Arbok


 * This article is about the Pokémon'' Arbok. For other uses, see Arbok (Disambiguation)

Arbok (アーボック Arbok) is a -type Pokémon and is the evolved form of Ekans. It can evolve from an Ekans starting at level 22.

Appearance
Arbok bears a resemblance to a cobra, with the majority of its body being purple. Arbok have a "hood" much like a cobra, though it has never been shown to be able to retract it. There is a red, black and yellow pattern on this hood that looks somewhat like an angry face to intimidate other Pokémon.

In the Anime
Arbok first appeared during the first season of Pokémon during the episode Dig Those Diglett!. It made its debut when Jessie's Ekans evolved into an Arbok late in the episode.

The Entrance Exam Teacher is seen using one in The Ultimate Test. In Ring Masters an Arbok was one of the pokemon in the Sumo Conference.



Generation I
Main article: Arbok/Learnset Generation I

Generation II
Main article: Arbok/Learnset Generation II

Generation III
Main article: Arbok/Learnset Generation III

Generation IV
Main article: Arbok/Learnset Generation IV

Origins
Arbok's English name is taken from the word "cobra", except spelled with a "k" making it "kobra", and spelling it backwards.

Trivia

 * Despite Arbok having fangs that can poison its foes, it is unable to learn Poison Fang.
 * There is a misconception that Arbok evolves into Seviper; this is not true.