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
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Ekans 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 | 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 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.
- Bulk-leaning spread (97 Defense / 111 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- 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 Ekans 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 | 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 (fast) with Gunk Shot (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Ekans's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Ekans takes super effective damage from Ground, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Ekans's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Ekans reaches 1,048 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 927 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 Ekans?
A perfect 15/15/15 Ekans shows 529 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 662 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 Ekans better than regular Ekans?
Shadow Ekans 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 Ekans in Pokemon GO?
Ekans spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Ekans be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Ekans 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.