Snivy

Snivy
Information
Type	Grass
Gender	87.5% ♂ / 12.5% ♀
Abilities	Regular Overgrow Hidden Contrary
Species	Grass Snake Pokémon
Height and Weight	Height 0.6 m / 2'00" Weight 8.1 kg / 17.9 lbs.
Introduced in	Generation V
Evolution	Evolves into Servine
Body, Footprint, Color, Egg group, and Cry	Body Shape 06 Footprint Color Green Egg group(s) Field ,  Grass Cry
Pokédex
National Pokédex	0495
Kanto	N/A / N/A (PE)
Johto	N/A / N/A (HGSS)
Hoenn	N/A / N/A (ORAS)
Sinnoh and Hisui	Sinnoh N/A / N/A (Pt) Hisui N/A
Unova	001 / N/A (B2W2)
Kalos	Central Kalos N/A Coastal Kalos N/A Mountain Kalos N/A
Alola	N/A / N/A (USUM)
Galar	N/A / N/A (TIoA) / N/A (TCT)
Paldea, Kitakami and Blueberry	Paldea N/A Kitakami N/A Blueberry 200
In other languages
Japanese	Name ツタージャ Tsutaaja
Japanese	Name ツタージャ Tsutaaja
English	Name Snivy
English	Name Snivy

Snivy (Japanese: ツタージャ, Hepburn: Tsutaaja) (SNY-vee) is the Grass-type Starter Pokémon of the Unova region, introduced in Generation V. is one of three First partner Pokémon of Unova that trainers can choose from Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2, along with Tepig and Oshawott.

Quick Answers

What is the evolution process of Snivy in Pokémon?

Snivy, a Pokémon favored by Unova trainers, evolves into Servine at level 17. The evolution doesn't stop there, as Servine further evolves into Serperior at level 36. Throughout this evolution process, Snivy retains its memories from its earlier stages.

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How does Snivy differ from other snake-like creatures in Pokémon?

Distinct from other snake-like Pokémon, Snivy is a green serpentine creature with a unique evolution process. When evolving into Serperior, Snivy loses its legs and its arms become stubby. This Pokémon, the only non-mammalian Unova starter, is known for its haughty yet intelligent demeanor, often refusing unworthy orders and delegating tasks to other Pokémon. It moves swiftly in battle, with its speed enhanced by prolonged sunlight exposure.

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What are the unique characteristics of Snivy's tail?

Snivy, a green snake Pokémon, possesses a leaf-like tail connected to a yellow collar that extends from the sides of its body to its back's center. The tail's unique design contributes to Snivy's swift movements, particularly when exposed to sunlight. Notably, Snivy's physical attributes transform during evolution, with its arms shortening as it evolves into Servine and its legs disappearing upon evolution into Serperior.

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In which Pokémon games was Snivy first introduced as a starter?

Snivy, a Grass-type Starter Pokémon, made its first appearance in the Unova region during Generation V. Trainers could select Snivy as their first partner in Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2. Professor Juniper also offered Snivy to beginner trainers in Unova.

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What are the other two starter Pokémon along with Snivy in the Unova region?

In the Unova region, alongside Snivy, the starter Pokémon include Tepig and Oshawott. Tepig, a Fire type, evolves into Pignite and gains a Fighting type, eventually evolving into Emboar. Oshawott, a Water type, evolves into Dewott.

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Biology

Physiology

Concept artwork of Snivy.

Colored concept artwork of Snivy.

Snivy is a serpentine creature with mainly a green body, tan stomach and lower head, with the end of its tail being shaped like a leaf as large as its head. Though unlike most other snake-like creatures, Snivy sports arms and legs, being green and tan, respectively. The arms are quite plant-like, ending in three prongs that act like fingers. Its head is a tear drop shape with the top half being green and the bottom half, in front of the neck, being tan. Its eyes are in the intersection between the border of the green and tan parts of its head. Its eyes are surrounded by a yellow marking and are usually half closed. Near the bottom of its neck is a yellow collar which comes up on either side on its body, and comes together in the center of its back, making a line to the bottom of the leaf tail.

