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    Snivy Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and Mores

    Varno Harris II
    Varno Harris II
    Publish Date: May 28, 2026

    Pokemon Guide

    Snivy Pokemon Guide

    Snivy is a Grass-type Pokemon known for its Unova-era role, evolution method, abilities and matchup profile. This guide covers Snivy’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Normal Form

    Snivy

    snivy

    Shiny Form

    Shiny Snivy

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    Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Snivy guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

    Snivy Description

    Snivy is a Grass-type Pokemon from the Unova era. It is known for its distinctive design, battle role, evolution requirements and useful movepool across different Pokemon games.

    Competitive Overview

    Is Snivy Good in Competitive?

    Snivy can be useful in competitive Pokemon depending on the format, available moves and ruleset. Its typing, abilities and movepool give it specific matchups where it can pressure opponents or support a team.

    Like many Pokemon, Snivy performs best when its weaknesses are covered by teammates and its strongest moves are used in the right matchup.

    Snivy Quick Facts

    Here are the key facts to know about Snivy, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

    Name

    Snivy

    National Dex

    #0495

    Type

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Grass

    Species

    Grass Snake Pokemon

    Height

    2’00” / 0.6 m

    60 cm

    Weight

    17.9 lbs / 8.1 kg

    8.1 kg

    Abilities

    Overgrow, Contrary

    Snivy Stats

    Snivy has a stat profile built around its battle role and typing. Use the stat section below to compare its HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense and Speed.

    Hp
    45
    Attack
    45
    Defense
    55
    Special Attack
    45
    Special Defense
    55
    Speed
    63

    Snivy Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

    These are some of Snivy’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Leaf Storm

    Leaf Storm is one of Snivy’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Giga Drain

    Giga Drain is one of Snivy’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Leech Seed

    Leech Seed is one of Snivy’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Glare

    Glare is one of Snivy’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Substitute

    Substitute is one of Snivy’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Leaf Blade

    Leaf Blade is one of Snivy’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Aerial Ace

    Aerial Ace is one of Snivy’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Synthesis

    Synthesis is one of Snivy’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.

    Snivy All Moves

    Use the section below to view Snivy’s move list by learn method.

    Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

    Level-Up Moves
    LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    1Tackle Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
    4Leer Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    7Vine Whip Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical45100
    10Wrap Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical1590
    13Growth Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    16Magical Leaf Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special60–
    19Leech Seed Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status–90
    22Mega Drain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special40100
    25Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical8075
    28Leaf Blade Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical90100
    31Coil Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status––
    34Giga Drain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special75100
    37Gastro Acid Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status–100
    40Leaf Storm Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special13090
    TM Moves
    MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    TMAerial Ace Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical60–
    TMBullet Seed Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical25100
    TMCalm Mind Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMDouble Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
    TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMEnergy Ball Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special90100
    TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
    TMGiga Drain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special75100
    TMGrass Knot Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special–100
    TMGrass Pledge Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special80100
    TMGrassy Glide Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical55100
    TMGrassy Terrain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status––
    TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMKnock Off Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical65100
    TMLeaf Storm Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special13090
    TMLight Screen Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMMagical Leaf Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special60–
    TMPetal Blizzard Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical90100
    TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMReflect Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMSeed Bomb Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical80100
    TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSolar Beam Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special120100
    TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status––
    TMSwift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60–
    TMSwords Dance Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
    TMTaunt Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status–100
    TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
    TMTrailblaze Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical50100
    Egg Moves
    MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    Glare Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    Iron Tail Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical10075
    Mean Look Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    Mirror Coat Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special–100
    Sweet Scent Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    Synthesis Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status––
    Twister Dragon type Pokemon icon Dragon Special40100

    Snivy Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

    Snivy is a Grass-type Pokemon. Its typing determines which attacks are super effective, resisted or blocked.

    Type

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Grass

    Weaknesses

    Fire type Pokemon icon
    Ice type Pokemon icon
    Poison type Pokemon icon
    Flying type Pokemon icon
    Bug type Pokemon icon

    Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug

    Resistances

    Water type Pokemon icon
    Electric type Pokemon icon
    Grass type Pokemon icon
    Ground type Pokemon icon

    Water, Electric, Grass, Ground

    Immunities

    None

    Snivy Abilities

    Snivy’s abilities can affect how it handles matchups, disruption, damage or team support.

