What is Arbok's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Arbok's maximum CP is 2,197 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Arbok good in Pokémon GO?

Arbok has 167 Attack, 153 Defense, and 155 Stamina. It has niche uses depending on the meta.

Can Arbok be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Arbok is available in Pokémon GO.

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Ekans Pikachu

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

1,035 - 1,097 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

1,295 - 1,372 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

2,178 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

1,035 - 1,097 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

777 - 823 CP

Arbok

#024 · Kanto

Poison

☁️ Cloudy Boost

Base Stats

Attack 167

Defense 153

Stamina 155

Total: 475

Pokémon Info

Max CP	2,197
Generation	Kanto (Gen 1)
Buddy Distance	3km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	😈 Yes

About Arbok

Arbok is a Poison-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,197 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Arbok has base stats of 167 Attack, 153 Defense, and 155 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 475.

Arbok can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Arbok is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.

In Cloudy weather, Arbok receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Arbok is 3km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

Ekans

#023

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🍬 50

Arbok

#024

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Bite	Dark	6	+4	12.0	-	-	-
Acid STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Dragon Tail	Dragon	15	+9	13.6	-	-	-
Poison Sting STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Dark Pulse	Dark	80	-50	-	80	-50
Sludge Wave STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-
Gunk Shot STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-
Acid Spray STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Arbok takes increased damage from these types:

Ground 1.6×

Psychic 1.6×

Resistances

Arbok takes reduced damage from these types:

Fighting 0.625×

Poison 0.625×

Bug 0.625×

Grass 0.625×

Fairy 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Arbok

Top Pokémon to use when battling Arbok in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Deoxys	Psychic	345	115	137	3,615
2	Mewtwo	Psychic	300	182	214	4,780
3	Alakazam	Psychic	271	167	146	3,498
4	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
5	Azelf	Psychic	270	151	181	3,673
6	Latios	Dragon Psychic	268	212	190	4,362
7	Espeon	Psychic	261	175	163	3,626
8	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
9	Tapu Lele	Psychic Fairy	259	208	172	3,998
10	Metagross	Steel Psychic	257	228	190	4,337

🏆 Arbok PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	15	12	30	1,497
2	0	12	15	30	1,497
3	0	13	14	30	1,497
4	0	10	12	31	1,499
5	0	14	12	30	1,493
6	0	14	13	30	1,497
7	0	14	8	31	1,499
8	1	13	12	30	1,497
9	0	11	11	31	1,499
10	0	11	15	30	1,492

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	15	15	15	50	2,178

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Arbok IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	1,646	823	1,097	1,372	1,921	2,178
98% (15/15/14)	1,641	820	1,094	1,368	1,915	2,171
96% (15/14/15)	1,641	820	1,094	1,368	1,915	2,171
93% (14/14/14)	1,627	813	1,085	1,356	1,899	2,153
91% (15/13/13)	1,627	813	1,084	1,355	1,898	2,152
87% (13/13/13)	1,609	804	1,072	1,341	1,877	2,128
82% (12/12/12)	1,590	795	1,060	1,325	1,855	2,104
80% (10/15/15)	1,601	800	1,067	1,334	1,868	2,118
67% (10/10/10)	1,554	777	1,035	1,295	1,812	2,055
0% (0/0/0)	1,376	688	917	1,147	1,606	1,821

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Arbok with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	2,178 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	1,921 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	1,035 - 1,097 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	1,295 - 1,372 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	1,035 - 1,097 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	777 - 823 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Arbok with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	27	26	1,921
2	1,921	27	1,921
3	1,921	28	1,921
4	1,921	29	1,921
5	259	30	1,646
6	1,921	31	1,921
7	1,921	32	1,921
8	1,921	33	1,921
9	1,921	34	1,921
10	549	35	1,783
11	1,921	36	1,921
12	1,921	37	1,921
13	1,921	38	1,921
14	1,921	39	1,921
15	823	40	1,921
16	1,921	41	1,921
17	1,921	42	1,921
18	1,921	43	1,921
19	1,921	44	1,921
20	1,097	45	2,054
21	1,921	46	1,921
22	1,921	47	1,921
23	1,921	48	1,921
24	1,921	49	1,921
25	1,372	50	2,178

📖 Complete Arbok Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Arbok (#024) is a Poison-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,197 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Arbok can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Arbok in 2026.

📊 Arbok Stats Analysis

Arbok's Attack stat is 167 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Arbok to contribute meaningful damage.

With 153 Defense (Good) and 155 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 475. Trainers should be mindful of Arbok's limited bulk. Compared to other Poison-type Pokémon, Arbok's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Arbok Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Arbok depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Bite (Fast) with Dark Pulse (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Arbok has 4 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Arbok PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Arbok can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Poison typing provides useful matchups against Fighting, Poison, Bug-type threats while being weak to Ground, Psychic types.

Master League

In Master League, Arbok faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Arbok Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Arbok's effectiveness depends on its typing and 167 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Arbok use Ground, Psychic-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Arbok in Pokémon GO

Arbok can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Arbok Evolution Guide

Arbok is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

Ekans (#023)
Arbok (#024) ← current — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Arbok

Shadow Arbok is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Arbok's effective Attack becomes ~200. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Arbok in Pokémon GO

Shiny Arbok is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Arbok gets a weather boost in Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,295 - 1,372 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Arbok

Q: What is Arbok's max CP?
A: 2,178 CP at Level 50, or 1,921 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Arbok good?
A: Useful in Great League PvP with the right setup.

Q: Can Arbok be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Arbok is available.

Q: What is Arbok weak to?
A: Ground, Psychic-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Bite + Dark Pulse for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

Poison Poison-Type 🗺️ Kanto 📱 Full Pokédex ✨ Shiny Checklist 📅 Events

Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.