Behavior

A calm and intelligent Pokémon, Snivy moves swifly in battle. They'll start to move swifter if they bathe in sunlight for long enough. A Snivy will show it's in bad health when its tail starts drooping.

Snivy will always keep their heads held up high. They are known to refuse orders they consider “unbecoming” or “unworthy;” in fact, Snivy may even persuade other Pokémon to complete tasks they do not want to finish for them. Despite their haughty personalities, Snivy are also very calm and intelligent. Though they dislike combat, they will stay collected when attacked and always think before acting. Though their arms are usable, Snivy are more adept at using vines to handle objects.

According to Iris and Cilan in "Snivy Plays Hard to Catch!", due to their high intelligence, Snivy have high expectations of their trainers. If a trainer fails to meet them, then Snivy will leave them. Despite their smugness, their calm natures and intelligence make Snivy popular amongst trainers in Unova.

Snivy usually live on treetops and tall grasses in many forests.

Evolution

Snivy evolves into Servine at level 17. Servine then evolves into Serperior at level 36.

Game Data

Pokédex Entries

• Black

  It is very intelligent and calm. Being exposed to lots of sunlight makes its movements swifter.

• White

  They photosynthesise by bathing their tails in sunlight. When they are not feeling well, their tails drop.

• Black 2

  Being exposed to sunlight makes its movements swifter. It uses vines more adeptly than its hands.

• White 2

  Being exposed to sunlight makes its movements swifter. It uses vines more adeptly than its hands.

• X

  Being exposed to sunlight makes its movements swifter. It uses vines more adeptly than its hands.

• Y

  They photosynthesize by bathing their tails in sunlight. When they are not feeling well, their tails droop.

• Omega Ruby

  Being exposed to sunlight makes its movements swifter. It uses vines more adeptly than its hands.

• Alpha Sapphire

  They photosynthesize by bathing their tails in sunlight. When they are not feeling well, their tails droop.

Game Locations

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
Black and White	First partner Pokémon from Professor Juniper in Nuvema Town.	One
Black 2 and White 2	First partner Pokémon from Bianca in Aspertia City.	One
X and Y	Transfer	None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire	Gift from Professor Birch at Route 101 after completing the Delta Episode (choice between Snivy, Tepig and Oshawott)	One
Sun and Moon	Breed Serperior	None
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon	Trade	None

