#496 Servine

#496 Servine

Height0.8 m(2'07")
Weight16 kg(35.3 lbs)
Gender87.5%12.5%
Gen 5

Servine's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 60
261
Attack 60
156
Defense 75
186
Sp. Atk 60
156
Sp. Def 75
186
Speed 83
202
1147
Type Effectiveness

Servine Abilities

Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

ContraryHidden

Inverts stat changes.

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Servine Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Vine Whipgrassphysical45100Level 1The target is struck with slender, whiplike vines to inflict damage.
Tacklenormalphysical40100Level 1A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Wrapnormalphysical1590Level 1A long body, vines, or the like are used to wrap and squeeze the target for four to five turns.
Leernormalstatus100Level 1The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats.
GrowthnormalstatusLevel 13The user's body grows all at once, boosting the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
Magical Leafgrassspecial60Level 16The user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack never misses.
Leech Seedgrassstatus90Level 20A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.
Mega Draingrassspecial40100Level 24A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Slamnormalphysical8075Level 28The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, or the like to inflict damage.
Leaf Bladegrassphysical90100Level 32The user handles a sharp leaf like a sword and cuts the target to inflict damage. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
CoilpoisonstatusLevel 36The user coils up and concentrates. This boosts its Attack and Defense stats as well as its accuracy.
Giga Draingrassspecial75100Level 40A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Gastro Acidpoisonstatus100Level 44The user hurls up its stomach acids on the target. The fluid eliminates the effect of the target's Ability.
Leaf Stormgrassspecial13090Level 48The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Aerial Aceflyingphysical60TMThe user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Bullet Seedgrassphysical25100TMThe user attacks by forcefully shooting seeds at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.
Calm MindpsychicstatusTMThe user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to boost its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
Double Edgenormalphysical120100TMA reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
EndurenormalstatusTMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Energy Ballgrassspecial90100TMThe user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Grass Knotgrassspecial100TMThe user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Grass Pledgegrassspecial80100TMA column of grass hits the target. When used with its water counterpart, this move's power is boosted and a vast swamp appears.
Grassy Glidegrassphysical55100TMGliding on the ground, the user attacks the target. This move always goes first on Grassy Terrain.
Grassy TerraingrassstatusTMThe user turns the ground into Grassy Terrain for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokémon on the ground a little every turn and powers up Grass-type moves.
Helping HandnormalstatusTMThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Knock Offdarkphysical65100TMThe user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Light ScreenpsychicstatusTMA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns.
Petal Blizzardgrassphysical90100TMThe user stirs up a violent petal blizzard and damages everything around it.
ProtectnormalstatusTMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
ReflectpsychicstatusTMA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical moves for five turns.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Seed Bombgrassphysical80100TMThe user attacks by slamming a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Solar Beamgrassspecial120100TMThe user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
SubstitutenormalstatusTMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny DayfirestatusTMThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Swiftnormalspecial60TMStar-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Swords DancenormalstatusTMA frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tauntdarkstatus100TMThe target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Trailblazegrassphysical50100TMThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.
Glarenormalstatus100EggThe user intimidates the target with the pattern on its belly to cause paralysis.
Iron Tailsteelphysical10075EggThe target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Mean LooknormalstatusEggThe user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
Mirror Coatpsychicspecial100EggA retaliatory attack that counters any special move, inflicting double the damage taken.
Sweet Scentnormalstatus100EggThe user releases a scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon's evasiveness.
SynthesisgrassstatusEggThe user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
Twisterdragonspecial40100EggThe user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.

Servine Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Black

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

White

They avoid attacks by sinking into the shadows of thick foliage. They retaliate with masterful whipping techniques.

Black 2

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

In Other Languages

Servine's Japanese name is Janovy (ジャノビー). Here are all the official names for Servine across different languages:

JapaneseジャノビーJanovy
Korean샤비
Chinese (Traditional)青藤蛇
FrenchLianaja
GermanEfoserp
SpanishServine
ItalianServine
Chinese (Simplified)青藤蛇

Servine Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate45
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium Slow
Base Experience145

How to Get Servine

Servine is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Servine in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Servine

Servine is a Grass-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 413, Servine is classified as a Grass Snake Pokémon and is part of the Snivy → Servine → Serperior evolution line.

In competitive play, Servine is placed in the ZU tier where it holds a 0.1% usage rate. Its key abilities are Overgrow and Contrary, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Servine is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Servine can learn 74 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Leaf Storm, Synthesis, Tera Blast, Glare. Standing at 0.8m tall and weighing 16kg, Servine has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Unova region games.