Arbokin Pokémon Polished Crystal
Pokédex Entry
Cobra Pokémon
To intimidate foes, it spreads its chest wide and makes eerie sounds by expelling air from its mouth.
Arbok in Pokémon Polished Crystal
Johtonian Arbok is #24 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Polished Crystal. This page covers its poison typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Lowers the foe's Attack stat.
May heal its own status problems.
Prevents foes from eating Berries.
Evolution Chain
Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.
How to Obtain
Evolution Moves (1)
Moves learned upon evolving into Arbok.
Level Up Moves (15)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WrapLevel: 1Wrap | normal | 15 | 90 | 20 | ||
| Traps the foe for 2-5 turns. | ||||||
| LeerLevel: 1Leer | normal | 0 | 100 | 30 | ||
| A move that lowers the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| Poison StingLevel: 4Poison Sting | poison | 15 | 100 | 35 | ||
| An attack that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| BiteLevel: 9Bite | dark | 60 | 100 | 25 | ||
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| GlareLevel: 12Glare | normal | 0 | 100 | 30 | ||
| A move that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| ScreechLevel: 17Screech | normal | 0 | 85 | 40 | ||
| Sharply lowers the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| AcidLevel: 20Acid | poison | 40 | 100 | 30 | ||
| An attack that may lower Sp.Def. | ||||||
| DisableLevel: 27Disable | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Disables the foe's most recent move. | ||||||
| PursuitLevel: 32Pursuit | dark | 40 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Heavily strikes switching Pokémon. | ||||||
| Poison JabLevel: 39Poison Jab | poison | 80 | 100 | 20 | ||
| An attack that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| Leech LifeLevel: 44Leech Life | bug | 80 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| Iron TailLevel: 48Iron Tail | steel | 100 | 75 | 15 | ||
| An attack that may lower Defense. | ||||||
| HazeLevel: 51Haze | ice | 0 | 100 | 30 | ||
| Eliminates all stat changes. | ||||||
| Bulk UpLevel: 56Bulk Up | fighting | 0 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Raises the user's Atk and Def. | ||||||
| Gunk ShotLevel: 63Gunk Shot | poison | 120 | 80 | 5 | ||
| An attack that may poison the foe. |
Egg Moves (4)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrunchCrunch | dark | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
| An attack that may lower Defense. | |||||
| DisableDisable | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | |
| Disables the foe's most recent move. | |||||
| PursuitPursuit | dark | 40 | 100 | 20 | |
| Heavily strikes switching Pokémon. | |||||
| Scary FaceScary Face | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | |
| Sharply lowers the foe's Speed. |
TM/HM Moves (28)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CurseCurse | ghost | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM03TM03 | |
| Works differently for Ghost-types. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 90 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A Poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| Bulk UpBulk Up | fighting | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM08TM08 | |
| Raises the user's Atk and Def. | ||||||
| VenoshockVenoshock | poison | 65 | 100 | 10 | TM09TM09 | |
| Damage doubles if foe is poisoned. | ||||||
| The type varies with the Pokémon. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | 0 | 100 | 5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM15TM15 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | 0 | 100 | 5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Giga DrainGiga Drain | grass | 75 | 100 | 10 | TM19TM19 | |
| Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| BulldozeBulldoze | ground | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM21TM21 | |
| A Ground attack that lowers Speed. | ||||||
| Iron TailIron Tail | steel | 100 | 75 | 15 | TM23TM23 | |
| An attack that may lower Defense. | ||||||
| EarthquakeEarthquake | ground | 100 | 100 | 10 | TM26TM26 | |
| Tough but useless vs. flying foes. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that is based on loyalty. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM28TM28 | |
| 1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Raises the user's evasiveness. | ||||||
| Sludge BombSludge Bomb | poison | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM36TM36 | |
| An attack that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM41TM41 | |
| Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 100 | 5 | TM44TM44 | |
| Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | 60 | 100 | 25 | TM46TM46 | |
| An attack that may steal a held item. | ||||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | 75 | 90 | 10 | TM48TM48 | |
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| Leech LifeLeech Life | bug | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM50TM50 | |
| Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| Dark PulseDark Pulse | dark | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM58TM58 | |
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| Poison JabPoison Jab | poison | 80 | 100 | 20 | TM66TM66 | |
| An attack that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM68TM68 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | fighting | 80 | 100 | 15 | HM04HM04 | |
| A powerful physical attack. |
Move Tutor Moves (8)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail(Route 4)Aqua Tail | water | 90 | 90 | 10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Swings tail like a wave in a storm. | |||||||
| Body Slam(Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam | normal | 85 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | |||||||
| Double Edge(Safari Zone North)Double Edge | normal | 120 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| A tackle that also hurts the user. | |||||||
| Endure(Warm Beach Shack)Endure | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Endures any hit with at least 1HP. | |||||||
| Headbutt(Ilex Forest)Headbutt | normal | 70 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An attack that may cause flinching. | |||||||
| Seed Bomb(Yellow Forest)Seed Bomb | grass | 80 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| Slams a barrage of seeds at the foe. | |||||||
| Sleep Talk(Route 31)Sleep Talk | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Randomly attacks while asleep. | |||||||
| Swagger(Celadon City)Swagger | normal | 0 | 85 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| Causes confusion but raises Attack. |
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Arbok. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Arbok resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Arbok, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
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