Serperior (#0497) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP75135–182260–354

Atk7572–139139–273

Def9590–161175–317

SpA7572–139139–273

SpD9590–161175–317

Spe113106–181207–357

Total528Higher than 82% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 113). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+181Max165No SP133Min119Scarf271Tailwind362

At max Speed, Serperior outspeeds 25 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×Poison2×

Resists

Electric½×Grass½×Ground½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingRockGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Overgrow
Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
ContraryHidden ability
Inverts stat changes.

Competitive

SV SinglesRUBLSV Doubles(DUU)National DexUU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#134 of 262 used

▲ 9 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 9 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Miracle Seed (23.2%) · Contrary (98.2%) · Timid (53.2%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (24.3%)

Moves Leaf Storm, Protect, Dragon Pulse, Giga Drain

Singles

#97 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 2 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (21.4%) · Contrary (99.3%) · Timid (68.5%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (29.5%)

Moves Leaf Storm, Glare, Dragon Pulse, Taunt

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

7.1% of teams · rank #32 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Leftovers
Ability: Contrary
Nature: Timid
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Steel

Leaf Storm
Glare
Dragon Pulse
Substitute

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players7.97%
Rated 1500+7.64%
Rated 1630+7.1%
Rated 1760+6.42%

Usage by month

Oct 20257.1%

Moves

Leaf Storm100%
Glare84%
Dragon Pulse43.6%
Substitute32.5%
Leech Seed31.9%
Synthesis30.1%
Knock Off26.5%
Protect20.1%
Taunt11.3%
Reflect6.7%

Items

Leftovers61.7%
Life Orb10.8%
Choice Scarf7.2%
Light Clay6.7%
Heavy-Duty Boots6.2%
Choice Specs3.8%

Abilities

99.8%
0.2%

EV spreads

Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe14.7%
Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe10.9%
Timid 204 HP / 12 Def / 52 SpA / 240 Spe10.8%
Timid 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spe9.4%
Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe8.2%

Tera types

Steel33.3%
Ghost22.9%
Grass18.2%
Water10.7%

Common teammates

Excadrill25.2%
Tinkaton23.5%
Latios18.3%
Keldeo18.1%
Heatran18%
Donphan17.9%
Mandibuzz15.9%
Hydreigon15.6%

Checks & counters

Weavile81.7%
Heatran69.1%
Lokix52.4%
Skarmory54.2%
Latios43.6%
Scizor42%

Evolution

#0495SnivyGrass
1. Level 17#0496ServineGrass
  1. Level 36#0497SerperiorGrass

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Vine WhipInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys45100%25

1WrapPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.NormalPhys1590%20

13GrowthRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20

16Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

20Leech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

24Mega DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec40100%15

28SlamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20

32Leaf BladeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys90100%15

38CoilRaises the user’s Attack, Defense, and accuracy by one stage each.PoisonStatus——20

44Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

50Gastro AcidNullifies target’s ability until it leaves battle.PoisonStatus—100%10

56Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5

TM / HM / TR 42

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10

TM146Grass PledgeWith Fire Pledge, damages opposing Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP every turn for four turns.GrassSpec80100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM155Frenzy PlantUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.GrassSpec15090%5

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf 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.NormalSpec80100%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM194Grassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20

TM200Scale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM206Petal BlizzardInflicts regular damage.GrassPhys90100%15

TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15

Egg moves 7

EggGlareParalyzes the target.NormalStatus—100%30

EggIron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15

EggMean LookPrevents the target from leaving battle.NormalStatus——5

EggMirror CoatInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last special hit it took.PsychicSpec—100%20

EggSweet ScentLowers the target’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

EggSynthesisHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.GrassStatus——5

EggTwisterHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonSpec40100%20

Pokédex entries

Category: Regal Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#003Updated Unova#003Blueberry#202

It only gives its all against strong opponents who are not fazed by the glare from Serperior’s noble eyes.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
They raise their heads to intimidate opponents but only give it their all when fighting a powerful opponent.
White
It can stop its opponents’ movements with just a glare. It takes in solar energy and boosts it internally.
Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire