Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Ekans is a Poison Type Snake Pokémon, with a 33.3% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Ekans can be found with Intimidate, Shed Skin and Unnerve as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 1 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Adamant Nature, based on 288 combined Base Stats.
Ekans Stats and Abilities
Based on Ekans Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Ekans Highest IV Stat is Attack 60 and the Lowest being Special Attack 40.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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F | HP | 35 | 180 | 274 |
E | Attack | 60 | 112 | 240 |
F | Defense | 44 | 83 | 205 |
F | Special Attack | 40 | 76 | 196 |
F | Special Defense | 54 | 101 | 227 |
F | Speed | 55 | 103 | 229 |
F | Total | 288 |
Ekans | Detail |
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Best Nature | Adamant
↑ +10% Attack↓ -10% Special Attack |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes |
Likes: Spicy
Dislikes: Dry
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EV Yield | 1 Attack |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Catch Rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Dragon, Field |
Egg Cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Intimidate Ability 1 | Intimidate lower's the Attack of all opponents by one stage when the ability-bearer switches in (including the start of a battle). |
Shed Skin Ability 2 | The Pokémon may heal its own status problems. |
Unnerve Hidden Ability | Makes the foe nervous and unable to eat Berries. |
How To Evolve Ekans in BDSP
Ekans requires (Level 22) to evolve into Arbok.
Where To Find Ekans in BDSP
Ekans has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.
Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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National |
Ekans
Lv. 16-63
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National |
Ekans
Lv. 16-63
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National |
Ekans
Lv. 16-63
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National |
Ekans
Lv. 16-63
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National |
Ekans
Lv. 16-63
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National |
Ekans
Lv. 16-63
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Ekans Weakness
Ekans is a Poison Type pokemon. This will cause Ekans to take More Damage from Ground, Psychic Type Moves, and Less Damage from Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass, Fairy Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage |
Ground
Psychic
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0.5x Less Damage |
Fighting
Poison
Bug
Grass
Fairy
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0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Ekans Strong Against?
Best Moves Ekans in BDSP
Best Moveset for Ekans Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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38 |
Belch
| Special | 180 | 90 | 10 | User must have consumed a Berry. | |
49 |
Gunk Shot
| Physical | 180 | 80 | 5 | May poison opponent. | |
33 |
Sludge Bomb
| Special | 135 | 100 | 10 | May poison opponent. | |
9 |
Bite
| Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | May cause flinching. |
Best Moveset for Ekans TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM26 |
Earthquake
| Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig. | |
TM23 |
Iron Tail
| Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | May lower opponent's Defense. | |
TM36 |
Sludge Bomb
| Special | 135 | 100 | 10 | May poison opponent. | |
TM79 |
Dark Pulse
| Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | May cause flinching. |
Ekans Level Up Moves
List of Moves Ekans can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 |
Wrap
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Power: 15
Acc: 90
PP: 20
Physical
Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
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1 |
Leer
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 30
Status
Lowers opponent's Defense.
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4 |
Poison Sting
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Power:
22.5 Acc: 100
PP: 35
Physical
May poison the opponent.
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9 |
Bite
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 25
Physical
May cause flinching.
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12 |
Glare
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 30
Status
Paralyzes opponent.
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17 |
Screech
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 40
Status
Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
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20 |
Acid
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 30
Special
May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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25 |
Stockpile
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
Status
Stores energy for use with Spit Up and Swallow.
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25 |
Swallow
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status
The more times the user has performed Stockpile, the more HP is recovered.
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25 |
Spit Up
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special
Power depends on how many times the user performed Stockpile.
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28 |
Acid Spray
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 20
Special
Sharply lowers opponent's Special Defense.
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33 |
Sludge Bomb
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Power:
135 Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special
May poison opponent.
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36 |
Gastro Acid
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Status
Cancels out the effect of the opponent's Ability.
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38 |
Belch
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Power:
180 Acc: 90
PP: 10
Special
User must have consumed a Berry.
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41 |
Haze
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
Status
Resets all stat changes.
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44 |
Coil
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
Status
Raises user's Attack, Defense and Accuracy.
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49 |
Gunk Shot
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Power:
180 Acc: 80
PP: 5
Physical
May poison opponent.
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Ekans TM Moves
List of Moves Ekans can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM11 |
Sunny Day
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
Status
Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
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TM17 |
Protect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status
Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM18 |
Rain Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
Status
Makes it rain for 5 turns.
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TM19 |
Giga Drain
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Power: 75
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special
User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
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TM23 |
Iron Tail
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Power: 100
Acc: 75
PP: 15
Physical
May lower opponent's Defense.
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TM26 |
Earthquake
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Power: 100
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Physical
Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
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TM28 |
Dig
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Physical
Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
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TM32 |
Double Team
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
Status
Raises user's Evasiveness.
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TM36 |
Sludge Bomb
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Power:
135 Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special
May poison opponent.
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TM39 |
Rock Tomb
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Power: 60
Acc: 95
PP: 15
Physical
Lowers opponent's Speed.
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TM41 |
Torment
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Status
Opponent cannot use the same move in a row.
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TM42 |
Facade
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Physical
Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
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TM44 |
Rest
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status
User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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TM45 |
Attract
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Status
If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
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TM46 |
Thief
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 25
Physical
Also steals opponent's held item.
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TM58 |
Endure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status
Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM66 |
Payback
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Power: 50
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Physical
Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
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TM79 |
Dark Pulse
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Special
May cause flinching.
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TM80 |
Rock Slide
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Power: 75
Acc: 90
PP: 10
Physical
May cause flinching.
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TM82 |
Sleep Talk
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status
User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
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TM83 |
Bulldoze
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Physical
Lowers opponent's Speed.
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TM84 |
Poison Jab
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 20
Physical
May poison the opponent.
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TM87 |
Swagger
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
Status
Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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TM90 |
Substitute
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status
Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
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TM96 |
Strength
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical
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Ekans Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Ekans can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
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Slam
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Power: 80
Acc: 75
PP: 20
Physical
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Spite
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Status
The opponent's last move loses 2-5 PP.
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Beat Up
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 30
Physical
Each Pokémon in your party attacks.
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Poison Fang
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Power:
75 Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical
May badly poison opponent.
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Scary Face
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Status
Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
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Poison Tail
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Power:
75 Acc: 100
PP: 25
Physical
High critical hit ratio. May poison opponent.
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Disable
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Status
Opponent can't use its last attack for a few turns.
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Switcheroo
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Status
Swaps held items with the opponent.
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Sucker Punch
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 5
Physical
User attacks first, but only works if opponent is readying an attack.
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