#0023 · Gen 1 · 288 BST
Ekans
A starter-form Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with modest stats. Common ability: Intimidate.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
110/72/57/54/66/67
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
142/123/105/101/116/117
Abilities
The Pokémon intimidates opposing Pokémon upon entering battle, lowering their Attack stat.
The Pokémon may heal its own status conditions by shedding its skin.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Ekans
Ekans is a Poison/None-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 288. A starter-form Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with modest stats. Common ability: Intimidate.
Best stat: Attack (60 base)
Ekans's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 60 base Attack and 55 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Intimidate
- Shed Skin
- Unnerve
How to use Ekans competitively
Open the damage calculator with Ekans selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Ekans appears in the species dropdown. Drop Ekans into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0023 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 1 |
| Type | Poison / None |
| Abilities | Intimidate, Shed Skin, Unnerve |
| Base Stat Total | 288 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 35 / 60 / 44 / 40 / 54 / 55 |