Seviper Best Moveset
100/100 mixed offenses at 65 Speed on Poison with AbilityInfiltrator bypassing Substitute and screens. The moveset hits from either side behind dual offensive stats. 73/60/60 bulk is thin and the Speed means going second against most targets. Tera Poison boosts the primary TermStab but doesn't fix the fragility.
Balanced 100/100 offenses in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Poison-type with no secondary typing. 65 Speed, and Poison STAB hit almost nothing super-effectively.
Special Tank Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Flamethrower
- Sludge Bomb
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Swords Dance plus Sucker Punch in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Priority from 100 Attack patched the 65 Speed. Physical/Special split let both stats work properly.
Best Moves
Best Build
Seviper best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Earthquake
- Sucker Punch
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Infiltrator bypassed Substitute and screens in Gen V (Black & White). Useful ability, but 65 Speed and 60/60 defenses didn't survive long enough to exploit it.
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Wave
- Dark Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Poison STAB gained value against Fairy in Gen VI (X & Y), but 65 Speed couldn't outrun the Fairy-types it needed to hit.
Utility Moveset
- Glare
- Poison Jab
- Dragon Tail
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Balanced offenses on a slow body in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Every role Seviper could fill had a faster or bulkier option.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Poison Jab
- Glare
- Aqua Tail
- Dragon Tail
Recommended Teammates
Six gens of 100/100 that balanced out to nothing in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Both offenses needed Speed to work. Seviper didn't have it.
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Switcheroo
- Glare
- Flamethrower
- Dark Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Seviper Weakness
Seviper is weak to Ground and Psychic. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy |
What is Seviper Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Seviper
Garchomp can KO Seviper with Earthquake (173-203%). Alakazam threatens a KO with Psychic (178-209%).
 Garchomp DragonGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Seviper View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x173-203%KO | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Seviper View Alakazam builds →Psychic 2x178-209%KO Shadow Ball53-62% Dazzling Gleam26-31% | ||
Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Seviper Locations
moderate rates across 8 locations for Seviper in mid-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.
Best Locations to Catch Seviper in Scarlet & Violet
Seviper's encounter pool splits between Scarlet and Violet. You've got 4 walking spots at Lv. 20-80 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
Seviper doesn't appear in Legends: Z-A. Transfer it from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Scarlet & Violet to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Seviper cannot be caught in the wild in Legends: Z-A, but you can still get it via these paths:
Catch in the wild and trade from these games:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
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 to Catch Seviper in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring it over from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Scarlet & Violet instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Seviper is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Base Stats
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.
Seviper Guide
Seviper has a 458 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as a setup sweeper. Base 100 Attack is where it shines.
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 setup sweeper role. It's a mixed attacker with base 100 Attack and 100 Sp. Atk. At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
The core moveset is Switcheroo, Glare, Flamethrower, and Dark Pulse. Switcheroo leads at 0% usage. This set covers the setup sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Seviper first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 15 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
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