Arbok (Japanese: アーボック, Hepburn: Aabokku) (ARE-bock[1]) is a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
Biology

Physiology
Arbok bears a resemblance to a cobra, with the majority of its body being purple. Arbok has a "hood" much like a cobra, though it has never been shown to be able to retract it. There is a red, black and yellow pattern on their hood that looks somewhat like an angry face to intimidate other Pokémon. It is known that there are six different patterns on Arbok, each one appearing in a different generation.
Behavior
This Pokémon is extremely territorial. Arbok are known to be vengeful and are absolutely ruthless in pursuing anyone or thing that angers them. They are also known to hunt smaller Pokémon like Woopers and are capable of slithering to higher places such as trees to do so.
Natural abilities
Arbok has the abilities Intimidate and Shed Skin along with the hidden ability Unnerve. Intimidate lowers the opponent's attack stat when the player enters battle while Shed Skin cures Arbok from status ailments at the end of a turn with a 30% chance. Unnerve prevents the opponent from eating its berry. A powerful constrictor, Arbok can crush a steel barrel in its mighty coils.
Evolution
Arbok is the evolved form of Ekans, as of level 22.
Game info
Game locations
Locations | ||
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Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
Red and Blue | Route 23, Cerulean Cave(Red) Trade(Blue) |
Uncommon |
Yellow | Trade | None |
Gold and Silver | Trade(Gold) Routes 3, 4, 22, 28(Silver) |
Rare |
Crystal | Routes 3, 4, 26, 27, 28, 42, Mt. Silver | Rare |
Ruby and Sapphire | Trade | None |
FireRed and LeafGreen | Route 23, Victory Road(FireRed) Trade(LeafGreen) |
Common |
Emerald | Trade | None |
Diamond and Pearl | Great Marsh | Dongle (FireRed) |
Platinum | Great Marsh | Dongle (FireRed) |
HeartGold and SoulSilver | Routes 3, 4, 22, 26, 27, 28 (SoulSilver Only) | Rare |
Black and White | Poké Transfer, Dream World | None |
X and Y | Route 19 | Uncommon |
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | Trade | None |
Sun and Moon | Trade | None |
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon | Evolve Ekans, Trade Trumbeak on Route 8 | None |
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! | Trade, Evolve Ekans | None |
Side game locations
Locations | |
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Game(s) | Area(s) |
Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire | Evolve Ekans |
Pokémon Trozei! | Secret Storage 18, Mr. Who's Den |
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team | Evolve Ekans |
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | Shimmer Desert (1-9F) |
Pokémon Ranger | Sekra Range |
Pokémon Rumble | Rocky Cave Normal Mode C & S |
Pokédex entries
- Red and Blue
It is rumored that the ferocious warning markings on its belly differ from area to area.
- Yellow
The frightening patterns on its belly have been studied. Six variations have been confirmed.
- Gold
Transfixing prey with the face-like pattern on its belly, it binds and poisons the frightened victim.
- Silver
With a very vengeful nature, it won't give up the chase, no matter how far, once it targets its prey.
- Crystal
To intimidate foes, it spreads its chest wide and makes eerie sounds by expelling air from its mouth.
- Ruby
This Pokémon is terrifically strong in order to constrict things with its body. It can even flatten steel oil drums. Once Arbok wraps its body around its foe, escaping its crunching embrace is impossible.
- Sapphire
This Pokémon is terrifically strong in order to constrict things with its body. It can even flatten steel oil drums. Once Arbok wraps its body around its foe, escaping its crunching embrace is impossible.
- FireRed
The pattern on its belly appears to be a frightening face. Weak foes will flee just at the sight of the pattern.
- LeafGreen
It is rumored that the ferocious warning markings on its belly differ from area to area.
- Emerald
This Pokémon has a terrifically strong constricting power. It can even flatten steel oil drums. Once it wraps its body around its foe, escaping is impossible.
- Diamond
The pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes when they are frozen in fear.
- Pearl
The pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes when they are frozen in fear.
- Platinum
The pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes when they are frozen in fear.
- HeartGold
Transfixing prey with the face-like pattern on its belly, it binds and poisons the frightened victim.
