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 arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
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-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.
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 with Gunk Shot. A TM rerolls at random among its 4 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Arbok's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Arbok takes super effective damage from Ground, Psychic. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Poison.
What is Arbok's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Arbok reaches 2,171 CP at level 50 and 1,921 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Arbok?
A 15/15/15 Arbok shows 1,097 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,372 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 823 CP.
How do you get Arbok in Pokemon GO?
Evolve Ekans (50 Candy).