24: Arbok

Essentials

Arbok

Abilities

Intimidate: This Pokemon lowers the enemy's Attack one level when it enters battle.
Shed Skin: Each turn, this Pokemon has a 1/3 chance of its status becoming normal.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 24
Kanto: 24
Johto: 51
Johto: 51

Names

Japanese: アーボック (aabokku)
Official Roomaji: Arbok
Korean: 아보크
Chinese: 阿柏怪
French: Arbok
German: Arbok

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Ground
Dragon

Steps to hatch

5120

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

147
2100 EXP at level

Effort points

2 Attack

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium

Wild held items

	None
	5% Poison Barb

None

Evolution

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Ekans	Arbok Level up: 22

Stats

			Effort
			Level
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	60	41.8	293	324
Attack	85	67.8	238	269
Defense	69	52.4	206	237
Special Attack	65	50.7	198	229
Special Defense	79	64.4	226	257
Speed	80	66.4	228	259

Total	438	53.4

Flavor

All versions' flavor text and sprites

Flavor Text

: The pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes while they are frozen in fear.
: The pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes while they are frozen in fear.
: The pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes while they are frozen in fear.
: Transfixing prey with the face-like pattern on its belly, it binds and poisons the frightened victim.
: With a very vengeful nature, it won’t give up the chase, no matter how far, once it targets its prey.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Cobra
Color: purple
Cry: download mp3
Habitat: grassland
Pawprint
Shape: Caudal

Height

11'5.8"
3.5 m

Weight

650

143.3 lb
65.0 kg

Locations

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Red

Diamond

Pearl

Platinum

Soul Silver

Moves

				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
			—	Ice Fang			15	65	95%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target and a 10% chance to make the target flinch.
			—	Thunder Fang			15	65	95%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a 10% chance to make the target flinch.
			—	Fire Fang			15	65	95%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target and a 10% chance to make the target flinch.
—	—	—	—	Wrap			20	15	85%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
—	—	—	—	Leer			30	0	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one level.
—	—	—	—	Poison Sting			35	15	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
	—	—	—	Bite			25	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
10	9	8	4	Poison Sting			35	15	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
17	15	13	9	Bite			25	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
27	25	20	12	Glare			30	0	75%		Paralyzes the target.
36	33	28	17	Screech			40	0	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two levels.
47	43	38	20	Acid			30	40	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one level.
			22	Crunch			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one level.
		46	28	Stockpile			20	0	100%		Stores energy up to three times for use with Spit Up and Swallow.
		46	28	Swallow			10	0	100%		Recovers 1/4 HP after one Stockpile, 1/2 HP after two Stockpiles, or full HP after three Stockpiles.
		46	28	Spit Up			10	1	100%		Power is 100 times the amount of energy Stockpiled.
			34	Mud Bomb			10	65	85%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Accuracy by one level.
			42	Gastro Acid			10	0	100%		Nullifies target's ability until it leaves battle.
	51	56	48	Haze			30	0	100%		Resets all Pokémon's stats, Accuracy, and Evasion.
			56	Gunk Shot			5	120	70%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
				Aqua Tail			10	90	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
				Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
				Endure			10	0	100%	3	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
				Gastro Acid			10	0	100%		Nullifies target's ability until it leaves battle.
				Gunk Shot			5	120	70%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
				Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
				Mimic			10	0	100%		Copies the target's last used move.
				Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
				Seed Bomb			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				Sleep Talk			10	0	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				Spite			10	0	100%		Lowers the PP of the target's last used move by 4.
				Substitute			10	0	100%		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
				Swagger			15	0	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and confuses the target.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
	02			Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
	03			Curse			10	0	100%		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	0	85%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	1	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	0	0%		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
	13			Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
08				Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
09				Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
10				Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
15	15	15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
20				Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one level.
21				Mega Drain			15	40	100%		Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
	17	17	17	Protect			10	0	0%	3	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
		18	18	Rain Dance			5	0	0%		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
	19	19	19	Giga Drain			10	60	100%		Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
	20			Endure			10	0	100%	3	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
	21	21	21	Frustration			20	1	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
		23	23	Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one level.
26	26	26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
	27	27	27	Return			20	1	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
27				Fissure			5	1	30%		Causes a one-hit KO.
28	28	28	28	Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
31				Mimic			10	0	100%		Copies the target's last used move.
32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	0	100%		Raises the user's Evasion by one level.
	34			Swagger			15	0	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and confuses the target.
	35			Sleep Talk			10	0	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	36	36	36	Sludge Bomb			10	90	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
			39	Rock Tomb			10	50	80%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one level.
34				Bide			10	1	100%	1	User waits for 2-3 turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
		41	41	Torment			15	0	100%		Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.
		42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
		43	43	Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
40				Skull Bash			15	100	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one level. User charges for one turn before attacking.
44	44	44	44	Rest			10	0	100%		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
48				Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
	45	45	45	Attract			15	0	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
	46	46	46	Thief			10	40	100%		Takes the target's item.
		49	49	Snatch			10	0	100%	4	Steals the target's move, if it's self-targeted.
			58	Endure			10	0	100%	3	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
			66	Payback			10	50	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
			68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
			78	Captivate			20	0	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two levels if it's the opposite gender.
			79	Dark Pulse			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
			80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
			82	Sleep Talk			10	0	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
			83	Natural Gift			15	1	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
			84	Poison Jab			20	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
			87	Swagger			15	0	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and confuses the target.
50			90	Substitute			10	0	100%		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
H4	H4	H4	H4	Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.