Physical
Attacker
65Speed · Below Avg

Is Seviper Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?

Poison from Hoenn with AbilityShed Skin for status recovery. Trade-only. Pure Poison with decent Attack. Muk fills the same role natively in Kanto. Seviper doesn't add anything new.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadGGGGEEGEGEEEEBrockGym 1MistyGym 2SurgeGym 3ErikaGym 4KogaGym 5SabrinaGym 6BlaineGym 7GiovanniGym 8SeviperTradeLoreleiE4BrunoE4AgathaE4LanceE4TerryChamp*
Brock
Gym 1
Good

Seviper has the type edge here and should clean up Brock's team.

You Win
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense Curl
You Win
Onix
Lv 14
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleBindRock Tomb
Misty
Gym 2
Good

Seviper has the type edge here and should clean up Misty's team.

You Win
Staryu
Lv 18
Water
Illuminate
TackleHardenRecoverWater Pulse
Even
Starmie
Lv 21
WaterPsychic
Illuminate
SwiftRecoverRapid SpinWater Pulse
Lt. Surge
Gym 3
Good

Seviper has the type edge here and should clean up Lt. Surge's team.

You Win
Voltorb
Lv 21
Electric
Soundproof
Sonic BoomTackleScreechShock Wave
Easy KO
Pikachu
Lv 18
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
You Win
Raichu
Lv 24
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Erika
Gym 4
Good

Seviper has the type edge here and should clean up Erika's team.

You Win
Victreebel
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Stun SporeAcidPoison PowderGiga Drain
Easy KO
Tangela
Lv 24
Grass
Chlorophyll
Poison PowderConstrictIngrainGiga Drain
You Win
Vileplume
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Sleep PowderAcidStun SporeGiga Drain
Koga
Gym 5
Even

Seviper trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.

Even
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
You Win
Muk
Lv 39
Poison
Stench
MinimizeSludgeAcid ArmorToxic
Even
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Risky
Weezing
Lv 43
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
TackleSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Sabrina
Gym 6
Even

Seviper trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.

Even
Kadabra
Lv 38
Psychic
Synchronize
PsybeamReflectFuture SightCalm Mind
Even
Mr Mime
Lv 37
PsychicFairy
Soundproof
BarrierPsybeamBaton PassCalm Mind
Even
Venomoth
Lv 38
BugPoison
Shield Dust
PsybeamGustLeech LifeSupersonic
Even
Alakazam
Lv 43
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicRecoverFuture SightCalm Mind
Blaine
Gym 7
Good

Seviper has the type edge here and should clean up Blaine's team.

Easy KO
Growlithe
Lv 42
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
You Win
Ponyta
Lv 40
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
You Win
Rapidash
Lv 42
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
Even
Arcanine
Lv 47
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
Giovanni
Gym 8
Even

Seviper trades roughly evenly with Giovanni's team.

You Win
Rhyhorn
Lv 45
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Even
Dugtrio
Lv 42
Ground
Sand Veil
SlashSand TombMud SlapEarthquake
Risky
Nidoqueen
Lv 44
PoisonGround
Poison Point
Body SlamDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
Risky
Nidoking
Lv 45
PoisonGround
Poison Point
ThrashDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
You Win
Rhyhorn
Lv 50
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Lorelei
Elite Four
Good

Seviper has the type edge here and should clean up Lorelei's team.

You Win
Dewgong
Lv 52
WaterIce
Thick Fat
Ice BeamSurfHailSafeguard
Even
Cloyster
Lv 51
WaterIce
Shell Armor
SpikesProtectHailDive
You Win
Slowbro
Lv 52
WaterPsychic
Oblivious
Ice BeamSurfAmnesiaYawn
Even
Jynx
Lv 54
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Ice PunchDouble SlapLovely KissAttract
Even
Lapras
Lv 54
WaterIce
Water Absorb
Confuse RayIce BeamSurfBody Slam
Bruno
Elite Four
Even

Seviper trades roughly evenly with Bruno's team.

You Win
Onix
Lv 51
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeRock TombIron TailRoar
Even
Hitmonchan
Lv 53
Fighting
Keen Eye
Sky UppercutMach PunchRock TombCounter
Even
Hitmonlee
Lv 53
Fighting
Limber
Mega KickForesightBrick BreakFacade
You Win
Onix
Lv 54
RockGround
Rock Head
Double EdgeEarthquakeIron TailSand Tomb
Even
Machamp
Lv 56
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopBulk UpScary FaceRock Tomb
Agatha
Elite Four
Even

Seviper trades roughly evenly with Agatha's team.

Even
Gengar
Lv 54
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow PunchConfuse RayToxicDouble Team
Risky
Golbat
Lv 54
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Confuse RayPoison FangAir CutterBite
Even
Haunter
Lv 53
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
HypnosisDream EaterCurseMean Look
Even
Arbok
Lv 56
Poison
Intimidate
Sludge BombScreechIron TailBite
Risky
Gengar
Lv 58
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow BallSludge BombHypnosisNightmare
Lance
Elite Four
Even

Seviper trades roughly evenly with Lance's team.

Even
Gyarados
Lv 56
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hyper BeamDragon RageTwisterBite
You Win
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardDragon RageOutrage
Even
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardThunder WaveOutrage
Risky
Aerodactyl
Lv 58
RockFlying
Rock Head
Hyper BeamAncient PowerWing AttackScary Face
Risky
Dragonite
Lv 60
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Hyper BeamSafeguardOutrageWing Attack
Terry
Champion
Even

Seviper trades roughly evenly with Terry's team.

