snivy

Snivy is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Grass

Abilities:

• Overgrow: Boosts the power of Grass-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
• Contrary (Hidden Ability): Reverses all stat changes affecting the Pokémon, turning positive changes into negative and vice versa.

Physical Characteristics:

• Slender, serpentine Pokémon with a predominantly green body
• Yellow crest-like structures on its shoulders and tail
• Large, clever eyes with red irises and a small mouth
• Limbs are short, with tiny feet and hands, giving it an elegant appearance

Behavior and Habitat:

• Prefers lush forests and areas with abundant plant life
• Known for being intelligent and calm in demeanor
• Uses its tail to photosynthesize, which is why it often lounges in sunny spots
• Can be aloof and selective about forming bonds with trainers, valuing intelligence and strategy

In Battle:

• Known for its speed and evasive maneuvers
• Signature moves: Leaf Blade, Leaf Tornado
• Utilizes its speed to outmaneuver opponents and strike quickly
• Gains strength from moves that alter stats when paired with its Contrary ability, such as Leaf Storm, which lowers Special Attack but gets reversed to increase it

Evolution:

• Evolves into Servine starting at level 17
• Evolves from Servine into Serperior starting at level 36

Interesting Facts:

• Snivy's design and behavior are inspired by both snakes and ivy, reflecting its Grass typing and serpentine form
• Known as the "Grass Snake Pokémon," it exudes an air of sophistication and strategy
• Featured prominently in the Pokémon Black and White games as one of the starter Pokémon choices for players
• Its Hidden Ability, Contrary, makes it uniquely strategic in battle, encouraging unconventional tactics

This comprehensive summary provides a detailed look at Snivy, highlighting its characteristics, behaviors, and strategic importance.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Black: It is very intelligent and calm. Being exposed to lots of sunlight makes its movements swifter.
• White: They photosynthesize by bathing their tails in sunlight. When they are not feeling well, their tails droop.
• Black-2: Being exposed to sunlight makes its movements swifter. It uses vines more adeptly than its hands.
• White-2: Being exposed to sunlight makes its movements swifter. It uses vines more adeptly than its hands.
• X: Being exposed to sunlight makes its movements swifter. It uses vines more adeptly than its hands.
• Y: They photosynthesize by bathing their tails in sunlight. When they are not feeling well, their tails droop.
• Omega-Ruby: Being exposed to sunlight makes its movements swifter. It uses vines more adeptly than its hands.
• Alpha-Sapphire: They photosynthesize by bathing their tails in sunlight. When they are not feeling well, their tails droop.