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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Ekans is a purple, serpentine {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. 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 is a purple, {{wp|snake|serpentine}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. 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 can also be found in forests and desolate wastelands, where 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. In [[M02|the second movie]], it is revealed to possess some swimming abilities. | Ekans lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grassy savannas and plains}}, where it moves stealthily through grass. It can also be found in forests and desolate wastelands, where 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. In [[M02|the second movie]], it is revealed to possess some swimming abilities. In [[Generation I]], {{m|Glare}} was its [[signature move]]. | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
=== | ===Main series=== | ||
[[File:Vermilion Forest Ekans.png|thumb|250px|Ekans in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | [[File:Vermilion Forest Ekans.png|thumb|250px|Ekans in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
====Major appearances==== | ====Major appearances==== | ||
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In ''[[SM065|Turning Heads and Training Hard!]]'', a {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s Ekans was quickly defeated by [[Ilima]] and his {{p|Eevee}}. In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', it competed in the [[Manalo Conference]], only to be defeated by Ilima's Eevee again. | In ''[[SM065|Turning Heads and Training Hard!]]'', a {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s Ekans was quickly defeated by [[Ilima]] and his {{p|Eevee}}. In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', it competed in the [[Manalo Conference]], only to be defeated by Ilima's Eevee again. | ||
In ''[[JN020|Dreams Are Made of These!]]'', [[Goh]] caught an {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Ekans}} during a [[Pokémon Orienteering]] competition. It has since made further appearances in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''. | |||
====Minor appearances==== | ====Minor appearances==== | ||
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In a flashback in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]'', an Ekans attacked {{AP|Pichu|Pikachu}}, only to be scared off when Pichu retaliated. | In a flashback in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]'', an Ekans attacked {{AP|Pichu|Pikachu}}, only to be scared off when Pichu retaliated. | ||
An Ekans appeared in ''[[JN033|Trade, Borrow, and Steal!]]''. | |||
A Trainer's Ekans appeared in ''[[JN047|Crowning the Chow Crusher!]]''. | |||
A Trainer's Ekans | A Trainer's Ekans got stuck in {{p|Gulpin}}'s giant ball in ''[[JN058|A Rollicking Roll…]]''. | ||
=== | ===Pokémon Origins=== | ||
[[File:Ekans Poliwag PO.png|thumb|250px|Ekans in [[Pokémon Origins]]]] | [[File:Ekans Poliwag PO.png|thumb|250px|Ekans in [[Pokémon Origins]]]] | ||
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', an Ekans was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction. | In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', an Ekans was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction. | ||
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==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
[[File:Koga Ekans Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Ekans in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | [[File:Koga Ekans Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Ekans in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | ||
=== | ===The Electric Tale of Pikachu=== | ||
{{main|Jessie's Ekans}} | {{main|Jessie's Ekans}} | ||
[[Jessie]]'s Arbok first appeared as an Ekans in ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]''. | [[Jessie]]'s Arbok first appeared as an Ekans in ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]''. | ||
=== | ===Magical Pokémon Journey=== | ||
{{main|Ekans Brothers}} | {{main|Ekans Brothers}} | ||
A pair of Ekans known as the Ekans Brothers are part of the supporting cast in [[Magical Pokémon Journey]]. Led by {{MPJ|Arbok}}, they are originally antagonists, but later befriend the main characters when Arbok gets a crush on {{MPJ|Wigglytuff}}. | A pair of Ekans known as the Ekans Brothers are part of the supporting cast in [[Magical Pokémon Journey]]. Led by {{MPJ|Arbok}}, they are originally antagonists, but later befriend the main characters when Arbok gets a crush on {{MPJ|Wigglytuff}}. | ||
=== | ===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure=== | ||
An Ekans appeared in [[JBA4]], under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}. | An Ekans appeared in [[JBA4]], under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}. | ||
=== | ===Pokémon Adventures=== | ||
Ekans debuted in ''[[PS029|Go for the Golbat]]'', under the ownership of [[Koga]]. It appeared on his arm. | Ekans debuted in ''[[PS029|Go for the Golbat]]'', under the ownership of [[Koga]]. It appeared on his arm. | ||
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{{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s were seen with an Ekans in ''[[PASM14|Flash and Cosmog's Secret]]''. | {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s were seen with an Ekans in ''[[PASM14|Flash and Cosmog's Secret]]''. | ||
=== | ===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys=== | ||
An Ekans appeared in ''[[GB16|The New Pokémon Is Hatched!!]]''. | An Ekans appeared in ''[[GB16|The New Pokémon Is Hatched!!]]''. | ||
=== | ===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All=== | ||
An Ekans appeared in [[GDZ21]]. | An Ekans appeared in [[GDZ21]]. | ||
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An Ekans appeared in [[GDZ34]]. | An Ekans appeared in [[GDZ34]]. | ||
=== | ===Pokémon Pocket Monsters=== | ||
An Ekans appeared in ''[[PM008|Catch That Pokémon Thief!!]]''. | An Ekans appeared in ''[[PM008|Catch That Pokémon Thief!!]]''. | ||
