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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Snivy is a bipedal, reptilian Pokémon with a slender build. Most of its body is green with a cream underside. A yellow stripe runs down the length of its back and tail, and it has yellow markings around its large eyes. Two curved yellow structures that resemble leaves or small wings protrude from its shoulders and bend backwards. Its slender arms have three fingers, while its tiny feet have no digits whatsoever. It has a large, palmate leaf with three prongs on the end of its tail. This tail is capable of performing photosynthesis, which allows Snivy to move more quickly. However, the tail will begin to droop when Snivy loses energy. This Pokémon has a calm, collected demeanor. | Snivy is a bipedal, reptilian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a slender build. Most of its body is green with a cream underside. A yellow stripe runs down the length of its back and tail, and it has yellow markings around its large eyes. Two curved yellow structures that resemble leaves or small wings protrude from its shoulders and bend backwards. Its slender arms have three fingers, while its tiny feet have no digits whatsoever. It has a large, palmate leaf with three prongs on the end of its tail. This tail is capable of performing photosynthesis, which allows Snivy to move more quickly. However, the tail will begin to droop when Snivy loses energy. This Pokémon has a calm, collected demeanor. | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
=== | ===Main series=== | ||
[[File:Juniper Snivy.png|thumb|250px|Snivy in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | [[File:Juniper Snivy.png|thumb|250px|Snivy in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
====Major appearances==== | ====Major appearances==== | ||
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=====Other===== | =====Other===== | ||
In ''[[BW109|New Places... Familiar Faces!]]'', Professor Juniper offered a Snivy for [[Nanette]] as a [[starter Pokémon]]. However, she chose {{p|Tepig}} instead. | |||
====Minor appearances==== | ====Minor appearances==== | ||
In ''[[BW019|A Connoisseur's Revenge!]]'', multiple {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' Snivy were at a [[Poké Mart]] near [[Castelia City]]. | |||
A Snivy appeared in a fantasy in ''[[BW120|Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!]]''. | A Snivy appeared in a fantasy in ''[[BW120|Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!]]''. | ||
A Trainer's Snivy appeared in [[SM128]]. | A Trainer's Snivy appeared in ''[[SM128|League Offenders and Defenders!]]''. | ||
A Snivy appeared in a fantasy alongside the other [[starter Pokémon]] in ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]''. | |||
====Pokédex entries==== | ====Pokédex entries==== | ||
{{Animedexheader|Unova}} | {{Animedexheader|Unova}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|BW001|Snivy|Trip's Pokédex|Snivy, the Grass Snake Pokémon. Cool, calm, and collected, Snivy uses photosynthesis to collect energy with the leaf on its tail.}} | {{Animedexbody|BW001|Snivy|Trip's Pokédex|Snivy, the Grass Snake Pokémon. Cool, calm, and collected, Snivy uses photosynthesis to collect energy with the leaf on its tail.}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}} | ||
=== | ===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer=== | ||
[[File:Rosa Snivy Masters Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Snivy in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]]] | [[File:Rosa Snivy Masters Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Snivy in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]]] | ||
A Snivy appeared in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]], under the ownership of {{ga|Rosa}}. Alongside a male {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s {{p|Pikachu}} and [[Brock's Onix]], it battled [[Erika]]'s {{p|Vileplume}}, as well as a {{tc|Beauty}}'s {{p|Lotad}} and a {{tc|Lass}}'s {{p|Whimsicott}}. After freeing Onix from Whimsicott's {{m|Leech Seed}} with {{m|Leaf Storm}}, Snivy was injured by Lotad's {{m|Energy Ball}}, but Brock caught it and then healed it with a [[Potion]]. | A Snivy appeared in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]], under the ownership of {{ga|Rosa}}. Alongside a male {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s {{p|Pikachu}} and [[Brock's Onix]], it battled [[Erika]]'s {{p|Vileplume}}, as well as a {{tc|Beauty}}'s {{p|Lotad}} and a {{tc|Lass}}'s {{p|Whimsicott}}. After freeing Onix from Whimsicott's {{m|Leech Seed}} with {{m|Leaf Storm}}, Snivy was injured by Lotad's {{m|Energy Ball}}, but Brock caught it and then healed it with a [[Potion]]. | ||
===GOTCHA!=== | |||
A Snivy briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]]. | |||
===Pokémon Evolutions=== | |||
A Snivy briefly appeared in ''[[PE04|The Plan]]'', under the ownership of a Trainer who was listening to [[Ghetsis]]'s speech in [[Accumula Town]]. | |||
==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
[[File:Cheren Snivy Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Snivy in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | [[File:Cheren Snivy Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Snivy in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | ||
=== | ===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W=== | ||
{{main|Monta's Serperior}} | |||
Snivy is [[Monta]]'s [[starter Pokémon]] in [[Be the Best! Pokémon B+W]], a "walkthrough comic" based on the Black and White games. It later evolved into its final form. | |||
