Servine (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Servine (disambiguation).

Servine ジャノビー Janovy #496
Art by Ken Sugimori from Black and White
Type Grass Unknown Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Grass Snake Pokémon
Abilities Overgrow ----- Blue-Striped ----- Contrary Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh — Unova #002 #002 Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 2'07" Imperial 0.79 m Metric 2'07"/0.79 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 35.3 lbs. Imperial 16 kg Metric 35.3 lbs./16 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Green	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding Field and Grass groups 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 2 Base Exp.: 145 Battle Exp.: 1451*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Servine (Japanese: ジャノビー Janovy) is a Grass-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Snivy starting at level 17 and evolves into Serperior starting at level 36.

Biology

Servine is a slim bipedal Pokémon that is primarily green with a cream underside, and narrow red eyes. It has a yellow V-shaped structure that starts at the chest and extends behind the shoulders. Servine has short arms and legs and a small crest protruding from the back of its head. Three palmate leaves grow along its back and tail. These leaves are capable of performing photosynthesis, but only while they are clean. Servine will ensure that it stays clean for this reason. This swift Pokémon hides in thick foliage or shadows to avoid attacks before retaliating.

In the anime

Servine in the anime

Major appearances

Trip's Servine

Trip's Snivy was revealed to have evolved into a Servine in A Rival Battle for Club Champ! where it was used in his battle against Ash, and again in Ash and Trip's Third Battle!. It had evolved before Jostling for the Junior Cup!.

Other

Servine, along with a Dewott, made its anime debut in The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!, where it belonged to one of the Trainers at the Battle Club. It battled the powerful Dewott and lost easily.

Minor appearances

A Trainer's Servine made a brief appearance in A Rival Battle for Club Champ! on a computer screen in the Luxuria Town Battle Club.

A Servine made a cameo appearance in Climbing the Tower of Success!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW004 Servine Ash's Pokédex Servine, the Grass Snake Pokémon, and the evolved form of Snivy. Servine whips its opponents with vines, and dodges their attacks by hiding in the shadows of thick foliage.

In the manga

Servine in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Amanda (Adventures)

In the Pokémon Adventures Manga, White owns a Servine. This Servine, formerly belonging to N, was sent over to her side after Gigi decides to leave White. She eventually evolves into a Serperior.

In the Be a Master!! Pokémon BW manga

Main article: Monta's Serperior

Servine is Monta's starter Pokémon that he first obtained it as a Snivy in the Be a Master!! Pokémon BW manga, a "walkthrough comic" based on the Black and White games. It later evolved into a Serperior.

In the TCG

Main article: Servine (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black It moves along the ground as if sliding. Its swift movements befuddle its foes, and it then attacks with a vine whip. White They avoid attacks by sinking into the shadows of thick foliage. They retaliate with masterful whipping techniques. Black 2 When it gets dirty, its leaves can't be used in photosynthesis, so it always keeps itself clean. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Trade Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Evolve Snivy Black 2 White 2 None Evolve Snivy Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Gates to Infinity	Magnagate dungeons, Moonlit Forest, Rusty Mountain (Mapless Street)
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Autumnwood: Volcanic Slope Forest: World Axle - B1F, Trailhead Field
Pokémon Conquest	Greenleaf

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Defense: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Sp. Atk: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Def: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Speed: 83		79 - 148	153 - 291
Total: 413	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 00Start Vine Whip Grass Physical 03535 100100% 15 00Start Wrap Normal Physical 01515 09090% 20 044 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 077 Vine Whip Grass Physical 03535 100100% 15 1010 Wrap Normal Physical 01515 09090% 20 1313 Growth Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 1616 Leaf Tornado Grass Special 06565 09090% 10 2020 Leech Seed Grass Status 0000— 09090% 10 2424 Mega Drain Grass Special 04040 100100% 15 2828 Slam Normal Physical 08080 07575% 20 3232 Leaf Blade Grass Physical 09090 100100% 15 3636 Coil Poison Status 0000— ——% 20 4040 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100100% 10 4444 Wring Out Normal Special 0000— 100100% 5 4848 Gastro Acid Poison Status 0000— 100100% 10 5252 Leaf Storm Grass Special 140140 09090% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Servine Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Servine Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM04	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120120	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM41	Torment	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Servine Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Servine

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Captivate	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Glare	Normal	Status	—	90%	30
	Iron Tail*	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
	Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60	—%	20
	Mean Look	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
	Mirror Coat	Psychic	Special	—	100%	20
	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100%	20
	Sweet Scent	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Twister‡	Dragon	Special	40	100%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Servine in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Servine in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Servine Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Servine

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Aqua Tail	Water	Physical	90	90%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Bind	Normal	Physical	15	85%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Gastro Acid	Poison	Status	—	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Grass Pledge	Grass	Special	50	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snatch	Dark	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Synthesis	Grass	Status	—	—%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Worry Seed	Grass	Status	—	100%	10
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Servine can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Servine cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Servine Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Servine

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
†	Aromatherapy	Grass	Status	—	—%	5
†	SynthesisBW	Grass	Status	—	—%	5
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Servine Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Servine Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% IQ group: A
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: She was looking for a Pokémon to teach the Grass-type moves that she has mastered. She made Snivy her apprentice.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★ Move: Leaf Blade Attack: ★★ Ability 1: Overgrow Defense: ★★★ Ability 2: Grass Cloak Speed: ★★★ Ability 3: Instinct Evolves from Snivy when its Speed is 56 or higher Evolves into Serperior when its Speed is 104 or higher Range: 4 Perfect Links: Motonari, Takamoto, and Ujisato

Evolution

Unevolved Snivy  Grass

Level 17 →

First Evolution Servine  Grass

Level 36 →

Second Evolution Serperior  Grass

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation IV.
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Servine images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Servine was first seen on an animator's reference sheet for the Best Wishes series, along with Dewott, Woobat, and Axew.
  • Servine's English name, as well as Dewott's, was officially confirmed through the anime in The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!.

Origin

Servine's color scheme is similar to its species' possible namesake, Opheodrys aestivus, the North American grass snake, while there are a variety of vine snake species Servine may be based off of; examples include Oxybelis fulgidus, Ahaetulla nasuta, or Ahaetulla prasina. Its head and general body shape, as well as the yellow crest on its body and shoulders, may be based on the birds of paradise flowers or false birds of paradise. Its evolutionary line was confirmed by Ken Sugimori to have been based on French royalty. Servine's physical appearance may also have been based on the acanthus leaf motifs used specially during the 14th and 18th centuries.

Name origin

Servine is a combination of serpent and vine.

Janovy may be a combination of 蛇 ja (snake) and canopy or ivy.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ジャノビー Janovy From 蛇 ja and canopy or ivy French Lianaja From liane and naja Spanish Servine Same as English name German Efoserp From Efeu and the suborder Serpentes Italian Servine Same as English name Korean 샤비 Sya'bi Possibly from the English word sharp (샤프), shah (샤), or a corruption of 蛇/사 sa, and a corruption of the English word vine (바인). Mandarin Chinese 青藤蛇 Qīngténgshé Literally "Green vine snake". May also be from 常青藤 chángqīngténg. Cantonese Chinese

More languages

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