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Ekans
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 1,061 |
| Generation | Kanto (Gen 1) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Ekans
Ekans is a Poison-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 1,061 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Ekans has base stats of 110 Attack, 97 Defense, and 111 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 318.
Ekans can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Ekans is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Cloudy weather, Ekans receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Ekans is 3km per candy.
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Sting STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Acid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Poison Fang STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sludge Bomb STAB | Poison | 80 | -50 | - | 80 | -50 |
| Gunk Shot ELITE STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Ekans takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Ekans takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Ekans
Top Pokémon to use when battling Ekans 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 |
🏆 Ekans PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 1,051 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 1,051 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Ekans 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) | 795 | 397 | 529 | 662 | 927 | 1,051 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 791 | 395 | 527 | 659 | 923 | 1,047 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 791 | 395 | 527 | 659 | 923 | 1,046 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 781 | 390 | 521 | 651 | 912 | 1,034 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 781 | 390 | 521 | 651 | 911 | 1,033 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 769 | 384 | 512 | 640 | 897 | 1,017 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 756 | 378 | 504 | 630 | 882 | 1,000 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 763 | 381 | 508 | 635 | 890 | 1,009 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 731 | 365 | 487 | 609 | 852 | 966 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 611 | 305 | 407 | 509 | 712 | 808 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Ekans with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 1,051 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 927 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 487 - 529 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 609 - 662 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 487 - 529 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 365 - 397 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Ekans with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 26 | 927 |
| 2 | 927 | 27 | 927 |
| 3 | 927 | 28 | 927 |
| 4 | 927 | 29 | 927 |
| 5 | 125 | 30 | 795 |
| 6 | 927 | 31 | 927 |
| 7 | 927 | 32 | 927 |
| 8 | 927 | 33 | 927 |
| 9 | 927 | 34 | 927 |
| 10 | 265 | 35 | 861 |
| 11 | 927 | 36 | 927 |
| 12 | 927 | 37 | 927 |
| 13 | 927 | 38 | 927 |
| 14 | 927 | 39 | 927 |
| 15 | 397 | 40 | 927 |
| 16 | 927 | 41 | 927 |
| 17 | 927 | 42 | 927 |
| 18 | 927 | 43 | 927 |
| 19 | 927 | 44 | 927 |
| 20 | 529 | 45 | 991 |
| 21 | 927 | 46 | 927 |
| 22 | 927 | 47 | 927 |
| 23 | 927 | 48 | 927 |
| 24 | 927 | 49 | 927 |
| 25 | 662 | 50 | 1,051 |
📖 Complete Ekans Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Ekans (#023) is a Poison-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,061 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Ekans has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Ekans in 2026.
📊 Ekans Stats Analysis
Ekans's Attack stat is 110 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Ekans may compensate with bulk or utility.
With 97 Defense (Below Average) and 111 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 318. Trainers should be mindful of Ekans's limited bulk. Compared to other Poison-type Pokémon, Ekans's stat distribution is balanced.
⚔️ Best Ekans Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Ekans depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Poison Sting (Fast) with Wrap (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. Ekans has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Ekans has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.
🏆 Ekans PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Ekans 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, Ekans faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Ekans Raid Guide & Counters
As a raid attacker, Ekans's effectiveness depends on its typing and 110 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Ekans use Ground, Psychic-type moves.
🎯 How to Get Ekans in Pokémon GO
Ekans 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.
🔄 Ekans Evolution Guide
Ekans is part of a 2-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
😈 Shadow Ekans
Shadow Ekans is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Ekans's effective Attack becomes ~132. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Ekans in Pokémon GO
Shiny Ekans 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
Ekans gets a weather boost in Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (609 - 662 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 Ekans
Q: What is Ekans's max CP?
A: 1,051 CP at Level 50, or 927 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Ekans good?
A: Limited competitive use, but viable for themed battles.
Q: Can Ekans be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Ekans is available.
Q: What is Ekans weak to?
A: Ground, Psychic-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Poison Sting + Wrap for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.