Arbok: Champions Sets, Usage & Stats

Base stats

HP60135–167230–324

Atk95103–161175–317

Def6980–133128–260

SpA6576–128121–251

SpD7989–144146–282

Spe8090–145148–284

Total448Higher than 49% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 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

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

GroundPsychic

Resists

½×

BugFairyFightingGrassPoison

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFlyingRockGhostSteelFireWaterElectricIceDragonDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 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 on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Arbok against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
145		Arbok · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
132		Arbok · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
100		Arbok · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

On switch-in, this Pokémon the Attack of opponents by 1 .
Everything about Intimidate →
Other Pokémon with Intimidate 36
Ekans Growlithe Arcanine Tauros Gyarados Snubbull Granbull Qwilfish Stantler Hitmontop Mightyena Masquerain Mawile Mega Manectric Salamence Staravia Staraptor Shinx Luxio Luxray Herdier Stoutland Sandile Krokorok Krookodile Scraggy Scrafty Therian Landorus Litten Torracat Incineroar Wyrdeer Overqwil Squawkabilly Maschiff Mabosstiff
This Pokémon has a 33% chance to have its status cured at the end of each turn.
Everything about Shed Skin →
Other Pokémon with Shed Skin 19
Metapod Kakuna Ekans Dratini Dragonair Pupitar Silcoon Cascoon Seviper Kricketot Burmy Scraggy Scrafty Karrablast Spewpa Silicobra Sandaconda Rellor Cyclizar
While this Pokémon is active, it prevents opposing Pokémon from using their Berries.
Everything about Unnerve →
Other Pokémon with Unnerve 24
Ekans Meowth Persian Aerodactyl Mewtwo Ursaring Houndour Houndoom Tyranitar Masquerain Vespiquen Joltik Galvantula Axew Fraxure Haxorus Litleo Pyroar Bewear Rookidee Corvisquire Corviknight Calyrex Ursaluna

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#243 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (12.2%) · (91.5%) · Adamant (39.6%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (10.0%)

MovesGunk Shot Glare Coil Protect

Singles

#221 of 262 used

▲ 3 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (35.0%) · (94.0%) · Jolly (34.5%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (10.8%)

MovesGlare 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.

Usage over time

Values

Arbok, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
Month	Regulation	Battles	Share of teams
Apr 2026	Reg M-A	3,122,222	<0.1%
May 2026	Reg M-A	3,355,619	<0.1%
Jun 2026	Reg M-B	1,163,315	<0.1%
Jul 2026	Reg M-B	1,764,686	<0.1%
Aug 2026	Reg M-B	1,269,250	<0.1%
Sep 2026	Reg M-C	1,631,943	0%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.1% of teams · rank #212 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 0 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 0 teams behind these numbers.Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.

Most common build

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

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

Usage by Showdown level

Showdown: all games0.4%
Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.4%
Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting) thin0.1%
Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.1%

Moves

Items

Abilities

100.0%

Stat Points

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%

These 4 cover 97.3% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

#0023EkansPoison
1. Level 22
  #0024ArbokPoison

Moves

Level up 21


Evo	Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Dark	Phys	80	100%	15
1	Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
1	Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.	Fire	Phys	65	95%	15
1	Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.	Ice	Phys	65	95%	15
1	LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
1	Poison Sting30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Phys	15	100%	35
1	Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.	Electric	Phys	65	95%	15
1	WrapTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Normal	Phys	15	90%	20
12	GlareParalyzes the target.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
17	ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
20	Acid10% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Def by 1.	Poison	Spec	40	100%	30
27	Spit UpMore power with more uses of Stockpile.	Normal	Spec	—	100%	10
27	StockpileRaises user's Defense, Sp. Def by 1. Max 3 uses.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
27	SwallowHeals the user based on uses of Stockpile.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
32	Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Poison	Spec	40	100%	20
39	Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Spec	90	100%	10
44	Gastro AcidNullifies the target's Ability.	Poison	Status	—	100%	10
48	BelchCannot be selected until the user eats a Berry.	Poison	Spec	120	90%	10
51	HazeEliminates all stat changes.	Ice	Status	—	—	30
56	CoilRaises user's Attack, Defense, accuracy by 1.	Poison	Status	—	—	20
63	Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Phys	120	80%	5