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An Ekans appeared in ''[[PM102|To the Dragon's Den!!]]''. | An Ekans appeared in ''[[PM102|To the Dragon's Den!!]]''. | ||
=== | ===Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission=== | ||
An Ekans appeared in ''[[PR2|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two]]'' as one of the Pokémon that [[Solana]] captured with her [[Capture Styler]]. It reappeared in ''[[PR4|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Four]]'' and was released in ''[[PR5|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five]]''. | An Ekans appeared in ''[[PR2|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two]]'' as one of the Pokémon that [[Solana]] captured with her [[Capture Styler]]. It reappeared in ''[[PR4|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Four]]'' and was released in ''[[PR5|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five]]''. | ||
=== | ===Pokémon Zensho=== | ||
An Ekans appeared in a fantasy in [[PZ01]]. | An Ekans appeared in a fantasy in [[PZ01]]. | ||
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{{Dex/Gen/ | {{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}} | ||
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=HeartGold|area=[[Goldenrod Game Corner]]<br/>{{safari|Johto}}{{sup/t|M}}{{sup/t|D}}}} | {{Availability/Entry1|v=HeartGold|area=[[Goldenrod Game Corner]]<br/>{{safari|Johto}}{{sup/t|M}}{{sup/t|D}} (tall grass in Marshland, default)}} | ||
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Shimmer Desert]] (1F-9F)}} | {{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Shimmer Desert]] (1F-9F)}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Shimmer Desert]] (1F-9F)}} | {{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Shimmer Desert]] (1F-9F)}} | ||
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===Learnset=== | ===Learnset=== | ||
{{learnlist/ | Ekans is available in {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}. | ||
====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | |||
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}} | |||
{{learnlist/level8|1|Wrap|Normal|Physical|15|90|20||}} | |||
{{learnlist/level8|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}} | |||
{{learnlist/level8|4|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/level8|9|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}} | |||
{{learnlist/level8|12|Glare|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}} | |||
{{learnlist/level8|17|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40||}} | |||
{{learnlist/level8|20|Acid|Poison|Special|40|100|30||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/level8|25|Stockpile|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}} | |||
{{learnlist/level8|25|Swallow|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}} | |||
{{learnlist/level8|25|Spit Up|Normal|Special|—|100|10||}} | |||
{{learnlist/level8|28|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/level8|33|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/level8|36|Gastro Acid|Poison|Status|—|100|10||}} | |||
{{learnlist/level8|38|Belch|Poison|Special|120|90|10||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/level8|41|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30||}} | |||
{{learnlist/level8|44|Coil|Poison|Status|—|—|20||}} | |||
{{learnlist/level8|49|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}} | |||
====By [[TM]]==== | |||
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm8|TM19|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm8|TM23|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15||}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm8|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm8|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm8|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm8|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15||}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm8|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15||}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm8|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm8|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm8|TM79|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm8|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm8|TM83|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm8|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15||}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm8|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm8|TM96|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15||}} | |||
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}} | |||
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}==== | |||
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}} | |||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|215|Sneasel}}{{MSP/BDSP|461|Weavile}}{{MSP/BDSP|228|Houndour}}{{MSP/BDSP|229|Houndoom}}|Beat Up|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||}} | |||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|037|Vulpix}}{{MSP/BDSP|038|Ninetales}}{{MSP/BDSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/BDSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP/BDSP|352|Kecleon}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}} | |||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|336|Seviper}}|Poison