Servine (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Servine (disambiguation).

Servine ジャノビー Janovy #496 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Grass Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Overgrow Cacophony Cacophony Contrary Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Field and Grass Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 2'07" 0.8 m Servine 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 35.3 lbs. 16 kg Servine 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 145	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Servine 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 2 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Servine (Japanese: ジャノビー Janovy) is a Grass-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Snivy starting at level 17 and evolves into Serperior starting at level 36.

Biology

Servine is a slim bipedal Pokémon that is primarily green with a cream underside, and narrow red eyes. It has a yellow V-shaped structure that starts at the chest and extends behind the shoulders. Servine has short limbs and a small crest protruding from the back of its head. Three palmate leaves grow along its back and tail. These leaves are capable of performing photosynthesis, but only while they are clean. Servine will go to great lengths to stay dirt-free for this reason. This swift Pokémon hides in thick foliage or shadows to avoid attacks before retaliating.

In the anime

Servine in the anime

Major appearances

Trip's Servine

Trip's Snivy was revealed to have evolved into a Servine in A Rival Battle for Club Champ! where it was used in his battle against Ash, and again in Ash and Trip's Third Battle!. It had evolved before Jostling for the Junior Cup!.

Other

Servine, along with a Dewott, made its anime debut in The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!, where it belonged to one of the Trainers at the Battle Club. It battled the powerful Dewott and lost easily.

Minor appearances

A Trainer's Servine made a brief appearance in A Rival Battle for Club Champ! on a computer screen in the Luxuria Town Battle Club.

A Servine made a cameo appearance in Climbing the Tower of Success!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW004 Servine Ash's Pokédex Servine, the Grass Snake Pokémon, and the evolved form of Snivy. Servine whips its opponents with vines, and dodges their attacks by hiding in the shadows of thick foliage.

In the manga

Servine in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Amanda (Adventures)

In the Pokémon Adventures Manga, White owns a Servine. This Servine, formerly belonging to N, was sent over to her side after Gigi decides to leave White. She eventually evolves into a Serperior.

In the Be a Master!! Pokémon BW manga

Main article: Monta's Serperior

Servine is Monta's starter Pokémon that he first obtained it as a Snivy in the Be a Master!! Pokémon BW manga, a "walkthrough comic" based on the Black and White games. It later evolved into a Serperior.

In the TCG

Main article: Servine (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V 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. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X It moves along the ground as if sliding. Its swift movements befuddle its foes, and it then attacks with a vine whip. Y When it gets dirty, its leaves can't be used in photosynthesis, so it always keeps itself clean.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Evolve Snivy Black 2 White 2 Evolve Snivy
Generation VI X Y Poké Transporter

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Gates to Infinity	Magnagate dungeons, Moonlit Forest, Rusty Mountain (Mapless Street)
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Autumnwood: Volcanic Slope Forest: World Axle - B1F, Trailhead Field
Pokémon Conquest	Greenleaf

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Defense: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Sp. Atk: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Def: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Speed: 83		79 - 148	153 - 291
Total: 413	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: V - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 00Start Vine Whip Grass Physical 04545 100100% 25 044 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 077 Vine Whip Grass Physical 04545 100100% 25 1313 Growth Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 1616 Leaf Tornado Grass Special 06565 09090% 10 2020 Leech Seed Grass Status 0000— 09090% 10 2424 Mega Drain Grass Special 04040 100100% 15 2828 Slam Normal Physical 08080 07575% 20 3232 Leaf Blade Grass Physical 09090 100100% 15 3636 Coil Poison Status 0000— ——% 20 4040 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100100% 10 4444 Wring Out Normal Special 0000— 100100% 5 4848 Gastro Acid Poison Status 0000— 100100% 10 5252 Leaf Storm Grass Special 140140 09090% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Servine Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Servine Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VI Other generations: V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM96 Nature Power Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Servine Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Servine Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI Other generations: V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Captivate Normal Status — 100% 20 Glare Normal Status — 100% 30 Grassy Terrain Grass Status — —% 10 Iron Tail* Steel Physical 100 75% 15 Magical Leaf Grass Special 60 —% 20 Mean Look Normal Status — —% 5 Mirror Coat Psychic Special — 100% 20 Natural Gift Normal Physical — 100% 15 Pursuit Dark Physical 40 100% 20 Sweet Scent Normal Status — 100% 20 Twister‡ Dragon Special 40 100% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Servine in Generation VI Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Servine in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Servine Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Servine Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI Other generations: V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  X Y OR AS Grass Pledge Grass Special 80 100% 10 Cool 0   0

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Servine can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Servine cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Servine Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Servine Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
†	Aromatherapy	Grass	Status	—	—%	5
†	SynthesisBW	Grass	Status	—	—%	5
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Servine Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Servine Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% IQ group: A
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: She was looking for a Pokémon to teach the Grass-type moves that she has mastered. She made Snivy her apprentice.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★ Move: Leaf Blade Attack: ★★ Ability 1: Overgrow Defense: ★★★ Ability 2: Grass Cloak Speed: ★★★ Ability 3: Instinct Evolves from Snivy when its Speed is 56 or higher Evolves into Serperior when its Speed is 104 or higher Range: 4 Perfect Links: Motonari, Takamoto, and Ujisato

Evolution

Unevolved Snivy  Grass

Level 17 →

First evolution Servine  Grass

Level 36 →

Second evolution Serperior  Grass

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation IV.
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Servine images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Servine was first seen on an animator's reference sheet for the Best Wishes series, along with Dewott, Woobat, and Axew.
  • Servine's English name, as well as Dewott's, was officially confirmed through the anime in The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!.

Origin

Servine may be based on a variety of green vine snake species with a pointed snout, including Oxybelis fulgidus, Ahaetulla nasuta, and Ahaetulla prasina. Servine's color scheme is similar to its species' possible namesake, the grass snake. The Pokémon's combination of snake- and lizard-like features is also similar to that of the Florida sand skink, a serpentine lizard with small, stubby legs. The shape of its head, body, and crest may be based on the bird of paradise or false bird of paradise flowers. Ken Sugimori has said that Snivy, Servine, and Serperior are based on French royalty, specifically mentioning the anime The Rose of Versailles as inspiration. Servine's physical features resemble the acanthus leaf motifs popularized during the Renaissance.

Name origin

Servine is a combination of serpent and vine.

Janovy may be a combination of 蛇 ja (snake) and canopy or ivy.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ジャノビー Janovy From 蛇 ja and canopy or ivy French Lianaja From liane and naja Spanish Servine Same as English name German Efoserp From Efeu and the suborder Serpentes Italian Servine Same as English name Korean 샤비 Sya'bi Possibly from the English word sharp (샤프), shah (샤), or a corruption of 蛇/사 sa, and a corruption of the English word vine (바인). Mandarin Chinese 青藤蛇 Qīngténgshé Literally "Green vine snake". May also be from 常青藤 chángqīngténg. Cantonese Chinese

More languages

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