    Overgrow

    Overgrow gives Snivy an important battle trait depending on the game, format and ruleset.

    Contrary

    Contrary gives Snivy an important battle trait depending on the game, format and ruleset.

    Snivy Evolution

    This section shows the Snivy evolution line and how each stage is obtained.

    Stage 1

    Snivy

    Grass type Pokemon icon
    snivy

    Starting form

    Stage 2

    Servine

    Grass type Pokemon icon
    servine

    Evolves from Snivy at Level 17

    Stage 3

    Serperior

    Grass type Pokemon icon
    serperior

    Evolves from Servine at Level 36

    Where to Find Snivy in Pokemon Games

    Snivy’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Older games are still listed for consistency, including games where Snivy had not been introduced yet.

    Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
    Game Where to Find Snivy
    Pokemon Red box artPokemon Red Not available because Snivy had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Blue box artPokemon Blue Not available because Snivy had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Yellow box artPokemon Yellow Not available because Snivy had not been introduced yet.
    Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
    Game Where to Find Snivy
    Pokemon Gold box artPokemon Gold Not available because Snivy had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Silver box artPokemon Silver Not available because Snivy had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Crystal box artPokemon Crystal Not available because Snivy had not been introduced yet.
    Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
    Game Where to Find Snivy
    Pokemon Ruby box artPokemon Ruby Not available because Snivy had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Sapphire box artPokemon Sapphire Not available because Snivy had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Emerald box artPokemon Emerald Not available because Snivy had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon FireRed box artPokemon FireRed Not available because Snivy had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon LeafGreen box artPokemon LeafGreen Not available because Snivy had not been introduced yet.
    Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
    Game Where to Find Snivy
    Pokemon Diamond box artPokemon Diamond Not available because Snivy had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Pearl box artPokemon Pearl Not available because Snivy had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Platinum box artPokemon Platinum Not available because Snivy had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon HeartGold box artPokemon HeartGold Not available because Snivy had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon SoulSilver box artPokemon SoulSilver Not available because Snivy had not been introduced yet.
    Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
    Game Where to Find Snivy
    Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Choose as a starter Pokemon or trade from another game.
    Pokemon White box artPokemon White Choose as a starter Pokemon or trade from another game.
    Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Choose as a starter Pokemon or trade from another game.
    Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Choose as a starter Pokemon or trade from another game.
    Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
    Game Where to Find Snivy
    Pokemon X box artPokemon X Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
    Game Where to Find Snivy
    Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu box artPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee box artPokemon Let’s Go Eevee Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
    Game Where to Find Snivy
    Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Legends: Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus Not available in this game.
    Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
    Game Where to Find Snivy
    Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Not available in this game.
    Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
    Game Where to Find Snivy
    Pokemon Winds and Waves box artPokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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    Snivy FAQ

    Here are quick answers to common questions about Snivy. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

    What type is Snivy?

    Snivy is a Grass-type Pokemon.

    What is Snivy weak against?

    Snivy is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug-type moves.

    Does Snivy evolve?

    Evolves from Servine at Level 36

    What are Snivy’s abilities?

    Snivy’s abilities are Overgrow, Contrary.

    What are Snivy’s best moves?

    Snivy’s best moves often include Leaf Storm, Giga Drain, Leech Seed, Glare, Substitute, Leaf Blade, Aerial Ace, Synthesis.

    Is Snivy good in Pokemon?

    Snivy can be useful depending on the game and format thanks to its typing, abilities and movepool.

    How do you get Snivy?

    Check the location section above because Snivy availability changes by game.

    Is Snivy available in Pokemon Legends Z-A?

    Not available in this game.


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    Final Output Note:
    Removed the Featured Competitive Build section because no confirmed The Game Haus Pokemon Champions build link was provided or confirmed for Snivy.
    Removed Mega or alternate form sections where not applicable. Kept alternate form coverage where applicable.
    Stats, image and move tables are shortcode-driven. Description, abilities, locations, FAQ and form notes are manually written.
    Pokemon Legends Z-A rows should receive human review before publishing if TGH requires exact spawn verification beyond the current availability/location guides.


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