Servine (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Servine (disambiguation).
Servine
Grass Snake Pokémon
ジャノビー
Janovy
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Servine



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
20 cycles
Height
2'07" 0.8 m
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Weight
35.3 lbs. 16.0 kg
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Mega Stone
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Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
145
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 2
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Atk
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Sp.Def
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Speed
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Green
Base friendship
70
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Servine (Japanese: ジャノビー Janovy) is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

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. Servine will mercilessly pummel its target by whipping them with its vines. Servine has an inflated sense of pride, which is one of Servine's weaknesses. Due to this pride, Servine will be unable to cooperate with other Pokémon for a long while.

Evolution

Servine evolves from Snivy and evolves into Serperior.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

 
Unevolved
Snivy
 Grass 

 
First evolution
Servine
 Grass 

 
Second evolution
Serperior
 Grass 


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 he was used in his battle against Ash. He reappeared in Ash and Trip's Third Battle!. He evolved into a Serperior sometime prior to Jostling for the Junior Cup!.

Other

Servine debuted in The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!, under the ownership of a Trainer at the Battle Club. It battled a powerful Dewott and lost easily.

Minor appearances

A Trainer's Servine appeared 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

Be the Best! Pokémon B+W

Main article: Monta's Servine

A Servine appeared in Let's Master Pokémon Capturing!, under the ownership of Monta. It was revealed to have evolved from his Snivy.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Amanda (Adventures)
Main article: Cheren's Servine

Servine first appeared in Special Delivery. This Servine, formerly belonging to N, was sent over to White after Gigi decides to leave White. She eventually evolves into a Serperior.

Cheren's Snivy was shown to have evolved into Servine in The Final Battle: Crushed Ambition.

A Servine appeared in The Final Battle: Crushed Ambition.

Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~

A Servine appeared in The Green Scroll: Kenshin's Adventure, under the ownership of Motonari.

In the TCG

Main article: Servine (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova
#002
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
Generation VI Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#—
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.
Omega Ruby It moves along the ground as if sliding. Its swift movements befuddle its foes, and it then attacks with a vine whip.
Alpha Sapphire When it gets dirty, its leaves can't be used in photosynthesis, so it always keeps itself clean.
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#201
Scarlet It runs low to the ground, weaving through the grass, then mercilessly pummels its target by whipping them with its vines.
Violet Servine’s one weakness is its inflated sense of pride. It takes a while for Servine to be able to cooperate with other Pokémon.


 
Servine in the Blueberry Pokédex

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
Trade
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Snivy
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Evolve Snivy
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Trade
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Unobtainable
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
TradeVersion 3.0.0+
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Evolve Snivy


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Autumnwood: Volcanic Slope, Forest: World Axle - B1F, Trailhead Field
PokéPark 2
Cove Area
Conquest
Greenleaf
MD GTI
Moonlit Forest (Uncharted Road), Rusty Mountain (Uncharted Road)
Rumble U
Jungle Area: Serperior Jungle
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Colossal Forest: Stage 3
Rumble World
Sapphire Sea: Sunlit Forest (All Areas, Entrance Boss)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Pinsir Sea, Mewtwo SeaFinal
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Prasino Woods: Stage 597
Masters EX
Evolution: Rosa & Snivy


Held items

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
60
120 - 167 230 - 324
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
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
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None

Learnset

Servine is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Vine Whip Grass Physical 04545 100100% 25
011 Wrap Normal Physical 01515 09090% 20
1313 Growth Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
1616 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 00——% 20
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 00——% 20
4040 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100100% 10
4444 Gastro Acid Poison Status 0000 100100% 10
4848 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130130 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

Generation IX
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001  TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM007  TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM020  TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025  TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM027  TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM032  TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM033  TM033 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM047  TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049  TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM056  TM056 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 02525 100}}100% 30
TM070  TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM071  TM071 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM074  TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM075  TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM081  TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
TM085  TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM087  TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM088  TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM103  TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM111  TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10
TM119  TM119 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM129  TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM130  TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM137  TM137 Grassy Terrain Grass Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM146  TM146 Grass Pledge Grass Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM159  TM159 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM168  TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM171  TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM181  TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM194  TM194 Grassy Glide Grass Physical 05555 100}}100% 20
TM204  TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM206  TM206 Petal Blizzard Grass Physical 09090 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Servine
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Servine
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Glare Normal Status 100% 30
Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15
Mean Look Normal Status —% 5
Mirror Coat Psychic Special 100% 20
Synthesis Grass Status —% 5
Sweet Scent Normal Status 100% 20
Twister Dragon Special 40 100% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Servine
  • 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 a prior evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • 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 Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 51
Base Attack: 74 Base Defense: 54 Base Speed: 60
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
Ability 2: Grass Cloak
Ability 3: Instinct
Defense: ★★★
Speed: ★★★
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
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Grass
Attack Power: ★★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Grass
  Attack Power: 60 - 105   5

#259
 

Counterattack+
Deals even more damage the more disruptions there are.


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 155 Base Attack: 122 Base Defense: 152
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement:   100
Fast Attacks: Iron Tail, Vine Whip
Charged Attacks: Grass Knot, Leaf Tornado, Wrap

Evolution data

 
Unevolved
Snivy
 Grass 
 
Level 17
 
First evolution
Servine
 Grass 
 
Level 36
 
Second evolution
Serperior
 Grass 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII.
Cross-Generation
HOME
   
  For other sprites and images, please see Servine images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Origin

Servine is based on a snake,[1] perhaps specifically the vine snake, tree snake, or green snake. Like its pre-evolution Snivy, Servine may have been designed with arms and legs to make it appear non-threatening, so as to not put off players. Ken Sugimori stated that the evolutionary line is meant to gradually become more snake-like as the Pokémon evolves.[1] Some of Servine's features may have also been based on legless lizards, Asian grass lizards, or skinks, especially those with serpentine aspects such as Brachymeles, Chamaesaura, and Ablepharus. The shape of Servine's head, body, and crest may be based on the bird of paradise or false bird of paradise flowers.

Ken Sugimori has also said that Snivy, Servine, and Serperior are based on Western culture, specifically mentioning the manga series The Rose of Versailles as an inspiration.[1] Additionally, Servine's physical features resemble the acanthus leaf motifs popularized during the Renaissance. Servine, Pignite, and Dewott's evolutionary lines are collectively based on Western, Chinese, and Japanese culture respectively, to represent the diversity of the Unova region.[1]

Name origin

Servine may be 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 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 Syabi From shah, sharp, 사 (蛇) sa, and vine
  Mandarin Chinese 青藤蛇 Qīngténgshé From qīng, 常青藤 chángqīngténg, téng, and shé
  Cantonese Chinese 青藤蛇 Chīngtàhngsèh From chīng, 常青藤 sèuhngchīngtàhng, tàhng, and sèh


See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Nintendo Dream Vol. 201, January 2011 (Translation by Dr. Lava)

External links


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