- SoulSilver
With a very vengeful nature, it won't give up the chase, no matter how far, once it targets its prey.
- Black
The pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes when they are frozen in fear.
- White
The pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes when they are frozen in fear.
- Black 2
The pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes while they are frozen in fear.
- White 2
The pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes while they are frozen in fear.
- X
The pattern on its belly appears to be a frightening face. Weak foes will flee just at the sight of the pattern.
- Y
To intimidate foes, it spreads its chest wide and makes eerie sounds by expelling air from its mouth.
- Omega Ruby
This Pokémon is terrifically strong in order to constrict things with its body. It can even flatten steel oil drums. Once Arbok wraps its body around its foe, escaping its crunching embrace is impossible.
- Alpha Sapphire
This Pokémon is terrifically strong in order to constrict things with its body. It can even flatten steel oil drums. Once Arbok wraps its body around its foe, escaping its crunching embrace is impossible.
- Ultra Sun
The latest research has determined that there are over 20 possible arrangements of the patterns on its stomach.
- Ultra Moon
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.
- Let's Go, Pikachu!
The frightening patterns on its belly have been studied. Six variations have been confirmed.
- Let's Go, Eevee!
The frightening patterns on its belly have been studied. Six variations have been confirmed.
- Brilliant Diamond
The Pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes while they are frozen in fear.
- Shining Pearl
The Pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes while they are frozen in fear.
- Scarlet
The pattern on its belly appears to be a frightening face. Weak foes will flee just at the sight of the pattern.
- Violet
This Pokémon is very tenacious. Once it targets its prey, it won’t give up the chase, no matter how far the prey goes.
Stats
Stats | |
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HP | |
Attack | |
Defense | |
Sp. Atk | |
Sp. Def | |
Speed | |
Total | 448
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Stats | |
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HP | |
Attack | |
Defense | |
Sp. Atk | |
Sp. Def | |
Speed | |
Total | 438
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Learnset
Leveling
LevelingGeneration VII | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
— | Crunch | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
— | Ice Fang | 65 | 95% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
— | Thunder Fang | 65 | 95% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
— | Fire Fang | 65 | 95% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
— | Wrap | 15 | 90% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
— | Leer | — | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | |||
— | Poison Sting | 15 | 100% | 35 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
— | Bite | 60 | 100% | 25 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
4 | Poison Sting | 15 | 100% | 35 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
9 | Bite | 60 | 100% | 25 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
12 | Glare | — | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | |||
17 | Screech | — | 85% | 40 | ![]() |
Status | |||
20 | Acid | 40 | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Special | |||
27 | Stockpile | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
27 | Swallow | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
27 | Spit Up | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | |||
32 | Acid Spray | 40 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Special | |||
39 | Mud Bomb | 65 | 85% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | |||
44 | Gastro Acid | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
48 | Belch | 120 | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | |||
51 | Haze | — | —% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | |||
56 | Coil | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
63 | Gunk Shot | 120 | 80% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
LevelingGeneration VI | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam |
— | Ice Fang | 65 | 95% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
— | Thunder Fang | 65 | 95% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
— | Fire Fang | 65 | 95% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
— | Wrap | 15 | 90% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
— | Leer | — | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ |
4 | Poison Sting | 15 | 100% | 35 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
9 | Bite | 60 | 100% | 25 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ |
12 | Glare | — | 90% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
17 | Screech | — | 85% | 40 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
20 | Acid | 40 | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
22 | Crunch | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 4 ♥ |
27 | Stockpile | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
27 | Swallow | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
27 | Spit Up | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
32 | Acid Spray | 40 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ |
39 | Mud Bomb | 65 | 85% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
44 | Gastro Acid | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
51 | Haze | — | —% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
56 | Coil | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
63 | Gunk Shot | 120 | 70% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
LevelingGeneration V | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
— | Ice Fang | 65 | 95% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
— | Thunder Fang | 65 | 95% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
— | Fire Fang | 65 | 95% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
— | Wrap | 15 | 90% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
— | Leer | — | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | |||
4 | Poison Sting | 15 | 100% | 35 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
9 | Bite | 60 | 100% | 25 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
12 | Glare | — | 90% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | |||
17 | Screech | — | 85% | 40 | ![]() |
Status | |||
20 | Acid | 40 | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Special | |||
22 | Crunch | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
27 | Stockpile | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
27 | Swallow | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
27 | Spit Up | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | |||
32 | Acid Spray | 40 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Special | |||
39 | Mud Bomb | 65 | 85% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | |||
44 | Gastro Acid | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
51 | Haze | — | —% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | |||
56 | Coil | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
63 | Gunk Shot | 120 | 70% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
LevelingGeneration IV | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | |
