servine
Generation V · #0496 — Grass Snake Pokémon
Servine is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V, representing the second stage of evolution in the Snivy evolutionary line. As the Grass Snake Pokémon, Servine serves as the bridge between its timid unevolved form and its regal final evolution, Serperior. With a National Pokédex number of #496, Servine occupies a unique niche in Unova's regional Pokédex as #0002, making it an early-game availability option for trainers exploring the region. The species boasts a base stat total of 413, with particularly noteworthy Speed and Defense statistics that begin to define its competitive identity. Servine's Hidden Ability, Contrary, offers trainers an intriguing alternative to its standard Overgrow ability, inverting all stat changes for entirely different strategic possibilities.
Base Stats
Height
0.8m
Weight
16.0kg
Category
Grass Snake Pokémon
Gender
Male 87.5% / Female 12.5%
Color
green
Shape
upright
Abilities
Strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Inverts stat changes.
Servine Biology & Physical Characteristics
Servine is a slim, bipedal Pokémon with predominantly green coloration and a cream-colored underside that contrasts with its narrow red eyes and alert demeanor. Standing at 0.8 meters tall and weighing just 16.0 kilograms, Servine maintains a graceful, serpentine silhouette enhanced by its small crest protruding from the back of its head. Most distinctively, three palmate leaves grow along its back and tail, extending from a characteristic yellow V-shaped marking that originates at its chest and sweeps behind its shoulders. These leaves are more than decorative—they possess the biological capability to perform photosynthesis, making Servine's hygiene habits more than a matter of vanity. According to Pokédex entries from Black 2 and White 2, when Servine becomes dirty, its leaves cannot conduct photosynthesis efficiently, compelling this Pokémon to maintain meticulous cleanliness through constant self-grooming. The species' composition reflects its dual nature as both a plant and a serpent, with short, delicate limbs that belie its surprising combat prowess.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Servine Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Servine exhibits a pronounced gender imbalance consistent with the Snivy evolutionary line, with approximately 87.5 percent male individuals and only 12.5 percent female representatives in the wild and among caught specimens. This significant skew toward males creates interesting dynamics for players attempting to breed Servine, as female Servine are considerably rarer and therefore more valuable for breeding purposes. Servine belongs to two egg groups—the Field egg group and the Grass egg group—providing trainers with diverse breeding options to create competitive offspring or obtain moves through breeding that might not be available through leveling. The species requires 20 egg cycles to hatch, equivalent to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps of travel with the hatched Pokémon in the party, making Servine a moderately quick-hatching species compared to many others. Base Friendship for Servine stands at 70 across Generations 5 through 7, indicating moderate affection toward trainers and reasonable happiness gain during typical gameplay interactions. Breeding pairs involving Servine can produce Snivy offspring, allowing players to carefully cultivate teams with specific natures, abilities, and move pools that might not be readily available through standard wild encounters or single-player progression.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
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ultra sun ultra moon
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sun moon
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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yellow
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red blue
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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blue japan
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red green japan
tm04
emerald
tm04
firered leafgreen
tm04
ruby sapphire
tm04
diamond pearl
tm04
xd
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heartgold soulsilver
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black white
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colosseum
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platinum
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sun moon
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ultra sun ultra moon
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servine's Evolution Chain
