Stats & Training
Arbok's stats barely vary. 2 sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 2 Attack EVs, medium-fast 1M XP curve to max.
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.
Arbok Weakness
Arbok is weak to Ground and Psychic. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Lunatone builds →Dream Eater 2x101-120%KO Earthquake 2x49-59% Psychic 2x93-109%KO Confusion 2x53-64% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x105-124%KO Dig 2x84-99% Mud Bomb 2x51-60% Mud Shot 2x45-53% | ||
 Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x95-113%KO Dig 2x78-92% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x113-134%KO Dig 2x89-106%KO | ||
 Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Bronzor builds →Dream Eater 2x41-49% Earthquake 2x32-38% Psychic 2x39-46% Extrasensory 2x35-42% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Lunatone builds →Dream Eater 2x96-114%KO Earthquake 2x49-58% Psychic 2x89-105%KO Confusion 2x51-60% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x99-117%KO Dig 2x81-96% Mud Bomb 2x48-57% Mud Shot 2x40-48% | ||
Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x91-108%KO Dig 2x73-87% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x109-129%KO Dig 2x89-105%KO | ||
Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Bronzor builds →Dream Eater 2x40-48% Earthquake 2x30-36% Psychic 2x38-45% Extrasensory 2x33-39% | ||
 Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Steelix builds →Earthquake 2x100-118%KO Dig 2x80-95% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x97-115%KO Dig 2x79-93% Mud Bomb 2x62-73% Mud-Slap 2x21-25% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Lunatone builds →Dream Eater 2x97-115%KO Earthquake 2x48-56% Psychic 2x88-104%KO Confusion 2x50-59% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x100-118%KO Dig 2x80-95% Mud Bomb 2x48-56% Mud Shot 2x42-50% | ||
Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Bronzor builds →Future Sight 2x48-56% Dream Eater 2x40-48% Earthquake 2x30-36% Psychic 2x36-42% | ||
Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Steelix builds →Earthquake 2x97-115%KO Dig 2x79-94% | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x95-112%KO Dig 2x77-91% Mud Bomb 2x62-73% Mud-Slap 2x22-26% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Lunatone builds →Dream Eater 2x95-112%KO Earthquake 2x47-56% Psychic 2x86-102%KO Confusion 2x49-57% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x97-115%KO Dig 2x79-94% Mud Bomb 2x49-57% Mud Shot 2x39-47% | ||
Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Bronzor builds →Future Sight 2x46-55% Dream Eater 2x39-47% Earthquake 2x30-35% Psychic 2x35-42% | ||
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Bronzong builds →Future Sight 2x102-120%KO Earthquake 2x69-82% Dream Eater 2x86-102%KO Psychic 2x76-90% | ||
Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Steelix builds →Earthquake 2x100-118%KO Dig 2x80-95% | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x98-115%KO Dig 2x78-92% Mud Bomb 2x65-76% Mud-Slap 2x22-25% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Lunatone builds →Dream Eater 2x100-118%KO Earthquake 2x48-57% Psychic 2x90-106%KO Confusion 2x51-60% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x100-118%KO Dig 2x80-95% Mud Bomb 2x48-58% Mud Shot 2x41-48% | ||
In Diamond & Pearl, Flygon can KO Arbok with Earthquake (143-168%). Azelf threatens a KO with Explosion (113-133%). Alakazam's Psychic also KOs at 141-167%.
 Flygon GroundDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Flygon builds →Earthquake 2x143-168%KO Outrage85-100%KO U Turn16-20% | ||
 Azelf Psychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Azelf builds →Explosion113-133%KO U Turn16-19% | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Alakazam builds →Psychic 2x141-167%KO Focus Blast31-37% Shadow Ball42-49% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | C | |
Ground is super effective against ArbokView Garchomp → | ||
Diamond & Pearl Evolution
Arbok is the evolved form of Ekans. Breeding produces Ekans eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Ekans gave Arbok the biggest boost in HP (+25), bringing the total to 438 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
Breeding
Breed with Arbok to get Ekans eggs easily using 30 partners from the Dragon and Ground egg groups. Notable egg moves include Beat Up, Disable, Poison Fang and 5 more.
Diamond & Pearl Arbok Best Moveset
Ground coverage gives Arbok answers even while choice-locked. Choice Scarf provides speed patching through item lock, and max Attack and Speed EVs with Intimidate mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Arbok best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Switcheroo
- Gunk Shot
- Aqua Tail
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Arbok. Beat Up and Disable come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Gunk Shot and Sludge Bomb and coverage across 9 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Arbok in Diamond & Pearl
Arbok sits at moderate rates across 12 spots in mid-game routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.
Where To Catch Arbok in Diamond & Pearl
To get Arbok, start by catching Ekans through walking encounters at Lv. 18-26. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch EkansRoute 212 - SouthPearlGrass Lv.18-20 RouteRareMidDual-slot: FireRedRoute 212 - SouthDiamondGrass Lv.18-20 RouteRareMidDual-slot: FireRed
Step 2Arbok ✓Great Marsh - Area 5PearlGrass Lv.20-22 FacilityRareMidDual-slot: FireRedGreat Marsh - Area 5DiamondGrass Lv.20-22 FacilityRareMidDual-slot: FireRedGreat Marsh - Area 6PearlGrass Lv.20-22 FacilityRareMidDual-slot: FireRedGreat Marsh - Area 6DiamondGrass Lv.20-22 FacilityRareMidDual-slot: FireRedGreat Marsh - Area 3PearlGrass Lv.22-24 FacilityRareMidDual-slot: FireRedGreat Marsh - Area 3DiamondGrass Lv.22-24 FacilityRareMidDual-slot: FireRedGreat Marsh - Area 4PearlGrass Lv.22-24 FacilityRareMidDual-slot: FireRedGreat Marsh - Area 4DiamondGrass Lv.22-24 FacilityRareMidDual-slot: FireRedGreat Marsh - Area 1DiamondGrass Lv.24-26 FacilityRareMidDual-slot: FireRedGreat Marsh - Area 1PearlGrass Lv.24-26 FacilityRareMidDual-slot: FireRedGreat Marsh - Area 2DiamondGrass Lv.24-26 FacilityRareMidDual-slot: FireRedGreat Marsh - Area 2PearlGrass Lv.24-26 FacilityRareMidDual-slot: FireRedor evolve from Ekans (Step 1)
Arbok Guide
In Diamond & Pearl, Ekans evolves into Arbok at level 22. Arbok is the fully evolved form. It sits at 438 BST in its evolved form.
In Diamond & Pearl, Arbok can work for a story run. 438 BST is average, but Poison typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Diamond & Pearl, Don't let Arbok's 438 base stat total fool you. Intimidate is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier. Earthquake with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
In Diamond & Pearl, Run Intimidate on Arbok. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Arbok also gets Shed Skin and Unnerve, but they don't compare.
Game Availability
Arbok has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 20 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves