#0023
— Snake Pokémon
Ekans
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Ekans is a poison-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 288 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 55) and a physical attacking profile. Its Intimidate ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Ekans. Build around what Ekans actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Ekans is a Poison-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Ekans is a Poison-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Ground, Psychic. It resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy.
- Ground2× damage
- Psychic2× damage
- Grass0.5× damage
- Fighting0.5× damage
- Poison0.5× damage
- Bug0.5× damage
- Fairy0.5× damage
Ekans has no type immunities.
To counter Ekans in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Ground or Psychic moves and can withstand its Poison STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Ekans's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