===Pocket Monsters BW=== | |||
A Snivy appeared in [[PMBW01]]. | |||
===Pokémon Adventures=== | |||
{{main|Cheren's Snivy}} | {{main|Cheren's Snivy}} | ||
{{main|N's Snivy}} | {{main|N's Snivy}} | ||
Snivy is featured as one of the starter Pokémon in Professor Juniper's lab. While talking on the phone to [[Fennel]], {{p|Tepig}} spilled some | Snivy is featured as one of the starter Pokémon in Professor Juniper's lab. While talking on the phone to [[Fennel]], {{p|Tepig}} spilled some [[Berry Juice]] on Snivy, causing him to fight with [[Tep|Tepig]]. Eventually, Oshawott joined in on the commotion until the three starter Pokémon had managed to make a mess of her office, after which Juniper returned them to their {{i|Poké Ball}}s, commenting that she was worried that the three might be too much for their future Trainers. Snivy was given to {{adv|Cheren}} by {{adv|Bianca}} because she thought he resembled him. He first appeared in ''[[PS461|Fussing and Fighting]]''. | ||
Professor [[Cedric Juniper]]'s Snivy was supposed to be given to new Trainers | Professor [[Cedric Juniper]]'s Snivy was supposed to be given to new Trainers but was liberated by {{adv|N}}. Snivy went with N, and evolved into a Servine while with N, and was then given to {{adv|White}}. She first appeared in ''[[PS479|The Case of the Missing Pokémon]]''. | ||
A {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}'s Snivy first appeared in ''[[PS547|The Final Battle: Crushed Ambition]]''. | |||
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==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
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==Other appearances== | ==Other appearances== | ||
===Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U=== | ===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]=== | ||
[[File:Snivy SSB4.png|220px|thumb|Snivy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]] | [[File:Snivy SSB4.png|220px|thumb|Snivy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]] | ||
Snivy appears as a Pokémon released from a {{i|Poké Ball}} in [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]. When released, it uses {{m|Razor Leaf}}, a move that it [[Game move errors|cannot legally learn]]. | Snivy appears as a Pokémon released from a {{i|Poké Ball}} in [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]. When released, it uses {{m|Razor Leaf}}, a move that it [[Game move errors|cannot legally learn]]. | ||
[[File:Snivy_3DS_trophy_SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Snivy trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']] | |||
Snivy also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game. | |||
====Trophy information==== | ====Trophy information==== | ||
'''NA''': ''Along with Ekans and {{tt|Onyx|[sic]}}, this Pokémon is considered to be a snake Pokémon, even though it has two legs. When it evolves into Serperior, however, it sheds those legs. In Smash Bros., Snivy unleashes Razor Leaf on fighters, sending sharp leaves flying and damaging anything in range.'' | '''NA''': ''Along with Ekans and {{tt|Onyx|[sic]}}, this Pokémon is considered to be a snake Pokémon, even though it has two legs. When it evolves into Serperior, however, it sheds those legs. In Smash Bros., Snivy unleashes Razor Leaf on fighters, sending sharp leaves flying and damaging anything in range.'' | ||
'''PAL''': ''Like Ekans and Onix, Snivy is known as a snake Pokémon. Unlike those Pokémon, it has two legs. When it eventually evolves into Serperior, though, it loses them. It attacks using Razor Leaf, which sends super sharp leaves flying into fighters in front of it, potentially hitting them over and over again. '' | '''PAL''': ''Like Ekans and Onix, Snivy is known as a snake Pokémon. Unlike those Pokémon, it has two legs. When it eventually evolves into Serperior, though, it loses them. It attacks using Razor Leaf, which sends super sharp leaves flying into fighters in front of it, potentially hitting them over and over again. '' | ||
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===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]=== | ===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]=== | ||
Snivy returns as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, retaining its behavior from the previous game. | Snivy returns as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, retaining its behavior from the previous game. | ||
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===As the Player=== | ===As the Player=== | ||
====In [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]]==== | ====In [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]]==== | ||
Snivy appears as one of the [[player character]] in [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]]. She is the daughter of Queen {{p|Serperior}}, which makes her Princess of the [[Arbor Area]]. Much to her mother's dismay, she is quite rambunctious | [[File:PP2 Snivy.png|thumb|160px|Snivy as seen in PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]] | ||
Snivy appears as one of the [[player character]] in [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]]. She is the daughter of Queen {{p|Serperior}}, which makes her Princess of the [[Arbor Area]]. Much to her mother's dismay, she is quite rambunctious and prefers playing and getting dirty than being elegant and proper. Upon hearing of {{OBP|Pikachu|PokéPark}} and {{p|Oshawott}}'s task to save the PokéPark, she helps them to open the portal in the Arbor Zone, on the condition that they take her with them. | |||