Stats

Stats
HP	45
Attack	45
Defense	55
Sp. Atk	45
Sp. Def	55
Speed	63
Total	308

Learnset

Leveling

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
1	Tackle	40	100%	35	Normal	Physical
4	Leer	—	100%	30	Normal	Status
7	Vine Whip	45	100%	25	Grass	Physical
10	Wrap	15	90%	20	Normal	Physical
13	Growth	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
16	Leaf Tornado	65	90%	10	Grass	Special
19	Leech Seed	—	90%	10	Grass	Status
22	Mega Drain	40	100%	15	Grass	Special
25	Slam	80	75%	20	Normal	Physical
28	Leaf Blade	90	100%	15	Grass	Physical
31	Coil	—	—%	20	Poison	Status
34	Giga Drain	75	100%	10	Grass	Special
37	Wring Out	—	100%	5	Normal	Special
40	Gastro Acid	—	100%	10	Poison	Status
43	Leaf Storm	130	90%	5	Grass	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
1	Tackle	50	100%	35	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
4	Leer	—	100%	30	Normal	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
7	Vine Whip	45	100%	25	Grass	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
10	Wrap	15	90%	20	Normal	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
13	Growth	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
16	Leaf Tornado	65	90%	10	Grass	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
19	Leech Seed	—	90%	10	Grass	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
22	Mega Drain	40	100%	15	Grass	Special		2 ♥	3 ♥
25	Slam	80	75%	20	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
28	Leaf Blade	90	100%	15	Grass	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
31	Coil	—	—%	20	Poison	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
34	Giga Drain	75	100%	10	Grass	Special		1 ♥	4 ♥
37	Wring Out	—	100%	5	Normal	Special		2 ♥	1 ♥
40	Gastro Acid	—	100%	10	Poison	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
43	Leaf Storm	130	90%	5	Grass	Special		6 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
1	Tackle	50	100%	35	Normal	Physical
4	Leer	—	100%	30	Normal	Status
7	Vine Whip	35	100%	15	Grass	Physical
10	Wrap	15	90%	20	Normal	Physical
13	Growth	—	—%	40	Normal	Status
16	Leaf Tornado	65	90%	10	Grass	Special
19	Leech Seed	—	90%	10	Grass	Status
22	Mega Drain	40	100%	15	Grass	Special
25	Slam	80	75%	20	Normal	Physical
28	Leaf Blade	90	100%	15	Grass	Physical
31	Coil	—	—%	20	Poison	Status
34	Giga Drain	75	100%	10	Grass	Special
37	Wring Out	—	100%	5	Normal	Special
40	Gastro Acid	—	100%	10	Poison	Status
43	Leaf Storm	140	90%	5	Grass	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM01	Work Up	—	—%	30	Normal	Status
TM04	Calm Mind	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status
TM12	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status
TM16	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM20	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM22	Solar Beam	120	100%	10	Grass	Special
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM33	Reflect	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical
TM41	Torment	—	100%	15	Dark	Status
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM53	Energy Ball	90	100%	10	Grass	Special
TM75	Swords Dance	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
TM86	Grass Knot	—	100%	20	Grass	Special
TM87	Swagger	—	85%	15	Normal	Status
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM96	Nature Power	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
TM04	Calm Mind	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM12	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
TM16	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM20	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
TM22	Solar Beam	120	100%	10	Grass	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM33	Reflect	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM41	Torment	—	100%	15	Dark	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM53	Energy Ball	90	100%	10	Grass	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM70	Flash	—	100%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM75	Swords Dance	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM86	Grass Knot	—	100%	20	Grass	Special		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM94	Secret PowerORAS	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM96	Nature Power	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
HM01	Cut	50	95%	30	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM04	Calm Mind	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status
TM12	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status
TM16	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM20	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM22	Solar Beam	120	100%	10	Grass	Special
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM33	Reflect	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical
TM41	Torment	—	100%	15	Dark	Status
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM53	Energy Ball	80	100%	10	Grass	Special
TM70	Flash	—	100%	20	Normal	Status
TM75	Swords Dance	—	—%	30	Normal	Status
TM86	Grass Knot	—	100%	20	Grass	Special
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
HM01	Cut	50	95%	30	Normal	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V

