Ekans
General Information - [Back to top ]
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Names
Pokédex Numbers
Male Female
English
Ekans
National
23 (1st Gen.)
Japanese
Aabo
Sinnoh
--
French
Abo
Hoenn
225
German
Rettan
Johto
50
Other Information
Species
Snake
Colour
Purple
Type(s)
Poison
Gender
Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Height
2 m / 6'7"
Weight
6 kg / 13.2 lbs
Egg Groups
Ground
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Absol
Aipom
Ambipom
Ampharos
Arbok
Arcanine
Bibarel
Bidoof
Blaziken
Buizel
Buneary
Camerupt
Chimchar
Combusken
Cyndaquil
Delcatty
Delibird
Dewgong
Diglett
Donphan
Dugtrio
Dunsparce
Eevee
Ekans
Electrike
Empoleon
Espeon
Exploud
Farfetch'd
Flaaffy
Flareon
Floatzel
Furret
Girafarig
Glaceon
Glameow
Golduck
Granbull
Growlithe
Grumpig
Hippopotas
Hippowdon
Houndoom
Houndour
Infernape
Jolteon
Kecleon
Leafeon
Linoone
Lopunny
Loudred
Lucario
Luxio
Luxray
Mamoswine
Manectric
Mankey
Mareep
Mawile
Meowth
Mightyena
Miltank
Monferno
Nidoking
Nidoran F
Nidoran M
Nidorino
Ninetales
Numel
Nuzleaf
Pachirisu
Persian
Phanpy
Pikachu
Piloswine
Piplup
Ponyta
Poochyena
Primeape
Prinplup
Psyduck
Purugly
Quagsire
Quilava
Raichu
Rapidash
Raticate
Rattata
Rhydon
Rhyhorn
Rhyperior
Sandshrew
Sandslash
Sealeo
Seedot
Seel
Sentret
Seviper
Shiftry
Shinx
Skitty
Skuntank
Slaking
Slakoth
Smeargle
Sneasel
Snubbull
Spheal
Spinda
Spoink
Stantler
Stunky
Swinub
Tauros
Teddiursa
Torchic
Torkoal
Typhlosion
Umbreon
Ursaring
Vaporeon
Vigoroth
Vulpix
Wailmer
Wailord
Walrein
Weavile
Whismur
Wooper
Zangoose
Zigzagoon
/
Dragon
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Altaria
Arbok
Bagon
Charizard
Charmander
Charmeleon
Dragonair
Dragonite
Dratini
Ekans
Feebas
Gabite
Garchomp
Gible
Grovyle
Gyarados
Horsea
Kingdra
Magikarp
Milotic
Salamence
Sceptile
Seadra
Seviper
Shelgon
Swablu
Treecko
Wild Item
(none)
Advanced Information
Tier
(none - see evolutions)
Steps to hatch
5 120
GK/LK Power
20
Max. EXP
1 000 000
Base Happiness
70
Catch Rate
255
Abilities
Intimidate
Users
--------------------
Arbok
Arcanine
Ekans
Granbull
Growlithe
Gyarados
Hitmontop
Luxio
Luxray
Masquerain
Mawile
Mightyena
Salamence
Shinx
Snubbull
Stantler
Staraptor
Staravia
Tauros
Battle effect: Upon entry, lowers the opponent's Attack by one stage. Field effect: Reduces chance of finding lower leveled Pokémon by 1/2.
Shed Skin
Users
--------------------
Arbok
Burmy
Cascoon
Dragonair
Dratini
Ekans
Kakuna
Kricketot
Metapod
Pupitar
Seviper
Silcoon
Battle effect: 1/3 chance of healing a status condition after every turn.
Locations
Diamond
Route 212-South (FR Inserted into DS) [Uncommon]
Pearl
Route 212-South (FR Inserted into DS) [Uncommon]
Pokédex Flavour Text
Red/Blue
Moves silently and stealthily. Eats the eggs of birds, such as PIDGEY and SPEAROW, whole.
Yellow
The older it gets, the longer it grows. At night, it wraps its long body around tree branches to rest.
Gold
It can freely detach its jaw to swallow large prey whole. It can become too heavy to move, however.
Silver
It always hides in grass. When first born, it has no poison, so its bite is painful, but harmless.
Crystal
It flutters the tip of its tongue to seek out the scent of prey, then swallows the prey whole.
Ruby
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.
Sapphire
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.
Emerald
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.
Fire Red
A very common sight in grassland, etc. It flicks its tongue in and out to sense danger in its surroundings.
Leaf Green
Moving silently and stealthily, it eats the eggs of birds, such as PIDGEY and SPEAROW, whole.
Diamond
It sneaks through grass without making a sound and strikes unsuspecting prey from behind.
Pearl
It sneaks through grass without making a sound and strikes unsuspecting prey from behind.
Level-Up Attacks - [Back to top ]
Lv.
Name
Type
Cat.
C. Type
Power
Acc.
Eff. Acc.
PP
Effect
0
Wrap
15
85
--
20
A long body or vines are used to wrap and squeeze the foe for two to five turns.
0
Leer
--
100
--
30
The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target's Defense stat is reduced.
