seviper

Seviper is a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Poison

Abilities:

• Shed Skin: May heal its own status conditions
• Infiltrator (Hidden Ability): Passes through the opposing Pokémon's barriers, substitutes, and the like

Physical Characteristics:

• Seviper is a long, serpentine Pokémon resembling a viper snake.
• Its body is predominantly black with curved, purple and yellow patterns.
• It has large red fangs and a tail shaped like a blade, used for cutting.
• Red eyes and a forked tongue further emphasize its snake-like appearance.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Seviper is known for its fierce rivalry with Zangoose, a mongoose-like Pokémon.
• It tends to live in grasslands and forests, where it can camouflage and hunt.
• Its behavior is aggressive, often engaging in territorial battles with other Pokémon.

In Battle:

• Seviper is known for its strong offensive capabilities, particularly in physical attacks.
• Signature moves include Poison Tail, which has a high critical hit ratio, and Toxic, a move that badly poisons the target.
• It is effective against Fairy and Grass types due to its Poison-type moves.
• Seviper's weaknesses include Ground and Psychic-type moves.

Evolution:

• Seviper does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon, making it a standalone species.

Interesting Facts:

• Seviper's ongoing feud with Zangoose is rooted in their natural predator-prey relationship, which is a theme frequently explored in the Pokémon series.
• It is known for its unique Poison Tail, a move characterized by the use of its bladed tail.
• In the Pokémon anime, Seviper is notably used by Team Rocket's Jessie, further showcasing its menacing nature.
• Seviper's design is likely inspired by the habu snake, a species native to the Ryukyu Islands, reflecting its viper-like appearance and behavior.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Ruby: SEVIPER shares a generations-long feud with ZANGOOSE. The scars on its body are evidence of vicious battles.This Pokémon attacks using its sword- edged tail.
• Sapphire: SEVIPER’s swordlike tail serves two purposes - it slashes foes and douses them with secreted poison.This Pokémon will not give up its long- running blood feud with ZANGOOSE.
• Emerald: SEVIPER and ZANGOOSE are eternal rivals. It counters a ZANGOOSE’s dazzling agility with its swordlike tail, which also oozes a horrible poison.
• Firered: It sharpens its swordlike tail on hard rocks. It hides in tall grass and strikes unwary prey with venomous fangs.
• Leafgreen: It sharpens its swordlike tail on hard rocks. It hides in tall grass and strikes unwary prey with venomous fangs.
• Diamond: For many generations, it has feuded with ZANGOOSE. It whets its bladed tail on rocks for battle.
• Pearl: For many generations, it has feuded with ZANGOOSE. It whets its bladed tail on rocks for battle.
• Platinum: For many generations, it has feuded with ZANGOOSE. It whets its bladed tail on rocks for battle.
• Heartgold: In battle, it uses its bladed tail to counter any ZANGOOSE. It secretes a deadly venom in its tail.
• Soulsilver: In battle, it uses its bladed tail to counter any ZANGOOSE. It secretes a deadly venom in its tail.
• Black: For many generations, it has feuded with Zangoose. It whets its bladed tail on rocks for battle.
• White: For many generations, it has feuded with Zangoose. It whets its bladed tail on rocks for battle.
• Black-2: Constant polishing makes the edge of the blade on its tail extremely sharp. It’s Zangoose’s archrival.
• White-2: Constant polishing makes the edge of the blade on its tail extremely sharp. It’s Zangoose’s archrival.
• X: In battle, it uses its bladed tail to counter any Zangoose. It secretes a deadly venom in its tail.
• Y: Constant polishing makes the edge of the blade on its tail extremely sharp. It’s Zangoose’s archrival.
• Omega-Ruby: Seviper shares a generations-long feud with Zangoose. The scars on its body are evidence of vicious battles. This Pokémon attacks using its sword-edged tail.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Seviper’s swordlike tail serves two purposes—it slashes foes and douses them with secreted poison. This Pokémon will not give up its long-running blood feud with Zangoose.