Serperior (Pokémon)

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

Serperior ジャローダ Jaroda #497
Art by Ken Sugimori from Black and White
Type Grass Unknown Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Regal Pokémon
Abilities Overgrow Blue-Striped ----- Contrary Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh — Unova #003 #003 Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 10'10" Imperial 3.3 m Metric 10'10"/3.3 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 138.9 lbs. Imperial 63.0 kg Metric 138.9 lbs./63.0 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 3 Base Exp.: 238 Battle Exp.: 2381*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Serperior (Japanese: ジャローダ Jalorda) is a Grass-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Servine starting at level 36. It is the final form of Snivy.

Biology

Serperior is a primarily pale green, serpentine Pokémon. Its face and throat are white, while its back is dark green. Curled, pale green patterns extend into the white portion of its face, and it has narrow red eyes. There are two pointed yellow extensions on the back of its head. There are curly, dark green extensions that spread out from the sides of its lower neck, and form curling pattern lower down the body. It has curved yellow markings around its middle and several palmate leaves on its tail. Serperior will hold its head high and only use all its strength against opponents that are unfazed by its piercing glare. It is capable of amplifying solar energy with its body.

In the anime

Serperior in the anime

Major appearances

Trip's Serperior

Trip's Servine was revealed to have evolved into a Serperior in Jostling for the Junior Cup!.

Minor appearances

A Serperior first appeared in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram, under the ownership of Mako. It battled and lost to Ash's Pikachu in a tournament held in Eindoak Town.

A Serperior appeared in New Places... Familiar Faces! as a part of one of Nanette's fantasies.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW090 Serperior Ash's Pokédex Serperior, the Regal Pokémon and the evolved form of Servine. Serperior's glare can halt its opponent's movement. It increases the solar energy it absorbs.

In the manga

Serperior in Be a Master! Pokémon BW

In the Be a Master!! Pokémon BW manga

Main article: Monta's Serperior

Serperior 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.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Amanda (Adventures)

White owns a Serperior named Amanda.

In the TCG

Main article: Serperior (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 can stop its opponents' movements with just a glare. It takes in solar energy and boosts it internally. White They raise their heads to intimidate opponents but only give it their all when fighting a powerful opponent. Black 2 It only gives its all against strong opponents who are not fazed by the glare from Serperior's noble eyes. 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 Servine Black 2 White 2 None Evolve Servine Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Gates to Infinity	High difficulty Magnagate dungeons, Moonlit Forest, Cape at the Edge, Rusty Mountain (Mapless Street)
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Forest: World Axle - B1F
Pokémon Conquest	Evolve Servine

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Pokémon Center 15th Anniversary Serperior	Japanese	Japan	100	May 22 to 28, 2013; July 3 to 7, 2013

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Leftovers (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 75		135 - 182	260 - 354
Attack: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Defense: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Atk: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Sp. Def: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Speed: 113		106 - 181	207 - 357
Total: 528	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 3838 Coil Poison Status 0000— ——% 20 4444 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100100% 10 5050 Wring Out Normal Special 0000— 100100% 5 5656 Gastro Acid Poison Status 0000— 100100% 10 6262 Leaf Storm Grass Special 140140 09090% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Serperior Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Serperior 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
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	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
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM82	Dragon Tail	Dragon	Physical	06060	090}}90%	10
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Serperior Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Serperior

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 Serperior 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 Serperior in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Serperior Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Serperior

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	Dragon Pulse	Dragon	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Frenzy Plant	Grass	Special	150	90%	5
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	Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100%	10
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 Serperior can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Serperior cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Serperior Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Serperior

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 Serperior Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Serperior 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 is the Area Keeper of the Arbor Area and is always calm. Everyone in the Area respects her. She might be a bit out of touch because of her noble upbringing.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★ Move: Leaf Storm Attack: ★★ Ability 1: Overgrow Defense: ★★★★ Ability 2: Grass Cloak Speed: ★★★★★ Ability 3: Nurse Evolves from Servine when its Speed is 104 or higher Range: 3 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 Serperior images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Serperior is the tallest Grass-type Pokémon and the tallest fully evolved starter Pokémon.
• Serperior, Samurott and Emboar all share the same base stat total of 528.
• Serperior has the lowest Attack base stat of all fully evolved starter Pokémon.
• Serperior is the only starter Pokémon as well as the only Pokémon introduced in Generation V with a serpentine body.

Origin

Serperior is based on multiple species of non-venomous snakes and limbless lizards, such as the Green Vine Snake, Ahaetulla nasuta, Ahaetulla prasina the Emerald Tree Boa, the Royal Python or the snake-like Lialis burtonis. Its design was based on Strelitzias, most likely either the strelitzia juncea and/or the strelitzia reginae. Its appearance may have also been inspired by the Quetzalcoatl; a green, feathered serpent deity. Serperior's appearance may have been based on the acanthus leaf motifs used specially during the 18th century. It and its pre-evolutions were confirmed to have been inspired from European, specifically French, royalty. The fact that Serperior amplifies sunlight in its body, as stated in its Pokédex entry, may be an allusion to King Louis XIV, a famous French king who referred to himself as the "Sun King". Serperior's white face also alludes to the skin whitening fashion, mostly used by the European aristocracy in the 17th century. Serperior's dark green design on its chest seems to form a Fleur-de-lis a french insignia that is used on many European noble families' and nations' coat of arms. The fact that Serperior can seize opponents with its piercing stare makes a reference to the Basilisk, king of serpents in European legends. The plant-like appendages may bear a small resemblance to the cobra.

Name origin

Serperior is a combination of serpent and superior. It may also be a combination of serpent and warrior or emperor.

Jalorda is derived from 蛇 ja (snake) and lord.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ジャローダ Jalorda From 蛇 ja and lord French Majaspic From majestueux and aspic Spanish Serperior Same as English name German Serpiroyal From the suborder Serpentes and royal Italian Serperior Same as English name Korean 샤로다 Sya'roda Possibly from the English word sharp (샤프), shah (샤), or a corruption of 蛇/사 sa, and a corruption of the English word lord (로드). Mandarin Chinese 君主蛇 Jūnzhǔshé Literally "Monarch snake". Cantonese Chinese

More languages

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