====In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]==== | ====In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]==== | ||
Snivy is also playable in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]]. The player may either choose to be transformed into Snivy, or have the [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)|partner]] be one. The same also applies to [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]. | Snivy is also playable in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]]. The player may either choose to be transformed into Snivy, or have the [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)|partner]] be one. The same also applies to [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]. | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
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{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}} | {{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}} | |||
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area={{pkmn|breeding|Breed}} {{p|Serperior}}}} | {{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area={{pkmn|breeding|Breed}} {{p|Serperior}}}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon}} | {{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}} | |||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}} | |||
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=Unobtainable}} | |||
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}} | |||
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}} | |||
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=[[Starter Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}}} --> | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=[[Starter Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}}} --> | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 13|Area 13: Stage 01]]}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 13|Area 13: Stage 01]]}} | ||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}} | |||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Pinsir Sea]], [[Mewtwo Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}} | |||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{orange color}}|area=Chapter 1: New Adventure, New Goal ({{mas|Rosa}}'s)}} | |||
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====In events==== | ====In events==== | ||
{{eventAvail/h|type=Grass}} | {{eventAvail/h|type=Grass}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Pokémon Center Tohoku Snivy|Japanese|Japan|5|December 4 to December 18, 2011|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Pokémon Center Tohoku Snivy|Japanese|Japan|5|December 4 to December 18, 2011|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Pokémon Center Tohoku Snivy}} | ||
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===Learnset=== | ===Learnset=== | ||
{{Learnlist/MoveNA|Snivy|Grass|Grass|5}} | |||
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|speed=3 | |speed=3 | ||
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{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=495 | |||
|walk=2.08 | |||
|hp=46 | |||
|attack=68 | |||
|defense=49 | |||
|speed=60 | |||
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{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=495 | {{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=495 | ||
|hatch= | |hatch=5 km | ||
|buddy=3 | |buddy=3 | ||
|candy=Snivy | |candy=Snivy | ||
|evocandy=25 | |evocandy=25 | ||
|stamina=128 | |stamina=128 | ||
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In {{g|GO}}, Snivy can be obtained by completing 1/4 of the [[Special Research]], ''Snivy in the Sunshine''. | |||
===Evolution=== | ===Evolution=== | ||
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{{Spritebox/7|ndex=495}} | {{Spritebox/7|ndex=495}} | ||
{{Spritebox/8/HOME|ndex=495}} | |||
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* In {{g|Black and White}}, Snivy, along with {{p|Tepig}} and {{p|Oshawott}}, has the lowest [[experience]] yield of all Pokémon, with a base value of 28. This was done specifically for the first two battles of the games, so the player's starter wouldn't level up after defeating [[Bianca]] and thus have a level advantage over [[Cheren]]. | * In {{g|Black and White}}, Snivy, along with {{p|Tepig}} and {{p|Oshawott}}, has the lowest [[experience]] yield of all Pokémon, with a base value of 28. This was done specifically for the first two battles of the games, so the player's starter wouldn't level up after defeating [[Bianca]] and thus have a level advantage over [[Cheren]]. | ||
** From {{g|Black 2 and White 2}} onward, their base experience yield was raised to 62 to bring them in line with the other [[starter Pokémon]] in the series. | ** From {{g|Black 2 and White 2}} onward, their base experience yield was raised to 62 to bring them in line with the other [[starter Pokémon]] in the series. | ||
* Snivy was designed by [[Reiko Tanoue]].<ref>http:// | * Snivy was designed by [[Reiko Tanoue]], who was inspired by a picture book that compared snakes to vines.<ref name=Pokebeach>[http://raim2005.blog18.fc2.com/blog-entry-911.html Pokémon Peer interview] [http://pokebeach.com/2010/09/pokemon-peer-interview-translations (Translation by Pokebeach)]</ref> | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Snivy | Snivy seems to be based on different species of {{wp|snake|serpents}} and {{wp|legless lizard}}s. Its {{t|Grass}} typing may be a reference to {{wp|vine snake}}s, or even {{wp|tree snake}}s and {{wp|grass snake}}s. The Pokémon's combination of snake- and lizard-like features is also similar to {{wp|skinks}}. The shape of its head, body, and the protrusions on its shoulders may be based on the {{wp|Strelitzia|bird of paradise}} or {{wp|Heliconia|false bird of paradise}} flowers. | ||