— | Ice Fang | 65 | 95% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | |
— | Thunder Fang | 65 | 95% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | |
— | Fire Fang | 65 | 95% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | |
— | Wrap | 15 | 90% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
— | Leer | — | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
4 | Poison Sting | 15 | 100% | 35 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
9 | Bite | 60 | 100% | 25 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | |
12 | Glare | — | 90% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
17 | Screech | — | 85% | 40 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
20 | Acid | 40 | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
3 ♥ | |
22 | Crunch | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
28 | Stockpile | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
28 | Swallow | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
28 | Spit Up | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
34 | Mud Bomb | 65 | 85% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
42 | Gastro Acid | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
48 | Haze | — | —% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
56 | Gunk Shot | 120 | 70% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
LevelingGeneration III | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam | |
— | Wrap | 15 | 90% | 20 | ![]() |
![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
— | Leer | — | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
8 | Poison Sting | 15 | 100% | 35 | ![]() |
![]() |
2 ♥ | 3 ♥ | |
13 | Bite | 60 | 100% | 25 | ![]() |
![]() |
1 ♥ | 3 ♥ | |
20 | Glare | — | 90% | 30 | ![]() |
![]() |
1 ♥ | 3 ♥ | |
28 | Screech | — | 85% | 40 | ![]() |
![]() |
1 ♥ | 3 ♥ | |
38 | Acid | 40 | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
![]() |
1 ♥ | 4 ♥ | |
46 | Stockpile | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
46 | Swallow | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
46 | Spit Up | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
56 | Haze | — | —% | 30 | ![]() |
![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
LevelingGeneration II | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | ||||
— | Wrap | 15 | 90% | 20 | ![]() | ||||
— | Leer | — | 100% | 30 | ![]() | ||||
— | Poison Sting | 15 | 100% | 35 | ![]() | ||||
— | Bite | 60 | 100% | 25 | ![]() | ||||
25 | Glare | — | 90% | 30 | ![]() | ||||
33 | Screech | — | 85% | 40 | ![]() | ||||
43 | Acid | 40 | 100% | 30 | ![]() | ||||
51 | Haze | — | —% | 30 | ![]() | ||||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
LevelingGeneration I | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | ||||
— | Wrap | 15 | 90% | 20 | ![]() | ||||
— | Leer | — | 100% | 30 | ![]() | ||||
— | Poison Sting | 15 | 100% | 35 | ![]() | ||||
17 | Bite | 60 | 100% | 25 | ![]() | ||||
27 | Glare | — | 90% | 30 | ![]() | ||||
36 | Screech | — | 85% | 40 | ![]() | ||||
47 | Acid | 40 | 100% | 30 | ![]() | ||||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TM/HM
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM09 | Venoshock | 65 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM10 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM11 | Sunny Day | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM15 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM26 | Earthquake | 100 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM34 | Sludge Wave | 95 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM36 | Sludge Bomb | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM39 | Rock Tomb | 60 | 95% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM41 | Torment | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM46 | Thief | 60 | 100% | 25 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM59 | Brutal Swing | 60 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM66 | Payback | 50 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM68 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM78 | Bulldoze | 60 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM80 | Rock Slide | 75 | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM82 | Dragon Tail | 60 | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM83 | Infestation | 20 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM84 | Poison Jab | 80 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM87 | Swagger | — | 85% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM88 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM97 | Dark Pulse | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM100 | Confide | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam |
TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM09 | Venoshock | 65 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM10 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM11 | Sunny Day | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM15 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 4 ♥ |
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
TM26 | Earthquake | 100 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ |
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM28 | Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM34 | Sludge Wave | 95 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM36 | Sludge Bomb | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ |
TM39 | Rock Tomb | 60 | 95% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM41 | Torment | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM46 | Thief | 60 | 100% | 25 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM66 | Payback | 50 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM68 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 4 ♥ |
TM78 | Bulldoze | 60 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 2 ♥ |
TM80 | Rock Slide | 75 | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 2 ♥ |
TM82 | Dragon Tail | 60 | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM83 | Infestation | 20 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM84 | Poison Jab | 80 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM88 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM94ORAS | Secret Power | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM97 | Dark Pulse | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM100 | Confide | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
HM04 | Strength | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM09 | Venoshock | 65 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM10 | Hidden Power | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM11 | Sunny Day | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM15 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM26 | Earthquake | 100 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM28 | Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM34 | Sludge Wave | 95 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM36 | Sludge Bomb | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM39 | Rock Tomb | 50 | 80% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM41 | Torment | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM46 | Thief | 40 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM66 | Payback | 50 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM68 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM78 | Bulldoze | 60 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM80 | Rock Slide | 75 | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM82 | Dragon Tail | 60 | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM84 | Poison Jab | 80 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
