Seviper

Seviper is a Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Seviper artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0336
Type Poison
Species Fang Snake Pokémon
Height 2.7 m (8′10″)
Weight 52.5 kg (115.7 lbs)
Abilities 1. Shed Skin
Infiltrator (hidden ability)
Local № 0124 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0187 (Black 2/White 2)
0006 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos)
0129 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0218 (Scarlet/Violet)
0071 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 1 Attack, 1 Sp. Atk
Catch rate 90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 160
Growth Rate Fluctuating

Breeding

Egg Groups Dragon, Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 73
256 350
Attack 100
184 328
Defense 60
112 240
Sp. Atk 100
184 328
Sp. Def 60
112 240
Speed 65
121 251
Total 458 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Seviper.

Evolution chart

Seviper changes

Pokédex entries

Ruby SEVIPER shares a generations-long feud with ZANGOOSE. The scars on its body are evidence of vicious battles. This POKéMON attacks using its sword-edged tail.
Sapphire SEVIPER’s swordlike tail serves two purposes - it slashes foes and douses them with secreted poison. This POKéMON will not give up its long-running blood feud with ZANGOOSE.
FireRed
LeafGreen
It sharpens its swordlike tail on hard rocks. It hides in tall grass and strikes unwary prey with venomous fangs.
Emerald SEVIPER and ZANGOOSE are eternal rivals. It counters a ZANGOOSE’s dazzling agility with its swordlike tail, which also oozes a horrible poison.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
For many generations, it has feuded with ZANGOOSE. It whets its bladed tail on rocks for battle.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
In battle, it uses its bladed tail to counter any ZANGOOSE. It secretes a deadly venom in its tail.
Black
White
For many generations, it has feuded with Zangoose. It whets its bladed tail on rocks for battle.
Black 2
White 2
Constant polishing makes the edge of the blade on its tail extremely sharp. It’s Zangoose’s archrival.
X In battle, it uses its bladed tail to counter any Zangoose. It secretes a deadly venom in its tail.
Y Constant polishing makes the edge of the blade on its tail extremely sharp. It’s Zangoose’s archrival.
Omega Ruby Seviper shares a generations-long feud with Zangoose. The scars on its body are evidence of vicious battles. This Pokémon attacks using its sword-edged tail.
Alpha Sapphire Seviper’s swordlike tail serves two purposes—it slashes foes and douses them with secreted poison. This Pokémon will not give up its long-running blood feud with Zangoose.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
For many generations, it has feuded with Zangoose. It whets its bladed tail on rocks for battle.
Scarlet It sharpens its swordlike tail on hard rocks. It hides in tall grass and strikes unwary prey with venomous fangs.
Violet Constant polishing makes the edge of the blade on its tail extremely sharp. It’s Zangoose’s archrival.

Moves learned by Seviper

Moves learnt by level up

Seviper learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1SwaggerNormalStatus 85
1WrapNormalPhysical 15 90
4BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
6LickGhostPhysical 30 100
9Poison TailPoisonPhysical 50 100
11FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
14ScreechNormalStatus 85
19GlareNormalStatus 100
21Poison FangPoisonPhysical 50 100
24VenoshockPoisonSpecial 65 100
29Gastro AcidPoisonStatus 100
31Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
34HazeIceStatus
39CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
41BelchPoisonSpecial 120 90
44CoilPoisonStatus
46Sludge BombPoisonSpecial 90 100

Egg moves

Seviper learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Seviper gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AssuranceDarkPhysical 60 100
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
Final GambitFightingSpecial 100
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
Spit UpNormalSpecial 100
StockpileNormalStatus
SwallowNormalStatus
SwitcherooDarkStatus 100

