No. 0495

Snivy

Grass Snake Pokémon

Official art

Snivy is a Grass-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice, with a base stat total of 308. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Grass

Height: 0.6 m 2′00″
Weight: 8.1 kg 17.9 lbs
Base stat total: 308 Higher than 19% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen V Black & White

Abilities

Pokédex entryY / Alpha Sapphire

They photosynthesize by bathing their tails in sunlight. When they are not feeling well, their tails droop.

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Base stats

HP45120–152200–294

Atk4558–10685–207

Def5567–117103–229

SpA4558–10685–207

SpD5567–117103–229

Spe6374–126117–247

Total308Higher than 19% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

BugFireFlyingIcePoison

Resists

½×

ElectricGrassGroundWater

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingRockGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 63); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+126Max115No SP83Min74Scarf189Tailwind252

At max Speed, Snivy outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Snivy against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
126		Snivy · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
115		Snivy · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
83		Snivy · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokémon's offensive stat is 1.5× with Grass attacks.
Everything about Overgrow →
Other Pokémon with Overgrow 28
Bulbasaur Ivysaur Venusaur Chikorita Bayleef Meganium Treecko Grovyle Sceptile Turtwig Grotle Torterra Servine Serperior Pansage Simisage Chespin Quilladin Chesnaught Rowlet Dartrix Decidueye Grookey Thwackey Rillaboom Sprigatito Floragato Meowscarada
If this Pokémon has a raised it is lowered instead, and vice versa.
Everything about Contrary →
Other Pokémon with Contrary 10
Shuckle Spinda Mega Staraptor Servine Serperior Inkay Malamar Fomantis Lurantis Enamorus

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesNFE

Evolution

#0495SnivyGrass
1. Level 17
  #0496ServineGrass
  1. Level 36
    #0497SerperiorGrass

Moves

Level up 14


1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
4	LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
7	Vine WhipNo additional effect.	Grass	Phys	45	100%	25
10	WrapTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Normal	Phys	15	90%	20
13	GrowthRaises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
16	Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.	Grass	Spec	60	—	20
19	Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.	Grass	Status	—	90%	10
22	Mega DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	40	100%	15
25	SlamNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	80	75%	20
28	Leaf BladeHigh critical hit ratio.	Grass	Phys	90	100%	15
31	CoilRaises user's Attack, Defense, accuracy by 1.	Poison	Status	—	—	20
34	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	75	100%	10
37	Gastro AcidNullifies the target's Ability.	Poison	Status	—	100%	10
40	Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Grass	Spec	130	90%	5

TM / HM / TR 32


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM20	Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Grass	Phys	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM27	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Phys	60	—	20
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Spec	60	—	20
TM33	Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.	Grass	Spec	60	—	20
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM56	Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Grass	Phys	25	100%	30
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM71	Seed BombNo additional effect.	Grass	Phys	80	100%	15
TM74	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM75	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM81	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Spec	—	100%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM87	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM88	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM111	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	75	100%	10
TM119	Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Grass	Spec	90	100%	10
TM129	Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM137	Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.	Grass	Status	—	—	10
TM146	Grass PledgeUse with Fire or Water Pledge for added effect.	Grass	Spec	80	100%	10
TM159	Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Grass	Spec	130	90%	5
TM168	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Spec	120	100%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM181	Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.	Dark	Phys	65	100%	20
TM194	Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.	Grass	Phys	55	100%	20
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	15
TM206	Petal BlizzardNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.	Grass	Phys	90	100%	15

Egg moves 7


Egg	GlareParalyzes the target.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
Egg	Iron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Steel	Phys	100	75%	15
Egg	Mean LookPrevents the target from switching out.	Normal	Status	—	—	5
Egg	Mirror CoatIf hit by special attack, returns double damage.	Psychic	Spec	—	100%	20
Egg	Sweet ScentLowers the foe(s) evasiveness by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
Egg	SynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.	Grass	Status	—	—	5
Egg	Twister20% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Dragon	Spec	40	100%	20

Biology

An antisocial species, Snivy prefers to avoid groups. It can photosynthesize with the leaves on its tail, which start to droop when Snivy loses energy.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official worldwide vote#13 in Unova in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 17,020 votesThe Pokémon Company International
Official vote, Japan#105 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Grass Snake Pokémon
: Unova · Black & White
Color: Green

: —

Original Unova#001Updated Unova#001Blueberry#200

Being exposed to sunlight makes its movements swifter. It uses vines more adeptly than its hands.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
They photosynthesize by bathing their tails in sunlight. When they are not feeling well, their tails droop.
White · Y · Alpha Sapphire
It is very intelligent and calm. Being exposed to lots of sunlight makes its movements swifter.
Black

Names around the world

English: Snivy
Japanese: ツタージャ
Japanese (romaji): Tsutarja
Korean: 주리비얀
Chinese (Traditional): 藤藤蛇
Chinese (Simplified): 藤藤蛇
French: Vipélierre
German: Serpifeu
Spanish: Snivy
Italian: Snivy

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

: 1 Spe
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 62
: Medium Slow

Breeding

: FieldGrass
: ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Alpha Sapphire 1 area

Road 101Receive as a gift · Lv 5

Omega Ruby 1 area

Road 101Receive as a gift · Lv 5

White 2 1 area

Aspertia CityReceive as a gift · Lv 5

Black 2 1 area

Aspertia CityReceive as a gift · Lv 5

White 1 area

Nuvema TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5

Black 1 area

Nuvema TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.