Serperior Best Moveset
AbilityContrary reverses stat changes, turning MoveLeaf Storm's Sp. Atk drop into a +2 boost every time it fires. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureTimid at 113 Speed outspeeds most of the format. Each Leaf Storm makes the next one hit harder. The moveset accelerates over time instead of running out of power. B-Tier through the Contrary engine alone.
Grass starter with Overgrow in Gen V (Black & White). 113 Speed was fast but 75 Sp. Atk couldn't threaten anything. Completely outclassed by other Grass-types.
Support Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Substitute
- Leech Seed
- Glare
Recommended Teammates
Contrary turned Leaf Storm's Sp. Atk drop into a +2 boost in Gen VI (X & Y). Every Leaf Storm hit harder than the last. Went from irrelevant to top tier overnight.
Best Moves
Best Build
Serperior best EVs are Speed and Sp. Atk
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Storm
- Glare
- Hidden Power Fire
- Hidden Power Rock
Recommended Teammates
Two gens at the top in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Contrary Leaf Storm was still the formula. 113 Speed outran most threats, and the snowballing damage was relentless.
Support Moveset
- Leaf Storm
- Glare
- Defog
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet) after missing Sword & Shield. Contrary Leaf Storm still worked but faster Grass-types and wider coverage options had appeared.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Storm
- Glare
- Tera Blast
- Dragon Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Serperior Weakness
Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug moves hit Serperior for super-effective damage. The Grass typing picks up 4 resistances to work with.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
What is Serperior Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Serperior
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Serperior View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn6-7% Scald5-6% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Serperior View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake14-17% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemTerrain Extender NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Serperior View Pincurchin builds →Scald10-11% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Serperior View Slowking builds →Scald10-12% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Rotom-Wash builds →
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Evolution
The three-stage chain from Snivy through Servine ends here at Serperior. Want more? Breed for Snivy eggs. A massive partner pool available via two egg groups. The evolution from Snivy pushed Serperior to 528 total stats. Speed saw the largest single gain at +50. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Serperior
No wild encounters for Serperior. The 3-stage chain runs through Snivy, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 36 once you've got the levels.
Serperior isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Snivy from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Scarlet & Violet. The evolution path from Snivy to Serperior is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Serperior in USUM
Step 1Obtain SnivyLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Gift · Nuvema Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Gift · Aspertia City · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Complete Delta Episode. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Savanna Biome. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Servine- Step 3Serperior ✓
moderate rates across 2 locations for Serperior in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Can't catch Serperior directly. Start with Snivy at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 36. The 3-stage chain from Snivy to Serperior is where the leveling time goes.
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Serperior's spread. It leans mixed with Speed out front. And you'll get 3 Speed EVs per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It can stop its opponents’ movements with just a glare. It takes in solar energy and boosts it internally.
Serperior Guide
Serperior looks average on paper at 528 BST. But Contrary is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier pivot on our tier list.
Serperior gets Contrary and Overgrow. But Contrary is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Serperior is a special attacker with base 75 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 113 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.
Run Leaf Storm, Glare, Terablast, and Dragon Pulse on Serperior. Leaf Storm is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the pivot role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Serperior has been obtainable in 7 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Serperior has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves