Arbok variants

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==In the core series games==
Several of 's Pokédex entries state that its face-like hood markings differ between areas, and that a number of variations have been recorded. Its Pokédex entry mentions that there are six known patterns, but by the events of , its Ultra Sun Pokédex entry mentions that there are more than 20. Around eleven designs are known, but only six have appeared in the games, and only three of which appeared in the core series games.
===Standard pattern===
The most common, "standardized" hood pattern has red, teardrop-shaped eyes outlined in black with yellow, elongated hearts inside, a black mouth, and a black arrow over the eyes, with two red dots near the tip and an upward-extending tail. This design stems from Arbok's artwork, itself based on Arbok's sprites from the Generation I games (outside of ), only swapping out the red and yellow accents, and removing the extra "pupil" in the two large eyes.
This hood would become the default one in the mainline games starting with , although this was already the design used in the animated series, the manga (except for Agatha's Arbok in Pokémon Adventures), and most pieces of artwork (promotional, Dream World/corporate, etc).
===Other patterns===
Arbok also has several hood variations with round eyes and a red mouth outlined in black. The most common depiction of this has two black fangs descending onto its mouth, black eyebrows, and outward-pointing eyelashes. This design first appeared in Arbok's artwork, and has also appeared in the sprites.
Another hood variation with round eyes appeared in . This pattern has no fangs or eyebrows, a pointier mouth, and its eyelashes point upward.
Another design appeared on the sleeve of the GB Sounds CD, featuring diamond-shaped eyes, a slim mouth, and two black marks by the sides of the "face".
File:024Arbok.png|Standard pattern
File:024Arbok RB.png|Main circular pattern
File:Spr 2c 024.png|Secondary circular pattern
File:024_GB_Sound_Collection_Arbok.png|Game Boy: Entire Pokémon Sounds Collection CD
==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Pinball===
In Pokémon Pinball, the pattern with round eyes is seen as the Arbok sprite. This is similar to the Generation II core series sprite, though this one seemingly lacks eyebrows altogether.
File:Pin024.png|Pattern from Pokémon Pinball
===Pokémon Ranger===
In , Arbok's design has no eyelashes or fangs, and has a Y-shaped mark which branches over each eye and connects to the middle to the mouth. The branches each have smaller, Y-shaped ends, between each of which resides a small black dot.
File:024msra.png|Pattern from Pokémon Ranger
===Pokémon Trading Card Game 2===
In Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!, the pattern with round eyes is seen on the Arbok Event Coin. This is similar to the Generation II core series sprite.
File:Coin Arbok GB2.png|Pattern from the Event Coin
==In animation==
===Pokémon the Series===
On Game Freak's original website, there was an illustration depicting Jessie and an Arbok with a motif similar to the main circular one, only with eyes pointing in a different direction. 
In the Japanese version of EP164, Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture includes multiple Arbok designs. They are based on the Arbok designs from the Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia.
File:Game Freak Jessie and Arbok.jpg|Jessie and Arbok artwork
Professor Oak Lecture Arbok 1.png|Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture: Arbok
Professor Oak Lecture Arbok 2.png|Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture: Arbok
Professor Oak Lecture Arbok 3.png|Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture: Arbok
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
In Pokémon Adventures, the standard form seen in the core series games is known as the "regenerative pattern". It is seen on Koga's Arbok.
Agatha's Arbok can change its markings, gaining a special abilities in the process. These are the speed, attack, and invulnerability patterns. They are based on the Arbok designs from the Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia.
File:Agatha Arbok Adventures.png|Agatha's Arbok (speed pattern)
==In the books==
===Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia===
In Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia, there are three Arbok hood designs.
File:Arbok concept art 1.png|Invulnerability pattern
File:Arbok concept art 2.png|Attack pattern
File:Arbok concept art 3.png|Speed pattern
==In the TCG==
The form including the mouth shape with black fangs is seen in the TCG cards from , from , and from the set.
An evil-looking pattern was also created by Mitsuhiro Arita solely for the . Both eyes are joined into a sharp red mask, with a yellow outline and triangular pupils. As for the mouth, it is shaped like a grin full of pointed red teeth outlined in black. It is featured in the card from the set.
File:First Dark Arbok TCG.png|Dark Arbok (TCG)
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