Pokédex - Ekans (Silver Version)
![[Picture of Ekans]](../pictures/silver/front/normal/23.png)
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 always hides in grass. When first born, it has no poison, so its bite is painful, but harmless.
French
Abo - Pokémon Serpent
Il se cache dans les hautes herbes. A sa naissance, il n'a pas de poison mais sa morsure est douloureuse.
German
Rettan - Schlange
Es versteckt sich stets im Gras. Bei Geburt hat es noch kein Gift. Sein Biss tut weh, ist aber harmlos.
Spanish
Ekans - Pokémon Serpiente
Siempre se esconde en la hierba. Como no tiene veneno al nacer, su mordisco es doloroso pero inofensivo.
Italian
Ekans - Pokémon Serpente
Si nasconde sempre nell'erba. Appena nato non ha vele- no, quindi la sua puntura è dolorosa ma non velenosa.
Japanese
アーボ (AABO) - へびポケモン (HebiPOKEMON)
ほそながい くちばしじょうずに つかって じめんのなかの ちいさな ムシつまみだし たべてしまう。 (Hosonagai kuchibashijouzuni tsukatte jimennonakano chiisana MUSHItsumamidashi tabeteshimau. )
Evolutions (When Ekans Evolves)
- Evolves into Arbok at level 22.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Ekans)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROUTE 4 | 8 | 20% | Land |
| ROUTE 33 | 7 | 30% | Land |
| ROUTE 32 | 4 | 30% | Land |
| ROUTE 3 | 8 | 20% | Land |
Area Map
Ekans's Nest
Moves Learned
Silver 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 Silver?
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