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| * In the [[AG077|most infamous]] [[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]], Seviper was incorrectly claimed to be an evolution of {{p|Arbok}}. | | * In the [[AG077|most infamous]] [[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]], Seviper was incorrectly claimed to be an evolution of {{p|Arbok}}. |
| * Although it is stated that Seviper and Zangoose are bitter enemies, they share several characteristics, such as being in the FieldGround egg group, residing in the same Friend Area, and having a base stat total of 458 (which is unique to only them). | | * Although it is stated that Seviper and Zangoose are bitter enemies, they share several characteristics, such as being in the Field egg group, residing in the same Friend Area, and having a base stat total of 458 (which is unique to only them). |
| * Seviper is the only pure {{type2|Poison}} to not have an evolutionary relative, and one of two Poison-types in total to not have an evolutionary relative ({{p|Qwilfish}} is the other). | | * Seviper is the only pure {{type2|Poison}} to not have an evolutionary relative, and one of two Poison-types in total to not have an evolutionary relative ({{p|Qwilfish}} is the other). |
| * Seviper is one of the three Poison-types in the Dragon-egg group, the other two being {{p|Ekans}} and its evolution {{p|Arbok}}, all based on snakes. | | * Seviper is one of the three Poison-types in the Dragon-egg group, the other two being {{p|Ekans}} and its evolution {{p|Arbok}}, all based on snakes. |
Revision as of 01:18, 12 October 2011
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Height
8'10" Imperial
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2.7 m Metric
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8'10"/2.7 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
115.7 lbs. Imperial
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52.5 kg Metric
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115.7 lbs./52.5 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 1
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 1
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Sp.Def 0
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 165
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Battle Exp.: 1651*
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Seviper (Japanese: ハブネーク Habunake) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon. It is well-known for its ongoing feud against Zangoose.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Biology
Physiology
Seviper are fairly large snake Pokémon that are usually depicted scrunched up like an accordion. They are mostly black in color, but have several markings on their body. Seviper have yellow hexagon markings that run from their head to their tail, small yellow bumps where they touch the ground (this is presumably to help with movement) and various purple scar-like marks. Seviper has several different weapons it can use in battle, such as elongated red fangs that protrude from the mouth and a partially red-colored, bladelike tail that it can use to stab or swipe. Seviper also have fierce red eyes that make it able to use attacks like Glare.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Seviper can create a horrible poison that it can channel through either the tail or fangs, quickly dispatching prey.
Prior to Generation V, Seviper was the only known Pokémon that learned Poison Tail through leveling up.
Seviper can also use Flamethrower, despite not being able to learn any other Template:Type2 moves (excluding Sunny Day).
Behavior
Seviper are bitter enemies with Zangoose, willing to battle them to the bitter end. It is suggested that this feud has lasted for quite some time. It sharpens its swordlike tail on hard rocks for battle, and may hide in tall grass and strike unwary prey with its venomous fangs.
Habitat
They live on places such as plains and forest to search for prey.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Seviper is a carnivore, hiding in tall grass. It uses its long tongue to sense prey. Then it strikes unawary prey with its venomous fangs.
In the anime
Major appearances
Jessie's Seviper
Seviper first appeared in A Tail with a Twist. Jessie was so impressed by how it beat up Ash's Treecko, that she just had to capture it. After it bit off a chunk of her hair accidentally, she beat it up with her own two hands. She then captured it in a Poké Ball.
Pike Queen Lucy's Seviper
The Battle Pike Queen Lucy owns a Seviper. She used it to fight off Team Rocket and to battle Ash's Donphan in Queen of the Serpentine.
Other
In Tears for Fears, the rivalry between both Seviper and Zangoose was highlighted upon a couple of times during the episode. Jessie's Seviper had picked up on the three other Zangoose that were making their way towards the team. It had immediately reacted and proceeded to do battle with them. Once learning of the fact that they would be fighting till the death, Jessie had tried to recall Seviper several times, though each time, Seviper would break back out of its Poké Ball to continue fighting.
