Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto | Route 23 | Walking | 32–34 |
| Kanto | Route 3 | Walking | 6–7 |
| Kanto | Route 4 | Walking | 8 |
| Sinnoh | Route 212 South | WalkingNational Dex obtained | 23–26 |
| Johto | Route 3 | WalkingDay | 8 |
| Johto | Route 3 | WalkingNight | 8 |
| Johto | Route 32 | WalkingDay | 4 |
| Johto | Route 32 | WalkingNight | 4 |
| Johto | Route 33 | WalkingDay | 7 |
| Johto | Route 33 | WalkingNight | 7 |
| Johto | Route 4 | WalkingDay | 8 |
| Johto | Route 4 | WalkingNight | 8 |
This Pokémon is eligible for Mirage Rifts. Each opening rolls its own pool, so check active portals on the Town Map.
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 35
- Attack
- 60
- Defense
- 44
- Sp. Attack
- 40
- Sp. Defense
- 54
- Speed
- 55
Abilities · Intimidate / Shed Skin
Hidden ability · Unnerve
Size · 2 m · 6.9 kg
Evolution and forms
- Into Arbok · Level 22
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Ekans
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wrap |
| 1 | Leer |
| 4 | Poison Sting |
| 9 | Bite |
| 12 | Glare |
| 17 | Screech |
| 20 | Acid |
| 25 | Swallow |
| 25 | Stockpile |
| 25 | Spit Up |
| 28 | Acid Spray |
| 33 | Sludge Bomb |
| 36 | Gastro Acid |
| 38 | Belch |
| 41 | Haze |
| 44 | Coil |
| 49 | Gunk Shot |