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#023
POKÉDEX No. #023
Ekans
Snake Pokémon
Moves silently and stealthily. Eats the eggs of birds, such as PIDGEY and SPEAROW, whole.
Weak to
Ground
Psychic
Height2.0 m
Weight6.9 kg
AbilitiesIntimidate
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP35180–274
- Attack60112–240
- Defense4483–205
- Sp. Atk4076–196
- Sp. Def54101–227
- Speed55103–229
Total288
/ 720
BST288
12 percentile (1025)-120 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Grassland
Color
Purple
Shape
Squiggle
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #23 |
| Conquest Gallery | #54 |
| Kalos Mountain | #37 |
| Kanto | #23 |
| Kitakami | #18 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #23 |
| Lumiose City | #60 |
| Original Johto | #50 |
| Updated Alola | #61 |
| Updated Johto | #50 |
| Updated Melemele | #61 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
58
EV Yield
+1 Attack
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Grass
Fairy
Offensive Coverage
Ekans's Poison typing gives it 2 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, fairy types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Brave
+Attack−Speed
In-Depth Analysis
Ekans totals 288 across its base stats, profiling as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Lean on its Attack (60) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker HP (35).
Defensively, the Poison combination gives Ekans 5 resistances and 2 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 2 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
With a catch rate of 255, Ekans is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
2.0 m
Weight
6.9 kg
TypePoison
Abilities
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
GroundDragon
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
255
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Ekans?
Ekans is a Poison type Pokémon.
What are Ekans's weaknesses?
Ekans takes 2× damage from Ground, Psychic type moves.
How does Ekans evolve?
Ekans evolves into Arbok at level 22. Full evolution line: Ekans → Arbok.
What are Ekans's base stats?
Ekans has a base stat total of 288: HP 35, Attack 60, Defense 44, Sp. Atk 40, Sp. Def 54, Speed 55. Its highest stat is Attack (60).
