Servine Best Moveset
60 Sp. Atk at 83 Speed on Grass with AbilityContrary turning Leaf Storm into a +2 boost every use. The Speed is decent but the damage falls short. One evolution from Serperior where 113 Speed and Contrary Leaf Storm stack into a special threat that snowballs.
Servine saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was Servine's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Overgrow with Eviolite, favoring a Jolly nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Servine best EVs are Attack and Speed
Support Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Glare
- Aqua Tail
- Synthesis
Recommended Teammates
Servine was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. This was a decline from E-Tier in the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Contrary with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Wall Moveset
- Leaf Storm
- Glare
- Synthesis
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Servine saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Servine climbed from F-Tier as the competitive landscape shifted. Its most popular set ran Contrary with Eviolite, favoring a Timid nature.
Support Moveset
- Leaf Storm
- Glare
- Synthesis
- Hidden Power Fire
Servine saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Servine maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Contrary with Leftovers, favoring a Timid nature.
Wall Moveset
- Leaf Storm
- Substitute
- Leech Seed
- Glare
Recommended Teammates
Servine Weakness
Servine is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. That's a lot of weak spots to cover so team support is important.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
What is Servine Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Servine
Arcanine can KO Servine with Flare Blitz (137-162%). Staraptor's Double-Edge hits Servine for 73-86%.
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Servine View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed31-36% Flare Blitz 2x137-162%KO | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Servine View Staraptor builds →Close Combat49-57% U Turn 2x57-67% Double Edge73-86% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
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 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Servine View Lapras builds →Surf24-28% Thunderbolt16-19% | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Servine View Nidoking builds →Ice Beam 2x76-89% Flamethrower 2x76-89% | ||
Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Servine
You're catching Snivy first, not Servine. Snivy appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
Servine 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 Servine is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Servine 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 2Servine ✓
Step 3Evolve into Serperior
Servine doesn't appear wild. Catch Snivy instead, it shows up in the wild. Evolve it at level 36 to get Servine. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
You're catching Snivy first, not Servine. Snivy appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
Base Stats
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.
When it gets dirty, its leaves can’t be used in photosynthesis, so it always keeps itself clean.
Servine Guide
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.
Contrary is the hidden ability. It inverts stat changes. Worth hunting for if you want Servine to compete at a higher level.
Base 83 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Servine is a special attacker with base 60 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Servine joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- 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