Serperior (Pokémon)

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Serperior ジャローダ Jalorda #497
Art by Ken Sugimori from Black and White
Type Grass ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Royal Pokémon
Abilities Overgrow Blue-Striped ----- Antagonist Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh — Unova #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 Ground and Plant 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 Template:Type2 Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

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

Biology

Physiology

Serperior is a primarily pale-green, snake-like Pokémon. Serperior has curled pale-green patterns on the sides of its face and snout, and small, pointed yellow extensions on the back of their heads. Its face and upper neck are white-colored, and curled, tendril-like darker green extensions spread out from the sides of its lower neck, forming a curling pattern lower down the body, resembling a fancy collar. It has narrow red eyes. The upper section of its body is dark green, and the lower pale green. Curled yellow patterns adorn its body, and a sprig-like feature of several leaves tip its tail. It has lost its legs completely, and now only has small, stubby hands.

Gender differences

None

Special abilities

Serperior is able to amplify sunlight inside its body. Its piercing stare can stop opponents in their tracks.

Behavior

Serperior holds its head high pretentiously while fighting. It doesn't take most opponents seriously, unless said opponent is particularly powerful.

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 にらむだけで　あいての　うごきを　とめてしまう。たいようエネルギーを　たいないで　ぞうふくさせる。 White あたまを　たかく　もちあげて　あいてを　いあつする。きょうてきと　たたかう　ときだけ　ほんきを　だす。 Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} 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 Janovy Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

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 Around 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	Grass Oath	Grass	Special	50	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Frenzy Plant	Grass	Special	150	90%	5
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

Evolution

Unevolved Snivy  Grass

Level 17 →

First Evolution Janovy  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 Pokémon introduced in Generation V, Grass-type Pokémon, and fully evolved starter Pokémon.
• Serperior is the only Pokémon without legs in the same evolutionary line as a starter Pokémon.
• Serperior, Daikenki and Emboar all share the same base stat total of 528.
• Serperior's evolutionary line is the only starter evolutionary line to not learn any Ground-type moves, discounting Hidden Power.
• Serperior shares the same species name as Slowking; the Royal Pokémon.
• Serperior, along with Daikenki, are the only two fully evolved starters that cannot learn Earthquake.
• Serperior and Rhyperior both have the same suffix: '-perior'.

Origin

Serperior is based on multiple species of non-venomous snakes and limbless lizards, such as the Green Vine Snake, 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 appearence 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. Snivy and its evolutionary line may also be based on the Serpent in the Garden of Eden story from the Old Testament. God had cursed the serpent to crawl on its belly and lose its legs for leading mankind into sin. Serperior's hidden ability also suggests this. 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 resemblence to the cobra.

Name origin

Serperior is a combination of "serpent" and "superior". Jalorda is derived from "Ja", meaning snake, and lord.

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