Where can I find Ekans in Polished Crystal?

Ekans can be found in 10 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

Ekans is a poison-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Ekans learn in Polished Crystal?

Ekans can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Ekansin Pokémon Polished Crystal

poison

Pokédex Entry

Snake Pokémon

It flutters the tip of its tongue to seek out the scent of prey, then swallows the prey whole.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Poison

Dex

#051 Johto Dex · #023 National

Abilities

Intimidate(Primary)

Lowers the foe's Attack stat.

Shed Skin(Secondary)

May heal its own status problems.

Unnerve(Hidden)

Prevents foes from eating Berries.

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

ground, dragon

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

255

Poké Ball19.4%

Great Ball26.7%

Ultra Ball33.0%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

ground ×2psychic ×2

Resists

grass ×0.5fighting ×0.5poison ×0.5bug ×0.5fairy ×0.5

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.

Ekans

Base form

→

Arbok (Johtonian)

Level up Ekans to Lv. 22

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How to Obtain

You can catch Ekans common in Cherrygrove Bay in the morning and day-time, common in Route 32 while walking or headbutting trees in the morning and day-time, and common in Route 32 Coast while walking or headbutting trees in the morning and day-time, among seven other areas. Wild ones range from level five to 20, unless in a badge-dependent area.

Wild Encounters (20)

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	WrapLevel: 1Wrap	normal	15	90	20
1	WrapLevel: 1Wrap	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
4	Poison StingLevel: 4Poison Sting	poison	15	100	35
4	Poison StingLevel: 4Poison Sting	An attack that may poison the foe.
9	BiteLevel: 9Bite	dark	60	100	25
9	BiteLevel: 9Bite	An attack that may cause flinching.
12	GlareLevel: 12Glare	normal	0	100	30
12	GlareLevel: 12Glare	A move that may paralyze the foe.
17	ScreechLevel: 17Screech	normal	0	85	40
17	ScreechLevel: 17Screech	Sharply lowers the foe's Defense.
20	AcidLevel: 20Acid	poison	40	100	30
20	AcidLevel: 20Acid	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
25	DisableLevel: 25Disable	normal	0	100	20
25	DisableLevel: 25Disable	Disables the foe's most recent move.
28	PursuitLevel: 28Pursuit	dark	40	100	20
28	PursuitLevel: 28Pursuit	Heavily strikes switching Pokémon.
35	Poison JabLevel: 35Poison Jab	poison	80	100	20
35	Poison JabLevel: 35Poison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
36	Leech LifeLevel: 36Leech Life	bug	80	100	10
36	Leech LifeLevel: 36Leech Life	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
38	Iron TailLevel: 38Iron Tail	steel	100	75	15
38	Iron TailLevel: 38Iron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
41	HazeLevel: 41Haze	ice	0	100	30
41	HazeLevel: 41Haze	Eliminates all stat changes.
44	Bulk UpLevel: 44Bulk Up	fighting	0	100	20
44	Bulk UpLevel: 44Bulk Up	Raises the user's Atk and Def.
49	Gunk ShotLevel: 49Gunk Shot	poison	120	80	5
49	Gunk ShotLevel: 49Gunk Shot	An attack that may poison the foe.

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Egg Moves (4)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CrunchCrunch	dark	80	100	15
CrunchCrunch	An attack that may lower Defense.
DisableDisable	normal	0	100	20
DisableDisable	Disables the foe's most recent move.
PursuitPursuit	dark	40	100	20
PursuitPursuit	Heavily strikes switching Pokémon.
Scary FaceScary Face	normal	0	100	10
Scary FaceScary Face	Sharply lowers the foe's Speed.

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TM/HM Moves (26)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	0	100	20	TM08TM08
Bulk UpBulk Up	Raises the user's Atk and Def.
VenoshockVenoshock	poison	65	100	10	TM09TM09
VenoshockVenoshock	Damage doubles if foe is poisoned.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	75	100	10	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM21TM21
BulldozeBulldoze	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	90	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	An attack that may poison the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM48TM48
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
Leech LifeLeech Life	bug	80	100	10	TM50TM50
Leech LifeLeech Life	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15	TM58TM58
Dark PulseDark Pulse	An attack that may cause flinching.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM66TM66
Poison JabPoison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (8)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Aqua Tail (Route 4)Aqua Tail	water	90	90	10	Route 4	TutorTutor
Aqua Tail (Route 4)Aqua Tail	Swings tail like a wave in a storm.
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Seed Bomb (Yellow Forest)Seed Bomb	grass	80	100	15	Yellow Forest	TutorTutor
Seed Bomb (Yellow Forest)Seed Bomb	Slams a barrage of seeds at the foe.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

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

ground2×psychic2×

Resistances & Immunities

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

grass0.5×fighting0.5×poison0.5×bug0.5×fairy0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Ekans, either offensively or defensively.

Ekansin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry