Snivy vs Oshawott
Snivy and Oshawott have the same base stat total (308), Snivy is faster (base Speed 63 vs 45), and Snivy’s Grass moves hit Oshawott for 2×, while Oshawott’s own types do only ½× to Snivy.
Unova starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 5 games.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Snivy | Oshawott |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | 55 (higher) |
| Attack | 45 | 55 (higher) |
| Defense | 55 (higher) | 45 |
| Sp. Atk | 45 | 63 (higher) |
| Sp. Def | 55 (higher) | 45 |
| Speed | 63 (higher) | 45 |
| Total | 308 | 308 |
| Bulk | 155 (higher) | 145 |
Who has the edge?
Snivy is faster (63 vs 45 base Speed), has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (155 vs 145), hits Oshawott for 2× with its Grass moves, and resists Oshawott’s own-type moves (½× at best), but Oshawott has the higher Attack (55 vs 45) and has the higher Sp. Atk (63 vs 45).
Snivy is ahead on
- is faster (63 vs 45 base Speed)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (155 vs 145)
- hits Oshawott for 2× with its Grass moves
- resists Oshawott’s own-type moves (½× at best)
Oshawott is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (55 vs 45)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (63 vs 45)
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 (Snivy: Overgrow, Contrary; Oshawott: Torrent, Shell Armor), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Snivy has 115 Speed and Oshawott has 97, so Snivy moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Snivy | Oshawott |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 63 | 45 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 115 | 97 |
Type matchup, both ways
Snivy (Grass) attacking Oshawott
Grass 2×. Using only its own type, Snivy hits Oshawott for 2× with Grass moves (super effective).
Oshawott (Water) attacking Snivy
Water ½×. Using only its own type, Oshawott hits Snivy for ½× with Water moves (not very effective).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Snivy: Fire 2× (super effective), Ice 2× (super effective), Poison 2× (super effective), Flying 2× (super effective), Bug 2× (super effective).
- Oshawott: Electric 2× (super effective), Grass 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
Snivy
- Overgrow. Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Contrary (hidden ability). Inverts stat changes.
Oshawott
- Torrent. Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Shell Armor (hidden ability). Protects against critical hits.
Size, generation and evolution
Snivy is taller (0.6 m vs 0.5 m for Oshawott), and Snivy is heavier (8.1 kg vs 5.9 kg for Oshawott).
| Detail | Snivy | Oshawott |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 0.6 m | 0.5 m |
| Weight | 8.1 kg | 5.9 kg |
| Generation | 5 (Unova) | 5 (Unova) |
| Evolution line | Snivy → Servine → Serperior | Oshawott → Dewott → Samurott |
Snivy (#0495) is a Grass-type Grass Snake Pokémon from Unova, first seen in Generation 5, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Snivy → Servine → Serperior.
Oshawott (#0501) is a Water-type Sea Otter Pokémon from Unova, first seen in Generation 5, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Oshawott → Dewott → Samurott.
Keep exploring
- Open Snivy and Oshawott in the Compare tool
- Snivy and Oshawott Pokédex pages
- Grass type · Water type
- Speed tiers