#023 · Basic
Ekans
Poison
Tier DCommon
Ekans teaches poison pressure and intimidate-style leads in early caves. Evolve promptly; Arbok's attack jump is where the line earns a roster slot. Useful when you need a cheap poison type before Nidos or Muk become available.
Base stats
BST 288
HP35
Atk60
Def44
SpA40
SpD54
Spe55
Ability: Intimidate
Evolution chain
- #023EkansPoison
- #024ArbokPoison
This form's condition: Level 22
Locations
- Tall grass
- Caves
Type effectiveness
Computed from typeChart in game.json — dual types multiply.
Defending
2× weak to
GroundPsychic
Resists (½×)
GrassFightingPoisonBugFairy
Attacking (by own types)
Super effective (2×) as Poison
GrassFairy
Not very effective (½×) as Poison
PoisonGroundRockGhost
No effect (0×) as Poison
Steel