Servine Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Servine occupies the crucial middle stage of a three-stage evolutionary line that begins with Snivy and culminates in Serperior. The evolution from Snivy to Servine occurs at level 17, a relatively early threshold that reflects Servine's position as an accessible mid-game form for trainers progressing through Unova. This evolution brings noticeable stat improvements across the board, particularly in Speed (increasing from 72 to 83) and Defense (improving from 70 to 75), establishing Servine as a more formidable combatant than its pre-evolution while maintaining the same base Special Attack and Special Defense values of 60 and 75 respectively. The aesthetic transformation from Snivy to Servine marks a transition from a diminutive starter into a more commanding presence, with elongated limbs, a more pronounced crest, and enhanced leaf structures that hint at the botanical majesty of its final form. Further evolution into Serperior occurs at level 36, transforming Servine into a regal serpentine Pokémon with significantly improved Special Attack and Special Defense statistics, completing the journey from humble grass snake to commanding herbivorous reptile. Unlike many other Pokémon, Servine does not possess a Mega Evolution, instead relying on its conventional evolutionary progression to achieve its ultimate form.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Servine Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Servine employs a sophisticated evasion strategy rooted in stealth and environmental manipulation. The species avoids direct confrontation by sinking into the shadows of thick foliage, using its natural coloration and the dense vegetation of forest environments to remain concealed from potential threats. When cornered or provoked, Servine transforms from a defensive creature into an aggressive combatant, mercilessly pummeling opponents with masterful whipping techniques using its vine appendages. Its swift movements along the ground create a distinctive sliding motion that befuddles opponents, leaving them disoriented before Servine strikes with precision vine whips. This behavioral duality extends to social dynamics—Pokédex entries and in-universe documentation suggest that Servine possesses an inflated sense of pride, which represents a notable character weakness. This pride can prevent Servine from cooperating effectively with other Pokémon for extended periods, creating challenges for trainers attempting to build cohesive teams. Servine naturally inhabits grassy and forested regions where moisture levels support the photosynthesis of its back leaves.
Pokedex Entries
It moves along the ground as if sliding. Its swift movements befuddle its foes, and it then attacks with a vine whip.
When it gets dirty, its leaves can’t be used in photosynthesis, so it always keeps itself clean.
They avoid attacks by sinking into the shadows of thick foliage. They retaliate with masterful whipping techniques.
It moves along the ground as if sliding. Its swift movements befuddle its foes, and it then attacks with a vine whip.
When it gets dirty, its leaves can’t be used in photosynthesis, so it always keeps itself clean.
It moves along the ground as if sliding. Its swift movements befuddle its foes, and it then attacks with a vine whip.
When it gets dirty, its leaves can’t be used in photosynthesis, so it always keeps itself clean.
Servine Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Servine derives from a fusion of 'serpent' and 'vine,' perfectly encapsulating the Pokémon's dual nature as both a snake-like creature and a plant-based organism with functional botanical appendages. The Japanese name, Janovy (ジャノビー), similarly combines elements reflecting the species' botanical and serpentine characteristics. The design philosophy behind Servine represents a deliberate evolution of Snivy's aesthetic, expanding upon the grass snake concept with more prominent leaf structures and a more confident posture that suggests growing maturity. The yellow V-shaped marking serves as a distinctive visual identifier of the Snivy line, maintained across all three evolutionary stages and functioning as a form of species recognition across the trilogy. The palmate leaves adorning Servine's back reference real-world botanical structures, grounding the Pokémon's design in recognizable nature while maintaining the fantastical elements expected of the franchise. The slim, graceful proportions and serpentine form draw inspiration from actual grass snakes and garden snakes, while the addition of leaves and the bipedal stance firmly establish Servine as a uniquely Pokémon creation that blends natural inspiration with creative imagination. This design successfully bridges the gap between Snivy's diminutive charm and Serperior's regal majesty, serving as a visual and thematic transition between the two.
