Seviper is a Poison-type from Gen 3. Only weak to Ground and Psychic. 100 base Attack is its best stat. It relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up. Known as the Fang Snake Pokemon.
Seviper's built around mixed offense. Attack leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Moderately hard to find, worth 2 Attack and Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a standard growth curve.
It sharpens its swordlike tail on hard rocks. It hides in tall grass and strikes unwary prey with venomous fangs.
Constant polishing makes the edge of the blade on its tail extremely sharp. It’s Zangoose’s archrival.
Seviper Weakness
GoodSeviper is weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
No evolution chain to worry about here. Seviper is a standalone Pokemon with plenty of partners for breeding through two egg groups. Eggs come out average hatch time.
How to Evolve
Breed Seviper easily with 72 breeding partners from the Dragon and Ground egg groups.
This build takes hits and hits back. Assault Vest provides a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed, Infiltrator supports the gameplan, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs mean Seviper doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus Fire coverage backing it up.
Best Build
Best Seviper Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Giga Drain
- Knock Off
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 13 types means almost nothing walls Seviper cleanly, with Belch and Gunk Shot anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 13 types means almost nothing walls Seviper cleanly, with Gunk Shot and Sludge Bomb anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Breeding opens up real options for Seviper. Assurance and Body Slam come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Belch and Sludge Bomb and coverage across 9 types.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Seviper cleanly, with Belch and Sludge Wave anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
You'll want mid-game access before hunting Seviper. Low spawn rates across 4 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Best Locations
Seviper's encounter pool splits between Scarlet and Violet. You've got 4 walking spots at Lv. 20-50 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
Seviper doesn't appear in Legends: Z-A. Transfer it from Sapphire, Emerald, or Scarlet to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
moderate rates for Seviper across 6 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations
6 walking spots from Lv. 58-63 for Seviper. Sorted by game progression with rates on each row, so you can compare without scrolling through everything.
Seviper has a 458 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as an attacker. Base 100 Attack is where it shines.
Seviper doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Poison-type Pokemon with a 458 base stat total.
Shed Skin is the go-to ability for Seviper. It has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn. Its hidden ability Infiltrator can work in specific setups.
Seviper fills the attacker role. It's a mixed attacker — base 100 Attack and 100 Sp. Atk. At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Seviper appears in 15 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Seviper first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 15 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
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