Fang|Poison|Physical|50|100|15||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|336|Seviper}}|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|004|Charmander}}{{MSP/BDSP|005|Charmeleon}}{{MSP/BDSP|006|Charizard}}{{MSP/BDSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP/BDSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP/BDSP|112|Rhydon}}<br>{{MSP/BDSP|464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP/BDSP|128|Tauros}}{{MSP/BDSP|130|Gyarados}}{{MSP/BDSP|136|Flareon}}{{MSP/BDSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP/BDSP|210|Granbull}}<br>{{MSP/BDSP|217|Ursaring}}{{MSP/BDSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP/BDSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/BDSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/BDSP|371|Bagon}}{{MSP/BDSP|372|Shelgon}}<br>{{MSP/BDSP|373|Salamence}}{{MSP/BDSP|403|Shinx}}{{MSP/BDSP|404|Luxio}}{{MSP/BDSP|405|Luxray}}|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10||}} | |||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|025|Pikachu}}{{MSP/BDSP|026|Raichu}}{{MSP/BDSP|147|Dratini}}{{MSP/BDSP|148|Dragonair}}{{MSP/BDSP|149|Dragonite}}{{MSP/BDSP|161|Sentret}}<br>{{MSP/BDSP|162|Furret}}{{MSP/BDSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP/BDSP|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/BDSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/BDSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP/BDSP|252|Treecko}}<br>{{MSP/BDSP|253|Grovyle}}{{MSP/BDSP|254|Sceptile}}|Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20||}} | |||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|037|Vulpix}}{{MSP/BDSP|038|Ninetales}}|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}} | |||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP/BDSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP/BDSP|050|Diglett}}{{MSP/BDSP|051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/BDSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP/BDSP|162|Furret}}<br>{{MSP/BDSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/BDSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/BDSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP/BDSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP/BDSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP/BDSP|352|Kecleon}}<br>{{MSP/BDSP|359|Absol}}{{MSP/BDSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP/BDSP|432|Purugly}}{{MSP/BDSP|434|Stunky}}{{MSP/BDSP|435|Skuntank}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5||}} | |||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP/BDSP|264|Linoone}}|Switcheroo|Dark|Status|—|100|10||}} | |||
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}} | |||
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]==== | |||
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor8null}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}} | |||
===Side game data=== | ===Side game data=== | ||
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|defense=97 | |defense=97 | ||
|fast={{m|Poison Sting}}, {{m|Acid}} | |fast={{m|Poison Sting}}, {{m|Acid}} | ||
|special={{m|Wrap}}, {{m|Poison Fang}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Gunk Shot}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Frustration}} | |special={{m|Wrap}}, {{m|Poison Fang}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Gunk Shot}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Spritebox/5|ndex=023}} | {{Spritebox/5|ndex=023}} | ||
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=023}} | {{Spritebox/6|ndex=023}} | ||
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=023}} | {{Spritebox/7/PE|ndex=023}} | ||
{{Spritebox/8/HOME|ndex=023}} | |||
{{Spritebox/Footer|023|Ekans}} | {{Spritebox/Footer|023|Ekans}} | ||
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* In early official art of Ekans, all of the bands on its body were colored 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 colored 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}}, 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. | * 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 {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that one can collect [[foreign Pokédex entries]] for in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. | ||
* Ekans has never been scanned with a [[Pokédex]] in the {{pkmn|anime}}, despite debuting in [[EP002|the second episode]] of the [[original series]]. As such, this makes it the Pokémon with the most episodes aired after its debut without it getting a Pokédex entry. | * Ekans has never been scanned with a [[Pokédex]] in the {{pkmn|anime}}, despite debuting in [[EP002|the second episode]] of the [[original series]]. As such, this makes it the Pokémon with the most episodes aired after its debut without it getting a Pokédex entry. | ||
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====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Ekans may be ''snake'' | Ekans may be derived from the backwards spelling of ''snake''. | ||
Arbo may be | Arbo may be derived from ''{{wp|cobra}}'' or ボア ''{{wp|Boidae|boa}}'' spelled backwards. | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
{{Other languages|type=poison|type2=poison | {{Other languages|type=poison|type2=poison | ||
|ja=アーボ ''Arbo''|jameaning= | |ja=アーボ ''Arbo''|jameaning=From ''{{wp|cobra}}'' or ボア ''{{wp|Boidae|boa}}'' spelled backwards | ||
|fr=Abo|frmeaning= | |fr=Abo|frmeaning=From an anagram of ''boa'' | ||
|es=Ekans|esmeaning=Same as English name | |es=Ekans|esmeaning=Same as English name | ||
|de=Rettan|demeaning={{wp|colubrid|{{tt|''Natter''|colubrid}}}} spelled backwards | |de=Rettan|demeaning=From {{wp|colubrid|{{tt|''Natter''|colubrid}}}} spelled backwards | ||
|it=Ekans|itmeaning=Same as English name | |it=Ekans|itmeaning=Same as English name | ||
|ko=아보 ''Abo''|komeaning= | |ko=아보 ''Abo''|komeaning=From an anagram of 보아 ''boa'' | ||
|zh_yue=阿柏蛇 ''Ábaaksèh''|zh_yuemeaning= | |zh_cmn= 阿柏蛇 ''Ābóshé''|zh_cmnmeaning=From the transcription of Japanese name and {{tt|蛇 ''shé''|snake}} | ||
| | |zh_yue=阿柏蛇 ''Ábaaksèh''|zh_yuemeaning=From the transcription of Japanese name and {{tt|蛇 ''sèh''|snake}} | ||
|he=אקנס ''Ekans''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name | |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 the English name | ||
|ru=Эканс ''Ekans''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | |ru=Эканс ''Ekans''|rumeaning=Transcription of 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 can also be found in forests and desolate wastelands, where 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. In the second movie, it is revealed to possess some swimming abilities. In Generation I, Glare was its signature move.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Jessie's Ekans
Jessie received an Ekans 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 had 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
In A Poached Ego!, multiple Ekans 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.
In Turning Heads and Training Hard!, a Team Skull Grunt's Ekans was quickly defeated by Ilima and his Eevee. In Battle Royal 151!, it competed in the Manalo Conference, only to be defeated by Ilima's Eevee again.
In Dreams Are Made of These!, Goh caught an Ekans during a Pokémon Orienteering competition. It has since made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.
Minor appearances
In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Trainer's Ekans was defeated by Mewtwo while it was serving Giovanni.
In Pikachu's Vacation, an Ekans was at the Pokémon Theme Park.
In The Power of One, multiple Ekans sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
An Ekans appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
In Carrying On!, a sick Ekans was in Way Away Island's Pokémon Center.
In Different Strokes for Different Blokes, an Ekans was a resident of Bewilder Forest.
An Ekans appeared in a fantasy in A Dancing Debut!.
In The Power of Us, Ash caught an Ekans in a special blue Poké Ball for the Pokémon Catch Race.
In Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, a Trainer's Ekans was at Old Shore Wharf.
In a flashback in Enter Pikachu!, an Ekans attacked Pichu, only to be scared off when Pichu retaliated.
An Ekans appeared in Trade, Borrow, and Steal!.
A Trainer's Ekans appeared in Crowning the Chow Crusher!.
A Trainer's Ekans got stuck in Gulpin's giant ball in A Rollicking Roll….
Pokémon Origins
In File 1: Red, an Ekans was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.
An Ekans appeared in File 3: Giovanni.
In the manga
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
- Main article: Jessie's Ekans
Jessie's Arbok first appeared as an Ekans in Pikachu's Excellent Adventure.
Magical Pokémon Journey
- Main article: Ekans Brothers
A pair of Ekans known as the Ekans Brothers are part of the supporting cast in Magical Pokémon Journey. Led by Arbok, they are originally antagonists, but later befriend the main characters when Arbok gets a crush on Wigglytuff.
Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure
An Ekans appeared in JBA4, under the ownership of a Team Rocket Grunt.
Pokémon Adventures
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 Flash and Cosmog's Secret.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
An Ekans appeared in The New Pokémon Is Hatched!!.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
An Ekans appeared in GDZ21.
An Ekans appeared in GDZ23.
An Ekans appeared in GDZ27.
An Ekans appeared in GDZ34.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
An Ekans appeared in Catch That Pokémon Thief!!.
An Ekans appeared in Marill's Special Training to Surpass Pikachu!!.
An Ekans appeared in To the Dragon's Den!!.
Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission
An Ekans appeared in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two as one of the Pokémon that Solana captured with her Capture Styler. It reappeared in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Four and was released in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five.
Pokémon Zensho
An Ekans appeared in a fantasy in PZ01.
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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Ekans is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
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Trivia
- In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Ekans was originally known as "Arbo", its romanized Japanese name.
- In early official art of Ekans, all of the bands on its body were colored 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 has never been scanned with a Pokédex in the anime, despite debuting in the second episode of the original series. As such, this makes it the Pokémon with the most episodes aired after its debut without it getting a Pokédex entry.
Origin
Ekans seems to be based on various snakes. Its venomous bite and tail rattle are similar to a rattlesnake, while its lack of visible teeth and diet of eggs are similar to an egg-eating snake. The single yellow stripe around its neck is reminiscent of the ring-necked snake, and the line connecting its eyes is reminiscent of the marking on the back of the Indian cobra's hood. The fact that it is in the Dragon Egg Group and its ability to learn Glare may be a reference to the legendary basilisk, a venomous, serpentine dragon said to be able to kill people with its stare.
Name origin
Ekans may be derived from the backwards spelling of snake.
Arbo may be derived from cobra or ボア boa spelled backwards.
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- Pokémon with a gender ratio of one male to one female
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