Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Arbok
Say it: ARB-ok
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Arbok is the Cobra Pokémon — Poison from Ekans. In Pokémon GO, Poison moves help against Fairy and Grass foes, but Ground and Psychic hit Poison hard. Catch Ekans/Arbok from the wild, eggs, or events, then evolve. It is a budget Poison attacker and occasional Great League pick.
Say it: ARB-ok
Arbok (#024) is a Poison Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Ekans. Trainers use it as a budget Poison attacker and Great League option with Poison Sting / Acid + Acid Spray / Gunk Shot / Sludge Wave. Against Arbok, lead with Ground or Psychic. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Arbok is a Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0024. Use the Poison type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Poison Sting or Acid + Acid Spray / Gunk Shot is the usual PvP kit; Sludge Wave for raw Poison damage. Dragon Tail and Dark Pulse add coverage. Shadow Arbok is the raid DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Poison moves hit Grass and Fairy hard.
When Arbok is your opponent, Ground, Psychic hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 167
- Defense
- 153
- Stamina
- 155
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Groudon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
- 2. Shadow Excadrill · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Drill Run
- 3. Landorus (Therian) · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 4. Excadrill · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Drill Run
- 5. Garchomp · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 6. Shadow Mamoswine · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + High Horsepower
- 7. Rhyperior · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 8. Groudon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
- 9. Krookodile · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 10. Golurk · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earth Power
- 11. Flygon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 12. Donphan · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Rhyperior · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 2. Donphan · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 3. Flygon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 4. Golem · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 5. Sandslash · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 6. Hippowdon · beats Ground
Sand Tomb + Earth Power
- 7. Seismitoad · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earth Power
- 8. Quagsire · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 9. Gastrodon · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earth Power
- 10. Camerupt · beats Ground
Rock Throw + Earth Power
- 11. Dugtrio · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 12. Marowak · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Bone Club
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Arbok’s always-available TM pool. No Community Day exclusive is required for a functional kit.
Fast
- Poison Sting · Standard
Poison energy / PvP
- Acid · Standard
Poison damage
- Bite · Standard
Dark filler
- Dragon Tail · Standard
Dragon spice
Charged
- Gunk Shot · Standard
Best Poison nuke
- Sludge Wave · Standard
Poison alternate
- Acid Spray · Standard
PvP debuff
- Dark Pulse · Standard
Dark coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- bite
- acid
- dragon tail
- poison sting
Charged
- dark pulse
- sludge wave
- gunk shot
- acid spray
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #278 of 954 · CP 1482
Acid + Gunk Shot
- Ultra League · rank #415 of 747 · CP 2171
Acid + Gunk Shot
- Master League · rank #500 of 1023 · CP 2171
Acid + Gunk Shot
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
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When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.