EkansGreat Encounters #66 Pokémon Card

Ekans is a pure Poison-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation I, and is one of the original 151 Pokémon. It evolves into Arbok starting at level 22. Its name is "snake" spelled backward, cleverly reflecting its serpentine nature. Ekans is known for its stealthy hunting habits, often slithering through tall grass to ambush unsuspecting prey. In the wild, Ekans typically inhabits grasslands, forests, and caves, where its purple scales help it camouflage among the shadows. Its diet primarily consists of bird eggs and small rodents, which it constricts before consuming. In the Pokémon anime, Ekans is famously a recurring companion of Jessie from Team Rocket, showcasing its loyalty and occasional mischievousness. Its type matchup means it is strong against Grass and Fairy types, but weak against Ground and Psychic types. Ekans represents the classic venomous snake archetype in the Pokémon world, a creature of both fear and fascination, and is a staple early-game encounter in many regions.