#024
Arbok
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Purple
- Shape
- Squiggle
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 90 (35.3%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Ground, Dragon
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 157
- EV Yield
- 2 Atk
- Height
- 3.5 m (11'06")
- Weight
- 65.0 kg (143.3 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
Generation VI
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.
This Pokémon is terrifically strong in order to constrict things with its body. It can even flatten steel oil drums. Once Arbok wraps its body around its foe, escaping its crunching embrace is impossible.
Generation VII
The latest research has determined that there are over 20 possible arrangements of the patterns on its stomach.
After stunning its opponents with the pattern on its stomach, it quickly wraps them up in its body and waits for them to stop moving.
The frightening patterns on its belly have been studied. Six variations have been confirmed.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V)
Generation I
It is rumored that the ferocious warning markings on its belly differ from area to area.
The frightening patterns on its belly have been studied. Six variations have been confirmed.
Generation II
Transfixing prey with the face-like pattern on its belly, it binds and poisons the frightened victim.
With a very venge ful nature, it won't give up the chase, no matter how far, once it targets its prey.
To intimidate foes, it spreads its chest wide and makes eerie sounds by expelling air from its mouth.
Generation III
This POKéMON is terrifically strong in order to constrict things with its body. It can even flatten steel oil drums. Once ARBOK wraps its body around its foe, escaping its crunching embrace is impossible.
This POKéMON has a terrifically strong constricting power. It can even flatten steel oil drums. Once it wraps its body around its foe, escaping is impossible.
The pattern on its belly appears to be a frightening face. Weak foes will flee just at the sight of the pattern.
It is rumored that the ferocious warning markings on its belly differ from area to area.
Generation IV
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.
Generation V
The pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes while they are frozen in fear.
Level Up
24 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wrap | nor | P | 15 | 90% | 20 |
| 1 | Sucker Punch | dar | P | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| 1 | Thunder Fang | ele | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| 1 | Ice Fang | ice | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| 1 | Fire Fang | fir | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| 4 | Leer | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 10 | Poison StingSTAB | poi | P | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 17 | Bite | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 22 | Crunch | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 27 | Glare | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 28 | Poison JabSTAB | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 32 | Acid SpraySTAB | poi | S | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 39 | Sludge BombSTAB | poi | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 44 | Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| 44 | Gastro Acid | poi | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 46 | Stockpile | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 46 | Spit Up | nor | S | — | 100% | 10 |
| 46 | Swallow | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 47 | AcidSTAB | poi | S | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 48 | BelchSTAB | poi | S | 120 | 90% | 10 |
| 52 | Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| 56 | Haze | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| 56 | Coil | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| 63 | Gunk ShotSTAB | poi | P | 120 | 80% | 5 |
TM / HM
54 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid SpraySTAB | poi | S | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Breaking Swipe | dra | P | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Bulldoze | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Crunch | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Dark Pulse | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Dragon Tail | dra | P | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| Earthquake | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fire Fang | fir | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Gunk ShotSTAB | poi | P | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| Haze | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Ice Fang | ice | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Lash Out | dar | P | 75 | 100% | 5 |
| Leech Life | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Pain Split | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Poison JabSTAB | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Poison TailSTAB | poi | P | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psychic Fangs | psy | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Scale Shot | dra | P | 25 | 90% | 20 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Seed Bomb | gra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Skitter Smack | bug | P | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sludge BombSTAB | poi | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Sludge WaveSTAB | poi | S | 95 | 100% | 10 |
| Snarl | dar | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Spite | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Throat Chop | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunder Fang | ele | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| Toxic Spikes | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| Trailblaze | gra | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| VenoshockSTAB | poi | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
Egg Moves
6 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison FangSTAB | poi | P | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Poison TailSTAB | poi | P | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Spite | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Sucker Punch | dar | P | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| Switcheroo | dar | N | — | 100% | 10 |
Move Tutor
14 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Dark Pulse | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Gastro Acid | poi | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Gunk ShotSTAB | poi | P | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Seed Bomb | gra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Spite | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Throat Chop | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Items that wild Arbok may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Arbok
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Arbok
Arbok is a Poison-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). The latest research has determined that there are over 20 possible arrangements of the patterns on its stomach. Arbok stands 3.5 m (11'06") tall and weighs 65.0 kg (143.3 lbs), making it a large Pokemon.
Arbok Base Stats
Arbok has a base stat total of 448, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Attack at 95 (good), while its lowest is HP at 60 (average). Arbok excels as a physical attacker. Arbok is moderately fast with a base Speed of 80.
Arbok Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Poison-type, Arbok is weak to Ground, Psychic-type moves, resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Arbok 2 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Arbok Abilities
Arbok's abilities include Intimidate, Shed Skin, Unnerve. Intimidate lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.. Shed Skin has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn. Its Hidden Ability is Unnerve, which prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
Arbok Moves & Learnset
Arbok can learn 98 moves in Generation 9, including 24 by leveling up, 54 via TM/HM, 6 through breeding, and 14 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Belch (Poison, 120 power), Gunk Shot (Poison, 120 power), Sludge Wave (Poison, 95 power), Sludge Bomb (Poison, 90 power). For coverage, Arbok can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).
Training Arbok
Arbok has a moderate capture rate of 90 (35.3%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Arbok yields 2 Attack EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Arbok belongs to the Ground and Dragon egg groups. Arbok is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Ekans → Arbok). Wild Arbok may be found holding Poison Barb.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Arbok. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Arbok, or use the team builder to see how Arbok fits into your squad.