4
Poison Sting
15
100
30
35
The foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb of some sort. It may also poison the target.
9
Bite
60
100
30
25
The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.
12
Glare
--
75
--
30
The user intimidates the foe with the pattern on its belly to cause paralysis.
17
Screech
--
85
--
40
An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe's Defense stat.
20
Acid
40
100
10
30
The foe is attacked with a spray of harsh acid. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
25
Stockpile
--
--
--
20
The user charges up power, and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def. The move can be used three times.
25
Swallow
--
--
--
10
The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP.
25
Spit Up
??
100
--
10
The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack.
28
Mud Bomb
65
85
30
10
The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. It may also lower the target's accuracy.
33
Gastro Acid
--
100
--
10
The user hurls up its stomach acids on the foe. The fluid eliminates the effect of the foe's ability.
36
Haze
--
--
--
30
The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
41
Gunk Shot
120
70
30
5
The user shoots filthy garbage at the foe to attack. It may also poison the target.
TM/HM Attacks - [Back to top ]
TM/HM
Name
Type
Cat.
C. Type
Power
Acc.
Eff. Acc.
PP
Effect
TM06
Toxic
--
85
--
10
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10
Hidden Power
??
100
--
15
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11
Sunny Day
--
--
--
5
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM17
Protect
--
--
--
10
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18
Rain Dance
--
--
--
5
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
TM19
Giga Drain
60
100
--
10
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM21
Frustration
??
100
--
20
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM23
Iron Tail
100
75
30
15
The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
TM26
Earthquake
100
100
--
10
The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.
TM27
Return
??
100
--
20
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28
Dig
80
100
--
10
The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM32
Double Team
--
--
--
15
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM36
Sludge Bomb
90
100
30
10
The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target.
TM39
Rock Tomb
50
80
100
10
Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe's Speed by preventing its movement.
TM41
Torment
--
100
--
15
The user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
TM42
Facade
70
100
--
20
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43
Secret Power
70
100
30
20
The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM44
Rest
--
--
--
10
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45
Attract
--
100
--
15
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46
Thief
40
100
--
10
The user attacks and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM49
Snatch
--
--
--
10
The user steals the effects of any healing or status- changing move the foe attempts to use.
TM58
Endure
--
--
--
10
The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM66
Payback
50
100
--
10
If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
TM78
Captivate
--
100
--
20
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM79
Dark Pulse
80
100
20
15
The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.
TM80
Rock Slide
75
90
30
10
Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
TM82
Sleep Talk
--
--
--
10
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83
Natural Gift
??
100
--
15
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM84
Poison Jab
80
100
30
20
The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
TM87
Swagger
--
90
--
15
The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
TM90
Substitute
--
--
--
10
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
HM04
Strength
80
100
--
15
The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
Egg Moves - [Back to top ]
Name
Type
Cat.
C. Type
Power
Acc.
Eff. Acc.
PP
Effect
Pursuit
40
100
--
20
An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle.
Slam
80
75
--
20
The foe is slammed with a long tail, vines, etc., to inflict damage.
Spite
--
100
--
10
The user looses its grudge on the move last used by the foe by cutting 4 PP from it.
Beat Up
10
100
--
10
The user gets all the party Pokémon to attack the foe. The more party Pokémon, the more damage.
Poison Fang
50
100
30
15
The user bites the foe with toxic fangs. It may also leave the foe badly poisoned.
Scary Face
--
90
--
10
The user frightens the foe with a scary face to sharply reduce its Speed stat.
Poison Tail
50
100
10
25
An attack with a high critical-hit ratio. This tail attack may also poison the foe.
Disable
--
80
--
20
For several turns, this move prevents the foe from using the move it last used.
Statistics - [Back to top ]
Description
HP
ATK
DEF
SP ATK
SP DEF
SPD
Base Stats
35
60
44
40
54
55
EVs Earned
0
1
0
0
0
0
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 Wild Lv. 50 Trained Lv. 100 Wild Lv. 100 Trained
95 - 111 127 - 142
180 - 211 243 - 274
59 - 72 87 - 101
113 - 140 169 - 197
44 - 58 72 - 86
84 - 112 140 - 168
41 - 54 69 - 83
77 - 104 133 - 161
53 - 67 81 - 95
102 - 130 158 - 186
54 - 68 82 - 96
104 - 131 160 - 188
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 Wild Lv. 50 Trained Lv. 100 Wild Lv. 100 Trained
95 - 111 127 - 142
180 - 211 243 - 274
65 - 81 97 - 112
125 - 156 188 - 219
49 - 65 81 - 96
93 - 124 156 - 187
45 - 61 77 - 92
85 - 116 148 - 179
59 - 75 91 - 106
113 - 144 176 - 207
60 - 76 92 - 107
115 - 146 178 - 209
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 Wild Lv. 50 Trained Lv. 100 Wild Lv. 100 Trained
95 - 111 127 - 142
180 - 211 243 - 274
72 - 89 106 - 123
138 - 172 207 - 241
54 - 71 89 - 106
102 - 136 172 - 206
50 - 67 84 - 101
94 - 128 163 - 197
65 - 82 100 - 117
124 - 158 194 - 228
66 - 83 101 - 118
127 - 161 196 - 230