Even
Heracross
Lv 72
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornEarthquakeCounterRock Tomb
Even
Alakazam
Lv 73
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShadow BallCalm MindReflect
Risky
Tyranitar
Lv 72
RockDark
Sand Stream
CrunchEarthquakeThunderboltAerial Ace
Even
Gyarados
Lv 73
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hydro PumpDragon DanceEarthquakeHyper Beam
Even
Arcanine
Lv 73
Fire
Intimidate
Extreme SpeedOverheatAerial AceIron Tail
Even
Venusaur
Lv 75
GrassPoison
Overgrow
Solar BeamSludge BombEarthquakeSunny Day
Trade
Transfer-only
Type
Poison
Tier
E

Seviper cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. On GBA, cross-region trading unlocks post-game after Celio's Sevii Islands Ruby & Sapphire quest. The Switch re-release supports only one-way transfers out to Pokemon HOME.

View Seviper locations

Recommended Moves
  • After Lt. Surge
    • TM28GroundDig80100%10
    • LV 28DarkCrunch80100%15
  • After Erika
    • TM36PoisonSludge Bomb135100%10
    • TM35FireFlamethrower90100%15
    • HM04NormalStrength80100%15
    • TM19GrassGiga Drain75100%10
  • After Giovanni
    • TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
    • TM26GroundEarthquake100100%10
  • Post-Game
    • TM42NormalFacade70100%20

How to Get Seviper in FireRed & LeafGreen

Seviper mirrors Zangoose: Sapphire-exclusive in standard versions, also in Emerald. Route 114 is where the snake spawns in Hoenn, and FRLG needs a trade from either game to add it.

Seviper cannot be caught in the wild in FireRed & LeafGreen, but you can still get it via these paths:

Pokemon HOME · Switch Rerelease

Playing the Switch version of FireRed & LeafGreen? Pokemon HOME compatibility is post-launch but deposit-only by design (FRLG → HOME). Inbound HOME transfer of Seviper into FRLG is not possible — an original GBA cartridge with a Link Cable is the only inbound route.

Catch in the wild and trade from these games:

Then trade to FireRed & LeafGreen.

Seviper Weakness

Seviper is weak to Ground and Psychic. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.

Seviper Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Ground, Psychic
0.5x (Resist)Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

What is Seviper Weak Against

Avg
2Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score0
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None

What is Seviper Strong Against

1Strong
4Resisted
1Immune
Score-4
2xStrong
0xImmune

Best Pokemon Against Seviper

Seviper Evolutions

No evolution chain to worry about here. Seviper is a standalone Pokemon with a decent partner pool for breeding through two egg groups. Eggs come out average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

No Evolution
Seviper
#336Seviper
Does not evolve

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Seviper easily with 27 breeding partners from the Dragon and Ground egg groups. Pass egg moves like Body Slam, Spit Up, Stockpile and 1 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
4moves
Breed With (best first)
gyaradosraichupikachucharizardkingdrasceptileflygonmiloticnidokinggolduckampharosaltaria

FRLG Seviper Best Moveset

100 Attack with AbilityShed Skin curing status occasionally. Poison TermStab from MoveSludge Bomb hits from the physical side. The moveset has decent physical Poison output, but 65 Speed and mediocre bulk leave Seviper outclassed by faster or bulkier Poison types.

Best Build

Experimental
Special Tank
Ability
Shed Skin
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Seviper
Mild+SPA

Seviper best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk

EVs

Special Tank Moveset

  • Giga Drain
  • FlamethrowerCoverage
  • Sludge BombSTAB
  • Hidden Power Ice

Moves List

Breeding opens up real options for Seviper. Body Slam and Spit Up come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Sludge Bomb and Poison Tail and coverage across 8 types.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Wrap
D158520Normal
Lv 7
Lick
D2010030Ghost
Lv 10
Bite
C6010025Dark
Lv 16
Poison Tail
7510025Poison
Lv 19
Screech
D8540Normal
Lv 25
Glare
D7530Normal
Lv 28
Crunch
C8010015Dark
Lv 34
Poison Fang
7510015Poison
Lv 37
Swagger
D9015Normal
Lv 43
Haze
C30Ice

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM28
Dig
C6010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM26
Earthquake
C10010010Ground
TM42
Facade
C7010020Normal
TM35
Flamethrower
B9510015Fire
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM19
Giga Drain
B751005Grass
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM23
Iron Tail
C1007515Steel
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
HM06
Rock Smash
D2010015Fighting
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM36
Sludge Bomb
B13510010Poison
TM49
Snatch+4
10Dark
HM04
Strength
8010015Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
TM12
Taunt
C10020Dark
TM46
Thief
C6010025Dark
TM06
Toxic
C8510Poison

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Egg
Spit Up
D10010Normal
Egg
Stockpile
D20Normal
Egg
Swallow
10Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Tutor
Double-Edge
B12010015Normal
Tutor
Mimic
D10Normal
Tutor
Substitute
C10Normal

Base Stats

Base Stats
Above
HP73
C
Attack100
B
Defense60
C
Sp. Atk100
B
Sp. Def60
C
Speed65
C
Total458
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging90 / 255
Growth Rate
Fluctuating1.64M XP
Height2.7 m
Weight52.5 kg
Base XP160
Abilities
Shed Skin
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
EV Yield
HPAtk+1DefSpA+1SpDSpe
Attack training target
Pokedex Entry

It sharpens its swordlike tail on hard rocks. It hides in tall grass and strikes unwary prey with venomous fangs.

Pokemon FireRed / Pokemon LeafGreen

Seviper FireRed & LeafGreen Guide

  • No. Seviper isn't catchable in FireRed & LeafGreen. Catch one in Sapphire or Emerald, then trade it over.

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.

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