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title: "Servine (#0496): Stats, Weaknesses, Moves & Lore | pokee.si"
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#0496 · Unova · Generation 5 · starter

# Servine

Grass Snake Pokémon · Grass-type

![Servine official artwork](https://pokee.si/img/art/496.webp)

Servine is a [Grass](https://pokee.si/types/grass)-type Pokémon, the Grass Snake Pokémon, number 496 (#0496) in the National Pokédex. It was introduced in Generation 5 and comes from the [Unova](https://pokee.si/guide/regions/unova) region. It is 0.8 m tall and weighs 16 kg.

Servine is the Grass Snake Pokémon at its proudest. The Pokédex says an inflated sense of pride is its one weakness, and that it takes a long time to learn to cooperate with other Pokémon.

## How to pronounce Servine

Servine is pronounced **sur-VINE**. The capital letters show the stressed syllable.

Listen to Servine said out loud:

[Listen](https://pokee.si/audio/names/496.mp3)

In Japanese it is ジャノビー (Janovy).

Hear every other name on the [Pokémon pronunciation guide](https://pokee.si/pronounce).

## Lore

### Biology

Servine is a slender, two-legged Pokémon, 0.8 m tall and 16 kg, green and cream with slim red eyes. A yellow V-shaped structure runs from its chest back past its shoulders, a small crest sticks out behind its head, and its back and tail carry three palmate leaves. The Pokédex says the leaves can only photosynthesise while clean, so Servine always keeps itself spotless.

### Behaviour

Servine slides over the ground as if gliding, weaving through the grass to confuse foes before pummelling them with whipping vines. The White Pokédex says it dodges blows by melting into the shade of dense leaves, then hits back with expert whip-like strikes.

### Habitat

The Pokédex names no habitat. In The Indigo Disk expansion you get it by evolving Snivy; elsewhere in Scarlet and Violet it arrives through Pokémon HOME or trade, and it is not in Legends: Z-A.

### Powers

Servine shares Snivy's Abilities, Overgrow and the hidden Contrary. It learns Leaf Blade at level 32, Coil at 36 and Leaf Storm at 48. With Speed 83 and 75 in both Defense and Special Defense, it is quick and fairly sturdy for a middle stage.

### Name origin

Servine may combine 'serpent' and 'vine'. The Japanese name is Janovy [Janobī] (ジャノビー), possibly from ja ('snake') and 'canopy' or 'ivy'.

### Design inspiration

Bulbapedia says Servine's markings resemble the acanthus leaf patterns popular in the Renaissance, and that its head, body and crest may echo the bird of paradise flower, called Strelitzia after Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. That would suit the regal theme of the line. These are fan readings.

### Evolution notes

Servine evolves from Snivy at level 17 and into Serperior at level 36.

### In the games

Servine has no special story role in the main games: it is the middle stage of Unova's Grass starter line, introduced in Black and White.

### In the anime

Servine debuted in 'The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!', where a Battle Club Trainer's Servine lost easily to a powerful Dewott. Trip's Snivy turned out to have evolved into one in 'A Rival Battle for Club Champ!'.

### Fun facts

- Servine first appeared on an animator's reference sheet for the Black & White anime series, alongside Dewott, Woobat and Axew.
- Its English name, like Dewott's, was officially confirmed through the anime.
- In Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition: Ranse's Color Picture Scroll, the character Motonari has a Servine.

Sources: [Bulbapedia: Servine (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Servine_(Pok%C3%A9mon)) · [Serebii: Servine (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/servine/)

## Base stats

- HP: **60**
- Attack: **60**
- Defense: **75**
- Sp. Atk: **60**
- Sp. Def: **75**
- Speed: **83**

Servine’s base stat total is **413**. Its highest stat is Speed.

## Type matchups

### What is Servine weak to?

Servine takes extra damage from [Fire](https://pokee.si/types/fire) (2×), [Ice](https://pokee.si/types/ice) (2×), [Poison](https://pokee.si/types/poison) (2×), [Flying](https://pokee.si/types/flying) (2×), [Bug](https://pokee.si/types/bug) (2×) moves.

It resists [Water](https://pokee.si/types/water) (½×), [Electric](https://pokee.si/types/electric) (½×), [Grass](https://pokee.si/types/grass) (½×), [Ground](https://pokee.si/types/ground) (½×).

## Evolution

### What does Servine evolve from?

Servine evolves from [Snivy](https://pokee.si/pokemon/snivy) at level 17.

### How does Servine evolve?

Servine evolves into [Serperior](https://pokee.si/pokemon/serperior) at level 36.

The whole family: [Snivy](https://pokee.si/pokemon/snivy), **Servine**, [Serperior](https://pokee.si/pokemon/serperior).

## Abilities

- [Overgrow](https://pokee.si/abilities/overgrow): Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- [Contrary](https://pokee.si/abilities/contrary) (hidden ability): Inverts stat changes.

