Stats & Training
Arbok's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, HP trails, 2 stats clear the bar. Moderately hard to find and worth 2 Attack EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes while they are frozen in fear.
The pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes while they are frozen in fear.
Arbok Weakness
Arbok is weak to Ground and Psychic. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Arbok leans offensive (base 95 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy |
 Solgaleo PsychicSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cosmog (Lake Of The Moone Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Solgaleo builds →Earthquake 2x99-117%KO Psychic 2x104-122%KO Zen Headbutt 2x121-142%KO Psyshock 2x92-109%KO | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x143-169%KO Dig 2x115-136%KO Bulldoze 2x87-102%KO Sand Tomb 2x50-60% | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Metagross builds →Earthquake 2x98-116%KO Psychic 2x90-107%KO Zen Headbutt 2x119-140%KO Psyshock 2x79-93% | ||
 Zygarde DragonGround | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 16 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Zygarde builds →Earthquake 2x115-136%KO Land's Wrath 2x104-122%KO Dig 2x92-109%KO Bulldoze 2x70-82% | ||
 Flygon GroundDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Flygon builds →Earthquake 2x115-136%KO Earth Power 2x79-93% Bulldoze 2x70-82% Sand Tomb 2x41-49% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Swampert can KO Arbok with Earthquake (216-254%). Tapu Lele threatens a KO with Psychic (206-243%). Garchomp's Earthquake also KOs at 171-201%.
 Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x216-254%KO Scald42-49% Waterfall87-102%KO | ||
 Tapu Lele PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPsychic Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast54-64% Psyshock 2x184-216%KO Psychic 2x206-243%KO | ||
Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x171-201%KO Stone Edge57-67% | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Alakazam builds →Dazzling Gleam21-25% Psychic 2x141-167%KO Shadow Ball42-49% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
Arbok is the evolved form of Ekans. Breeding produces Ekans eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Ekans gave Arbok the biggest boost in Attack (+35), bringing the total to 448 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
Breeding
Breed with Arbok to get Ekans eggs easily using 57 partners from the Dragon and Ground egg groups. Notable egg moves include Beat Up, Disable, Iron Tail and 9 more.
Sun & Moon Arbok Best Moveset
Arbok runs a standard setup attacker set. Hardy nature with max Attack without Speed EVs shapes the build, while Black Sludge brings Poison-type passive recovery. Intimidate supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Arbok best EVs are Attack
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Unknown
- Coil
- Gunk Shot
- Earthquake
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Aqua Tail
- Crunch
- Stomping Tantrum
- Gunk Shot
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Arbok cleanly, with Belch and Gunk Shot anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Arbok in Sun & Moon
Arbok isn't available in the wild in Sun & Moon. Start by transferring Ekans from Red, Gold, or Brilliant Diamond. The evolution path from Ekans to Arbok is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Arbok in Sun & Moon
Step 1Obtain EkansCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Sun & Moon to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Arbok ✓
Arbok Guide
In Sun & Moon, Ekans evolves into Arbok at level 22. Arbok is the fully evolved form. It sits at 448 BST in its evolved form.
In Sun & Moon, Arbok can work for a story run. 448 BST is average, but Poison typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Sun & Moon, Don't let Arbok's 448 base stat total fool you. Intimidate is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier.
In Sun & Moon, Run Intimidate on Arbok. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Arbok also gets Shed Skin and Unnerve, but they don't compare.
Game Availability
Arbok has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 20 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves