Snivy

Damage taken when attacked by each type.

About Snivy

Snivy is a Grass-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). Being exposed to sunlight makes its movements swifter. It uses vines more adeptly than its hands. Snivy stands 0.6 m (1'12") tall and weighs 8.1 kg (17.9 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Snivy Base Stats

Snivy has a base stat total of 308, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Speed at 63 (average), while its lowest is HP at 45 (below average). Snivy is average speed with a base Speed of 63.

Snivy Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Grass-type, Snivy is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug-type moves, resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground-type attacks. This gives Snivy 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Snivy Abilities

Snivy's abilities include Overgrow, Contrary. Overgrow strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its Hidden Ability is Contrary, which inverts stat changes.

Snivy Moves & Learnset

Snivy can learn 63 moves in Generation 9, including 14 by leveling up, 32 via TM/HM, 9 through breeding, and 8 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Leaf Storm (Grass, 130 power), Solar Beam (Grass, 120 power), Leaf Blade (Grass, 90 power), Energy Ball (Grass, 90 power). For coverage, Snivy can learn Double Edge (Normal), Iron Tail (Steel), Take Down (Normal).

Training Snivy

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Snivy can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Snivy yields 1 Speed EV. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Snivy belongs to the Ground and Plant egg groups. Snivy is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Snivy → Servine → Serperior).

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