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Ekansin Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux

poison

Pokédex Entry

Snake Pokémon

A very common sight in grassland, etc. It flicks its tongue in and out to sense danger in its surroundings.

Ekans in Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux

Ekans is #23 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux. This page covers its poison typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 10 encounter locations.

Type
Poison
Dex
#023
Abilities
Intimidate(Primary)

Lowers the foe's Attack.

Shed Skin(Secondary)

30% chance to heal statuses per turn.

Growth Rate
mediumfast
Gender Ratio
50% Male, 50% Female
Egg Groups
field, dragon
Hatch Rate
Slowest (40 cycles)
Catch Rate
255
pokeball
Poké Ball19.4%
greatball
Great Ball26.7%
ultraball
Ultra Ball33.0%
Base Exp
62
EV Yield
1 Attack
Weak To
ground ×2psychic ×2
Resists
grass ×0.5fighting ×0.5poison ×0.5bug ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Base form
Level up Ekans to Lv. 22

How to Obtain

You can catch Ekans common in Route 33 while Rock Smash, common in Route 42 while Rock Smash, and common in Route 44 while Rock Smash, among seven other areas. Wild ones range from level six to 34.

Wild Encounters (10)

Level Up Moves (18)

WrapLevel: 1normal
PWR15ACC85PP20
A long body or vines are used to wrap the foe for two to five turns.
LeerLevel: 1normal
PWR0ACC100PP30
The foe is given an intimidating look that lowers its Defense stat.
Poison StingLevel: 3poison
PWR15ACC100PP35
The foe is stabbed with a toxic barb, etc. It may poison the foe.
PursuitLevel: 5dark
PWR40ACC100PP20
An attack move that works especially well on a foe that is switching out.
SpiteLevel: 7ghost
PWR0ACC100PP10
A move that cuts 2 to 5 PP from the move last used by the foe.
GlareLevel: 10normal
PWR0ACC75PP30
The user intimidates the foe with the design on its belly to cause paralysis.
BiteLevel: 13dark
PWR60ACC100PP25
The user bites with vicious fangs. It may make the foe flinch.
ScreechLevel: 16normal
PWR0ACC85PP40
An ear-splitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
Poison FangLevel: 19poison
PWR50ACC100PP15
The foe is bitten with toxic fangs. It may also badly poison the foe.
SlamLevel: 23normal
PWR80ACC75PP20
The foe is struck with a long tail, vines, etc.
Leech LifeLevel: 26bug
PWR80ACC100PP15
An attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP.
BulldozeLevel: 29ground
PWR60ACC100PP20
The user hits all Pokémon in battle by stomping. Lowers Speed of those hit.
CoilLevel: 32poison
PWR0ACC0PP20
The user coils up to raise its Attack Defense and Accuracy.
Gastro AcidLevel: 35poison
PWR0ACC100PP10
Stomach acid is hurled onto the foe, suppressing its ability.
Poison JabLevel: 38poison
PWR80ACC100PP20
The foe is stabbed by an arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
HazeLevel: 41ice
PWR0ACC0PP30
Eliminates all stat changes among all Pokémon engaged in battle.
Seed BombLevel: 45grass
PWR80ACC100PP15
The user shoots a barrage of hard seeds at the foe.
Iron TailLevel: 49steel
PWR100ACC75PP15
An attack with a steel-hard tail. It may lower the foe's Defense stat.

Egg Moves (9)

Beat Updark
PWR20ACC100PP10
All party Pokémon join in the attack. The more allies, the more damage.
Disablenormal
PWR0ACC80PP20
For a few turns, it prevents the foe from using the move it last used.
Poison Fangpoison
PWR50ACC100PP15
The foe is bitten with toxic fangs. It may also badly poison the foe.
Poison Tailpoison
PWR50ACC100PP25
An attack with a high critical-hit ratio. It may also poison the foe.
Pursuitdark
PWR40ACC100PP20
An attack move that works especially well on a foe that is switching out.
Scary Facenormal
PWR0ACC90PP10
Frightens the foe with a scary face to sharply reduce its Speed.
Slamnormal
PWR80ACC75PP20
The foe is struck with a long tail, vines, etc.
Spiteghost
PWR0ACC100PP10
A move that cuts 2 to 5 PP from the move last used by the foe.
Switcheroodark
PWR0ACC100PP10
Trades user held item with the foe faster than the eye can follow.

