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Arbok in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves

Find Arbok’s X/Y locations, Poison typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.

Edition covered

Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.

01

Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats

Arbok is Kalos Mountain #038 and National #024. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Poison.

Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.

Arbok
Arbok: Pokémon X and Y sprite, Kalos Mountain #038.
Arbok Pokémon X/Y base stats
StatBase value
HP60
Attack85
Defense69
Sp. Atk65
Sp. Def79
Speed80
Total438
02

Where to find it in X and Y

Match the version, area and method before travelling. Grass, flowers, Horde Encounters, fishing, Rock Smash, ambushes, gifts and the Friend Safari are separate encounter methods.

Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.

Encounter methods · Version exclusives

Arbok Pokémon X/Y encounters
LocationVersionMethodLevelCondition
Route 19X and YHorde Encounter (five wild Pokémon)25—
03

Evolution family

Arbok evolution family in X and Y
FromIntoX / Y method
EkansArbokLevel 22

Friendship evolutions need high friendship (220 or more); feeding Poké Puffs in Pokémon-Amie raises affection, which is a separate value used by Sylveon.

All Kalos evolution methods

04

Abilities, breeding and training

Arbok abilities
AbilitySlot
IntimidateRegular ability
Shed SkinRegular ability
UnnerveHidden Ability

Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.

Arbok breeding and training facts
PropertyValue
Gender ratio50% female / 50% male
Egg group(s)Field / Dragon
Base hatch cycles20
Experience growthmedium
Base capture rate90 /255 (not a percentage chance)
Base friendship70
EV yieldAttack +2
Height / weight3.5 m / 65 kg

The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.

Breeding, EVs, IVs and Super Training

05

Level-up moves

Arbok Pokémon X/Y level-up moves
LevelMove
1 / startBite
1 / startFire Fang
1 / startIce Fang
1 / startLeer
1 / startPoison Sting
1 / startThunder Fang
1 / startWrap
4Poison Sting
9Bite
12Glare
17Screech
20Acid
22Crunch
27Spit Up
27Stockpile
27Swallow
32Acid Spray
39Mud Bomb
44Gastro Acid
48Belch
51Haze
56Coil
63Gunk Shot

All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.

06

Compatible TMs and HMs

Arbok compatible machines
MachineMoveTypeCategory
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus
TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial
TM17ProtectNormalStatus
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical
TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical
TM28DigGroundPhysical
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus
TM34Sludge WavePoisonSpecial
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical
TM41TormentDarkStatus
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical
TM44RestPsychicStatus
TM45AttractNormalStatus
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical
TM48RoundNormalSpecial
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical
TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical
TM82Dragon TailDragonPhysical
TM83InfestationBugSpecial
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus
TM97Dark PulseDarkSpecial
TM100ConfideNormalStatus
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical

TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.

All 100 TM and 5 HM locations

07

Egg moves and move tutors

No Egg moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.

No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.

In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.

08

Related species

Return to Arbok in the Kalos Pokédex.

FIELD NOTE

Check Arbok’s version label and encounter method before travelling.

References

Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.