Breeding Generation VII
Move	Father	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
Captivate	Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Vulpix, Vulpix, Meowth, Meowth, Persian, Persian, Stantler, Skitty, Glameow, Purugly, Purrloin, Minccino, Popplio, Brionne, Primarina	—	100%	20	Normal	Status
Glare	Ekans, Arbok, Dunsparce, Seviper	—	100%	30	Normal	Status
Grassy Terrain	Oddish, Gloom, Tangela, Roserade, Tangrowth, Comfey	—	—%	10	Grass	Status
Iron Tail *	Nidoran♂, Rhyhorn, Mareep	100	75%	15	Steel	Physical
Magical Leaf	Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Bellossom, Roselia, Roserade, Cherubi, Cherrim, Leafeon, Comfey	60	—%	20	Grass	Special
Mean Look	Umbreon, Patrat, Watchog, Meowstic	—	—%	5	Normal	Status
Mirror Coat	Lopunny, Glaceon	—	100%	20	Psychic	Special
Natural Gift	Oddish, Gloom, Exeggcute, Tangela, Tangrowth, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Sunkern, Sunflora, Phanpy, Lotad, Tropius, Pansage, Pansear, Panpour, Comfey	—	100%	15	Normal	Physical
Pursuit	Rattata, Rattata, Raticate, Raticate, Mankey, Primeape, Tauros, Umbreon, Dunsparce, Zangoose, Absol, Buizel, Floatzel, Purrloin, Liepard, Blitzle, Zebstrika, Zorua, Zoroark, Emolga, Bouffalant, Yungoos, Gumshoos	40	100%	20	Dark	Physical
Sweet Scent	Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Oddish, Gloom, Bellossom, Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Victreebel, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Teddiursa, Ursaring, Mawile, Roselia, Tropius, Roserade, Carnivine, Maractus, Foongus, Amoonguss, Comfey	—	100%	20	Normal	Status
Twister ◊	Farfetch'd, Shiftry, Tropius	40	100%	20	Dragon	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move	Father	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category	Contest Category	Appeal	Jam
Captivate	Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Vulpix, Meowth, Persian, Stantler, Skitty, Glameow, Purugly, Purrloin, Minccino	—	100%	20	Normal	Status		4 ♥	0 ♥
Glare	Ekans, Arbok, Dunsparce, Seviper	—	100%	30	Normal	Status		1 ♥	3 ♥
Grassy Terrain	Oddish, Gloom, Tangela, Roserade, Tangrowth	—	—%	10	Grass	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
Iron Tail *	Nidoran♂, Rhyhorn, Mareep	100	75%	15	Steel	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Magical Leaf	Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Bellossom, Roselia, Roserade, Cherubi, Cherrim, Leafeon	60	—%	20	Grass	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
Mean Look	Umbreon, Patrat, Watchog, Meowstic	—	—%	5	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Mirror Coat	Lopunny, Glaceon	—	100%	20	Psychic	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
Natural Gift	Oddish, Gloom, Exeggcute, Tangela, Tangrowth, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Sunkern, Sunflora, Phanpy, Lotad, Tropius, Pansage, Pansear, Panpour	—	100%	15	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
Pursuit	Rattata, Raticate, Tauros, Umbreon, Dunsparce, Zangoose, Absol, Purrloin, Liepard, Blitzle, Zebstrika, Zorua, Zoroark, Emolga, Bouffalant	40	100%	20	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	1 ♥
Sweet Scent	Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Oddish, Gloom, Bellossom, Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Victreebel, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Teddiursa, Ursaring, Mawile, Roselia, Tropius, Roserade, Carnivine, Maractus, Foongus, Amoonguss	—	100%	20	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Twister ◊	Farfetch'd, Shiftry, Tropius	40	100%	20	Dragon	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation V
Move	Father	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
Captivate	Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Vulpix, Meowth, Persian, Stantler, Skitty, Glameow, Purugly, Purrloin, Minccino	—	100%	20	Normal	Status
Glare	Ekans, Arbok, Dunsparce, Seviper	—	90%	30	Normal	Status
Iron Tail *	Nidoran♂, Rhyhorn, Mareep	100	75%	15	Steel	Physical
Magical Leaf	Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Bellossom, Roselia, Roserade, Cherubi, Cherrim, Leafeon	60	—%	20	Grass	Special
Mean Look	Umbreon, Patrat, Watchog	—	—%	5	Normal	Status
Mirror Coat	Lopunny, Glaceon	—	100%	20	Psychic	Special
Natural Gift	Oddish, Gloom, Exeggcute, Tangela, Tangrowth, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Sunkern, Sunflora, Phanpy, Lotad, Tropius, Pansage, Pansear, Panpour	—	100%	15	Normal	Physical
Pursuit	Rattata, Raticate, Tauros, Umbreon, Dunsparce, Zangoose, Absol, Purrloin, Liepard, Blitzle, Zebstrika, Zorua, Zoroark, Emolga, Bouffalant	40	100%	20	Dark	Physical
Sweet Scent	Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Oddish, Gloom, Bellossom, Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Victreebel, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Teddiursa, Ursaring, Mawile, Roselia, Tropius, Roserade, Carnivine, Maractus, Foongus, Amoonguss	—	100%	20	Normal	Status
Twister ◊	Farfetch'd, Shiftry, Tropius	40	100%	20	Dragon	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V