Learnable Moves
Servine can learn 74 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| aqua tail | water | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bind | normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 |
| bullet seed | grass | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| coil | poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| defog | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| gastro acid | poison | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| giga drain | grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| glare | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| grass pledge | grass | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| grassy glide | grass | Physical | 55 | 100 | 20 |
| grassy terrain | grass | Status | — | — | 10 |
| growth | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| leaf blade | grass | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| leaf storm | grass | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| leaf tornado | grass | Special | 65 | 90 | 10 |
| leech seed | grass | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| magical leaf | grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| mean look | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| mega drain | grass | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| mirror coat | psychic | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| nature power | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| petal blizzard | grass | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| seed bomb | grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| slam | normal | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snatch | dark | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| sweet scent | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| synthesis | grass | Status | — | — | 5 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| torment | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| twister | dragon | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| vine whip | grass | Physical | 45 | 100 | 25 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| worry seed | grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| wrap | normal | Physical | 15 | 90 | 20 |
| wring out | normal | Special | — | 100 | 5 |
Servine Competitive Battle Guide
Servine's competitive viability remains largely overshadowed by its final evolution Serperior, yet the species possesses distinct competitive characteristics worth consideration in specific metagames. With a base Speed of 83, Servine is notably faster than many mid-game opponents and several competing grass-type Pokémon of similar evolutionary stage, allowing for outspeed scenarios against bulkier threats. Its balanced Defense and Special Defense of 75 each provide legitimate bulk that, while not exceptional, allows Servine to survive predictable attacks and potentially set up moves or support allies. The Attack and Special Attack statistics of 60 represent legitimate limitations in offensive power, requiring careful move selection and strategic planning to maximize damage output. Servine's movepool includes valuable options such as Leaf Blade (90 power), Giga Drain (75 power with recovery), and Coil for stat amplification, alongside utility moves like Leech Seed and Magical Leaf. The hidden ability Contrary inverts all stat changes, transforming Coil into a Speed and Defense reduction that actually boosts Servine's offensive capabilities—an unconventional strategy that has found niche applications in creative competitive formats. Overgrow, Servine's standard ability, amplifies grass-type moves to 1.5 times damage when at one-third health or below, creating explosive potential in desperate situations. Servine appears most competitively viable in lower-tier formats and earlier-stage metagames where its mid-evolutionary stats are less severely disadvantaged by fully evolved competitors.
Commonly Asked Questions About Servine
What type is Servine?
Servine is a grass type Pokemon.
What does Servine evolve into?
Servine evolves into serperior.
What are Servine's weaknesses?
Servine is weak to flying, poison, bug, fire and ice type moves.
Servine Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Servine achieved notable cultural prominence through its featured role in the Pokémon Black and White anime series, specifically through Trip's Servine, which served as a character-defining Pokémon for the Unova region character Trip. The anime portrayal emphasized Servine's prideful nature and relationship challenges with its trainer, creating memorable narrative moments that resonated with audiences and reinforced the species' characterization as a proud, temperamental Pokémon that demands respect and understanding. Servine's design has proven popular in fan communities, with its elegant serpentine form and plant-like characteristics making it a frequent subject of fan art and fan fiction within the broader Pokémon community. The species' role as the second-stage evolution in a starter Pokémon line grants it inherent significance in the broader Pokémon franchise consciousness, as starter Pokémon and their evolutions enjoy elevated cultural status among casual and competitive fans alike. Servine's representation in trading card games, merchandise, and supplementary media has maintained its visibility across decades, ensuring that knowledge of the species remains distributed throughout the fanbase. The Snivy line's reception as beloved starter Pokémon from Generation V contributed to Servine's enduring presence in Pokémon culture, particularly during the Black and White era when the species represented one of the primary grass-type options available to players.
Where to Find Servine in Every Pokémon Game
Servine is available primarily through evolution from Snivy at level 17, with Snivy remaining the most direct way to obtain Servine across multiple generations and game titles. In Pokémon Black and White, Snivy and its evolutionary line represent the regional starter Pokémon for the Unova region, making Servine naturally obtainable during normal gameplay progression for players selecting Snivy as their starter. Subsequent generations have maintained Snivy's availability through various post-game content, breeding possibilities, and game mechanics like Pokémon Home transfers, ensuring that players can reliably access Servine in most current Pokémon titles. The species' inclusion in Pokémon Legends: Z-A confirms continued availability in modern entries, though specific move compatibility may vary across game versions. Traded Snivy or direct encounters with Servine through special events or distributions remain viable acquisition methods in many titles, though such occurrences are limited to specific promotional windows or special events. The presence of Servine in generation-spanning Pokédex entries and its compatibility with most mainline Pokémon games ensures that collectors and competitive players can consistently obtain the species through standard gameplay, breeding, or distribution networks. Availability across multiple generations and multiple game versions affirms Servine's status as a reliably accessible Pokémon for trainers of varying play styles and collection objectives.