TM/HM Moves (19)

Headbuttnormal
PWR70ACC100PP15TM02
The user sticks its head out and rams. It may make the foe flinch.
Curseghost
PWR0ACC0PP10TM03
A move that works differently for the Ghost type and all the other types.
Toxicpoison
PWR0ACC85PP10TM06
A move that badly poisons the foe. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Rock Sliderock
PWR75ACC90PP10TM08
Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It may make the foe flinch.
Hidden Powertypeless
PWR60ACC100PP15TM10
An attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the user.
Sunny Dayfire
PWR0ACC0PP5TM11
The sun blazes for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
Protectnormal
PWR0ACC0PP10TM17
Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.
Rain Dancewater
PWR0ACC0PP5TM18
A heavy rain falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
Giga Draingrass
PWR75ACC100PP10TM19
A harsh attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP.
Iron Tailsteel
PWR100ACC75PP15TM23
An attack with a steel-hard tail. It may lower the foe's Defense stat.
Earthquakeground
PWR100ACC100PP10TM26
An earthquake that strikes all Pokémon in battle excluding the user.
Returnnormal
PWR1ACC100PP20TM27
This attack move grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Digground
PWR80ACC100PP10TM28
An attack that hits on the 2nd turn. Can also be used to exit dungeons.
Double Teamnormal
PWR0ACC0PP15TM32
The user creates illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Swaggernormal
PWR0ACC90PP15TM34
A move that makes the foe confused, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Sludge Bombpoison
PWR90ACC100PP10TM36
Filthy sludge is hurled at the foe. It may poison the target.
Restpsychic
PWR0ACC0PP10TM44
The user sleeps for two turns to fully restore HP and heal any status problem.
Thiefdark
PWR60ACC100PP25TM46
An attack that may take the foe's held item if the user isn't holding one.
Strengthrock
PWR95ACC100PP15HM04
The user throws a large boulder at the foe. Chance to cause flinch.

Move Tutor Moves (20)

Poison Jab(Safari Zone)poison
PWR80ACC100PP20Tutor
The foe is stabbed by an arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
Aqua Tail(Route 25)water
PWR90ACC90PP10Tutor
The foe is attacked with a swinging tail as vicious as a wave in a storm.
Mud-Slap(Violet City)ground
PWR20ACC100PP10Tutor
Mud is hurled in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Attract(Goldenrod City)normal
PWR0ACC100PP15Tutor
If it is the other gender, the foe is made infatuated and unlikely to attack.
Sleep Talk(Ecruteak City)normal
PWR0ACC0PP10Tutor
While asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Gunk Shot(Fuchsia City)poison
PWR120ACC70PP5Tutor
Filthy garbage is shot at the foe. It may also poison the target.
Pain Split(Sprout Tower)normal
PWR0ACC0PP20Tutor
The user adds its HP to the foe's HP, then equally shares the total HP.
Facade(Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path)normal
PWR70ACC100PP20Tutor
An attack that is boosted if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
Mimic(Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City)normal
PWR0ACC100PP10Tutor
The user copies the move last used by the foe for the rest of the battle.
Body Slam(Battle Tower, Route 25)normal
PWR85ACC100PP15Tutor
The user drops its full body on the foe. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Bulldoze(Goldenrod Dept., Hollow Tunnel)ground
PWR60ACC100PP20Tutor
The user hits all Pokémon in battle by stomping. Lowers Speed of those hit.
Leech Life(Celadon Dept., Viridian Forest)bug
PWR80ACC100PP15Tutor
An attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP.
Thunder Fang(Battle Tower, Ecruteak City)electric
PWR65ACC95PP15Tutor
The user bites the foe. It may also make the foe flinch, or paralyze it.
Fire Fang(Battle Tower, Ecruteak City)fire
PWR65ACC95PP15Tutor
The user bites the foe. It may also make the foe flinch, or leave it burned.
Ice Fang(Battle Tower, Crystal Cavern, Ecruteak City)ice
PWR65ACC95PP15Tutor
The user bites the foe. It may also make the foe flinch, or leave it frozen.
Dark Pulse(Battle Tower, Victory Road)dark
PWR80ACC100PP15Tutor
The user releases a horrible aura that may also make the foe flinch.
Switcheroo(Goldenrod Dept., Rocket Hideout, Underwater Sevii)dark
PWR0ACC100PP10Tutor
Trades user held item with the foe faster than the eye can follow.
Crunch(Blackthorn City)dark
PWR80ACC100PP15Tutor
The foe is crunched with sharp fangs. It may lower the foe's Defense.
Faint Attack(Goldenrod Dept.)dark
PWR60ACC0PP20Tutor
The user draws up close to the foe disarmingly, then hits without fail.
Psychic Fangs(Blackthorn City)psychic
PWR85ACC100PP10Tutor
The user bites the target, breaking any barrier with its psychic capabilities.

Type Summary

2
Weaknesses
4
Resistances
0
Immunities
12
Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Ekans. Use these types to counter it effectively.

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Ekans resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Base Stats

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