Arbok (#0024) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP60120–167230–324

Atk9590–161175–317

Def6966–133128–260

SpA6563–128121–251

SpD7975–144146–282

Spe8076–145148–284

Total448Higher than 49% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 80). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+145Max132No SP100Min90Scarf217Tailwind290

At max Speed, Arbok outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ground2×Psychic2×

Resists

Bug½×Fairy½×Fighting½×Grass½×Poison½×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFlyingRockGhostSteelFireWaterElectricIceDragonDark

Abilities

Intimidate
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Shed Skin
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
UnnerveHidden ability
Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#243 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 2 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (12.2%) · Intimidate (91.5%) · Adamant (39.6%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (10%)

Moves Gunk Shot, Glare, Coil, Protect

Singles

#221 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 3 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (35%) · Intimidate (94%) · Jolly (34.5%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (10.8%)

Moves Glare, Toxic Spikes, Dragon Tail, Gunk Shot

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

0.06% of teams · rank #212 · Reg M-C · Singles · 1760+ rating · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Focus Sash
Ability: Intimidate
Stat Alignment: Adamant
Stat Points: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe

Sucker Punch
Poison Jab
Earthquake
Glare

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.38%
Rated 1500+0.44%
Rated 1630+0.15%
Rated 1760+0.06%

Usage by month

Apr 20260.06%

Moves

Sucker Punch64.6%
Poison Jab56.3%
Earthquake56%
Glare45.1%
Coil44.8%
Poison Fang40%
Toxic Spikes33.6%
Protect32.5%
Ice Fang20.8%
Gunk Shot3.7%

Items

Focus Sash42.3%
Leftovers31.8%
Expert Belt22.4%
Shuca Berry2.3%
Mental Herb1.1%
Sitrus Berry0.2%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe42.3%
Impish 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 Spe32.5%
Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk20.8%
Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe1.7%
Jolly 32 Atk / 2 Def / 32 Spe1.6%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0023EkansPoison
1. Level 22#0024ArbokPoison

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 21

EvoCrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

1BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

1Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

1Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1Poison StingHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys15100%35

1Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

1WrapPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.NormalPhys1590%20

12GlareParalyzes the target.NormalStatus—100%30

17ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

20AcidHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PoisonSpec40100%30

27Spit UpPower is 100 times the amount of energy Stockpiled.NormalSpec—100%10

27StockpileStores energy up to three times for use with Spit Up and Swallow.NormalStatus——20

27SwallowRecovers 1/4 HP after one Stockpile, 1/2 HP after two Stockpiles, or full HP after three Stockpiles.NormalStatus——10

32Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20

39Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

44Gastro AcidNullifies target’s ability until it leaves battle.PoisonStatus—100%10

48BelchCan only be used after the user has eaten a berry.PoisonSpec12090%10

51HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

56CoilRaises the user’s Attack, Defense, and accuracy by one stage each.PoisonStatus——20

63Gunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

TM / HM / TR 54

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

TM10Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15

TM13Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM26Poison TailHas an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys50100%25

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

TM45VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM63Psychic FangsDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.PsychicPhys85100%10

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM91Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM95Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10

TM102Gunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TM200Scale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20

TM202Pain SplitSets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.NormalStatus——20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM214Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15

Egg moves 6

EggPoison FangHas a 50% chance to badly poison the target.PoisonPhys50100%15

EggPoison TailHas an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys50100%25

EggScary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

EggSpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

EggSucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

EggSwitcherooUser and target swap items.DarkStatus—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Cobra Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Purple
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Forest

Kanto#024Original Johto#051Updated Johto#051Mountain Kalos#038Updated Alola#062Updated Melemele#062Let’s Go Kanto#024Kitakami#019Lumiose#061

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.
Ultra Moon
The latest research has determined that there are over 20 possible arrangements of the patterns on its stomach.
Ultra Sun
The pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes while they are frozen in fear.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
The pattern on its belly appears to be a frightening face. Weak foes will flee just at the sight of the pattern.
FireRed · X
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
To intimidate foes, it spreads its chest wide and makes eerie sounds by expelling air from its mouth.
Crystal · Y
With a very vengeful nature, it won't give up the chase, no matter how far, once it targets its prey.
Silver · SoulSilver
Transfixing prey with the face-like pattern on its belly, it binds and poisons the frightened victim.
Gold · HeartGold
The frightening patterns on its belly have been studied. Six variations have been confirmed.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
It is rumored that the ferocious warning markings on its belly differ from area to area.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen