Where can I find Ekans in SoulGold?

Ekans can be found in 4 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

Ekans is a poison-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Ekans learn in SoulGold?

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

PolishedDex

Ekansin Pokémon SoulGold

poison

Pokédex Entry

Snake Pokémon

An Ekans curls itself up in a spiral while it rests. This position allows it to quickly respond to an enemy from any direction with a threat from its upraised head.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Poison

Dex

#023

Abilities

Intimidate(Primary)

Lowers the foe's Attack.

Shed Skin(Secondary)

Heals the body by shedding.

Unnerve(Hidden)

Foes can't eat Berries.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

field, 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

Ekans

Base form

→

Arbok

Level up Ekans to Lv. 22

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How to Obtain

You can catch Ekans in Route 33 (uncommon), and in Route 32 (rare). Wild ones range from level seven to 13.

Wild Encounters (2)

Level Up Moves (17)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	WrapLevel: 1Wrap	normal	15	0	20
1	WrapLevel: 1Wrap	Wraps and squeezes the foe times with vines, etc.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
4	Poison StingLevel: 4Poison Sting	poison	15	100	35
4	Poison StingLevel: 4Poison Sting	A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
9	BiteLevel: 9Bite	dark	60	100	25
9	BiteLevel: 9Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
12	GlareLevel: 12Glare	normal	0	75	30
12	GlareLevel: 12Glare	Intimidates and frightens the foe into paralysis.
17	ScreechLevel: 17Screech	normal	0	85	40
17	ScreechLevel: 17Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
20	AcidLevel: 20Acid	poison	40	100	30
20	AcidLevel: 20Acid	Sprays a hide-melting acid. May lower Sp. Def.May lower Defense.
25	SwallowLevel: 25Swallow	normal	0	0	10
25	SwallowLevel: 25Swallow	Absorbs stockpiled power and restores HP.
25	StockpileLevel: 25Stockpile	normal	0	0	0
25	StockpileLevel: 25Stockpile	Charges up power for up to 3 turns.
25	Spit UpLevel: 25Spit Up	normal	1	100	10
25	Spit UpLevel: 25Spit Up	Releases stockpiled power (the more the better).
28	Acid SprayLevel: 28Acid Spray	poison	40	100	20
28	Acid SprayLevel: 28Acid Spray	Sprays a hide-melting acid. Sharply reduces Sp. Def.
33	Sludge BombLevel: 33Sludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10
33	Sludge BombLevel: 33Sludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
36	Gastro AcidLevel: 36Gastro Acid	poison	0	100	10
36	Gastro AcidLevel: 36Gastro Acid	Stomach acid suppresses the foe's Ability.
38	BelchLevel: 38Belch	poison	120	90	10
38	BelchLevel: 38Belch	Lets out a loud belch. Must eat a Berry to use it.
41	HazeLevel: 41Haze	ice	0	0	30
41	HazeLevel: 41Haze	Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes.
44	CoilLevel: 44Coil	poison	0	0	20
44	CoilLevel: 44Coil	Coils up to raise Attack, Defense and Accuracy.
49	Gunk ShotLevel: 49Gunk Shot	poison	120	0	5
49	Gunk ShotLevel: 49Gunk Shot	Shoots filthy garbage at the foe. May also poison.

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Egg Moves (12)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
PursuitPursuit	dark	40	100	20
PursuitPursuit	Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out.
SlamSlam	normal	80	75	20
SlamSlam	Slams the foe with a long tail, vine, etc.
SpiteSpite	ghost	0	100	10
SpiteSpite	Spitefully cuts the PP of the foe's last move by 4.of foe's last move by 2-5.
Beat UpBeat Up	dark	0	100	10
Beat UpBeat Up	Summons party Pokémon to join in the attack.
Poison FangPoison Fang	poison	50	100	15
Poison FangPoison Fang	A sharp-fanged attack. May badly poison the foe.
Scary FaceScary Face	normal	0	0	10
Scary FaceScary Face	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed.
Poison TailPoison Tail	poison	50	100	25
Poison TailPoison Tail	Has a high critical-hit ratio. May also poison.
DisableDisable	normal	0	55	20
DisableDisable	For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move.
SwitcherooSwitcheroo	dark	0	100	10
SwitcherooSwitcheroo	Swaps items with the foe faster than the eye can see.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
Sucker PunchSucker Punch	dark	0	100	5
Sucker PunchSucker Punch	Strikes first if the foe is preparing an attack.
SnatchSnatch	dark	0	0	10
SnatchSnatch	Steals the effects of the move the target uses next.

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TM/HM Moves (33)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	dark	60	100	20	TM59TM59
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15	TM97TM97
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	0	100	0	TM87TM87
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
InfestationInfestation	bug	20	100	20	TM83TM83
InfestationInfestation	The foe is infested and attacked for turns.
Leech LifeLeech Life	bug	0	100	0	TM28TM28
Leech LifeLeech Life	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
PaybackPayback	dark	50	100	10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
Sludge WaveSludge Wave	poison	95	100	10	TM34TM34
Sludge WaveSludge Wave	Swamps all others with a wave of sludge. May also poison.
SnarlSnarl	dark	55	95	15	TM95TM95
SnarlSnarl	Yells and rants at the foe lowering its Sp. Atk.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
TormentTorment	dark	0	100	15	TM41TM41
TormentTorment	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TrailblazeTrailblaze	grass	50	100	20	TM60TM60
TrailblazeTrailblaze	The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed.
VenoshockVenoshock	poison	65	100	10	TM09TM09
VenoshockVenoshock	Does double damage if the foe is poisoned.