TL;DR. Snivy is a pure grass-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 308. It is very intelligent and calm. Being exposed to lots of sunlight makes its movements swifter.
It is very intelligent and calm. Being exposed to lots of sunlight makes its movements swifter.
Stat spread.
Total of 308. 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.
Snivy 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, Snivy reaches 849 CP at level 40 and 972 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Snivy first appeared on January 5, 2021, during Unova Celebration Event 2021.
- Snivy
- Servine and Serperior by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Feb 24 to Mar 1, 2025, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 24 to Mar 1, 2025 | 1-star | Road to Unova |
Common questions about Snivy.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Snivy, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Snivy?
Snivy is a pure Grass-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Snivy weak to?
Snivy takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Snivy resistant to?
Snivy resists Water, Grass, Electric, Ground. It has no full immunities.
How does Snivy evolve?
Snivy evolves into Servine (Level 17).
What generation is Snivy from?
Snivy was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0495.
What are Snivy's base stats?
Snivy has HP 45, Attack 45, Defense 55, Special Attack 45, Special Defense 55, and Speed 63. Total base stat total: 308.
What are Snivy's abilities?
Snivy can have the ability Overgrow, plus the Hidden Ability Contrary.
Is Snivy legendary or mythical?
No. Snivy is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Snivy's best stat?
Snivy's highest base stat is Speed at 63, which ranks 53rd of 127 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Snivy good?
Snivy has a base stat total of 308, the 825th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 104th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Snivy 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 Snivy is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Snivy vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 127 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Snivy | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | 66 | -21 |
| Attack | 45 | 75 | -30 |
| Defense | 55 | 72 | -17 |
| Special Attack | 45 | 72 | -27 |
| Special Defense | 55 | 72 | -17 |
| Speed | 63 | 60 | +3 |
| Total | 308 | 417 | -109 |
Snivy appears in 11 games.
Every mainline release where Snivy is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Snivy.
Every main-series game Snivy is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- WildSavanna Biome (after boosting biodiversity in the Savanna Biome) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIINot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- BreedSerperior
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTrade
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YTrade
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- GiftReceived from Professor Birch on Route 101 after completing the Delta Episode
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- GiftFirst partner Pokémon from Professor Juniper in Nuvema Town
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- GiftFirst partner Pokémon from Bianca in Aspertia City
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Snivy appears in 52 episodes.
From BW001 (2010-09-23) through JN142 (2023-02-17).
TCG Pocket appearances
Snivy in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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