HM04 | Strength | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV | |||||||||
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TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | |
TM06 | Toxic | — | 85% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM10 | Hidden Power | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | |
TM11 | Sunny Day | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM15 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM19 | Giga Drain | 60 | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
1 ♥ | |
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM23 | Iron Tail | 100 | 75% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM26 | Earthquake | 100 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM28 | Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | |
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM36 | Sludge Bomb | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM39 | Rock Tomb | 50 | 80% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM41 | Torment | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM43 | Secret Power | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM46 | Thief | 40 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
TM49 | Snatch | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
TM58 | Endure | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM66 | Payback | 50 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | |
TM68 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM78 | Captivate | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM79 | Dark Pulse | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM80 | Rock Slide | 75 | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | |
TM82 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | |
TM83 | Natural Gift | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM84 | Poison Jab | 80 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | |
HM04 | Strength | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III | |||||||||
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TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam | |
TM06 | Toxic | — | 85% | 10 | ![]() |
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3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM10 | Hidden Power | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
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3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM11 | Sunny Day | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
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1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM15 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90% | 5 | ![]() |
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4 ♥ | 4 ♥ | |
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
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1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
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1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM19 | Giga Drain | 60 | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
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2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | |
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
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1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM23 | Iron Tail | 100 | 75% | 15 | ![]() |
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1 ♥ | 4 ♥ | |
TM26 | Earthquake | 100 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
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1 ♥ | 3 ♥ | |
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
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1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM28 | Dig | 60 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
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1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
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2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM36 | Sludge Bomb | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
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2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | |
TM41 | Torment | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
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2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
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2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM43 | Secret Power | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
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1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
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2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
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2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM46 | Thief | 40 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
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1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM49 | Snatch | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
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2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | |
HM04 | Strength | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
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2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II | |||||||||
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TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | ||||
TM02 | Headbutt | 70 | 100% | 15 | ![]() | ||||
TM03 | Curse | — | —% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
TM06 | Toxic | — | 85% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
TM10 | Hidden Power | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() | ||||
TM11 | Sunny Day | — | —% | 5 | ![]() | ||||
TM13 | Snore | 40 | 100% | 15 | ![]() | ||||
TM15 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90% | 5 | ![]() | ||||
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
TM19 | Giga Drain | 60 | 100% | 5 | ![]() | ||||
TM20 | Endure | — | —% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() | ||||
TM26 | Earthquake | 100 | 100% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() | ||||
TM28 | Dig | 60 | 100% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | ![]() | ||||
TM34 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | ![]() | ||||
TM35 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
TM36 | Sludge Bomb | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() | ||||
TM46 | Thief | 40 | 100% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
HM04 | Strength | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() | ||||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation I | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | ||||
TM06 | Toxic | — | 85% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
TM08 | Body Slam | 85 | 100% | 15 | ![]() | ||||
TM09 | Take Down | 90 | 85% | 20 | ![]() | ||||
TM10 | Double-Edge | 100 | 100% | 15 | ![]() | ||||
TM15 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90% | 5 | ![]() | ||||
