Arbok
#24 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Arbok
The best moves for Arbok are Acid and Gunk Shot when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Ekans family. Arbok evolves from Ekans which costs 50 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Arbok, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Arbok is a Poison Pokémon which evolves from Ekans. It is vulnerable to Ground and Psychic moves. Arbok's strongest moveset is Acid & Gunk Shot and it has a Max CP of 2,171.
About
"This Pokémon is terrifically strong in order to constrict things with its body. It can even flatten steel oil drums. Once Arbok wraps its body around its foe, escaping its crushing embrace is impossible."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bite | 6 | 12 |
| Acid | 11 | 13.2 |
| Dragon Tail | 14 | 14 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | 80 | 26.7 |
| Sludge Wave | 105 | 42 |
| Gunk Shot | 130 | 52 |
| Acid Spray | 20 | 8 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Acid
13.2 dps
|
Gunk Shot
52 dps
|
21.4 | 100% |
|
Dragon Tail
14 dps
|
Gunk Shot
52 dps
|
20.9 | 98% |
|
Acid
13.2 dps
|
Sludge Wave
42 dps
|
19.3 | 90% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Gunk Shot
52 dps
|
19.3 | 90% |
|
Dragon Tail
14 dps
|
Sludge Wave
42 dps
|
19.1 | 89% |
|
Acid
13.2 dps
|
Dark Pulse
26.7 dps
|
18.1 | 84% |
|
Acid
13.2 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
18 | 84% |
|
Dragon Tail
14 dps
|
Dark Pulse
26.7 dps
|
17.8 | 83% |
|
Dragon Tail
14 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
17.8 | 83% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Sludge Wave
42 dps
|
17.5 | 81% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Dark Pulse
26.7 dps
|
16.4 | 77% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
16 | 75% |
|
Dragon Tail
14 dps
|
Acid Spray
8 dps
|
14 | 65% |
|
Dragon Tail
14 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
14 | 65% |
|
Acid
13.2 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
13.2 | 62% |
|
Acid
13.2 dps
|
Acid Spray
8 dps
|
13.2 | 62% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
12 | 56% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Acid Spray
8 dps
|
12 | 56% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Arbok?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Arbok are:
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Mewtwo,
- Hoopa (Unbound),
- Landorus (Therian),
- Deoxys (Attack).
Arbok is a Poison type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground and Psychic moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
167 |
| Defense |
|
153 |
| Stamina |
|
155 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 134 |
Size
| Height | 3.5 m |
| Weight | 65 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
823 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,097 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,646 |
|
Level 40 |
1,921 |
|
Level 50 |
2,171 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,372 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,783 |