Minor appearances
Pokédex entries
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Entry
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AG008
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Seviper
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Ash's Pokédex
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Seviper, the Fang Snake Pokémon. Seviper is known for its angry disposition, immobilizing its opponents by wrapping its body around them.
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AG048
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Seviper
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Nicholai's Pokédex
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Seviper, the Fang Snake Pokémon. Seviper shares a generations-long fued with Zangoose. Its sword-like tail can slash foes and douse them with poison.
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In the manga
A wild Seviper attacked Ruby and Sapphire after the latter took him to her Secret Base. Her Torchic was able to put it down for the time being with its Ember barrage, but it rose back up after Sapphire fainted from an earlier wound. Ruby, seeing that there was no one around to see him fight, knocked it out cold before leaving Sapphire a letter and a change of clothes.
Another Seviper appeared in the wild in Volume 17, where it broke Ruby's Poké Balls in unison with a wild Zangoose. The then-uncaptured Mimi was able to take them both out, resulting in it being forced into his team (which provided a sharp contrast between the well-groomed Nana and Coco, and Zuzu and itself).
As in the games, the Pike Queen Lucy uses a Seviper as her main Pokémon, which was able to defeat two rental Pokémon in an exhibition match, and later fought Emerald before losing.
Pokédex entries
In the TCG
- Main article: Seviper (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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Seviper and Zangoose are eternal rivals. It counters a Zangoose's dazzling agility with its swordlike tail, which also oozes a horrible poison.
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FireRed
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It sharpens its swordlike tail on hard rocks. It hides in tall grass and strikes unwary prey with venomous fangs.
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LeafGreen
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{{{leafgreendex}}}
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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For many generations, it has feuded with Zangoose. It whets its bladed tail on rocks for battle.
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Pearl
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{{{pearldex}}}
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Platinum
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{{{platinumdex}}}
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HeartGold
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In battle, it uses its bladed tail to counter any Zangoose. It secretes a deadly venom in its tail.
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SoulSilver
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{{{soulsilverdex}}}
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Generation V
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Black
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For many generations, it has feuded with Zangoose. It whets its bladed tail on rocks for battle.
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White
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{{{whitedex}}}
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Black 2
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{{{black2dex}}}
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White 2
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{{{white2dex}}}
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In side games
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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73
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133 - 180
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256 - 350
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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Total: 458
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Seviper
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Seviper
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
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- A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Seviper can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Seviper cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Seviper
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Seviper
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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Special moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- In the most infamous Pokémon Trainer's Choice, Seviper was incorrectly claimed to be an evolution of Arbok.
- Although it is stated that Seviper and Zangoose are bitter enemies, they share several characteristics, such as being in the Field egg group, residing in the same Friend Area, and having a base stat total of 458 (which is unique to only them).
- Seviper is the only pure Template:Type2 to not have an evolutionary relative, and one of two Poison-types in total to not have an evolutionary relative (Qwilfish is the other).
- Seviper is one of the three Poison-types in the Dragon-egg group, the other two being Ekans and its evolution Arbok, all based on snakes.
- Seviper is mentioned in every single one of Zangoose's Pokédex entries. However, Seviper's Pokédex entries fail to mention Zangoose in both FireRed and LeafGreen.
- The pattern on the Luck Symbol seems to be based on Seviper's diamond patterns.
- Seviper is the only Template:Type2 Pokémon in the black color group.
Origin
Seviper is based on a viper; specifically, the habu, a type of venomous snake that was often pitted against mongooses in roadside shows. This practice is now considered inhumane and is rarely seen today. Aside from its scars, the shape of its color pattern resembles that of the Sakishima habu. The rivalry it shares with Zangoose is based on the relationship between mongooses and snakes.
Name origin
Seviper's name is a combination of sever and viper. It may also be a combination of severe and viper.
Habunake is a combination of 波布 habu and English snake.
In other languages
Related articles
External links
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