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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Ekans is a purple, serpentine Pokémon. Its eyes, underbelly, the thick stripe around its neck, and rattle are yellow. Ekans has three pairs of black lines encircling its body, as well as another line that connects each | Ekans is a purple, serpentine Pokémon. Its eyes, underbelly, the thick stripe around its neck, and rattle are yellow. Ekans has three pairs of black lines encircling its body, as well as another line that connects to each slit-pupiled eye and curves toward its nose. Its large mouth has a round, pink tongue and no visible teeth. While painful, a newborn Ekans's bite is not venomous. This Pokémon grows longer with age. | ||
Ekans lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grassy savannas and plains}}, where it moves stealthily through grass. It preys on Eggs from {{p|Pidgey}} and {{p|Spearow}} nests, but | Ekans lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grassy savannas and plains}}, where it moves stealthily through grass. It preys on Eggs from {{p|Pidgey}} and {{p|Spearow}} nests, but will strike other prey from behind. By flicking its tongue out, it is able to detect danger and the scent of prey. Its jaw can detach to swallow large prey, but such a meal can make Ekans too heavy to move or become stuck and cause it to faint. It wraps itself around tree branches at night to rest. If not in a tree, it will coil itself up—a position in which it can defend itself from all directions. It was also shown in [[M02|the second movie]] to possess some swimming abilities. Its former [[signature move]] is {{m|Glare}}. | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
===In the main series=== | ===In the main series=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Ash Ekans M21.png|thumb|left|250px|Ekans in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
====Major appearances==== | ====Major appearances==== | ||
=====[[Jessie's Ekans]]===== | =====[[Jessie's Ekans]]===== | ||
[[Jessie]] had an Ekans, which she received as a {{wp|chūgen}} gift (a [[birthday]] gift in the dub) prior to the start of the | [[Jessie]] had an Ekans, which she received as a {{wp|chūgen}} gift (a [[birthday]] gift in the dub) prior to the start of the anime. It debuted in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', which also marked the species' debut. It was extremely loyal to her and eventually evolved into an {{p|Arbok}} in ''[[EP031|Dig Those Diglett!]]'' just to make her happy. | ||
=====[[Team Meanies]]===== | =====[[Team Meanies]]===== | ||
Ekans was part of Team Meanies in ''[[SS019|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!]]''. {{p|Gengar}} commanded the Poisonous Snake Pokémon to eat all of the Berries Team Go-Getters collected. At one point, Ekans was incorrectly referred to as Arbok by Gengar. While this was an intentional error that Ekans rebuked in the original version (due to the similarities between the Japanese names), this came across as a general mistake in the dub and was corrected in | Ekans was part of Team Meanies in ''[[SS019|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!]]''. {{p|Gengar}} commanded the Poisonous Snake Pokémon to eat all of the Berries Team Go-Getters collected. At one point, Ekans was incorrectly referred to as Arbok by Gengar. While this was an intentional error that Ekans rebuked in the original version (due to the similarities between the Japanese names), this came across as a general mistake in the dub and was corrected in reruns of the episode. | ||
=====Other===== | =====Other===== | ||
Multiple Ekans in ''[[AG006|A Poached Ego!]]'', where they were captured by [[Rico]]. Jessie released her Arbok along with [[James's Weezing]] so they could protect these Ekans and a group of captured {{p|Koffing}}. | Multiple {{pkmn2|wild}} Ekans in ''[[AG006|A Poached Ego!]]'', where they were captured by [[Rico]]. Jessie released her Arbok along with [[James's Weezing]] so they could protect these Ekans and a group of captured {{p|Koffing}}. | ||
An Ekans appeared in ''[[SM065|Turning Heads and Training Hard!]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}. It was quickly defeated by [[Ilima]] and his {{p|Eevee}}. | |||
====Minor appearances==== | ====Minor appearances==== | ||
A Trainer's Ekans appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' as one of the Pokémon {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}} defeated while serving for {{an|Giovanni}}. | |||
An Ekans appeared in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' as one of the Pokémon seen at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]]. | |||
Multiple Ekans appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''. | Multiple Ekans appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''. | ||
An Ekans appeared in the Japanese credits of ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''. | |||
An Ekans appeared in ''[[EP164|Carrying On!]]'' as one of the sick Pokémon in [[Way Away Island]]'s [[Pokémon Center]]. | An Ekans appeared in ''[[EP164|Carrying On!]]'' as one of the sick Pokémon in [[Way Away Island]]'s [[Pokémon Center]]. | ||
An Ekans briefly appeared in ''[[DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes]]''. | An Ekans briefly appeared in ''[[DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes]]'' as a resident of [[Bewilder Forest]]. | ||
An Ekans appeared in a fantasy in ''[[XY101|A Dancing Debut!]]''. | An Ekans appeared in a fantasy in ''[[XY101|A Dancing Debut!]]''. | ||
An Ekans appeared in ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]'' as a silhouette that | An Ekans appeared in ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]'' as a silhouette that {{Rotom}} brought up. | ||
[[File:Ekans Poliwag PO.png|thumb| | An Ekans appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', where {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} caught it in a special blue Poké Ball for the [[Pokémon Catch Race]]. | ||