TM / HM / TR 54


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM05	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Spec	20	100%	10
TM06	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM08	Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.	Fire	Phys	65	95%	15
TM09	Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.	Electric	Phys	65	95%	15
TM10	Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.	Ice	Phys	65	95%	15
TM13	Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Poison	Spec	40	100%	20
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
TM20	Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Grass	Phys	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM26	Poison TailHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison.	Poison	Phys	50	100%	25
TM28	Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.	Ground	Phys	60	100%	20
TM30	Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.	Dark	Spec	55	95%	15
TM35	Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Ground	Spec	55	95%	15
TM36	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Phys	60	95%	15
TM44	Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.	Dragon	Phys	60	90%	10
TM45	VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.	Poison	Spec	65	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM55	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Phys	80	100%	10
TM63	Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Psychic	Phys	85	100%	10
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM71	Seed BombNo additional effect.	Grass	Phys	80	100%	15
TM83	Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Phys	80	100%	20
TM84	Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.	Ground	Phys	75	100%	10
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM86	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Phys	75	90%	10
TM91	Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers.	Poison	Status	—	—	20
TM94	Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Spec	80	100%	15
TM95	Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Bug	Phys	80	100%	10
TM102	Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Phys	120	80%	5
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM108	Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Dark	Phys	80	100%	15
TM111	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	75	100%	10
TM148	Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Spec	90	100%	10
TM149	EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.	Ground	Phys	100	100%	10
TM152	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM174	HazeEliminates all stat changes.	Ice	Status	—	—	30
TM175	ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
TM177	SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
TM181	Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.	Dark	Phys	65	100%	20
TM199	Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.	Dark	Phys	75	100%	5
TM200	Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.	Dragon	Phys	25	90%	20
TM202	Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	15
TM214	Sludge Wave10% chance to poison adjacent Pokémon.	Poison	Spec	95	100%	10
TM219	Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.	Bug	Phys	70	90%	10
TM221	Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.	Dark	Phys	80	100%	15
TM222	Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.	Dragon	Phys	60	100%	15

Egg moves 6


Egg	Poison Fang50% chance to badly poison the target.	Poison	Phys	50	100%	15
Egg	Poison TailHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison.	Poison	Phys	50	100%	25
Egg	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
Egg	SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
Egg	Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.	Dark	Phys	70	100%	5
Egg	SwitcherooUser switches its held item with the target's.	Dark	Status	—	100%	10

Biology

The pattern under its head is similar to a face, and differs by region. Research has shown over 20 different patterns. Its coiling is strong enough to flatten oil drums, and its fangs are used to inject poison into its prey.

It can use its pattern or hiss to intimidate opponents. If any part of its body besides its head is cut off, the rest of its body can grow back in weeks. It preys on smaller Pokémon like Wooper, or eggs of bird Pokémon like Pidgey and Spearow.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#78 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Cobra Pokémon
: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Purple

: 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

Names around the world

English: Arbok
Japanese: アーボック
Japanese (romaji): Arbok
Korean: 아보크
Chinese (Traditional): 阿柏怪
Chinese (Simplified): 阿柏怪
French: Arbok
German: Arbok
Spanish: Arbok
Italian: Arbok

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

: 2 Atk
: 90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 157
: Medium

Breeding

: FieldDragon
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Ekans: Level 22.

Red 3 areas

Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57
Road 23Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41

Ultra Moon 1 area

Route 8Trade with an NPC · Lv 22

Ultra Sun 1 area

Route 8Trade with an NPC · Lv 22

Y 1 area

Road 19Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 25

X 1 area

Road 19Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 25

XD 1 area

Cipher Key Lair RoofSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 33

SoulSilver 5 areas

Road 26Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 27Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
Safari Zone MarshlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17

HeartGold 1 area

Safari Zone MarshlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17

Platinum 6 areas

Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29
Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29
Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28

Pearl 6 areas

Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22

Diamond 6 areas

Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22

FireRed 4 areas

Road 23Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44
Victory Road 2 (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44
Victory Road 2 (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46
Victory Road 2 (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44

Crystal 7 areas

Mount Silver (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42
Road 26Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 27Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Road 28Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42
Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
Road 42Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15

Silver 4 areas

Road 26Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 27Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10

Red 3 areas

Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57
Road 23Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.