How To Get (& Evolve) Ekans in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Teal Mask

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has received its long-awaited DLC called The Teal Mask. You will go to the land of Kitakami, meet new characters and Pokemon, and, of course, find secrets. Therefore, while exploring a new location, you can add new Pokemon to your Pokédex. However, not all of them are new to the series; some you might recognize from previous games or anime, such as Ekans. This cute Poison-type Pokemon will definitely come in handy for you. So, read on to find out about the Ekans location and how to evolve it in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Teal Mask.

Where To Find Ekans in The Teal Mask

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The Teal Mask brings a ton of new content to the game, including Pokemon. Therefore, every professional Pokemon Trainer will start hunting for new Pokemon as soon as possible. But as we said, you will also be able to meet Pokemon from previous generations. For example, if you search in grassy areas, you will easily find Ekans in The Teal Mask.

This cute snake-like Pokemon has three spawn locations. It loves grassy, rocky, and mountainous areas. Therefore, you can find and catch Ekans in The Teal Mask by visiting the Apple Hills, Mossfell Confluence, and Crystal Pool areas. Luckily, it is pretty easy to catch. Just use Quick Ball on your first turn.

If you don’t have this Poke Ball, you can use the classic method. Since Ekans in The Teal Mask is a Poison-Type Pokemon, Ground and Psychic Moves are most effective against it. And after you reduce the Pokemon’s health, you can catch it.

How To Evolve Ekans in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

After you get Ekans, you may want to evolve it into Arbok. When Ekans spawns in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Teal Mask, it is already at a higher level, around level 50. Therefore, you will be able to give your Pokemon Exp. Candy or Rare Candy to get Arbok in just a couple of seconds after catching Ekans.

That’s all you need to know about Ekans location in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Teal Mask. You need this Poison-type Pokemon to complete your Pokedex, so follow our tips to find it without any problems. In the meantime, please take a look at our guide on how to get Okidogi in The Teal Mask.