TL;DR. Seviper is a pure poison-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 458. 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.
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.
Stat spread.
Total of 458. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Seviper in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Seviper reaches 2,105 CP at level 40 and 2,409 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Seviper first appeared on September 26, 2019, during World Tourism Day 2019.
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: May 4 to May 9, 2024, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| May 4 to May 9, 2024 | 3-star | Rivals Week |
Seviper in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Seviper across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #722 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Seviper.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Seviper, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Seviper?
Seviper is a pure Poison-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Seviper weak to?
Seviper takes 2× damage from Ground, Psychic. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Seviper resistant to?
Seviper resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy. It has no full immunities.
Does Seviper evolve?
Seviper does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Seviper from?
Seviper was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0336.
What are Seviper's base stats?
Seviper has HP 73, Attack 100, Defense 60, Special Attack 100, Special Defense 60, and Speed 65. Total base stat total: 458.
What are Seviper's abilities?
Seviper can have the ability Shed Skin, plus the Hidden Ability Infiltrator.
Is Seviper legendary or mythical?
No. Seviper is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Seviper's best stat?
Seviper's highest base stat is Attack at 100, which ranks 9th of 83 Poison-type Pokémon.
Is Seviper good?
Seviper has a base stat total of 458, the 490th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 36th among Poison-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Seviper as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Seviper is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Seviper vs. the average Poison-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 83 Poison-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Seviper | Poison avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 73 | 66 | +7 |
| Attack | 100 | 72 | +28 |
| Defense | 60 | 66 | -6 |
| Special Attack | 100 | 71 | +29 |
| Special Defense | 60 | 69 | -9 |
| Speed | 65 | 68 | -3 |
| Total | 458 | 412 | +46 |
Seviper appears in 22 games.
Every mainline release where Seviper is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Seviper.
Every main-series game Seviper is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area Three, Area Five
- RaidTera Raid Battles (3★, 4★)
- WildCoastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (3★ Poison-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant DiamondTrade
- Shining PearlObtainable
- WildGrand Underground - Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Swampy Cave, Bogsunk Cavern, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 8
- WildFriend Safari (Poison) (needs another player)
- Omega RubyTrade
- Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoute 114
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoute 11, Village Bridge
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoutes 7 and 11, Village Bridge
- WildRoutes 7 and 23 (Hidden Grotto)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoutes 208, 210 (Sapphire)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildSafari Zone (tall grass in Marshland with 35 Plains points)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- RubyTrade
- SapphireObtainable
- WildRoute 114
- EmeraldObtainable
- WildRoute 114
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Seviper appears in 144 episodes.
From AG008 (2003-01-16) through HZ096 (2025-05-16).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Seviper partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Seviper partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Seviper in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Seviper
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.