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Arbok(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Poison-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Arbok is a serpentine Pokémon that resembles a cobra. It has narrow eyes and several sharp teeth. Just below its head is a large hood with a face-like pattern. This pattern has over 20 possible variations. The pattern typically has two red and yellow eyespots outlined in black, a wide black streak resembling an upturned mouth, and a black V-shaped stripe above the eyespots.

Arbok is capable of crushing opponents by coiling its body around them and squeezing them tightly. It can even flatten steel oil drums. If it encounters an enemy, it raises its head, mimics, and stuns the opponent using the frightening pattern on its body. It can also make eerie sounds by expelling air from its mouth. It has been stated that if any part of Arbok's body except for the head is cut off, it can regrow the rest of its body again in a matter of a few weeks. It also has the ability to detect vibrations as shown in the anime. Arbok has been known to be capable of spending long periods underwater and surviving in aquatic environments. One particular Arbok could change its pattern at any time to increase power to different stats and get invulnerability to status conditions, if the pattern is uncovered.

Arbok is territorial. It lashes out at intruders with long fangs tipped with deadly venom. Vengeful in nature, it will not give up a chase once it targets its prey or an opponent, no matter how far. It makes its home in grassy savannas and plains, but it can also be found in forests and desolate wastelands alongside its pre-evolved form Ekans. In the wild, it hunts smaller Pokémon such as Wooper, and also preys on Pidgey and Spearow eggs. When hunting, it uses the pattern on its hood to immobilize prey, then it begins constricting them, and it finally poisons the target to finish them off and eat them.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Arbok is part of Team AWD, along with Weavile and Drapion, a team that pursues the challenges of Zero Isle.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: Team AWD are shown in the Team Charm Special Episode, being the major antagonists of the story.

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Trophy descriptions[]

In the anime[]

In the Pokémon anime series, Jessie from Team Rocket owned an Arbok that she previously got as an Ekans for her birthday right up until the episode A Poached Ego!, where she had to release it to protect a group of Ekans and Koffing from a poacher; her partner, James, had to do the same with his Weezing.

Origin and inspiration[]

Arbok is based on a cobra. It may also be based on the king cobra, which is the world's largest venomous snake.

Arbok is cobra spelled backwards, but with the c replaced with a k.

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue It is rumored that the ferocious warning markings on its belly differ from area to area.
Pokémon Yellow The frightening patterns on its belly have been studied. Six variations have been confirmed.
Pokémon Stadium If it encounters an enemy, it raises its head, intimidating the opponent with the frightening pattern on its body.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold Transfixing prey with the face-like pattern on its belly, it binds and poisons the frightened victim.
Pokémon Silver With a very vengeful nature, it won't give up the chase, no matter how far, once it targets its prey.
Pokémon Crystal To intimidate foes, it spreads its chest wide and makes eerie sounds by expelling air from its mouth.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon FireRed The pattern on its belly appears to be a frightening face. Weak foes will flee just at the sight of the pattern.
Pokémon LeafGreen It is rumored that the ferocious warning markings on its belly differ from area to area.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond The pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes when they are frozen in fear.
Pokémon Pearl The pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes when they are frozen in fear.
Pokémon Platinum The pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes when they are frozen in fear.
Pokémon HeartGold Transfixing prey with the face-like pattern on its belly, it binds and poisons the frightened victim.
Pokémon SoulSilver With a very vengeful nature, it won't give up the chase, no matter how far, once it targets its prey.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black The pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes when they are frozen in fear.
Pokémon White The pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes when they are frozen in fear.
Pokémon Black 2 The pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes when they are frozen in fear.
Pokémon White 2 The pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes when they are frozen in fear.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X The pattern on its belly appears to be a frightening face. Weak foes will flee just at the sight of the pattern.
Pokémon Y To intimidate foes, it spreads its chest wide and makes eerie sounds by expelling air from its mouth.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.


Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Pokémon Red
Route 23 and Cerulean Cave
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold
Evolve Ekans
Pokémon Silver
Routes 3, 4, 26, and 27
Pokémon Crystal
Routes 3, 4, 26, 27, 28, 42 and Mt. SilverMorn/Day
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Trade
Pokémon FireRed
Route 23 and Victory Road
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Great Marsh (FireRed)
Pokémon Pearl
Great Marsh (FireRed)
Pokémon Platinum
Great Marsh (FireRed)
Pokémon HeartGold
Safari ZoneMorn/Day
Pokémon SoulSilver
Routes 3, 4, 26, and 27
Safari ZoneMorn/Day
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Route 19 (Horde Encounter)
Pokémon Y
Route 19 (Horde Encounter)


Evolution[]

Ekans
Reach level 22.
Arbok
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Base Stats[]

Gen I - VI[]

Base Stats
HP 60
Attack 85
Defense 69
Sp. Attack 65
Sp. Defense 79
Speed 80
Total 438

Gen VII onwards[]

Base Stats
HP 60
Attack 95
Defense 69
Sp. Attack 65
Sp. Defense 79
Speed 80
Total 448


Moveset[]

Main article: Arbok/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

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Trivia[]

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