[[File:Ekans Poliwag PO.png|thumb|250px|Ekans in [[Pokémon Origins]]]] | |||
===In Pokémon Origins=== | ===In Pokémon Origins=== | ||
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===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga=== | ===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga=== | ||
{{main|Jessie's Ekans}} | {{main|Jessie's Ekans}} | ||
Jessie's Arbok first appeared as an Ekans in | [[Jessie]]'s Arbok first appeared as an Ekans in ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]''. | ||
===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga=== | ===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga=== | ||
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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
Ekans | Ekans debuted in ''[[PS029|Go for the Golbat]]'', under the ownership of [[Koga]]. It appeared on his arm. | ||
An Ekans appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS052|Growing Out of Gengar]]'' where it was driven away from its home after the Power Plant had been abandoned. | An Ekans appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS052|Growing Out of Gengar]]'', where it was driven away from its home after the {{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}} had been abandoned. | ||
[[Harry]] of the Team Rocket Elite Trio | [[Harry]] of the Team Rocket Elite Trio has an Ekans, which first appeared in ''[[PS056|The Coming of Slowpoke (Eventually)]]''. | ||
A Team Rocket Grunt in Johto owns an Ekans in ''[[PS093|Sneasel Sneak Attack]]''. | A {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} in [[Johto]] owns an Ekans, as seen in ''[[PS093|Sneasel Sneak Attack]]''. | ||
An Ekans was | An Ekans was one of the Pokémon pitted against {{adv|Gold}} when he offered to help out at the {{pkmn|Day Care}} near [[Goldenrod City]] in ''[[PS108|Quilava Quandary]]''. | ||
An Ekans appeared in ''[[PS331|The Final Battle IV]]'', where it was one of the Pokémon that helped {{adv|Emerald}} with his disabilities. | |||
{{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s were seen with an Ekans in | {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s were seen with an Ekans in [[PASM14]]. | ||
==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
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===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
{{Dex/Header|type=poison}} | {{Dex/Header|type=poison}} | ||
{{Dex/Gen|gen=I}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=023}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Moves silently and stealthily. Eats the eggs of birds, such as {{p|Pidgey}} and {{p|Spearow}}, whole.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Moves silently and stealthily. Eats the eggs of birds, such as {{p|Pidgey}} and {{p|Spearow}}, whole.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=The older it gets, the longer it grows. At night, it wraps its long body around tree branches to rest.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=The older it gets, the longer it grows. At night, it wraps its long body around tree branches to rest.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=II}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=050}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It can freely detach its jaw to swallow large prey whole. It can become too heavy to move, however.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It can freely detach its jaw to swallow large prey whole. It can become too heavy to move, however.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It always hides in grass. When first born, it has no poison, so its bite is painful, but harmless.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It always hides in grass. When first born, it has no poison, so its bite is painful, but harmless.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=023}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Ekans curls itself up in a spiral while it rests. Assuming this position allows it to quickly respond to a threat from any direction with a glare from its upraised head.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Ekans curls itself up in a spiral while it rests. Assuming this position allows it to quickly respond to a threat from any direction with a glare from its upraised head.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=An Ekans curls itself up in a spiral while it rests. This position allows it to quickly respond to an enemy from any direction with a threat from its upraised head.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=An Ekans curls itself up in a spiral while it rests. This position allows it to quickly respond to an enemy from any direction with a threat from its upraised head.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=IV}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=050}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It sneaks through grass without making a sound and strikes unsuspecting prey from behind.}} | {{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It sneaks through grass without making a sound and strikes unsuspecting prey from behind.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It can freely detach its jaw to swallow large prey whole. It can become too heavy to move, however.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It can freely detach its jaw to swallow large prey whole. It can become too heavy to move, however.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=V}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It sneaks through grass without making a sound and strikes unsuspecting prey from behind.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It sneaks through grass without making a sound and strikes unsuspecting prey from behind.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It sneaks through grass without making a sound and strikes unsuspecting prey from behind.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It sneaks through grass without making a sound and strikes unsuspecting prey from behind.