PokeBonk Arbok
Pokemon · Ekans line · last checked 2026-10-20
PokeBonk Arbok is a Poison-type Pokemon that you cannot pick at the start of a run: it is the evolved form of Ekans, a League Pokemon. Play Ekans and it evolves into Arbok automatically at player level 36, which raises your HP and damage multiplier to 1.12x. Arbok keeps the Ekans kit and upgrades the Ultimate to Poison Glare. The line sits in D tier with a Kit Score of 13.5.
Arbok at a glance
| Pokedex number | #024 |
| Type | Poison |
| Evolves from | Ekans at level 36 |
| League Pokemon to play | Ekans |
| Line tier | D (Kit Score 13.5) |
| Ultimate at this stage | Poison Glare |
| Run HP multiplier | 1.12x |
| Base stat total | 448 |
How to get Arbok in PokeBonk
You do not unlock Arbok directly. First unlock Ekans through its League challenge and catch it; the PokeBonk unlock Pokemon guide lists the conditions. Then pick Ekans for a run and level up: evolution in a run depends only on your player level, not on stones or trades, so Arbok arrives at level 36.
Each stage adds 0.12 to your HP and damage multiplier, so an evolved form hits harder and takes more hits than the Pokemon you started with. An Eviolite helps until the last stage. See PokeBonk evolution for every line.
Arbok moves and passive
Arbok uses the same four-move kit as Ekans; evolving does not swap moves. Its passive is Serpent Glare: +1 regen (Shed Skin). Every 4 s your gaze paralyzes the enemies in front of you (7 m).
| Slot | Move | Type | Class | Shape | Unlocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wrap | Normal | Physical | Spin | Start |
| 2 | Acid | Poison | Special | Cone | Level 2 |
| 3 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special | Bomb | Level 4 |
| 4 | Gunk Shot | Poison | Physical | Meteor | Level 7 |
Arbok Ultimate
At this stage the Ultimate is Poison Glare, lasting 2.6 seconds: Arbok's eye paralyzes everyone within 20 m for 3 s; then three waves of mud and toxic geysers. The PokeBonk Ultimate guide explains how to charge it faster.
Arbok evolution levels in PokeBonk
In PokeBonk every evolution happens by player level inside a run, whatever the main games ask for. The Ekans line evolves like this: Ekans evolves into Arbok at level 36.
Arbok stats in runs
The game turns base stats into run stats with the share of each stat in the base stat total, so a balanced Pokemon and a lopsided one end up with different strengths. Each evolution stage adds 0.12 to the HP and damage multiplier. These are the starting values before Lab upgrades, items and vitamins:
| Form | Stage | Max HP | Armor | Speed | Physical | Special | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekans | 0 | 103 | 8.9 | 1.06x | 1.07x | 0.99x | 1x |
| Arbok | 1 | 119 | 8.7 | 1.05x | 1.07x | 0.99x | 1.12x |
Arbok base stats
Base stats from the game's Pokedex file (base stat total 448):
| HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 95 | 69 | 65 | 79 | 80 |
Where Arbok appears as a boss
Besides being playable, Arbok is listed as a boss on the maps: Viridian Forest as a possible zone 1 Totem. Boss HP is budgeted from your own damage per second, so the fight length stays close to the game's targets; the PokeBonk maps page lists every boss slot.
PokeBonk Arbok FAQ
Can you play Arbok in PokeBonk?
Yes, by evolving: pick Ekans and reach level 36 in a run. Arbok is not a separate League pick.
Does Arbok keep Ekans's moves?
Yes. The kit stays the same; evolving raises your HP and damage multiplier and upgrades the Ultimate.
See where all 151 Pokemon land on the PokeBonk tier list, or browse the full PokeBonk Pokedex.