#0023 · Original Johto #050 · crystal · gen 2
Ekans
Snake Pokémon
It flutters the tip of its tongue to seek out the scent of prey, then swallows the prey whole.
- Gender:
- ♀ 50% · ♂ 50%
- Catch rate:
- 255/255
- Base happiness:
- 70
- Egg cycles:
- 20
- Height:
- 2.0 m
- Weight:
- 6.9 kg
- Egg groups:
- Field, Dragon
- Growth rate:
- Medium
- Body shape:
- Caudal
Base stats
HP35
Atk60
Def44
Sp.Atk40
Sp.Def54
Speed55
Total: 288
Weaknesses & resistances
×2
GroundPsychic
×½
FightingPoisonBugGrass
Abilities
Abilities did not exist in this game
EV yield (current): +1 ATK
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Through the eras
Historical changes
- G5
intimidate, shed skin intimidate, shed skin, unnerve
Where to find
| Location | Method | Chance | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road 42 (crystal) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30% | 13 |
| Road 32 (crystal) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30% | 4 |
| Road 32 (crystal) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30% | 4 |
| Road 42 (crystal) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30% | 13 |
| Road 3 (crystal) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 8 |
| Road 3 (crystal) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 8 |
| Road 4 (crystal) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 8 |
| Road 4 (crystal) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 8 |
| Azalea Town (crystal) | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | 15% | 10 |
| Road 33 (crystal) | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | 15% | 10 |
| Road 42 (crystal) | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | 15% | 10 |
| Road 26 (crystal) | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | 15% | 10 |
| Road 27 (crystal) | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | 15% | 10 |
| Road 32 (crystal) | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | 15% | 10 |
| Road 33 (crystal) | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | 15% | 10 |
| Road 42 (crystal) | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | 15% | 10 |
| Azalea Town (crystal) | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | 15% | 10 |
| Road 26 (crystal) | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | 15% | 10 |
| Road 27 (crystal) | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | 15% | 10 |
| Road 32 (crystal) | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | 15% | 10 |
| Road 33 (crystal) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5% | 7 |
| Road 33 (crystal) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5% | 7 |
Moves — By level
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WrapSqueezes the foe for 2-5 turns.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 15 | 85% | |
| 1 | LeerReduces the foe's DEFENSE.▶ All opponents | Normal | — | 100% | |
| 9 | Poison StingAn attack that may poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 15 | 100% | |
| 15 | BiteAn attack that may cause flinching.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 60 | 100% | |
| 23 | GlareA move that may cause paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 75% | |
| 29 | ScreechSharply reduces the foe's DEFENSE.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 85% | |
| 37 | AcidAn attack that may lower DEFENSE.▶ All opponents | Poison | 40 | 100% | |
| 43 | HazeEliminates all stat changes.▶ Entire field | Ice | — | — |
Moves — By TM/HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM02 | HeadbuttAn attack that may make foe flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM03 | CurseWorks differently for ghost-types.▶ Specific move | — | — | ||
| TM06 | ToxicA poison move with increasing damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 85% | |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerThe power varies with the POKéMON.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 1 | 100% | |
| TM11 | Sunny DayBoosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.▶ Entire field | Fire | — | — | |
| TM13 | SnoreAn attack useable only while asleep.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 40 | 100% | |
| TM17 | ProtectFoils attack that turn. It may fail.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM19 | Giga DrainSteals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 60 | 100% | |
| TM20 | EndureAlways leaves at least 1HP.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM21 | FrustrationAn attack based on lack of loyalty.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM26 | EarthquakeTough but useless vs. flying foes.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 100 | 100% | |
| TM27 | ReturnAn attack that is based on loyalty.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM28 | Dig1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 60 | 100% | |
| TM32 | Double TeamHeightens evasive ness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM34 | SwaggerCauses confusion and raises ATTACK.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 90% | |
| TM35 | Sleep TalkRandomly attacks while asleep.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM36 | Sludge BombAn attack that may poison the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 90 | 100% | |
| TM44 | RestSleep for 2 turns to fully recover.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM45 | AttractMakes the opposite gender infatuated.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM46 | ThiefAn attack that may steal a held item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 40 | 100% | |
| HM04 | StrengthA powerful physi cal attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 80 | 100% |
Egg moves: SlamSlams the foe with a tail, vine, etc.▶ Selected Pokémon, SpiteCuts the PP of the foe's last move.▶ Selected Pokémon, PursuitHeavily strikes switching POKéMON.▶ Selected Pokémon, CrunchAn attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.▶ Selected Pokémon, Beat UpParty POKéMON join in the attack.▶ Selected Pokémon
