# Ekans - Gen 9 Little Cup Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Ekans in Gen 9 Little Cup. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Little Cup (`gen9lc`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9lc |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Ekans)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc/Ekans
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9lc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc)

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## Common Moves
- **Glare**: 68.389%
- **Gunk Shot**: 53.543%
- **Earthquake**: 47.459%
- **Knock Off**: 37.616%
- **Thief**: 31.346%
- **Coil**: 31.234%
- **Trailblaze**: 26.081%
- **Mud Shot**: 23.881%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 23.881%
- **Poison Jab**: 21.543%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 99.955%
- **Shed Skin**: 0.045%
- **Unnerve**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Eviolite**: 92.459%
- **Eject Button**: 7.465%
- **Other**: 0.075%

## Common Teammates
- **Vullaby**: 67.921%
- **Mienfoo**: 38.427%
- **Elekid**: 37.718%
- **Mudbray**: 32.659%
- **Bramblin**: 26.178%
- **Koffing**: 25.775%

## FAQ for Ekans in gen9lc-1760

### What are the top moves for Ekans?
The most common moves for Ekans are Glare, Gunk Shot, Earthquake, Knock Off. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Ekans?
Ekans is frequently paired with Vullaby, Mienfoo, Elekid, Mudbray. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Ekans?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Ekans?
The top build for Ekans features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/196/4/0/4/236`. This configuration accounts for 24.874% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Ekans?
Ekans is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (99.955%) and the item **Eviolite** (92.459%).

### What is the most common role for Ekans?
Based on common item usage (Eviolite), Ekans often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9lc-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Ekans?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 35 |
| Attack | 60 |
| Defense | 44 |
| Sp. Atk | 40 |
| Sp. Def | 54 |
| Speed | 55 |
| **BST** | **288** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Ekans on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Ekans) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9lc) - Build teams with Ekans
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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