Ekans
#23 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Ekans
The best moves for Ekans are Acid and Sludge Bomb when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Acid and Gunk Shot deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
13.2DPS
40.8DPS
Defending
13.2DPS
40.8DPS
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Ekans family. Ekans evolves into Arbok for 50 Candy.
Game images
Ekans, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Ekans is a Poison Pokémon. It is weak to Ground and Psychic moves. Ekans's best moveset is Acid & Sludge Bomb and it has a Max CP of 1,048. Ekans evolves into Arbok.
About
"Ekans curls itself up in a spiral while it rests. Assuming this position allows it to quickly respond to a threat from any direction with a glare from its upraised head."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Acid | 11 | 13.2 |
| Poison Sting | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sludge Bomb | 85 | 2 | 2.04 |
| Wrap | 60 | 3 | 1.82 |
| Gunk Shot Elite TM | 130 | 1 | 1.56 |
| Poison Fang | 30 | 3 | 1.09 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| 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
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Acid
13.2 DPS
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 DPS
|
6.6 | 100% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 DPS
|
6.5 | 100% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Gunk Shot
Elite TM
52 DPS
|
6.4 | 98% |
|
Acid
13.2 DPS
|
Gunk Shot
Elite TM
52 DPS
|
6.4 | 98% |
|
Acid
13.2 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.5 | 84% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.3 | 82% |
|
Acid
13.2 DPS
|
Poison Fang
24 DPS
|
5 | 76% |
|
Acid
13.2 DPS
|
Wrap
20 DPS
|
4.9 | 74% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Poison Fang
24 DPS
|
4.8 | 73% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Wrap
20 DPS
|
4.7 | 72% |
|
Acid
13.2 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4.1 | 63% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
3.6 | 55% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Ekans?
Ekans is weak to Ground and Psychic moves.
The best counter to Ekans is Deoxys (Attack Forme) with Zen Headbutt and Psycho Boost, followed by Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Mewtwo X.
The top Ekans 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 |
|
110 |
| Defense |
|
97 |
| Stamina |
|
111 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 99 |
Size
| Height | 2 m |
| Weight | 6.9 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
397 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
529 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
795 |
|
Level 40 |
927 |
|
Level 50 |
1,048 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 662 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 861 |