Seviper (#0336) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP73133–180256–350

Atk10094–167184–328

Def6058–123112–240

SpA10094–167184–328

SpD6058–123112–240

Spe6563–128121–251

Total458Higher than 52% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk, 1 SpA.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 65). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+128Max117No SP85Min76Scarf192Tailwind256

At max Speed, Seviper outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

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

Ground2×Psychic2×

Resists

Bug½×Fairy½×Fighting½×Grass½×Poison½×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFlyingRockGhostSteelFireWaterElectricIceDragonDark

Abilities

Shed Skin
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
InfiltratorHidden ability
Bypasses Light Screen, Reflect, and Safeguard.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

Seviper does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

1SwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

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

4BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

6LickHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.GhostPhys30100%30

9Poison TailHas an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys50100%25

11FeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

14ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

19GlareParalyzes the target.NormalStatus—100%30

21Poison FangHas a 50% chance to badly poison the target.PoisonPhys50100%15

24VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

29Gastro AcidNullifies target’s ability until it leaves battle.PoisonStatus—100%10

31Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

34HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

39CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

41BelchCan only be used after the user has eaten a berry.PoisonSpec12090%10

44CoilRaises the user’s Attack, Defense, and accuracy by one stage each.PoisonStatus——20

46Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TM / HM / TR 55

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

TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

TM10Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15

TM13Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

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

TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20

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

TM26Poison TailHas an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys50100%25

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM45VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%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

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM63Psychic FangsDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.PsychicPhys85100%10

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

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%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

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM102Gunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

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

TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

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

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

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

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

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

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

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

TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

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

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM214Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

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

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 9

EggAssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

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

EggFinal GambitInflicts damage equal to the user’s remaining HP. User faints.FightingSpec—100%5

EggNight SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

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

EggSpit UpPower is 100 times the amount of energy Stockpiled.NormalSpec—100%10

EggStockpileStores energy up to three times for use with Spit Up and Swallow.NormalStatus——20

EggSwallowRecovers 1/4 HP after one Stockpile, 1/2 HP after two Stockpiles, or full HP after three Stockpiles.NormalStatus——10

EggSwitcherooUser and target swap items.DarkStatus—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Fang Snake Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Black
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Forest

Original Hoenn#124Updated Unova#187Coastal Kalos#006New Hoenn#129Paldea#218Blueberry#071Hyperspace#107

Constant polishing makes the edge of the blade on its tail extremely sharp. It’s Zangoose’s archrival.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y
In battle, it uses its bladed tail to counter any ZANGOOSE. It secretes a deadly venom in its tail.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · X
For many generations, it has feuded with ZANGOOSE. It whets its bladed tail on rocks for battle.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White
It sharpens its swordlike tail on hard rocks. It hides in tall grass and strikes unwary prey with venomous fangs.
FireRed · LeafGreen
SEVIPER and ZANGOOSE are eternal rivals. It counters a ZANGOOSE’s dazzling agility with its swordlike tail, which also oozes a horrible poison.
Emerald
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.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

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

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk, 1 SpA
Catch rate: 90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 160
Growth rate: Fluctuating

Breeding

Egg groups: FieldDragon
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Y 2 areas

Friend Safari (Poison)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 8Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 8–14

X 2 areas

Friend Safari (Poison)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 8Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 8

White 2 5 areas

Road 11Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–42
Road 7Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–35
Route 23 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 50–54
Route 7 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 30–34
Village BridgeWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–43

Black 2 5 areas

Road 11Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–42
Road 7Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–35
Route 23 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 50–54
Route 7 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 30–34
Village BridgeWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–43

White 2 areas

Road 11Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–58
Village BridgeWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–60

Black 2 areas

Road 11Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–58
Village BridgeWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–60

SoulSilver 1 area

Safari Zone MarshlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–48

HeartGold 1 area

Safari Zone MarshlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–48

Platinum 2 areas

Road 208Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20
Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–30

Pearl 2 areas

Road 208Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18
Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26

Diamond 2 areas

Road 208Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18
Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26

Emerald 1 area

Road 114Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17

Sapphire 1 area

Road 114Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17