#0023 · Generation I
What Animal Is Ekans Based On?
Ekans most closely resembles snake.
Closest animal
snake
Confidence
Strong animal match
Why this comparison?
The official category is "Snake Pokemon", which makes snake the closest animal counterpart for quick comparison.
Official category: Snake Pokemon. This page is an AnimalDex comparison for real-animal resemblance, not an official design-origin claim.
More snake comparisons in Generation I
| No. | Pokemon | Closest animal | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| #0095 | Onix | snake | strong |