Snivy
#1 in the Black and White Pokédex • Grass Snake Pokémon
Pokémon Black
It is very intelligent and calm. Being exposed to lots of sunlight makes its movements swifter.
Pokémon White
They photosynthesize by bathing their tails in sunlight. When they are not feeling well, their tails droop.
Pokédexes
Egg Group
Steps to Hatch
Effort Values Yielded
Gender Ratio
Capture Rate
Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Snivy #1 | Level 17 |  Servine #2 |
Servine #2 | Level 36 |  Serperior #3 |
Pokémon Black
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nuvema Town | Receive as a gift | 5 | 100% | - |
Pokémon White
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nuvema Town | Receive as a gift | 5 | 100% | - |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle |  |  Physical | 50 | 100 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
| 4 | Leer | |  Status | - | 100 | 30 | The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced. |
| 7 | Vine Whip |  | Physical | 35 | 100 | 15 | The target is struck with slender, whiplike vines to inflict damage. |
| 10 | Wrap | | Physical | 15 | 90 | 20 | A long body or vines are used to wrap and squeeze the target for four to five turns. |
| 13 | Growth | | Status | - | - | 40 | The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats. |
| 16 | Leaf Tornado | |  Special | 65 | 90 | 10 | The user attacks its target by encircling it in sharp leaves. This attack may also lower the target’s accuracy. |
| 19 | Leech Seed | | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn. |
| 22 | Mega Drain | | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 25 | Slam | | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 | The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, etc., to inflict damage. |
| 28 | Leaf Blade | | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | The user handles a sharp leaf like a sword and attacks by cutting its target. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 31 | Coil |  | Status | - | - | 20 | The user coils up and concentrates. This raises its Attack and Defense stats as well as its accuracy. |
| 34 | Giga Drain | | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 37 | Wring Out | | Special | - | 100 | 5 | The user powerfully wrings the target. The more HP the target has, the greater this attack’s power. |
| 40 | Gastro Acid | | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user hurls up its stomach acids on the target. The fluid eliminates the effect of the target’s Ability. |
| 43 | Leaf Storm | | Special | 140 | 90 | 5 | The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The attack’s recoil harshly reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captivate | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| Glare | | Status | - | 90 | 30 | The user intimidates the target with the pattern on its belly to cause paralysis. |
| Iron Tail |  | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Magical Leaf | | Special | 60 | - | 20 | The user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack will not miss. |
| Mean Look | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee. |
| Mirror Coat |  | Special | - | 100 | 20 | A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Natural Gift | | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| Pursuit |  | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle. |
| Sweet Scent | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | A sweet scent that lowers the opposing team’s evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc. |
| Twister |  | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing team. It may also make targets flinch. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 | Cut | | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. |
| TM04 | Calm Mind | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats. |
| TM06 | Toxic | | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM12 | Taunt | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| TM16 | Light Screen | | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM20 | Safeguard | | Status | - | - | 25 | The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM33 | Reflect | | Status | - | - | 20 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace |  | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. |
| TM41 | Torment | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM48 | Round | | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
| TM70 | Flash | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves. |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | | Status | - | - | 30 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | | Special | - | 100 | 20 | The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage. |
| TM87 | Swagger | | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Pledge | | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | A column of grass hits opposing Pokémon. When used with its water equivalent, its damage increases into a vast swamp. |
Overgrow
Ability Slot 1
Powers up Grass-type moves in a pinch.
Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Contrary
Hidden Ability
Makes stat changes have an opposite effect.
Inverts stat changes.