Servine sits in the middle of its evolution line — stronger than Snivy but not yet at full power. Most trainers push through to Serperior as fast as possible. Introduced in Gen 5. 5 type weaknesses to keep in mind.
An unusually even spread gives Servine flexibility. Speed barely edges ahead. But HP isn't far off. Tough to catch and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve. Yields 2 Speed EVs.
It moves along the ground as if sliding. Its swift movements befuddle its foes, and it then attacks with a vine whip.
They avoid attacks by sinking into the shadows of thick foliage. They retaliate with masterful whipping techniques.
Servine Weakness
FragileServine is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug-type moves. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. That's a lot of weak spots to cover so team support is important.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
Partway through Snivy's chain. Servine still has another evolution ahead before reaching Serperior. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via two egg groups. Defense has grown the most so far (+20), but there's still another 115 stats to gain in the final evolution.
How to Evolve
Breed with Servine to get Snivy eggs easily using 180 partners from the Ground and Plant egg groups. Notable egg moves include Captivate, Glare, Iron Tail and 7 more.
Best Build
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Breeding opens up real options for Servine. Captivate and Glare come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Leaf Storm and Solar Beam and Normal and Flying coverage and more.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
No wild encounters for Servine. The 2-stage line runs through Snivy, which you can catch but it's a rare spawn from the locations below. Evolve at level 17 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Servine in Black & White
Step 1Catch SnivyMODERATENuvema TownWhiteGift from NPCLv.5LimitedEarlyCityAnyStarter choiceMODERATENuvema TownBlackGift from NPCLv.5LimitedEarlyCityAnyStarter choice
Step 2Servine ✓
Servine is meant to evolve into Serperior. At 413 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Contrary is what you want on Servine. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Overgrow) work on paper but Contrary is what makes Servine worth using.
Base 83 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Servine is leaning toward the physical side (base 60 Attack). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Servine appears in 7 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Servine joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A