TM20 | Rage | 20 | 100% | 20 | ![]() | ||||
TM21 | Mega Drain | 40 | 100% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
TM26 | Earthquake | 100 | 100% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
TM27 | Fissure | — | —% | 5 | ![]() | ||||
TM28 | Dig | 100 | 100% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
TM31 | Mimic | — | —% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | ![]() | ||||
TM34 | Bide | — | —% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
TM40 | Skull Bash | 100 | 100% | 15 | ![]() | ||||
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
TM48 | Rock Slide | 75 | 90% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
TM50 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
HM04 | Strength | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() | ||||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Egg Moves
To see the Egg Moves that Arbok can learn, refer to Ekans. |
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Tutoring
Tutoring Generation VII | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | ||||
Aqua Tail USUM | 90 | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Bind USUM | 15 | 85% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Gastro Acid USUM | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Giga Drain USUM | 75 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ||||
Gunk Shot USUM | 120 | 80% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Iron Tail USUM | 100 | 75% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Seed Bomb USUM | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Snatch USUM | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Snore USUM | 50 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ||||
Spite USUM | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Stomping Tantrum USUM | 75 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Throat Chop USUM | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Tutoring Generation VI | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam | |
Aqua Tail ORAS | 90 | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Bind ORAS | 15 | 85% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Gastro Acid ORAS | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Giga Drain ORAS | 75 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 4 ♥ | |
Gunk Shot ORAS | 120 | 80% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | |
Iron Tail ORAS | 100 | 75% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Seed Bomb ORAS | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Snatch ORAS | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Snore ORAS | 50 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Spite ORAS | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Tutoring Generation V | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | ||||
Aqua Tail | 90 | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Bind | 15 | 85% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Dark Pulse | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ||||
Gastro Acid | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Giga Drain | 75 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ||||
Gunk Shot | 120 | 70% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Iron Tail | 100 | 75% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Seed Bomb | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Snatch | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Snore | 40 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ||||
Spite | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Tutoring Generation IV | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | ||
Aqua Tail | 90 | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | ||
Gastro Acid | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | ||
Gunk Shot | 120 | 70% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | ||
Headbutt HGSS | 70 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | ||
Seed Bomb | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | ||
Snore | 40 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
3 ♥ | ||
Spite | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | ||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Tutoring Generation III | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam | ||
Body Slam | 85 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
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1 ♥ | 4 ♥ | ||
Double-Edge | 120 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
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6 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Endure E | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
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2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Mimic | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
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1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Rock Slide FRLGE | 75 | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
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1 ♥ | 3 ♥ | ||
Sleep Talk E | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
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3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Snore E | 40 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
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4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Substitute | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
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2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Swagger EXD | — | 90% | 15 | ![]() |
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2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Sprites
Appearances
Anime

Jessie from Team Rocket owned an Arbok that first appeared as an Ekans in Pokémon Emergency. It was extremely loyal to her, so much in fact that it evolved into Arbok in Dig Those Diglett. It was her main battling Pokémon and had a strong loving bond with her. Jessie released it in A Poached Ego, along with James' Weezing, to save a group of wild Ekans and Koffing from a poacher.
Trivia
- In the Pokémon anime there is a misconception that Arbok evolves into Seviper.
- Though it is named "Arbok", what it pronounces is "Char-bok".
- Arbok's original beta name was Nagaasp.
- Arbok's hood has changed designs throughout generations. In Generation I, it has its common hood with two white spots on a "W" shaped neck design. In Generation II, the fake eyes on its hood took an almost flaming look. In Generation III, its fake mouth had two black fangs and a red inside. In Generation IV to Generation V, it had two red dots on its "W" shaped neck design instead of white ones. In Generation VI, it was finally changed to its final design.
- Arbok is one of the collectable spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
- Arbok is the last Pokémon to be featured on Kanto Pokérap.
Origin
Arbok appears to be based off a cobra. It might also partly be based on a boa constrictor and/or anaconda. However, the spots on its body resemble an Indian cobra. It may also be based on a basilisk, a legendary snake-like dragon that was venomous and could kill with its glare.
Etymology
Arbok comes from spelling the word cobra backwards, but with a 'k' instead of a 'c'.
Gallery
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 21. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.