Stats & Training
Arbok's stats barely vary. 2 sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 2 Attack EVs, medium-fast 1M XP curve to max.
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 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x89-106%KO Earthquake 2x72-85% Psychic 2x80-95% Extrasensory 2x72-85% | ||
 Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x95-113%KO Dig 2x78-92% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x113-134%KO Dig 2x89-106%KO | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x66-78% Dig 2x53-64% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x105-124%KO Dig 2x84-99% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x85-101%KO Earthquake 2x68-80% Psychic 2x76-90% Extrasensory 2x68-81% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodCanalave City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x97-115%KO Dig 2x79-93% Mud Bomb 2x62-73% Mud-Slap 2x21-25% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x100-118%KO Dig 2x80-95% Mud Bomb 2x48-56% Mud Shot 2x42-50% | ||
Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x90-107%KO Dig 2x74-87% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x109-129%KO Dig 2x88-104%KO | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x83-99% Earthquake 2x68-80% Psychic 2x75-89% Extrasensory 2x66-78% | ||
 Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Steelix builds →Earthquake 2x97-115%KO Dig 2x79-94% | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodCanalave City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x95-112%KO Dig 2x77-91% Mud Bomb 2x62-73% Mud-Slap 2x22-26% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x97-115%KO Dig 2x79-94% Mud Bomb 2x49-57% Mud Shot 2x39-47% | ||
Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x89-104%KO Dig 2x73-86% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Bronzong builds →Future Sight 2x101-120%KO Dream Eater 2x87-102%KO Earthquake 2x69-81% Psychic 2x77-91% | ||
Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Steelix builds →Earthquake 2x100-118%KO Dig 2x81-96% | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodCanalave City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x98-116%KO Dig 2x79-93% Mud Bomb 2x64-76% Mud-Slap 2x21-24% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x100-118%KO Dig 2x81-96% Mud Bomb 2x49-58% Mud Shot 2x41-49% | ||
Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x90-107%KO Dig 2x73-87% | ||
In Platinum, Flygon can KO Arbok with Earthquake (143-168%). Azelf threatens a KO with Explosion (113-133%). Alakazam's Psychic also KOs at 141-167%.
 Flygon GroundDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Flygon builds →Earthquake 2x143-168%KO Outrage85-100%KO U Turn16-20% | ||
 Azelf Psychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Azelf builds →Explosion113-133%KO U Turn16-19% | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Arbok View Alakazam builds →Psychic 2x141-167%KO Focus Blast31-37% Shadow Ball42-49% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | C | |
Ground is super effective against ArbokView Garchomp → | ||
Platinum 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 HP (+25), bringing the total to 438 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
Breeding
Breed with Arbok to get Ekans eggs easily using 30 partners from the Dragon and Ground egg groups. Notable egg moves include Beat Up, Disable, Poison Fang and 5 more.
Platinum Arbok Best Moveset
Ground coverage gives Arbok answers even while choice-locked. Choice Scarf provides speed patching through item lock, and max Attack and Speed EVs with Intimidate mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Arbok best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Switcheroo
- Gunk Shot
- Aqua Tail
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Arbok cleanly, with Gunk Shot and Sludge Bomb 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 Platinum
moderate rates is the best you'll get on Arbok in mid-game routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Arbok in Platinum
Ekans is your first catch on the way to Arbok. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 23-30 across 7 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch EkansRoute 212 - SouthGrass Lv.23-26 RouteRareMidDual-slot: FireRed
Step 2Arbok ✓Great Marsh - Area 5Grass Lv.28 FacilityRareMidDual-slot: FireRedGreat Marsh - Area 6Grass Lv.28 FacilityRareMidDual-slot: FireRedGreat Marsh - Area 3Grass Lv.29 FacilityRareMidDual-slot: FireRedGreat Marsh - Area 4Grass Lv.29 FacilityRareMidDual-slot: FireRedGreat Marsh - Area 1Grass Lv.30 FacilityRareMidDual-slot: FireRedGreat Marsh - Area 2Grass Lv.30 FacilityRareMidDual-slot: FireRedor evolve from Ekans (Step 1)
Arbok Guide
In Platinum, Ekans evolves into Arbok at level 22. Arbok is the fully evolved form. It sits at 438 BST in its evolved form.
In Platinum, Arbok can work for a story run. 438 BST is average, but Poison typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Platinum, Don't let Arbok's 438 base stat total fool you. Intimidate is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier. Earthquake with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
In Platinum, 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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