Its design is likely based on an Indian cobra. Arbok and Ekans may also be inspired by the legendary basilisk since they were originally the only Pokémon to learn Glare. The basilisk was said to be a poisonous, serpentine dragon that would kill people with its stare, which may explain Arbok’s place in the Dragon Egg Group.
Arbok is cobra spelled backwards, with k instead of c. Additionally, the name Arbok relates to its pre-evolution’s Japanese name, Arbo.
No: 024
English Name: Arbok
Japanese Name: Abokku
Generation: 1
Type: Poison
Species: Cobra Pokémon
Abilities: Intimidate, Shed Skin, Unnerve (hidden ability)
Evolution: Ekans > Arbok
Arbok is a serpent like Pokémon with purple scales all over its body. It has a large hood just below its head. On its hood, it has a design much like an angry face, which can come in six variations. The pattern typically has red and yellow eyespot outlined it black, a wide black streak resembling a mouth, and a V-shaped stripe about the face pattern.
Arbok is capable of crushing opponents by coiling its body around them and squeeze them tightly. It can even flatten steel oil drums. If it encounters an enemy, it raises its head, mimics the opponent with the frightening pattern on its body and making 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. With a vengeful 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. In the wild, it hunts smaller Pokémon, using the pattern on its hood to immobilize prey and using its toxic bite to finish them off and eat them. It is also capable of paralyzing opponents with its former signature move, Glare.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Red: It is rumored that the ferocious warning markings on its belly differ from area to area.
Pokemon Blue: It is rumored that the ferocious warning markings on its belly differ from area to area.
Pokemon Yellow: The frightening patterns on its belly have been studied. Six variations have been confirmed.
Pokemon Stadium: If it encounters an enemy, it raises its head, intimidating the opponent with the frightening pattern on its body.
Pokemon Gold: Transfixing prey with the face-like pattern on its belly, it binds and poisons the frightened victim.
Pokemon Silver: With a very vengeful nature, it won’t give up the chase, no matter how far, once it targets its prey.
Pokemon Crystal: To intimidate foes, it spreads its chest wide and makes eerie sounds by expelling air from its mouth.
Pokemon Stadium 2: Transfixing prey with the face like pattern on its belly, it binds and poisons the poisoned victim.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon FireRed: The pattern on its belly appears to be a frightening face. Weak foes will flee just at the sight of the pattern.
Pokemon LeafGreen: It is rumored that the ferocious warning markings on its belly differ from area to area.
Pokemon Diamond: The pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes when they are frozen in fear.
Pokemon Pearl: The pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes when they are frozen in fear.
Pokemon Platinum: The pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes when they are frozen in fear.
Pokemon HeartGold: Transfixing prey with the face-like pattern on its belly, it binds and poisons the frightened victim.
Pokemon SoulSilver: With a very vengeful nature, it won’t give up the chase, no matter how far, once it targets its prey.
Pokemon Black: The pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes when they are frozen in fear.
Pokemon White: The pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes when they are frozen in fear.
Pokemon Black 2: The pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes when they are frozen in fear.
pokemon White 2: The pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes when they are frozen in fear.
Pokemon X: The pattern on its belly appears to be a frightening face. Weak foes will flee just at the sight of the pattern.
Pokemon Y: To intimidate foes, it spreads its chest wide and makes eerie sounds by expelling air from its mouth.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
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