Mixed
Attacker
458Average
65Moderate
CTier

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.

Base Stats
458Above
HP73
C
Attack100
B
Defense60
C
Sp. Atk100
B
Sp. Def60
C
Speed65
C
Total458
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Seviper yields +1 Atk, +1 SpA
HPAtk+1DefSpA+1SpDSpe
Details
Catch90ChallengingFluctuating1.64M XP2.7m / 8'10"52.5kg / 115.7 lbs160Base XP
Pokedex Entries

Seviper shares a generations-long feud with Zangoose. The scars on its body are evidence of vicious battles. This Pokémon attacks using its sword-edged tail.

Omega Ruby

Seviper’s swordlike tail serves two purposes—it slashes foes and douses them with secreted poison. This Pokémon will not give up its long-running blood feud with Zangoose.

Alpha Sapphire

Seviper Weakness

Good

Seviper 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.

4xCriticali
None
¼xResisti
None
0xImmunei
None
STAB (2)i
2Weak
5Resist
0Immune
Scorei+1
SpikesGrounded — up to 25%
Toxic SpikesAbsorbs on switch
Abilities
Shed SkinHas a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
InfiltratorHABypasses light screen, reflect, and safeguard.

No evolution chain to worry about here. Seviper is a standalone Pokemon with no compatible partners for breeding through two egg groups. Eggs come out average hatch time.

How to Evolve

No Evolution
Seviper
#336Seviper
Does not evolve
Breeding
Very Easy

Breed Seviper easily from the Dragon and Ground egg groups. Pass egg moves like Assurance, Body Slam, Final Gambit and 9 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
DragonGround
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
12moves

Seviper runs a standard special attacker set. Modest nature with max HP and Sp. Atk EVs shapes the build, while Quickclaw brings extra utility. Infiltrator supports the kit from the background.

Best Build

Special Tank
Ability
Infiltrator
Item
Quickclaw
Nature
Modest+SPA
EVs

Best Seviper Moveset

  • Sludge BombSTAB
  • FlamethrowerCoverage
  • Giga Drain
  • ProtectFAST +4

Recommended Teammates

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.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Swagger
9015Normal
Lv 1
Wrap
159020Normal
Lv 4
Bite
6010025Dark
Lv 7
Lick
3010030Ghost
Lv 10
Poison Tail
5010025Poison
Lv 13
Screech
8540Normal
Lv 16
Venoshock
6510010Poison
Lv 19
Glare
10030Normal
Lv 22
Poison Fang
5010015Poison
Lv 25
Venom Drench
10020Poison
Lv 28
Night Slash
7010015Dark
Lv 31
Gastro Acid
10010Poison
Lv 34
Poison Jab
8010020Poison
Lv 37
Haze
30Ice
Lv 40
Crunch
8010015Dark
Lv 43
Belch
1209010Poison
Lv 46
Coil
20Poison
Lv 49
Wring Out
1005Normal

TM Moves

Src
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM78
Bulldoze
6010020Ground
TM100
Confide
20Normal
TM97
Dark Pulse
8010015Dark
TM28
Dig
8010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM82
Dragon Tail-6
609010Dragon
TM26
Earthquake
10010010Ground
TM42
Facade
7010020Normal
TM35
Flamethrower
9010015Fire
TM21
Frustration
10020Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM83
Infestation
2010020Bug
TM66
Payback
5010010Dark
TM84
Poison Jab
8010020Poison
TM17
Protect+4
10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
5Water
TM44
Rest
10Psychic
TM67
Retaliate
701005Normal
TM27
Return
10020Normal
HM06
Rock Smash
4010015Fighting
TM48
Round
6010015Normal
TM94
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM88
Sleep Talk
10Normal
TM36
Sludge Bomb
9010010Poison
TM34
Sludge Wave
9510010Poison
HM04
Strength
8010015Normal
TM90
Substitute
10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
5Fire
TM87
Swagger
9015Normal
TM12
Taunt
10020Dark
TM46
Thief
6010025Dark
TM06
Toxic
9010Poison
TM09
Venoshock
6510010Poison
TM81
X-Scissor
8010015Bug

Egg Moves

Src
Egg
Assurance
6010010Dark
Egg
Body Slam
8510015Normal
Egg
Final Gambit
1005Fighting
Egg
Iron Tail
1007515Steel
Egg
Night Slash
7010015Dark
Egg
Punishment
1005Dark
Egg
Scary Face
10010Normal
Egg
Spit Up
10010Normal
Egg
Stockpile
20Normal
Egg
Swallow
10Normal
Egg
Switcheroo
10010Dark
Egg
Wring Out
1005Normal

Tutor Moves

Src
Tutor
Aqua Tail
909010Water
Tutor
Bind
158520Normal
Tutor
Gastro Acid
10010Poison
Tutor
Giga Drain
7510010Grass
Tutor
Iron Tail
1007515Steel
Tutor
Knock Off
6510020Dark
Tutor
Snatch+4
10Dark
Tutor
Snore
5010015Normal

Transfer Moves

Src
Gen 4
Captivate
10020Normal
Gen 3
Double-Edge
12010015Normal
Gen 4
Endure+4
10Normal
Gen 4
Fury Cutter
409520Bug
Gen 4
Headbutt
7010015Normal
Gen 3
Mimic
10Normal
Gen 4
Mud-Slap
2010010Ground
Gen 4
Natural Gift
10015Normal
Gen 4
Sucker Punch+1
801005Dark
Gen 4
Swift
6020Normal

moderate rates across 1 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

Route 114
GrassLv.17-199%MidRoute
MODERATE
  • 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's biggest threats include Golem (Ground) and Starmie (Psychic), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

  • 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.