#023 · Pokémon Classic · unchanged from the official games
Ekans
PoisonIntimidate, Shed Skin, Unnerve (hidden)
In Classic: First found in Route 11 (Grass (day), Lv 12-20), and in 2 more areas. Its type (Poison), base stats (total 288) and abilities are the same as in the official games. 6 of its 17 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon Emerald, including Acid Spray and Mud Bomb.
Level-up moves 17
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer Frightens the foe with a leer to lower Defense. | Normal | Stat | — | 100 | 30 |
| 1 | Wrap Wraps and squeezes the foe 4 or 5 times with vines, etc. | Normal | Phys | 15 | 85 | 20 |
| 4 | Poison Sting A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison. | Poison | Phys | 15 | 100 | 35 |
| 9 | Bite Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| 12 | Glare Intimidates and frightens the foe into paralysis. | Normal | Stat | — | 75 | 30 |
| 17 | Screech Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense. | Normal | Stat | — | 85 | 40 |
| 20 | Acid Sprays a hide-melting acid. May lower Defense. | Poison | Spec | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| 25 | Spit Up Releases stockpiled power (the more the better). | Normal | Spec | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| 25 | Stockpile Charges up power for up to 3 turns. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 10 |
| 25 | Swallow Absorbs stockpiled power and restores HP. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 10 |
| 28 | Acid Spray Sprays a hide-melting acid. Sharply reduces Sp. Def. | Poison | Spec | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| 33 | Mud Bomb Throws a blob of mud to damage and cut accuracy. | Ground | Spec | 65 | 85 | 10 |
| 36 | Gastro Acid Stomach acid suppresses the foe's ability. | Poison | Stat | — | 100 | 10 |
| 38 | Belch Lets out a loud belch. Must eat a Berry to use it. | Poison | Spec | 120 | 90 | 10 |
| 41 | Haze Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes. | Ice | Stat | — | — | 30 |
| 44 | Coil Coils up to raise Attack Defense and Accuracy. | Poison | Stat | — | — | 20 |
| 49 | Gunk Shot Shoots filthy garbage at the foe. May also poison. | Poison | Phys | 120 | 70 | 5 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 21
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic Fuchsia City Gym (pick up) | Poison | — |
| TM10 | Hidden Power Route 23 (pick up) | Normal | 1 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day Safari Zone East (pick up) | Fire | — |
| TM17 | Protect Power Plant (pick up) | Normal | — |
| TM18 | Rain Dance Route 15 (pick up) | Water | — |
| TM19 | Giga Drain Celadon City Gym (pick up) | Grass | 60 |
| TM21 | Frustration Rocket Hideout - B3F (pick up) | Normal | 1 |
| TM23 | Iron Tail Rocket Hideout - B1F (pick up) | Steel | 100 |
| TM26 | Earthquake Viridian City Gym (pick up) | Ground | 100 |
| TM27 | Return Route 12 - North Entrance 2F (pick up) | Normal | 1 |
| TM28 | Dig Cerulean City (pick up) | Ground | 60 |
| TM32 | Double Team Safari Zone West (pick up) | Normal | — |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb Rocket Hideout - B1F (pick up) | Poison | 90 |
| TM41 | Torment Silph Co. - 4F (pick up) | Dark | — |
| TM42 | Facade Pokémon Tower 1F (pick up) | Normal | 70 |
| TM43 | Secret Power Celadon City - Department Store 2F (buy) | Normal | 70 |
| TM44 | Rest S.S. Anne - B1F Room 2 (pick up) | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Attract Route 24 (pick up) | Normal | — |
| TM46 | Thief Mt. Moon B2F (pick up) | Dark | 40 |
| TM49 | Snatch Rocket Hideout - B4F (pick up) | Dark | — |
| HM04 | Strength Fuchsia City - Warden's House (pick up) | Normal | 80 |
Where to find Ekans
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 11 | Grass (day) | 12-20 | |
| Route 23 | Grass (day) | 32-46 | |
| Route 4 | DexNav (grass) (day) | 6-12 | |
| Route 4 | DexNav (grass) (night) | 6-12 | |
| Route 4 | Grass (day) | 5-12 | 5% rare |
| Route 4 | Grass (night) | 6-12 |
Other changes in this game
- Wild held item: Pecha Berry (5%)
- Egg moves: Pursuit, Slam, Spite, Beat Up, Poison Fang
- Evolves into Arbok at Level 22