Ekans
#023 · HeartGold Generations · unchanged from the official games

Ekans

PoisonIntimidate, Shed Skin, Unnerve (hidden)

In HeartGold Generations: First found in Route 46 (Grass (night), Lv 2-4). Its type (Poison), base stats (total 288) and abilities are the same as in the official games. 3 of its 17 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver, including Acid Spray and Belch.

Level-up moves 17

LvMoveTypeCatPowAccPP
1Wrap
A long body or vines are used to wrap and squeeze the foe for two to five turns.
NormalPhys159020
1Leer
The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target’s Defense stat is reduced.
NormalStat—10030
4Poison Sting
The foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb of some sort. It may also poison the target.
PoisonPhys1510035
9Bite
The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.
DarkPhys6010025
12Glare
The user intimidates the foe with the pattern on its belly to cause paralysis.
NormalStat—10030
17Screech
An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s Defense stat.
NormalStat—8540
20Acid
The foe is attacked with a spray of harsh acid. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
PoisonSpec4010030
25Stockpile
The user charges up power, and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def. The move can be used three times.
NormalStat——20
25Swallow
The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP.
NormalStat——10
25Spit Up
The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack.
NormalSpec—10010
28Acid Spray
The user spits fluid that melts the foe. It harshly lowers the foe’s Sp. Def.
PoisonSpec4010020
33Mud Bomb
The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. It may also lower the target’s accuracy.
GroundSpec658510
36Gastro Acid
The user hurls up its stomach acids on the foe. The fluid eliminates the effect of the foe’s ability.
PoisonStat—10010
38Belch
The user lets out a damaging belch at the target. The user must eat a held Berry to use this move.
PoisonSpec1209010
41Haze
The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
IceStat——30
44Coil
The user coils up, raising its Attack, Defense, and accuracy.
PoisonStat——20
49Gunk Shot
The user shoots filthy garbage at the foe to attack. It may also poison the target.
PoisonPhys120805

* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game

TMs & HMs 32

#Move · where to get itTypePow
TM06Toxic
Poison—
TM10Hidden Power
Normal60
TM11Sunny Day
Fire—
TM17Protect
Normal—
TM18Rain Dance
Water—
TM19Giga Drain
Grass75
TM21Frustration
Normal—
TM23Iron Tail
Steel100
TM26Earthquake
Ground100
TM27Return
Normal—
TM28Dig
Ground80
TM32Double Team
Normal—
TM36Sludge Bomb
Poison90
TM39Rock Tomb
Rock60
TM41Torment
Dark—
TM42Facade
Normal70
TM43Secret Power
Normal70
TM44Rest
Psychic—
TM45Attract
Normal—
TM46Thief
Dark60
TM49Snatch
Dark—
TM58Endure
Normal—
TM66Payback
Dark50
TM78Captivate
Normal—
TM79Dark Pulse
Dark80
TM80Rock Slide
Rock75
TM82Sleep Talk
Normal—
TM83Natural Gift
Normal—
TM84Poison Jab
Poison80
TM87Swagger
Normal—
TM90Substitute
Normal—
HM04Strength
Normal80

Where to find Ekans

AreaMethodLevel
Route 46Grass (night)2-4
Route 46Grass (night, Hoenn Sound)2-45% rare
Route 46Grass (night, Sinnoh Sound)2-45% rare

Other changes in this game

  • Evolves into Arbok — at level 22
  • Egg moves: Pursuit, Slam, Spite, Beat Up, Poison Fang, Scary Face, Poison Tail, Disable, Switcheroo
  • Tutor moves: Aqua Tail, Gastro Acid, Snore, Spite, Gunk Shot, Seed Bomb, Headbutt