Name origin

sever
cut or separate
viper
a species of snake


Seviper artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 336
Type Poison
Species Fang Snake Pokémon
Height 8′10″ (2.69m)
Weight 115.7 lbs (52.5 kg)
Abilities Shed Skin
Infiltrator (Dream World)
Local № 124 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
187 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Habuneku

Breeding

Egg Groups Dragon, Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Attack, 1 Special Attack
Catch rate 90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 165
Growth Rate Fluctuating

Type defenses

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Seviper stats

The base stats for Seviper are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 73
256 - 350
Attack 100
184 - 328
Defense 60
112 - 240
Sp. Atk 100
184 - 328
Sp. Def 60
112 - 240
Speed 65
121 - 251
Total 458

Pokedex descriptions

Ruby 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.
Sapphire 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.
Emerald SEVIPER and ZANGOOSE are eternal rivals. It counters a ZANGOOSE’s dazzling agility with its swordlike tail, which also oozes a horrible poison.
FireRed
LeafGreen
It sharpens its swordlike tail on hard rocks. It hides in tall grass and strikes unwary prey with venomous fangs.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White
For many generations, it has feuded with ZANGOOSE. It whets its bladed tail on rocks for battle.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
In battle, it uses its bladed tail to counter any ZANGOOSE. It secretes a deadly venom in its tail.
Black 2
White 2
Constant polishing makes the edge of the blade on its tail extremely sharp. It’s Zangoose’s archrival.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Seviper learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 WrapNormalPhysical1590
1 LickGhostPhysical20100
5 BiteDarkPhysical60100
9 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
12 Poison TailPoisonPhysical50100
16 ScreechNormalStatus-85
20 VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100
23 GlareNormalStatus-90
27 Poison FangPoisonPhysical50100
31 Night SlashDarkPhysical70100
34 Gastro AcidPoisonStatus-100
38 HazeIceStatus--
42 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
45 CrunchDarkPhysical80100
49 CoilPoisonStatus--
53 Wring OutNormalSpecial-100

Seviper learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 WrapNormalPhysical1590
7 LickGhostPhysical20100
10 BiteDarkPhysical60100
16 Poison TailPoisonPhysical50100
19 ScreechNormalStatus-85
25 GlareNormalStatus-90
28 CrunchDarkPhysical80100
34 Poison FangPoisonPhysical50100
37 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
43 HazeIceStatus--
46 Night SlashDarkPhysical70100
52 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
55 VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100
61 Wring OutNormalSpecial-100
64 CoilPoisonStatus--

Seviper learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 WrapNormalPhysical1590
7 LickGhostPhysical20100
10 BiteDarkPhysical60100
16 Poison TailPoisonPhysical50100
19 ScreechNormalStatus-85
25 GlareNormalStatus-90
28 CrunchDarkPhysical80100
34 Poison FangPoisonPhysical50100
37 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
43 HazeIceStatus--
46 Night SlashDarkPhysical70100
52 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
55 Wring OutNormalSpecial-100

Egg moves

Seviper learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Seviper egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Body SlamNormalPhysical85100
Scary FaceNormalStatus-100
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
StockpileNormalStatus--
Spit UpNormalSpecial-100
SwallowNormalStatus--
AssuranceDarkPhysical50100
Wring OutNormalSpecial-100
PunishmentDarkPhysical-100
Night SlashDarkPhysical70100
SwitcherooDarkStatus-100
Final GambitFightingSpecial-100

Seviper learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Seviper egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Body SlamNormalPhysical85100
Scary FaceNormalStatus-100
StockpileNormalStatus--
Spit UpNormalSpecial-100
SwallowNormalStatus--
AssuranceDarkPhysical50100
Night SlashDarkPhysical70100
SwitcherooDarkStatus-100

Move Tutor moves

Seviper can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BindNormalPhysical1585
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
SnatchDarkStatus--
Gastro AcidPoisonStatus-100
Dark PulseDarkSpecial80100
Aqua TailWaterPhysical9090

Seviper can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
SwiftNormalSpecial60
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
Fury CutterBugPhysical2095
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical80100
Aqua TailWaterPhysical9090

Moves learnt by HM

Seviper is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Seviper is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Moves learnt by TM

Seviper is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
9 VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
34 Sludge WavePoisonSpecial95100
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
67 RetaliateNormalPhysical70100
78 BulldozeGroundPhysical60100
81 X-ScissorBugPhysical80100
82 Dragon TailDragonPhysical6090
84 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Seviper is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
19 Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
23 Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
49 SnatchDarkStatus--
58 EndureNormalStatus--
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
79 Dark PulseDarkSpecial80100
81 X-ScissorBugPhysical80100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
84 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Seviper sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Seviper normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Seviper shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Seviper normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Seviper shiny sprite

See all Seviper sprites


Where to find Seviper

Sapphire
Ruby
Route 114
Emerald Route 114
Pearl
Diamond
Route 208, 210
Platinum Route 208, 210
White
Black
Route 11, Village Bridge
Black 2
White 2
Route 7, 11, Village Bridge

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★
Power ★ ★
Skill ★ ★ ★
Stamina ★ ★ ★ ★
Jump ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Seviper questions