Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–12
  • Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–19
  • Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–17

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.