## Moves

### Moves Servine learns by level up in Scarlet / Violet

| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Vine Whip](https://pokee.si/moves/vine-whip) | Grass | Physical | 45 |
| 1 | [Tackle](https://pokee.si/moves/tackle) | Normal | Physical | 40 |
| 1 | [Wrap](https://pokee.si/moves/wrap) | Normal | Physical | 15 |
| 1 | [Leer](https://pokee.si/moves/leer) | Normal | Status | — |
| 13 | [Growth](https://pokee.si/moves/growth) | Normal | Status | — |
| 16 | [Magical Leaf](https://pokee.si/moves/magical-leaf) | Grass | Special | 60 |
| 20 | [Leech Seed](https://pokee.si/moves/leech-seed) | Grass | Status | — |
| 24 | [Mega Drain](https://pokee.si/moves/mega-drain) | Grass | Special | 40 |
| 28 | [Slam](https://pokee.si/moves/slam) | Normal | Physical | 80 |
| 32 | [Leaf Blade](https://pokee.si/moves/leaf-blade) | Grass | Physical | 90 |
| 36 | [Coil](https://pokee.si/moves/coil) | Poison | Status | — |
| 40 | [Giga Drain](https://pokee.si/moves/giga-drain) | Grass | Special | 75 |
| 44 | [Gastro Acid](https://pokee.si/moves/gastro-acid) | Poison | Status | — |
| 48 | [Leaf Storm](https://pokee.si/moves/leaf-storm) | Grass | Special | 130 |

### TM moves (32)

Servine can learn 32 moves from TMs in Scarlet / Violet: [Take Down](https://pokee.si/moves/take-down), [Protect](https://pokee.si/moves/protect), [Trailblaze](https://pokee.si/moves/trailblaze), [Facade](https://pokee.si/moves/facade), [Aerial Ace](https://pokee.si/moves/aerial-ace), [Swift](https://pokee.si/moves/swift), [Magical Leaf](https://pokee.si/moves/magical-leaf), [Endure](https://pokee.si/moves/endure), [Sunny Day](https://pokee.si/moves/sunny-day), [Bullet Seed](https://pokee.si/moves/bullet-seed), [Sleep Talk](https://pokee.si/moves/sleep-talk), [Seed Bomb](https://pokee.si/moves/seed-bomb), [Reflect](https://pokee.si/moves/reflect), [Light Screen](https://pokee.si/moves/light-screen), [Grass Knot](https://pokee.si/moves/grass-knot), [Rest](https://pokee.si/moves/rest), [Taunt](https://pokee.si/moves/taunt), [Swords Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/swords-dance), [Substitute](https://pokee.si/moves/substitute), [Giga Drain](https://pokee.si/moves/giga-drain), [Energy Ball](https://pokee.si/moves/energy-ball), [Calm Mind](https://pokee.si/moves/calm-mind), [Helping Hand](https://pokee.si/moves/helping-hand), [Grassy Terrain](https://pokee.si/moves/grassy-terrain), [Grass Pledge](https://pokee.si/moves/grass-pledge), [Leaf Storm](https://pokee.si/moves/leaf-storm), [Solar Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/solar-beam), [Tera Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/tera-blast), [Knock Off](https://pokee.si/moves/knock-off), [Grassy Glide](https://pokee.si/moves/grassy-glide), [Double-Edge](https://pokee.si/moves/double-edge), [Petal Blizzard](https://pokee.si/moves/petal-blizzard).

Egg moves (7):[Glare](https://pokee.si/moves/glare), [Iron Tail](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-tail), [Mean Look](https://pokee.si/moves/mean-look), [Mirror Coat](https://pokee.si/moves/mirror-coat), [Sweet Scent](https://pokee.si/moves/sweet-scent), [Synthesis](https://pokee.si/moves/synthesis), [Twister](https://pokee.si/moves/twister).

## Breeding & training

- Gender: 87.5% male, 12.5% female.
- Egg groups: Field, Grass.
- Egg cycles: 20 (steps to hatch, Scarlet/Violet: 2,560).
- Catch rate: 45 out of 255.
- Base friendship (Gen 8 onward): 50.
- Growth rate: Medium Slow (1,059,860 experience points to reach level 100).
- Defeating it gives 2 Speed effort values.
- Base experience yield: 145.

## Pokédex entries

When it gets dirty, its leaves can't be used in photosynthesis, so it always keeps itself clean. *(Black 2, White 2, Y, Alpha Sapphire)*

It moves along the ground as if sliding. Its swift movements befuddle its foes, and it then attacks with a vine whip. *(Black, X, Omega Ruby)*

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

## Names around the world

- **Japanese**: ジャノビー
- **Romaji**: Janovy
- **French**: Lianaja
- **German**: Efoserp
- **Spanish**: Servine
- **Italian**: Servine
- **Korean**: 샤비
- **Chinese (Simplified)**: 青藤蛇
- **Chinese (Traditional)**: 青藤蛇

## Trivia

- Taller than 39% of all Pokémon (0.8 m).
- Heavier than 37% of all Pokémon (16 kg).
- Base stat total 413, ranked #584 of 1,025.
- One of 127 Grass-type Pokémon (counting dual types).
- One of 130 green Pokémon.
- Number 3 of 156 Pokémon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova).
- Part of an evolution family of 3 Pokémon.
- Can learn 50 different moves in Scarlet / Violet.
- Catch rate 45: about 5.9% per Poké Ball at full health.
- Appears in 3 distinct Pokédex entries.

## Sources and fact-checking

- Stats, types, abilities, moves, evolutions, forms and Pokédex entries: [PokéAPI](https://pokeapi.co) open game data.
- Lore: written by pokee.si in our own words, researched from [Bulbapedia: Servine (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Servine_(Pok%C3%A9mon)), [Serebii: Servine (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/servine/).
- Pronunciation (sur-VINE): no English source says it out loud, so it is our best guess from the parts of the name.

**Last checked:** 20 October 2026. Every sentence of the lore was checked against Bulbapedia, Serebii and the game data.

## Explore

[Grass-type Pokémon](https://pokee.si/types/grass) · [Unova region guide](https://pokee.si/guide/regions/unova) · [Overgrow ability](https://pokee.si/abilities/overgrow) · [Contrary ability](https://pokee.si/abilities/contrary) · [Compare Servine](https://pokee.si/compare?ids=496) · [Full Pokédex](https://pokee.si/pokedex) · [Type chart](https://pokee.si/types) · [All moves](https://pokee.si/moves)

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