Pokédex - Ekans (Sapphire Version)
![[Picture of Ekans]](../pictures/ruby/front/normal/23.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #023 |
| Hoenn | #225 |
| 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) |
| Color | Purple |
| 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. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Attack: 1 |
| Abilities | Intimidate, Shed Skin |
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
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.
French
Abo - Pokémon Serpent
ABO s'enroule en spirale pour dormir. Sa tête reste relevée de telle sorte que cette position lui permette de réagir rapidement si une menace survenait.
German
Rettan - Schlange
RETTAN rollt sich zu einer Spirale zusammen, wenn es sich ausruht. Aus dieser Haltung kann es blitzschnell auf Bedrohungen aus allen Richtungen reagieren, indem es seinen Kopf hebt.
Spanish
Ekans - Pokémon Serpiente
EKANS se enrosca para descansar. Adoptando esta posición puede responder rápidamente a cualquier amenaza que le aceche desde cualquier lugar, levantando la cabeza con una feroz mirada.
Italian
Ekans - Pokémon Serpente
EKANS si attorciglia a spirale per riposarsi. In questa posizione riesce a reagire alle insidie provenienti da ogni parte grazie alla testa sollevata e allo sguardo fulminante.
Japanese
アーボ (AABO) - へびポケモン (HebiPOKEMON)
ぐるぐる からだを まいて やすんでいるのは どの ほうこうから てきが おそってきても とっさに あたまを むけて いかくできるからだ。 (Guruguru karadawo maite yasundeirunoha dono houkoukara tekiga osottekitemo tossani atamawo mukete ikakudekirukarada. )
Evolutions (When Ekans Evolves)
- Evolves into Arbok at level 22.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Ekans)
Not found in this version.
Moves Learned
Sapphire Version
| Level | Name | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wrap | NORMAL | 15 | 85 | 20 | 100 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | Leer | NORMAL | 0 | 100 | 30 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 8 | Poison Sting | POISON | 15 | 100 | 35 | 30 | Single exc. user | be |
| 13 | Bite | DARK | 60 | 100 | 25 | 30 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 20 | Glare | NORMAL | 0 | 75 | 30 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 25 | Screech | NORMAL | 0 | 85 | 40 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 32 | Acid | POISON | 40 | 100 | 30 | 10 | All opposing Pokémon | be |
| 37 | Stockpile | NORMAL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | User | d |
| 37 | Swallow | NORMAL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | User | d |
| 37 | Spit Up | NORMAL | 100 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | bf |
| 44 | Haze | ICE | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | User | b |
What moves can Ekans learn in Pokémon Sapphire?
Ekans can learn the following moves:
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor