Arbok #024

Arbok overview

Listed as #24 in the National Pokédex, Arbok is a Poison type Cobra Pokémon.

It stands 3.5 m tall and weighs 65 kg, and it was first introduced in Generation I where it is typically found in Grassland habitats.

The frightening patterns on its belly have been studied. Six variations have been confirmed. After stunning its opponents with the pattern on its stomach, it quickly wraps them up in its body and waits for them to stop moving. The latest research has determined that there are over 20 possible arrangements of the patterns on its stomach.

Arbok base stats

With a base stat total of 448, Arbok's standout attribute is its Attack (95).

Its stats are fairly balanced, leaning toward physical offense.

Arbok base stats

Stat	Base value	Relative
HP	60
Attack	95
Defense	69
Sp. Attack	65
Sp. Defense	79
Speed	80
Total	448

Arbok abilities

Arbok can have one of two standard abilities: Intimidate and Shed Skin.

Its hidden ability, Unnerve, is only available from special encounters and breeding.

Arbok type matchups

Defensively, Arbok takes super-effective damage from Ground and Psychic moves.

It resists Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy attacks.

Attacking type	Damage taken
Ground	×2
Psychic	×2
Fighting	×0.5
Poison	×0.5
Bug	×0.5
Grass	×0.5
Fairy	×0.5

Arbok evolution

Arbok belongs to a 2-stage evolution line: Ekans → Arbok (Level 22).

Arbok training and breeding

With a capture rate of 90, Arbok is moderately difficult to catch and levels on the Medium experience curve.

For breeding it belongs to the Ground and Dragon egg groups.

Early level-up moves include Acid, Bite and Crunch, and it can learn 103 moves in total across all methods.

Level-up moves

Level	Move
1	Acid
1	Bite
1	Crunch
1	Fire Fang
1	Ice Fang
1	Leer
1	Poison Sting
1	Sucker Punch
1	Thunder Fang
1	Wrap
12	Glare
16	Haze

Frequently asked questions about Arbok