Snivy
#495 (Unova)
Best moveset for Snivy
The best moves for Snivy are Vine Whip and Seed Bomb when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Vine Whip and Energy Ball deal the most damage per turn.
Defending
14.4DPS
27DPS
Trainer Battles
4EPT
2.13DPE
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Snivy family. Snivy evolves into Servine for 25 Candy, then into Serperior for 100 Candy.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Snivy for 22 Candy, Servine for 90 Candy.
Game images
Snivy, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
PokéXciting! Bangkok
In person
13th Feb 2027
PokéXciting! Manila
In person
23rd Jan 2027
PokéXciting! Singapore
In person
7th Nov
PokéXciting! Taipei
In person
10th Oct
Pokémon RUN 30 Event
In person
2nd Oct
PokéXciting! Kuala Lumpur
In person
12th Sep
Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition
21st Jul
Road to Kalos
23rd Feb
Car Free Day in Jakarta
In person
10th Jan
Summary
Snivy is a Grass Pokémon. It is weak to Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice moves. Snivy's best moveset is Vine Whip & Seed Bomb and it has a Max CP of 960. Snivy evolves into Servine.
About
"They photosynthesize by bathing their tails in sunlight. When they are not feeling well, their tails droop."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Vine Whip | 6 | 14.4 |
| Tackle | 5 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Ball | 90 | 2 | 2.16 |
| Seed Bomb | 55 | 3 | 2 |
| Wrap | 60 | 3 | 1.82 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Vine Whip
14.4 DPS
|
Seed Bomb
33 DPS
|
5.6 | 100% |
|
Vine Whip
14.4 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.3 | 96% |
|
Vine Whip
14.4 DPS
|
Energy Ball
27 DPS
|
5.1 | 92% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Seed Bomb
33 DPS
|
4.9 | 89% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Energy Ball
27 DPS
|
4.6 | 82% |
|
Vine Whip
14.4 DPS
|
Wrap
20 DPS
|
4.5 | 80% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
4.5 | 80% |
|
Vine Whip
14.4 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4.3 | 77% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Wrap
20 DPS
|
3.9 | 71% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
3.3 | 59% |
Counters & Raids
Top Snivy counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Snivy Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.04
- 2 0.04
- 3 0.05
- 4 0.05
- 5 0.05
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
88 |
| Defense |
|
107 |
| Stamina |
|
128 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 113 |
| Level 50 | 120 |
Average size
| Height | 0.6 m |
| Weight | 8.1 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 10,000 |
| Candy | 25 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
364 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
485 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
728 |
|
Level 40 |
849 |
|
Level 50 |
960 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 606 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 789 |