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Ekans is a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, known as the Snake Pokémon.
What type is Ekans?
Ekans is a Poison-type Pokémon.
What is Ekans weak to?
Ekans is weak to Ground and Psychic-type attacks.
What does Ekans resist?
Ekans resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, and Fairy-type attacks.
What are Ekans's base stats?
Ekans has a base stat total of 288. Its highest base stat is Attack at 60. See the full base stat breakdown.
What abilities does Ekans have?
Ekans can have Intimidate and Shed Skin as standard abilities, plus Unnerve as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.
How does Ekans evolve?
Ekans evolves into Arbok starting at level 22.
Where can you find Ekans?
Ekans can be encountered in the wild in 16 games, including Pokémon Red, Pokémon Gold, Pokémon Silver, and Pokémon Crystal. See the per-game location list.
What moves can Ekans learn?
Ekans can learn 95 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, breeding, and move tutors. See Ekans's complete movepool.
Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
View full type chart →Damage multipliers vs. poison typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.
Evolution Line
Battle & Lore Hub
Moves · 95 total
Level-Up
14 movesTM / HM
70 movesEgg Moves
7 movesMove Tutor
4 movesWhere to find· 29 games
Where can you find Ekans in Pokémon Red?
6 spotsEkans can be found in Kanto Route 10, Kanto Route 11, Kanto Route 23, Kanto Route 4, Kanto Route 8, and Kanto Route 9 in Pokémon Red.
Ekans in Pokémon Blue
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Ekans in Pokémon Yellow
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Where can you find Ekans in Pokémon Gold?
1 spotEkans can be found in Goldenrod City Game Corner in Pokémon Gold.
- •Goldenrod City Game Corner
Where can you find Ekans in Pokémon Silver?
4 spotsEkans can be found in Johto Route 32, Johto Route 33, Kanto Route 3, and Kanto Route 4 in Pokémon Silver.
- •Johto Route 32
- •Johto Route 33
- •Kanto Route 3
- •Kanto Route 4
Where can you find Ekans in Pokémon Crystal?
8 spotsEkans can be found in Azalea Town, Johto Route 32, Johto Route 33, Johto Route 42, Kanto Route 26, and Kanto Route 27, and 2 other locations in Pokémon Crystal.
- •Azalea Town
- •Johto Route 32
- •Johto Route 33
- •Johto Route 42
- •Kanto Route 26
- •Kanto Route 27
- •Kanto Route 3
- •Kanto Route 4
Ekans in Pokémon Ruby
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Ekans in Pokémon Sapphire
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Ekans in Pokémon Emerald
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Where can you find Ekans in Pokémon FireRed?
6 spotsEkans can be found in Kanto Route 10, Kanto Route 11, Kanto Route 23, Kanto Route 4, Kanto Route 8, and Kanto Route 9 in Pokémon FireRed.
Ekans in Pokémon LeafGreen
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Where can you find Ekans in Pokémon Diamond?
1 spotEkans can be found in Sinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria City in Pokémon Diamond.
- •Sinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria City
Where can you find Ekans in Pokémon Pearl?
1 spotEkans can be found in Sinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria City in Pokémon Pearl.
- •Sinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria City
Where can you find Ekans in Pokémon Platinum?
1 spotEkans can be found in Sinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria City in Pokémon Platinum.
- •Sinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria City
Where can you find Ekans in Pokémon HeartGold?
2 spotsEkans can be found in Goldenrod City Game Corner and Johto Safari Zone Marshland in Pokémon HeartGold.
- •Goldenrod City Game Corner
- •Johto Safari Zone Marshland
Where can you find Ekans in Pokémon SoulSilver?
5 spotsEkans can be found in Johto Route 32, Johto Route 33, Johto Safari Zone Marshland, Kanto Route 3, and Kanto Route 4 in Pokémon SoulSilver.
- •Johto Route 32
- •Johto Route 33
- •Johto Safari Zone Marshland
- •Kanto Route 3
- •Kanto Route 4
Ekans in Pokémon Black
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Ekans in Pokémon White
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Ekans in Pokémon Black 2
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Ekans in Pokémon White 2
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Where can you find Ekans in Pokémon X?
1 spotEkans can be found in Kalos Route 14 in Pokémon X.
Where can you find Ekans in Pokémon Y?
1 spotEkans can be found in Kalos Route 14 in Pokémon Y.
Ekans in Pokémon Omega Ruby
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Ekans in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
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Where can you find Ekans in Pokémon Ultra Sun?
2 spotsEkans can be found in Alola Route 2 North and Alola Route 2 South in Pokémon Ultra Sun.
- •Alola Route 2 North
- •Alola Route 2 South
Where can you find Ekans in Pokémon Ultra Moon?
2 spotsEkans can be found in Alola Route 2 North and Alola Route 2 South in Pokémon Ultra Moon.
- •Alola Route 2 North
- •Alola Route 2 South
Ekans in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!
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Where can you find Ekans in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!?
2 spotsEkans can be found in Kanto Route 3 and Kanto Route 4 in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!.
Where can you find Ekans in Pokémon Red Japan?
6 spotsEkans can be found in Kanto Route 10, Kanto Route 11, Kanto Route 23, Kanto Route 4, Kanto Route 8, and Kanto Route 9 in Pokémon Red Japan.
- •Kanto Route 10
- •Kanto Route 11
- •Kanto Route 23
- •Kanto Route 4
- •Kanto Route 8
- •Kanto Route 9