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VI}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=037|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=The older it gets, the longer it grows. At night, it wraps its long body around tree branches to rest.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=The older it gets, the longer it grows. At night, it wraps its long body around tree branches to rest.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=Moving silently and stealthily, it eats the eggs of birds, such as Pidgey and Spearow, whole.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=Moving silently and stealthily, it eats the eggs of birds, such as Pidgey and Spearow, whole.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VII}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=061|label1={{gameabbrev7|USUM}}:|reg2=Kanto|num2=023}} | ||
{{Template:Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun and Moon]]}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=By dislocating its jaw, it can swallow prey larger than itself. After a meal, it curls up and rests.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=By dislocating its jaw, it can swallow prey larger than itself. After a meal, it curls up and rests.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=The eggs of bird Pokémon are its favorite food. It swallows eggs whole, so sometimes an egg gets stuck, and Ekans faints.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=The eggs of bird Pokémon are its favorite food. It swallows eggs whole, so sometimes an egg gets stuck, and Ekans faints.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=The older it gets, the longer it grows. At night, it wraps its long body around tree branches to rest.}} | |||
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon}} | {{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Alola Route 2|Route 2]]}} | {{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Alola Route 2|Route 2]]}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1/None|2|v=Let's Go Pikachu}} | |||
{{Availability/Entry1|2|v=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|3|Kanto}} and {{rtn|4|Kanto}}}} | |||
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===Learnset=== | ===Learnset=== | ||
====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | ====[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]==== | ||
=====By [[Level|leveling up]]===== | |||
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|1|Wrap|Normal|Physical|15|90|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|1|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|4|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|8|Acid|Poison|Special|40|100|30||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|12|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|16|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|20|Glare|Normal|Status|—|100|30}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|24|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|28|Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|32|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|36|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}} | |||
=====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]===== | |||
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM01|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM05|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM07|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM08|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM10|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM12|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM19|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM20|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM22|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM26|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM27|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM41|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM52|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM53|Mega Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tmf/7|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}} | |||
====[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]==== | |||
=====By [[Level|leveling up]]===== | |||
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}} | {{learnlist/levelh/7|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}} | ||
{{learnlist/level7|1|Wrap|Normal|Physical|15|90|20}} | {{learnlist/level7|1|Wrap|Normal|Physical|15|90|20}} | ||
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{{learnlist/levelf/7|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}} | {{learnlist/levelf/7|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}} | ||
====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]==== | =====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]===== | ||
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}} | {{learnlist/tmh/7|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}} | ||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}} | {{learnlist/tm7|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}} | ||
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{{learnlist/tmf/7|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}} | {{learnlist/tmf/7|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}} | ||
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}==== | =====By {{pkmn|breeding}}===== | ||
{{learnlist/breedh/7|Ekans|Poison|Poison|2}} | {{learnlist/breedh/7|Ekans|Poison|Poison|2}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|215|Sneasel}}{{MSP|228|Houndour}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}{{MSP|766|Passimian}}|Beat Up|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}} | {{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|215|Sneasel}}{{MSP|228|Houndour}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}{{MSP|766|Passimian}}|Beat Up|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}} | ||
