Pokédex

Ekans Stats, Weaknesses & Evolution

Ekans official artwork

Ekans (#0023) is a Poison-type Snake Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It stands 2 m tall, weighs 6.9 kg and has a base stat total of 288, with its highest base stat in Attack (60). Its abilities are Intimidate and Shed Skin, with Unnerve as its Hidden Ability. Ekans is weak to Ground and Psychic attacks.

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

Ekans base stats

  • HP: 35
  • Attack: 60
  • Defense: 44
  • Sp. Atk: 40
  • Sp. Def: 54
  • Speed: 55
  • Total: 288

Abilities

  • Intimidate
  • Shed Skin
  • Unnerve (Hidden)

Ekans type weaknesses & resistances

Weak to

  • Ground (2x)
  • Psychic (2x)

Resists

  • Grass (0.5x)
  • Fighting (0.5x)
  • Poison (0.5x)
  • Bug (0.5x)
  • Fairy (0.5x)

Ekans evolution chain

Ekans level-up moveset

  • Lv. 1: Leer
  • Lv. 1: Wrap
  • Lv. 4: Poison Sting
  • Lv. 9: Bite
  • Lv. 12: Glare
  • Lv. 17: Screech
  • Lv. 20: Acid
  • Lv. 25: Spit Up
  • Lv. 25: Stockpile
  • Lv. 25: Swallow
  • Lv. 28: Acid Spray
  • Lv. 33: Sludge Bomb
  • Lv. 36: Gastro Acid
  • Lv. 38: Belch
  • Lv. 41: Haze
  • Lv. 44: Coil
  • Lv. 49: Gunk Shot