Serperior vs Emboar
Serperior and Emboar have the same base stat total (528), Serperior is faster (base Speed 113 vs 65), and Emboar’s Fire moves hit Serperior for 2×, while Serperior’s own types do only ½× to Emboar.
Unova starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 5 starter trio.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Serperior | Emboar |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 75 | 110 (higher) |
| Attack | 75 | 123 (higher) |
| Defense | 95 (higher) | 65 |
| Sp. Atk | 75 | 100 (higher) |
| Sp. Def | 95 (higher) | 65 |
| Speed | 113 (higher) | 65 |
| Total | 528 | 528 |
| Bulk | 265 (higher) | 240 |
Who has the edge?
Emboar has the higher Attack (123 vs 75), has the higher Sp. Atk (100 vs 75), resists Serperior’s own-type moves (½× at best), and hits Serperior for 2× with its Fire moves, but Serperior is faster (113 vs 65 base Speed) and has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (265 vs 240).
Serperior is ahead on
- is faster (113 vs 65 base Speed)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (265 vs 240)
Emboar is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (123 vs 75)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (100 vs 75)
- resists Serperior’s own-type moves (½× at best)
- hits Serperior for 2× with its Fire moves
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Serperior: Overgrow, Contrary; Emboar: Blaze, Reckless), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Serperior has 165 Speed and Emboar has 117, so Serperior moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Serperior | Emboar |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 113 | 65 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 165 | 117 |
Type matchup, both ways
Serperior (Grass) attacking Emboar
Grass ½×. Using only its own type, Serperior hits Emboar for ½× with Grass moves (not very effective).
Emboar (Fire/Fighting) attacking Serperior
Fire 2×, Fighting 1×. Using only its own types, Emboar hits Serperior for 2× with Fire moves (super effective) and 1× with Fighting moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Serperior: Fire 2× (super effective), Ice 2× (super effective), Poison 2× (super effective), Flying 2× (super effective), Bug 2× (super effective).
- Emboar: Water 2× (super effective), Ground 2× (super effective), Flying 2× (super effective), Psychic 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Serperior
- Overgrow. Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Contrary (hidden ability). Inverts stat changes.
Emboar
- Blaze. Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Reckless (hidden ability). Strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.
Size, generation and evolution
Serperior is taller (3.3 m vs 1.6 m for Emboar), and Emboar is heavier (150 kg vs 63 kg for Serperior).
| Detail | Serperior | Emboar |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 3.3 m | 1.6 m |
| Weight | 63 kg | 150 kg |
| Generation | 5 (Unova) | 5 (Unova) |
| Evolution line | Snivy → Servine → Serperior | Tepig → Pignite → Emboar |
Serperior (#0497) is a Grass-type Regal Pokémon from Unova, first seen in Generation 5, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Snivy → Servine → Serperior.
Emboar (#0500) is a Fire/Fighting-type Mega Fire Pig Pokémon from Unova, first seen in Generation 5, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Tepig → Pignite → Emboar.
Keep exploring
- Open Serperior and Emboar in the Compare tool
- Serperior and Emboar Pokédex pages
- Grass type · Fire/Fighting weaknesses
- Speed tiers