Pokédex - Ekans (Crystal Version)
![[Picture of Ekans]](../pictures/crystal/front/normal/23.gif)
Basic Information
| National Number | #023 |
| New Pokédex | #050 |
| Height | 2.0 m (6'7") |
| Weight | 6.9 kg (15.2 lb) |
| Type | POISON |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Ekans]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAEklEQVQ4y2NgGAWjYBSMAggAAAQQAAGFP6pyAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 255 |
| Base Experience | 62 |
| Growth Rate | Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Field, Dragon |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | No items. |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Ekans
| HP | 35 |
| Attack | 60 |
| Defense | 44 |
| Speed | 55 |
| Special Attack | 40 |
| Special Defense | 54 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Ekans - Snake Pokémon
It flutters the tip of its tongue to seek out the scent of prey, then swallows the prey whole.
French
Abo - Pokémon Serpent
Il agite le bout de sa langue pour sentir sa proie avant de l'avaler toute entière.
German
Rettan - Schlange
Es nimmt die Ge- genwart von Beute mit seiner Zungen- spitze wahr. Es verschlingt die Beute am Stück.
Spanish
Ekans - Pokémon Serpiente
Percibe el olor de su presa moviendo la lengua. Cuando atrapa algo, se lo traga entero, sin masticarlo.
Italian
Ekans - Pokémon Serpente
Facendo vibrare la punta della lingua avverte l'odore della preda, che poi cattura per divorarla intera.
Japanese
アーボ (AABO) - へびポケモン (HebiPOKEMON)
ながい くちばしつかった こうげきは おもっている いじょうに のびてくるので ようちゅうい。 (Nagai kuchibashitsukatta kougekiha omotteiru ijouni nobitekurunode youchuui. )
Evolutions (When Ekans Evolves)
- Evolves into Arbok at level 22.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Ekans)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROUTE 42 (Morning, Day) | 13 | 30% | Land |
| ROUTE 42 | 10 | 15% | Headbutt |
| ROUTE 4 (Morning, Day) | 8 | 20% | Land |
| ROUTE 33 (Morning, Day) | 7 | 5% | Land |
| ROUTE 33 | 10 | 15% | Headbutt |
| AZALEA TOWN | 10 | 15% | Headbutt |
| ROUTE 32 (Morning, Day) | 4 | 30% | Land |
| ROUTE 32 | 10 | 15% | Headbutt |
| ROUTE 3 (Morning, Day) | 8 | 20% | Land |
| ROUTE 26 | 10 | 15% | Headbutt |
| ROUTE 27 | 10 | 15% | Headbutt |
Area Map
Ekans's Nest
Moves Learned
Crystal Version
| Level | Name | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (/256) | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wrap | NORMAL | 15 | 216 | 20 | 0 | g |
| 1 | Leer | NORMAL | 0 | 255 | 30 | 0 | g |
| 9 | Poison Sting | POISON | 15 | 255 | 35 | 76 | g |
| 15 | Bite | DARK | 60 | 255 | 25 | 76 | g |
| 23 | Glare | NORMAL | 0 | 191 | 30 | 0 | g |
| 29 | Screech | NORMAL | 0 | 216 | 40 | 0 | g |
| 37 | Acid | POISON | 40 | 255 | 30 | 25 | g |
| 43 | Haze | ICE | 0 | 255 | 30 | 0 |
What moves can Ekans learn in Pokémon Crystal?
Ekans can learn the following moves:
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 38
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 37
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 17
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 15
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 24
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 23
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 10
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 9
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 31
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 29