Tutoring Generation VII
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Aqua Tail USUM	90	90%	10	Water	Physical
Bind USUM	15	85%	20	Normal	Physical
Defog USUM	—	—%	15	Flying	Status
Gastro Acid USUM	—	100%	10	Poison	Status
Giga Drain USUM	75	100%	10	Grass	Special
Grass Pledge SMUSUM	80	100%	10	Grass	Special
Iron Tail USUM	100	75%	15	Steel	Physical
Knock Off USUM	65	100%	20	Dark	Physical
Seed Bomb USUM	80	100%	15	Grass	Physical
Snatch USUM	—	—%	10	Dark	Status
Snore USUM	50	100%	15	Normal	Special
Synthesis USUM	—	—%	5	Grass	Status
Worry Seed USUM	—	100%	10	Grass	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
Aqua Tail ORAS	90	90%	10	Water	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Bind ORAS	15	85%	20	Normal	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
Gastro Acid ORAS	—	100%	10	Poison	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
Giga Drain ORAS	75	100%	10	Grass	Special		1 ♥	4 ♥
Grass Pledge XYORAS	80	100%	10	Grass	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS	100	75%	15	Steel	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Knock Off ORAS	65	100%	25	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
Seed Bomb ORAS	80	100%	15	Grass	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Snatch ORAS	—	—%	10	Dark	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Snore ORAS	50	100%	15	Normal	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Synthesis ORAS	—	—%	5	Grass	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Worry Seed ORAS	—	100%	10	Grass	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Aqua Tail	90	90%	10	Water	Physical
Bind	15	85%	20	Normal	Physical
Gastro Acid	—	100%	10	Poison	Status
Giga Drain	75	100%	10	Grass	Special
Grass Pledge	50	100%	10	Grass	Special
Iron Tail	100	75%	15	Steel	Physical
Knock Off	20	100%	20	Dark	Physical
Seed Bomb	80	100%	15	Grass	Physical
Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
Snatch	—	—%	10	Dark	Status
Snore	40	100%	15	Normal	Special
Synthesis	—	—%	5	Grass	Status
Worry Seed	—	100%	10	Grass	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

• Generation V
• Generation VI

Snivy's Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version sprite

Snivy's Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version Shiny sprite

Snivy's back sprite

Snivy's Shiny back sprite

Snivy's sprite

Snivy's Shiny sprite

Snivy's back sprite

Snivy's Shiny back sprite

Appearances

• Trip's Snivy.
• Ash's Snivy.

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Anime

Main

• Ash's Snivy

Supporting

• Trip's Snivy

Trivia

• Some large snakes, such as pythons and anacondas, have vestigial legs, which are visible on the outside of them or on old snake skeletons that carry hips, yet Snivy's legs seem to function. When Snivy is a Servine, its arms become shorter. And when it evolves into Serperior, it loses its legs completely and its arms become small and stubby.
• Snivy is also a playable character in PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond; she's also a Princess and daughter of Queen Serperior.
  • Snivy can be seen female in PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond and under the possession of Ash, however, it actually only has a 12.5% chance of being female.
• Snivy is the only non-mammalian Unova starter.
• In Super Smash Bros., Snivy is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses the move Razor Leaf. However, Snivy is unable to learn Razor Leaf in any form of main game.
  • When Snivy was originally revealed it didn't have it's English name so fans gave it the name "Smugleaf". This name was so popular it appeared in an issue of Nintendo Power.
• Snivy ranked 4th, among all Pokémon, in the Pokémon of the Year 2021 poll by The Pokémon Company. It also ranked 2nd among all Unova Pokémon.

Origin

Snivy is based on the green vine snake and possibly the expression "snake in the grass" (someone untrustworthy). Snivy and its evolution having legs may be based on the theory that snakes evolved from lizards, which had legs. As the Unova starters are based on historical empires, Snivy and its evolutions are likely based on the French (and possibly British) Empire.

Etymology

Snivy is a portmanteau of snake, ivy, and possibly snide (sarcastic and harsh).

Tsutāja likely comes from 蔦 (tsuta, vine or ivy) and 蛇 (ja, snake).

Names in other languages

• English, Italian and Spanish: Snivy
• French: Vipélierre
• German: Serpifeu
• Chinese: 藤藤蛇
• Korean: 주리비얀

Gallery

See also

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Legendary Pokémon data
• The Pokémon Database
• Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
• Psypokes Psydex data