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#24
Default
167
ATK
153
DEF
155
STA
Lvl 50Max CP
2171
Lvl 40
1921
Lvl 25Weather Boost
1372
Lvl 20Raids/Eggs
1097
Lvl 15Research
823

PvE Analysis

Despite being given the controversial Shadow forme, the fan-favorite Arbok still doesn't do much in raids/gyms. That said, it looks terribly threatening at least!

Best PvE Offensive Moveset

Acid + Gunk ShotBest
Bite + Dark PulseOkay
  • Acid should be paired with Gunk Shot to get maximum possible performance out of Arbok on offense
  • Bite should be paired with Dark Pulse, though Arbok really isn't even worth a mention as a Dark-type attacker.
  • Dragon Tail is a good move on offense, but it doesn't pair well with any of Arbok's charged moves.
  • Sludge Wave is strictly inferior to Gunk Shot.
  • Acid Spray is objectively terrible on offense.

Best PvE Defensive Moveset

Dragon Tail + Dark PulseBest
  • Dragon Tail is Arbok's best defensive quick move, sporting good power and great coverage.
  • Acid and Bite are serviceable on defense, but aren't outstanding by any metric.
  • Dark Pulse has good counter-coverage and is a two-bar move, making it the best charged move on Defense.
  • Gunk Shot has great power, but Arbok may never get a chance to fire it, and its typing doesn't pair very well with Dragon Tail in the face of steel-types such as Metagross 
  • Acid Spray has terrible power, but it is a three-bar move, meaning it could at least do something before Arbok faints?
  • Sludge Wave has no business being on Arbok. If you want a poison charge move, Gunk Shot is objectively better.
Purification Cost
3 Candy + 3,000 Stardust
Flee Rate
7 %
Buddy Distance
3 KM
Catch Rate
20 %
Female Ratio
50 %
Male Ratio
50 %