Moves learnt by TM

Seviper is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
06Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
07ProtectNormalStatus
08Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
09Thunder FangElectricPhysical 65 95
10Ice FangIcePhysical 65 95
13Acid SprayPoisonSpecial 40 100
18ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
20TrailblazeGrassPhysical 50 100
21PounceBugPhysical 50 100
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
26Poison TailPoisonPhysical 50 100
28BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
30SnarlDarkSpecial 55 95
45VenoshockPoisonSpecial 65 100
47EndureNormalStatus
49Sunny DayFireStatus
50Rain DanceWaterStatus
55DigGroundPhysical 80 100
58Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
59Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
63Psychic FangsPsychicPhysical 85 100
66Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus
71Seed BombGrassPhysical 80 100
83Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
85RestPsychicStatus
87TauntDarkStatus 100
88Swords DanceNormalStatus
94Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
99Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
102Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical 120 80
103SubstituteNormalStatus
105X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
108CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
111Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
125FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
130Helping HandNormalStatus
134ReversalFightingPhysical 100
148Sludge BombPoisonSpecial 90 100
149EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100
174HazeIceStatus
175ToxicPoisonStatus 90
181Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
199Lash OutDarkPhysical 75 100
204Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
205EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
214Sludge WavePoisonSpecial 95 100
219Skitter SmackBugPhysical 70 90
221Throat ChopDarkPhysical 80 100
222Breaking SwipeDragonPhysical 60 100
224CurseGhostStatus

Moves learnt by level up

Seviper learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1SwaggerNormalStatus 85
1WrapNormalPhysical 15 90
4BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
6LickGhostPhysical 30 100
9Poison TailPoisonPhysical 50 100
11FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
14ScreechNormalStatus 85
16VenoshockPoisonSpecial 65 100
19GlareNormalStatus 100
21Poison FangPoisonPhysical 50 100
24Venom DrenchPoisonStatus 100
26Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
29Gastro AcidPoisonStatus 100
31Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
34HazeIceStatus
36Swords DanceNormalStatus
39CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
41BelchPoisonSpecial 120 90
44CoilPoisonStatus
46Sludge BombPoisonSpecial 90 100

Egg moves

Seviper learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Seviper gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AssuranceDarkPhysical 60 100
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
Final GambitFightingSpecial 100
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
Spit UpNormalSpecial 100
StockpileNormalStatus
SwallowNormalStatus
SwitcherooDarkStatus 100

Moves learnt by TM

Seviper is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
11Sunny DayFireStatus
12TauntDarkStatus 100
17ProtectNormalStatus
18Rain DanceWaterStatus
19Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
23Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
26EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
28DigGroundPhysical 80 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus
35FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial 90 100
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus
45AttractNormalStatus 100
46ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
58EndureNormalStatus
66PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
75Swords DanceNormalStatus
79Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
81X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
82Sleep TalkNormalStatus
83BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
84Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus 85
90SubstituteNormalStatus
96StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
98Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100

Seviper sprites

Type Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Seviper sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Seviper sprite from Diamond & Pearl Seviper sprite from Black & White Seviper sprite from X & Y Seviper sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Seviper Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Seviper Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Seviper Shiny sprite from Black & White Seviper Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Seviper

Ruby Trade/migrate from another game
Sapphire Route 114
FireRed
LeafGreen
Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Route 114
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Route 208, 210
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Trade/migrate from another game
Black
White
Route 11, Village Bridge
Black 2
White 2
Route 7, 11, Village Bridge
X
Y
Route 8
Omega Ruby Trade/migrate from another game
Alpha Sapphire Route 114
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond Trade/migrate from another game
Shining Pearl Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Dazzling Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Stargleam Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
South Province (Area Five)

Answers to Seviper questions

Other languages

English Seviper
Japanese ハブネーク (Habunake)
German Vipitis
French Séviper
Italian Seviper
Spanish Seviper
Korean 세비퍼 (sebipeo)
Chinese (Simplified) 饭匙蛇
Chinese (Traditional) 飯匙蛇

 

English Fang Snake Pokémon
Japanese キバへびポケモン
German Reißzahn-Pokémon
French Pokémon Serpacroc
Italian Pokémon Zannaserpe
Spanish Pokémon Colmillos
Korean 송곳뱀포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 牙蛇宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 牙蛇寶可夢

Name origin

sever
cut or separate
viper
a species of snake