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{{learnlist/breedf/7|Ekans|Poison|Poison|2}} | {{learnlist/breedf/7|Ekans|Poison|Poison|2}} | ||
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]==== | =====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]===== | ||
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Ekans|Poison|Poison|2}} | {{learnlist/tutorh/7|Ekans|Poison|Poison|2}} | ||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10|||no|yes}} | {{learnlist/tutor7|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10|||no|yes}} | ||
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|MinEXP=28 | |MinEXP=28 | ||
|MaxEXP=42 | |MaxEXP=42 | ||
|num=151 | |||
|browser=If it spots a [[Capture Disc]], Ekans will slither straight toward it. | |browser=If it spots a [[Capture Disc]], Ekans will slither straight toward it. | ||
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|hatch={{tt|2 km|5 km prior to February 8, 2017}} | |hatch={{tt|2 km|5 km prior to February 8, 2017}} | ||
|buddy=3 | |buddy=3 | ||
|candy=Ekans | |||
|evocandy=50 | |evocandy=50 | ||
|stamina=70 | |stamina=70 | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File:023Ekans RB.png|thumb|200px | [[File:023Ekans RB.png|thumb|200px|[[Ken Sugimori]] artwork of Ekans from {{game|Red and Blue|s}}]] | ||
* In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Ekans was originally known as "Arbo". This is, of course, its romanized Japanese name. | * In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Ekans was originally known as "Arbo". This is, of course, its romanized Japanese name. | ||
* In early official art of Ekans, all of the bands on its body were yellow instead of just the one on its "neck". This was changed in later art. | * In early official art of Ekans, all of the bands on its body were yellow instead of just the one on its "neck". This was changed in later art. | ||
* An Ekans was originally going to be featured in {{g|Snap}}, shown in an early test shot of an environment that was never featured in the final product. This is also true of its evolution, Arbok. | * An Ekans was originally going to be featured in {{g|Snap}}, as shown in an early test shot of an environment that was never featured in the final product. This is also true of its evolution, Arbok. | ||
* Ekans is one of fourteen Pokémon that one can collect [[foreign Pokédex entries]] for in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. | * Ekans is one of fourteen Pokémon that one can collect [[foreign Pokédex entries]] for in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. | ||
* Ekans and {{p|Goldeen}} have never been scanned with a [[Pokédex]] in the {{pkmn|anime}}, despite having made their debut in [[EP002|the second episode]], making them the Pokémon with the most episodes aired since their debut episode without them receiving a Pokédex entry. | |||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
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|zh_yue=阿柏蛇 ''Ábaaksèh''|zh_yuemeaning=Transliteration of the Japanese name, with the character for "snake" added at the end | |zh_yue=阿柏蛇 ''Ábaaksèh''|zh_yuemeaning=Transliteration of the Japanese name, with the character for "snake" added at the end | ||
|zh_cmn= 阿柏蛇 ''Ābóshé''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of the Japanese name, with the character for "snake" added at the end | |zh_cmn= 阿柏蛇 ''Ābóshé''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of the Japanese name, with the character for "snake" added at the end | ||
|he=אקנס ''Ekans''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name | |||
|hi=एक्नस ''Ekans''|himeaning=Transcription of English name | |hi=एक्नस ''Ekans''|himeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
|lt=Ekansas|ltmeaning=From English name | |lt=Ekansas|ltmeaning=From English name |
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Ekans (Japanese: アーボ Arbo) is a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves into Arbok starting at level 22.
Biology
Ekans is a purple, serpentine Pokémon. Its eyes, underbelly, the thick stripe around its neck, and rattle are yellow. Ekans has three pairs of black lines encircling its body, as well as another line that connects to each slit-pupiled eye and curves toward its nose. Its large mouth has a round, pink tongue and no visible teeth. While painful, a newborn Ekans's bite is not venomous. This Pokémon grows longer with age.
Ekans lives in grassy savannas and plains, where it moves stealthily through grass. It preys on Eggs from Pidgey and Spearow nests, but will strike other prey from behind. By flicking its tongue out, it is able to detect danger and the scent of prey. Its jaw can detach to swallow large prey, but such a meal can make Ekans too heavy to move or become stuck and cause it to faint. It wraps itself around tree branches at night to rest. If not in a tree, it will coil itself up—a position in which it can defend itself from all directions. It was also shown in the second movie to possess some swimming abilities. Its former signature move is Glare.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Jessie's Ekans
Jessie had an Ekans, which she received as a chūgen gift (a birthday gift in the dub) prior to the start of the anime. It debuted in Pokémon Emergency!, which also marked the species' debut. It was extremely loyal to her and eventually evolved into an Arbok in Dig Those Diglett! just to make her happy.
Team Meanies
Ekans was part of Team Meanies in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!. Gengar commanded the Poisonous Snake Pokémon to eat all of the Berries Team Go-Getters collected. At one point, Ekans was incorrectly referred to as Arbok by Gengar. While this was an intentional error that Ekans rebuked in the original version (due to the similarities between the Japanese names), this came across as a general mistake in the dub and was corrected in reruns of the episode.
