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. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Ekans family. Arbok evolves from Ekans for 50 Candy.
Game images
Arbok, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Arbok is a Poison Pokémon which evolves from Ekans. It is weak to Ground and Psychic moves. Arbok's best 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
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Tail | 14 | 14 |
| Acid | 11 | 13.2 |
| Bite | 6 | 12 |
| Poison Sting | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brutal Swing | 65 | 3 | 1.97 |
| Wrap | 60 | 3 | 1.82 |
| Dark Pulse | 80 | 2 | 1.6 |
| Gunk Shot | 130 | 1 | 1.56 |
| Sludge Wave | 105 | 1 | 1.26 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Acid Spray | 20 | 2 | 0.48 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Counters & Raids
What counters Arbok?
Arbok is weak to Ground and Psychic moves.
The best counter to Arbok is Deoxys (Attack Forme) with Zen Headbutt and Psycho Boost, followed by Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Mewtwo X.
The top Arbok counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 100% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 93% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 90% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 89% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 88% | |
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 86% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 85% |
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 |