Ekans Pokémon Violet: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Ekans in Pokémon Violet. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 66 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Violet
PaldeaEkans Pokemon Violet Pokedex Entry
The older it gets, the longer it grows. At night, it wraps its long body around tree branches to rest.
Pokemon Violet Ekans Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Violet Ekans Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Ekans via various methods in Pokémon Violet.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Wrap | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Leer | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Poison Sting | poison | Lv. 4 |
| Bite | dark | Lv. 9 |
| Glare | normal | Lv. 12 |
| Screech | normal | Lv. 17 |
| Acid | poison | Lv. 20 |
| Stockpile | normal | Lv. 25 |
| Spit Up | normal | Lv. 25 |
| Swallow | normal | Lv. 25 |
| Acid Spray | poison | Lv. 28 |
| Sludge Bomb | poison | Lv. 33 |
| Gastro Acid | poison | Lv. 36 |
| Belch | poison | Lv. 38 |
| Haze | ice | Lv. 41 |
| Coil | poison | Lv. 44 |
| Gunk Shot | poison | Lv. 49 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Violet Ekans Locations
Ekans can be caught in 3 locations across Pokémon Violet, including Apple Hills and Mossfell Confluence. The most reliable spawn is at Mossfell Confluence, where you'll find it between Lv. 19 and 25 by land with a spawn weight of 350.
Apple Hills
Teal Mask2 encounters- landLv. 11-15 → Lv. 55-60 (post-story)Prairie350Weight
- landLv. 11-15 → Lv. 55-60 (post-story)Rocky Area300Weight
Crystal Pool
Teal Mask1 encounter- landLv. 25-33 → Lv. 63-71 (post-story)Lake Caves · Cave300Weight
Mossfell Confluence
Teal Mask2 encounters- landLv. 19-25Prairie350Weight
- landLv. 19-25Rocky Area300Weight