Where to catch, #0023
Ekans in HeartGold and SoulSilver: 6 places, levels 4 to 16
HeartGold: 3 encounters in 2 places
| Area | Method | Levels | Chance | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldenrod City Game Corner | Receive as a gift | 15 | 100% | Have at least 700 coins in your Coin Case |
| Safari Zone Marshland | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 to 16 | 20% | Not replaced by block-based encounter; In the morning |
| Safari Zone Marshland | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 to 16 | 20% | Not replaced by block-based encounter; During the day |
SoulSilver: 8 encounters in 5 places
| Area | Method | Levels | Chance | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road 3 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 8 | 20% | Radio off |
| Road 32 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4 | 20% | Any |
| Road 32 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4 | 10% | Radio off |
| Road 33 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 7 | 20% | Any |
| Road 33 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 7 | 10% | Radio off |
| Road 4 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 8 | 20% | Radio off |
| Safari Zone Marshland | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 to 16 | 20% | Not replaced by block-based encounter; In the morning |
| Safari Zone Marshland | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 to 16 | 20% | Not replaced by block-based encounter; During the day |
Places
Goldenrod City, Johto Safari Zone, Route 3 and 3 more
Goldenrod CityJohto Safari ZoneRoute 3Route 32Route 33Route 4
Other games
Also found in 10 other games
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