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 appears to be a frightening face. Weak foes will flee just at the sight of the pattern.
To intimidate foes, it spreads its chest wide and makes eerie sounds by expelling air from its mouth.
Arbok Weakness
Arbok is weak to Ground and Psychic. It resists 5 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 |
 Ralts PsychicFairy | D | |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
 Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Hippopotas builds →Dig 2x75-90% Bulldoze 2x58-70% | ||
 Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Cubone builds →Bone Club 2x50-60% Bulldoze 2x47-55% | ||
 Sandile GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Sandile builds →Bulldoze 2x58-70% Sand Tomb 2x37-45% Mud-Slap 2x17-20% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Onix builds →Dig 2x50-60% Bulldoze 2x39-47% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Rhyhorn builds →Dig 2x79-93% Bulldoze 2x59-70% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Hippopotas builds →Dig 2x70-83% Bulldoze 2x53-63% Sand Tomb 2x33-40% | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Cubone builds →Dig 2x53-63% Bone Club 2x44-53% Bulldoze 2x42-50% Bonemerang 2x33-40% | ||
 Golett GroundGhost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Golett builds →Bulldoze 2x53-63% Mud-Slap 2x13-17% | ||
 Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Dugtrio builds →Dig 2x88-103%KO Mud Bomb 2x39-47% Bulldoze 2x68-80% Sand Tomb 2x39-47% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Onix builds →Dig 2x50-60% Bulldoze 2x39-47% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Rhyhorn builds →Dig 2x79-93% Bulldoze 2x59-70% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Hippopotas builds →Dig 2x70-83% Bulldoze 2x53-63% Sand Tomb 2x33-40% | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Cubone builds →Dig 2x53-63% Bone Club 2x44-53% Bulldoze 2x42-50% Bonemerang 2x33-40% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Dugtrio builds →Dig 2x88-103%KO Mud Bomb 2x39-47% Bulldoze 2x68-80% Sand Tomb 2x39-47% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Onix builds →Dig 2x50-60% Bulldoze 2x39-47% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Rhyhorn builds →Dig 2x79-93% Bulldoze 2x59-70% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Hippopotas builds →Dig 2x70-83% Bulldoze 2x53-63% Sand Tomb 2x33-40% | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Cubone builds →Dig 2x53-63% Bone Club 2x44-53% Bulldoze 2x42-50% Bonemerang 2x33-40% | ||
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x68-80% Mud Bomb 2x58-69% Bulldoze 2x50-60% Mud Shot 2x50-60% | ||
 Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Lunatone builds →Psychic 2x90-106%KO Bulldoze 2x30-36% Confusion 2x50-60% | ||
 Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Solrock builds →Psychic 2x60-71% Bulldoze 2x45-53% Confusion 2x33-40% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x99-117%KO Dig 2x80-94% Mud Bomb 2x50-60% Bulldoze 2x60-71% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Dugtrio builds →Earth Power 2x55-66% Dig 2x91-109%KO Mud Bomb 2x41-49% Bulldoze 2x70-83% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x69-82% Mud Bomb 2x57-68% Bulldoze 2x53-63% Mud Shot 2x51-60% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Lunatone builds →Psychic 2x90-106%KO Bulldoze 2x31-36% Confusion 2x51-60% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Solrock builds →Psychic 2x60-71% Bulldoze 2x45-53% Confusion 2x35-41% | ||
 Piloswine IceGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Piloswine builds →Dig 2x93-109%KO Mud Bomb 2x48-57% Bulldoze 2x72-85% Mud-Slap 2x15-19% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x102-120%KO Dig 2x83-98% Mud Bomb 2x51-60% Bulldoze 2x62-74% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x67-80% Mud Bomb 2x59-69% Bulldoze 2x50-60% Mud Shot 2x49-58% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Lunatone builds →Future Sight 2x119-140%KO Psychic 2x90-107%KO Bulldoze 2x30-36% Confusion 2x50-60% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Solrock builds →Psychic 2x60-71% Bulldoze 2x45-53% Confusion 2x33-40% | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Sandslash builds →Earthquake 2x115-136%KO Dig 2x92-109%KO Bulldoze 2x70-82% Sand Tomb 2x41-49% | ||
Piloswine IceGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Piloswine builds →Earthquake 2x115-136%KO Dig 2x92-109%KO Mud Bomb 2x47-56% Bulldoze 2x70-82% | ||
In X & Y, Garchomp can KO Arbok with Earthquake (97-114%). Latios threatens a KO with Psyshock (130-153%). Alakazam's Psychic also KOs at 115-136%.
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x97-114%KO | ||
 Latios DragonPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Latios builds →Draco Meteor106-124%KO Psyshock 2x130-153%KO | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Alakazam builds →Psychic 2x115-136%KO Focus Blast26-30% Shadow Ball34-40% Dazzling Gleam17-20% | ||
X & Y 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 50 partners from the Dragon and Ground egg groups. Notable egg moves include Beat Up, Disable, Iron Tail and 9 more.
X & Y Arbok Best Moveset
Arbok runs a standard setup attacker set. Impish nature with max HP and Defense EVs shapes the build, while Air Balloon brings temporary Ground immunity. Intimidate supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Arbok best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Gunk Shot
- Coil
- Glare
- Aqua Tail
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Gunk Shot
- Sucker Punch
- Toxic
- Coil
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Arbok cleanly, with Belch and Gunk Shot anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Arbok in X & Y
Finding Arbok at moderate rates takes patience. 2 spots are available in mid-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Where To Catch Arbok in X & Y
Ekans is your first catch on the way to Arbok. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 17-25 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch EkansRoute 14YGrass Lv.17 RouteRareMidHorde battleRoute 14XGrass Lv.17 RouteRareMidHorde battle
Step 2Arbok ✓Route 19YGrass Lv.25 RouteRareMidHorde battleRoute 19XGrass Lv.25 RouteRareMidHorde battleor evolve from Ekans (Step 1)
Arbok Guide
In X & Y, Ekans evolves into Arbok at level 22. Arbok is the fully evolved form. It sits at 438 BST in its evolved form.
In X & Y, Arbok can work for a story run. 438 BST is average, but Poison typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In X & Y, 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. Gunkshot with Air Balloon is the standard set.
In X & Y, 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.
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- 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