No. 0496

Servine

Grass Snake Pokémon

Official art

Servine is a Grass-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice, with a base stat total of 413. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Grass

Height: 0.8 m 2′07″
Weight: 16 kg 35.3 lbs
Base stat total: 413 Higher than 43% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen V Black & White

Abilities

Overgrow Contrary

Pokédex entryY / Alpha Sapphire

When it gets dirty, its leaves can’t be used in photosynthesis, so it always keeps itself clean.

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Base stats

HP60135–167230–324

Atk6072–123112–240

Def7585–139139–273

SpA6072–123112–240

SpD7585–139139–273

Spe8392–148153–291

Total413Higher than 43% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

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Type matchups

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

Weak to

2×

BugFireFlyingIcePoison

Resists

½×

ElectricGrassGroundWater

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingRockGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 83); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+148Max135No SP103Min92

Scarf222Tailwind296

At max Speed, Servine outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Servine against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
148		Servine · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
135		Servine · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
103		Servine · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Overgrow
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokémon's offensive stat is 1.5× with Grass attacks.
Other Pokémon with Overgrow 28
Bulbasaur Ivysaur Venusaur Chikorita Bayleef Meganium Treecko Grovyle Sceptile Turtwig Grotle Torterra Snivy Serperior Pansage Simisage Chespin Quilladin Chesnaught Rowlet Dartrix Decidueye Grookey Thwackey Rillaboom Sprigatito Floragato Meowscarada
Contrary, hidden ability
If this Pokémon has a stat stage raised it is lowered instead, and vice versa.
Other Pokémon with Contrary 10
Shuckle Spinda Mega Staraptor Snivy Serperior Inkay Malamar Fomantis Lurantis Enamorus

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesNFE

Evolution

#0495SnivyGrass
1. Level 17
  #0496ServineGrass
  1. Level 36
    #0497SerperiorGrass

Moves

Level up 14


1	LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	40	100%	35
1	Vine WhipNo additional effect.	Grass	Physical	45	100%	25
1	WrapTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Normal	Physical	15	90%	20
13	GrowthRaises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
16	Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.	Grass	Special	60	—	20
20	Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.	Grass	Status	—	90%	10
24	Mega DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Special	40	100%	15
28	SlamNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	80	75%	20
32	Leaf BladeHigh critical hit ratio.	Grass	Physical	90	100%	15
36	CoilRaises user's Attack, Defense, accuracy by 1.	Poison	Status	—	—	20
40	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
44	Gastro AcidNullifies the target's Ability.	Poison	Status	—	100%	10
48	Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Grass	Special	130	90%	5

TM / HM / TR 32


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM20	Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Grass	Physical	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM27	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Physical	60	—	20
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Special	60	—	20
TM33	Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.	Grass	Special	60	—	20
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM56	Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Grass	Physical	25	100%	30
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM71	Seed BombNo additional effect.	Grass	Physical	80	100%	15
TM74	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM75	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM81	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Special	—	100%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM87	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM88	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM111	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
TM119	Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Grass	Special	90	100%	10
TM129	Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM137	Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.	Grass	Status	—	—	10
TM146	Grass PledgeUse with Fire or Water Pledge for added effect.	Grass	Special	80	100%	10
TM159	Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Grass	Special	130	90%	5
TM168	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Special	120	100%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
TM181	Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.	Dark	Physical	65	100%	20
TM194	Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.	Grass	Physical	55	100%	20
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
TM206	Petal BlizzardNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.	Grass	Physical	90	100%	15

Egg moves 7


Egg	GlareParalyzes the target.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
Egg	Iron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
Egg	Mean LookPrevents the target from switching out.	Normal	Status	—	—	5
Egg	Mirror CoatIf hit by special attack, returns double damage.	Psychic	Special	—	100%	20
Egg	Sweet ScentLowers the foe(s) evasiveness by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
Egg	SynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.	Grass	Status	—	—	5
Egg	Twister20% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Dragon	Special	40	100%	20

Biology

It moves along the ground as if it was sliding. Its swift movements befuddle its foes and it then attacks with a vine whip.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#480 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Category: Grass Snake Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#002Updated Unova#002Blueberry#201

When it gets dirty, its leaves can’t be used in photosynthesis, so it always keeps itself clean.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
They avoid attacks by sinking into the shadows of thick foliage. They retaliate with masterful whipping techniques.
White
It moves along the ground as if sliding. Its swift movements befuddle its foes, and it then attacks with a vine whip.
Black · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Servine
Japanese: ジャノビー
Japanese (romaji): Janovy
Korean: 샤비
Chinese (Traditional): 青藤蛇
Chinese (Simplified): 青藤蛇
French: Lianaja
German: Efoserp
Spanish: Servine
Italian: Servine

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

EV yield: 2 Spe
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 145
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: FieldGrass
Gender: ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Snivy: Level 17.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.