Other
Multiple wild Ekans in A Poached Ego!, where they were captured by Rico. Jessie released her Arbok along with James's Weezing so they could protect these Ekans and a group of captured Koffing.
An Ekans appeared in Turning Heads and Training Hard!, under the ownership of a Team Skull Grunt. It was quickly defeated by Ilima and his Eevee.
Minor appearances
A Trainer's Ekans appeared in Mewtwo Strikes Back as one of the Pokémon Mewtwo defeated while serving for Giovanni.
An Ekans appeared in Pikachu's Vacation as one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Theme Park.
Multiple Ekans appeared in The Power of One.
An Ekans appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
An Ekans appeared in Carrying On! as one of the sick Pokémon in Way Away Island's Pokémon Center.
An Ekans briefly appeared in Different Strokes for Different Blokes as a resident of Bewilder Forest.
An Ekans appeared in a fantasy in A Dancing Debut!.
An Ekans appeared in Loading the Dex! as a silhouette that Rotom brought up.
An Ekans appeared in The Power of Us, where Ash caught it in a special blue Poké Ball for the Pokémon Catch Race.
In Pokémon Origins
An Ekans appeared in File 3: Giovanni.
In the manga
In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga
- Main article: Jessie's Ekans
Jessie's Arbok first appeared as an Ekans in Pikachu's Excellent Adventure.
In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga
- Main article: Ekans Brothers
A pair of Ekans known as the Ekans Brothers are part of the supporting cast in the manga Magical Pokémon Journey. Led by Arbok, they are originally antagonists, but later befriend the main characters when Arbok gets a crush on Wigglytuff.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Ekans debuted in Go for the Golbat, under the ownership of Koga. It appeared on his arm.
An Ekans appeared in a flashback in Growing Out of Gengar, where it was driven away from its home after the Power Plant had been abandoned.
Harry of the Team Rocket Elite Trio has an Ekans, which first appeared in The Coming of Slowpoke (Eventually).
A Team Rocket Grunt in Johto owns an Ekans, as seen in Sneasel Sneak Attack.
An Ekans was one of the Pokémon pitted against Gold when he offered to help out at the Day Care near Goldenrod City in Quilava Quandary.
An Ekans appeared in The Final Battle IV, where it was one of the Pokémon that helped Emerald with his disabilities.
Team Skull Grunts were seen with an Ekans in PASM14.
In the TCG
- Main article: Ekans (TCG)
In the TFG
One Ekans figure has been released.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ekans is a member of Team Meanies. It attempted to climb Wish Cave with Medicham but collapsed on the first floor.
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Games | Event | Language | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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FRLG | Pokémon Trade and Battle Day Ekans | English | United States | 14 | September 25, 2004 |
RSEFRLG | Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Ekans | Japanese | Japan | 10 | January 14 to 29, 2006 |
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Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
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Trivia
- In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Ekans was originally known as "Arbo". This is, of course, its romanized Japanese name.
- In early official art of Ekans, all of the bands on its body were yellow instead of just the one on its "neck". This was changed in later art.
- An Ekans was originally going to be featured in Pokémon Snap, as shown in an early test shot of an environment that was never featured in the final product. This is also true of its evolution, Arbok.
- Ekans is one of fourteen Pokémon that one can collect foreign Pokédex entries for in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
- Ekans and Goldeen have never been scanned with a Pokédex in the anime, despite having made their debut in the second episode, making them the Pokémon with the most episodes aired since their debut episode without them receiving a Pokédex entry.
Origin
Ekans appears to be based on a boa and rattlesnake, and its facial markings resemble an Indian cobra's hood. However, its lack of teeth, ability to swallow large prey, preying on Pokémon eggs, and reaction to threats are more akin to an egg-eating snake. The yellow band around its neck may refer to the ring-necked snake. Ekans and Arbok may also be inspired by the legendary basilisk since they were originally the only Pokémon to learn Glare. The basilisk was said to be a poisonous, serpentine dragon that would kill people with its stare, which may explain Ekans's place in the Dragon Egg Group.
Name origin
Ekans is snake spelled backwards.
Arbo is an anagram of ボア boa.
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