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Servine (Japanese: ジャノビー Janovy) is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It evolves from Snivy starting at level 17 and evolves into Serperior starting at level 36.
Biology
Servine is a slim bipedal Pokémon that is primarily green with a cream underside, and narrow red eyes. It has a yellow V-shaped structure that starts at the chest and extends behind the shoulders. Servine has short limbs and a small crest protruding from the back of its head. Three palmate leaves grow along its back and tail.
These leaves are capable of performing photosynthesis, but only while they are clean. Servine will go to great lengths to stay dirt-free for this reason. This swift Pokémon hides in thick foliage or shadows to avoid attacks before retaliating. Servine will mercilessly pummel its target by whipping them with its vines. Servine has an inflated sense of pride, which is one of Servine's weaknesses. Due to this pride, Servine will be unable to cooperate with other Pokémon for a long while.
Evolution
Servine evolves from Snivy and evolves into Serperior.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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| Generation V | | | Unova
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| Black | It moves along the ground as if sliding. Its swift movements befuddle its foes, and it then attacks with a vine whip. |
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| White | They avoid attacks by sinking into the shadows of thick foliage. They retaliate with masterful whipping techniques. |
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| Black 2 | When it gets dirty, its leaves can't be used in photosynthesis, so it always keeps itself clean. |
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| Generation VI | | Kalos
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| X | It moves along the ground as if sliding. Its swift movements befuddle its foes, and it then attacks with a vine whip. |
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| Y | When it gets dirty, its leaves can't be used in photosynthesis, so it always keeps itself clean. |
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| Omega Ruby | It moves along the ground as if sliding. Its swift movements befuddle its foes, and it then attacks with a vine whip. |
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| Alpha Sapphire | When it gets dirty, its leaves can't be used in photosynthesis, so it always keeps itself clean. |
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| Generation IX | | Paldea
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| Scarlet | It runs low to the ground, weaving through the grass, then mercilessly pummels its target by whipping them with its vines. |
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| Violet | Servine’s one weakness is its inflated sense of pride. It takes a while for Servine to be able to cooperate with other Pokémon. |
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Game locations
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In side games
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Servine is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Servine
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Servine
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Servine
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Servine
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Servine
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Servine
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Servine
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Servine
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Servine
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon | Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Talk to in Serene Village or Lively Town
Connected to: Snivy, Emboar
Connection Orb Set: 1
| | Phrases | | Normal | Do you want to see how I use vines? It may be too fast for your eyes to follow! | | Low HP (< 50%) | I can continue... The outlook's grim, though... | | Phrases if the hero | | Normal | (All right! I'll give it my all!) | | Low HP (< 50%) | (This is hard…but I need to hang in there!) | | Phrases if the partner | | Normal | Let's give it our all! | | Low HP (< 50%) | I'm OK… I can take it a little more… |
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Pokémon Rumble Rush | Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds | Base HP: 51 | | | Base Attack: 74 | Base Defense: 54 | Base Speed: 60 |
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Evolution data
Sprites
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In the anime
Major appearances
Trip's Snivy was revealed to have evolved into a Servine in A Rival Battle for Club Champ!, where he was used in his battle against Ash. He reappeared in Ash and Trip's Third Battle!. He evolved into a Serperior sometime prior to Jostling for the Junior Cup!.
Other
Servine debuted in The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!, under the ownership of a Trainer at the Battle Club. It battled a powerful Dewott and lost easily.
Minor appearances
A Trainer's Servine appeared in Climbing the Tower of Success!.
Pokédex entries
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| BW004 | Servine | Ash's Pokédex | Servine, the Grass Snake Pokémon, and the evolved form of Snivy. Servine whips its opponents with vines, and dodges their attacks by hiding in the shadows of thick foliage. |
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In the manga
Be the Best! Pokémon B+W
Main article: Monta's ServineA Servine appeared in Let's Master Pokémon Capturing!, under the ownership of Monta. It was revealed to have evolved from his Snivy.
Pokémon Adventures
Main article: Amanda (Adventures) Main article: Cheren's ServineServine first appeared in Special Delivery. This Servine, formerly belonging to N, was sent over to White after Gigi decides to leave White. She eventually evolves into a Serperior.
Cheren's Snivy was shown to have evolved into Servine in The Final Battle: Crushed Ambition.
A Servine appeared in The Final Battle: Crushed Ambition.
Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~
A Servine appeared in The Green Scroll: Kenshin's Adventure, under the ownership of Motonari.
In the TCG
Main article: Servine (TCG)Trivia
Origin
Servine is based on a snake,[1] perhaps specifically the vine snake, tree snake, or green snake. Like its pre-evolution Snivy, Servine may have been designed with arms and legs to make it appear non-threatening, so as to not put off players. Ken Sugimori stated that the evolutionary line is meant to gradually become more snake-like as the Pokémon evolves.[1] Some of Servine's features may have also been based on legless lizards, Asian grass lizards, or skinks, especially those with serpentine aspects such as Brachymeles, Chamaesaura, and Ablepharus. The shape of Servine's head, body, and crest may be based on the bird of paradise or false bird of paradise flowers.
Ken Sugimori has also said that Snivy, Servine, and Serperior are based on Western culture, specifically mentioning the manga series The Rose of Versailles as an inspiration.[1] Additionally, Servine's physical features resemble the acanthus leaf motifs popularized during the Renaissance. Servine, Pignite, and Dewott's evolutionary lines are collectively based on Western, Chinese, and Japanese culture respectively, to represent the diversity of the Unova region.[1]
Name origin
Servine may be a combination of serpent and vine.
Janovy may be a combination of 蛇 ja (snake) and canopy or ivy.
In other languages
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| More languages |  Hindi | सर्पाइन Serpine | From serpent and vine; Similar to its English name |  Russian | Сервайн Servayn | Transcription of English name |  Thai | จาโนวี Chanowi | Transcription of Japanese name |
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See also
References
External links
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