Ekans Weaknesses
Ekans takes double damage from these attack types — lead with them in any Ekans matchup.
Ekans Resistances
Avoid these attack types — Ekans takes reduced damage from them.
Best Ekans Counters
The strongest attackers among the types that hit Ekans for 2× damage. Pick the game you're playing to only see Pokémon you can actually get:
Your Party vs Ekans
Your party is empty — add some Pokémon! Open any Pokémon's page and tap ♥ Add to Party (and star up to 4 of its moves), then come back to see exactly which of your Pokémon — and which attack — beats Ekans.
Ekans Weakness Q&A
- What is Ekans weak to?
- Ekans takes extra damage from Ground (2×) and Psychic (2×) type attacks.
- What attacks does Ekans resist?
- Ekans takes reduced damage from Fighting (½×), Poison (½×), Bug (½×), Grass (½×), and Fairy (½×) type attacks.
- What is the best counter to Ekans?
- Strong Ground and Psychic attackers like Groudon, Deoxys, and Rhyperior beat Ekans — their attacks hit it for 2× damage.