Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Acid Gunk Shot
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Gunk Shot is an Elite TM move. Gunk Shot costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Ekans takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 318
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 529 CP
Ekans moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Best STAB | Poison | 11 | 10 | 1.0s | 11 | 10 |
| Poison Sting STAB | Poison | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Fang STAB | Poison | 30 | 33 | 1.5s | 20 | 0.91 |
| Sludge Bomb STAB | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
| Wrap | Normal | 60 | 33 | 3.0s | 20 | 1.82 |
| Gunk Shot Best STAB Elite | Poison | 130 | 100 | 3.0s | 43.3 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid | Poison | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
| Poison Sting | Poison | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Fang | Poison | 45 | 40 | 1.13 | Buff / debuff |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Wrap | Normal | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Gunk Shot | Poison | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Acid (11 DPS); Poison Sting builds energy fastest (12 EPS). Gunk Shot is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Ekans is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Ekans
How to get Ekans
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Ekans 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 | 20 | 801 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 20 | 867 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 499 | 543 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 621 | 675 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 499 | 543 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 377 | 410 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 499 | 543 |
Is Ekans good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Ekans has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 50-Candy step towards its evolution.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 13 |
| Lv 2 | 41 |
| Lv 3 | 69 |
| Lv 4 | 97 |
| Lv 5 | 125 |
| Lv 6 | 153 |
| Lv 7 | 181 |
| Lv 8 | 209 |
| Lv 9 | 237 |
| Lv 10 | 265 |
| Lv 11 | 291 |
| Lv 12 | 318 |
| Lv 13 | 344 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 371 |
| Lv 15 | 397 |
| Lv 16 | 423 |
| Lv 17 | 450 |
| Lv 18 | 476 |
| Lv 19 | 503 |
| Lv 20 | 529 |
| Lv 21 | 556 |
| Lv 22 | 582 |
| Lv 23 | 609 |
| Lv 24 | 635 |
| Lv 25 | 662 |
| Lv 26 | 688 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 715 |
| Lv 28 | 741 |
| Lv 29 | 768 |
| Lv 30 | 795 |
| Lv 31 | 808 |
| Lv 32 | 821 |
| Lv 33 | 834 |
| Lv 34 | 847 |
| Lv 35 | 861 |
| Lv 36 | 874 |
| Lv 37 | 887 |
| Lv 38 | 900 |
| Lv 39 | 914 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 927 |
| Lv 41 | 939 |
| Lv 42 | 951 |
| Lv 43 | 962 |
| Lv 44 | 974 |
| Lv 45 | 987 |
| Lv 46 | 999 |
| Lv 47 | 1,011 |
| Lv 48 | 1,023 |
| Lv 49 | 1,036 |
| Lv 50 | 1,048 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0023
- Height
- 2.00 m
- Weight
- 6.90 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0023_POKEMON_EKANS
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Ekans in Pokemon GO?
Ekans's best moveset is Acid with Gunk Shot. Gunk Shot is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.
What are Ekans's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Ekans takes super effective damage from Ground, Psychic. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Poison.
What is Ekans's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Ekans reaches 1,048 CP at level 50 and 927 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Ekans?
A 15/15/15 Ekans shows 529 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 662 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 397 CP.