Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Dragon Tail Gunk Shot
Same-type attack bonus on Gunk Shot. Gunk Shot costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Arbok takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 475
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,097 CP
Arbok moves
4 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid STAB | Poison | 11 | 10 | 1.0s | 11 | 10 |
| Bite | Dark | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Dragon Tail Best | Dragon | 14 | 8 | 1.0s | 14 | 8 |
| Poison Sting STAB | Poison | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Spray STAB | Poison | 20 | 50 | 3.0s | 6.7 | 0.40 |
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.7 | 1.60 |
| Gunk Shot Best STAB | Poison | 130 | 100 | 3.0s | 43.3 | 1.30 |
| Sludge Wave STAB | Poison | 105 | 100 | 3.0s | 35 | 1.05 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid | Poison | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
| Bite | Dark | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Dragon Tail | Dragon | 9 | 12 | 2 | 4.50 | 6.00 |
| Poison Sting | Poison | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Spray | Poison | 20 | 45 | 0.44 | Buff / debuff |
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Gunk Shot | Poison | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | — |
| Sludge Wave | Poison | 110 | 65 | 1.69 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Dragon Tail (14 DPS); Poison Sting builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Arbok is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Arbok
How to get Arbok
- Evolve from
- Ekans · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Arbok knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 46 | 1,660 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 46 | 1,797 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,061 | 1,125 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,320 | 1,399 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,061 | 1,125 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 802 | 850 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,061 | 1,125 |
Is Arbok good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Arbok has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (167), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Arbok deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 27 |
| Lv 2 | 85 |
| Lv 3 | 143 |
| Lv 4 | 201 |
| Lv 5 | 259 |
| Lv 6 | 317 |
| Lv 7 | 375 |
| Lv 8 | 433 |
| Lv 9 | 491 |
| Lv 10 | 549 |
| Lv 11 | 603 |
| Lv 12 | 658 |
| Lv 13 | 713 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 768 |
| Lv 15 | 823 |
| Lv 16 | 878 |
| Lv 17 | 933 |
| Lv 18 | 987 |
| Lv 19 | 1,042 |
| Lv 20 | 1,097 |
| Lv 21 | 1,152 |
| Lv 22 | 1,207 |
| Lv 23 | 1,262 |
| Lv 24 | 1,317 |
| Lv 25 | 1,372 |
| Lv 26 | 1,427 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,482 |
| Lv 28 | 1,536 |
| Lv 29 | 1,591 |
| Lv 30 | 1,646 |
| Lv 31 | 1,674 |
| Lv 32 | 1,701 |
| Lv 33 | 1,729 |
| Lv 34 | 1,756 |
| Lv 35 | 1,783 |
| Lv 36 | 1,811 |
| Lv 37 | 1,838 |
| Lv 38 | 1,866 |
| Lv 39 | 1,893 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,921 |
| Lv 41 | 1,945 |
| Lv 42 | 1,969 |
| Lv 43 | 1,994 |
| Lv 44 | 2,019 |
| Lv 45 | 2,044 |
| Lv 46 | 2,069 |
| Lv 47 | 2,094 |
| Lv 48 | 2,120 |
| Lv 49 | 2,146 |
| Lv 50 | 2,171 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0024
- Height
- 3.50 m
- Weight
- 65.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0024_POKEMON_ARBOK
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Arbok in Pokemon GO?
Arbok's best moveset is Dragon Tail (fast) with Gunk Shot (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Arbok's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Arbok takes super effective damage from Ground, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Arbok's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Arbok reaches 2,171 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,921 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Arbok?
A perfect 15/15/15 Arbok shows 1,097 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,372 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Arbok better than regular Arbok?
Shadow Arbok deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Arbok in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Ekans (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Arbok be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Arbok depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.