[[Ken Sugimori]] has said that Snivy, Servine, and Serperior are based on French royalty, specifically mentioning the anime ''{{wp|The Rose of Versailles}}'' as inspiration.<ref name=Pokebeach /><ref>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 201, January 2011 ([http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-3/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref> | |||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Snivy | Snivy may be a combination of ''snake'' and ''ivy''. It may also involve ''snide'', ''sly'', ''snark'' (a snide remark), or ''snicker'' (a sly or snide laugh). | ||
Tsutarja | Tsutarja is a combination of 蔦 ''tsuta'' ({{wp|Parthenocissus tricuspidata|Japanese creeper}}) and 蛇 ''ja'' (snake).<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20101230153448/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/sp/index5.html Page 5 of interview with Game Freak, hosted on Nintendo's official website] (Japanese, archived)</ref> | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
{{Other languages|type=Grass|type2=Grass | {{Other languages|type=Grass|type2=Grass | ||
|ja=ツタージャ ''Tsutarja''|jameaning=From {{tt| | |ja=ツタージャ ''Tsutarja''|jameaning=From {{tt|蔦 ''tsuta''|Japanese creeper}} and {{tt|蛇 ''ja''|snake}} | ||
|fr=Vipélierre|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|vipère|viper}}'' and ''{{tt|lierre|ivy}}'' | |fr=Vipélierre|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|vipère|viper}}'' and ''{{tt|lierre|ivy}}'' | ||
|es=Snivy|esmeaning=Same as English name | |es=Snivy|esmeaning=Same as English name | ||
|de=Serpifeu|demeaning=From the suborder ''{{wp|Snake|Serpentes}}'' and ''{{tt|Efeu|ivy}}'' | |||
|it=Snivy|itmeaning=Same as English name | |it=Snivy|itmeaning=Same as English name | ||
|ko=주리비얀 ''Juribiyan''|komeaning=From {{tt|줄기 ''julgi''| | |ko=주리비얀 ''Juribiyan''|komeaning=From {{tt|줄기 ''julgi''|stem, branch}}, ''ivy'', and {{tt|비암 ''biam''|dialectal word for snake}} | ||
|zh_cmn=藤藤蛇 ''Téngténgshé''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|藤 ''téng''|vine}} and {{tt|蛇 ''shé''|snake}} | |zh_cmn=藤藤蛇 ''Téngténgshé''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|藤 ''téng''|vine}} and {{tt|蛇 ''shé''|snake}} | ||
|zh_yue=藤藤蛇 ''Tàhngtàhngsèh''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|藤 ''tàhng''|vine}} and {{tt|蛇 ''sèh''|snake}} | |||
|hr=Snivjja|hrmeaning=From English name | |hr=Snivjja|hrmeaning=From English name | ||
|ru=Снайви ''Snayvi''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | |ru=Снайви ''Snayvi''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
|th=ซึทาจะ ''Suethacha''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | |||
}} | }} | ||
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[[Category:Mystery Dungeon starters|494]] | [[Category:Mystery Dungeon starters|494]] | ||
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. trophies]] | |||
[[de:Serpifeu]] | [[de:Serpifeu]] |
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Snivy (Japanese: ツタージャ Tsutarja) is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It evolves into Servine starting at level 17, which evolves into Serperior starting at level 36.
Along with Tepig and Oshawott, Snivy is one of three starter Pokémon of Unova available at the beginning of Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2.
Biology
Snivy is a bipedal, reptilian Pokémon with a slender build. Most of its body is green with a cream underside. A yellow stripe runs down the length of its back and tail, and it has yellow markings around its large eyes. Two curved yellow structures that resemble leaves or small wings protrude from its shoulders and bend backwards. Its slender arms have three fingers, while its tiny feet have no digits whatsoever. It has a large, palmate leaf with three prongs on the end of its tail. This tail is capable of performing photosynthesis, which allows Snivy to move more quickly. However, the tail will begin to droop when Snivy loses energy. This Pokémon has a calm, collected demeanor.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Trip's Snivy
Snivy debuted in In The Shadow of Zekrom!, where Professor Juniper gave it to Trip as his starter Pokémon. He was able to defeat Ash's Pikachu with Leaf Tornado in a battle they had, due to Pikachu being unable to use Electric-type attacks at the time. Eventually, when Ash and Trip met again in A Rival Battle for Club Champ!, his Snivy had evolved into Servine.
Ash's Snivy
Ash's Snivy debuted in Snivy Plays Hard to Catch!. She knows Attract, much to the dismay of Ash, who kept trying to catch her, but would fail because most of his team was male. She was defeated by Pidove due to both of them having the same gender, and Ash successfully caught her.
Other
In New Places... Familiar Faces!, Professor Juniper offered a Snivy for Nanette as a starter Pokémon. However, she chose Tepig instead.
Minor appearances
In A Connoisseur's Revenge!, multiple Trainers' Snivy were at a Poké Mart near Castelia City.
A Snivy appeared in a fantasy in Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!.
A Trainer's Snivy appeared in League Offenders and Defenders!.
A Snivy appeared in a fantasy alongside the other starter Pokémon in Getting More Than You Battled For!.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
A Snivy appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, under the ownership of Rosa. Alongside a male Trainer's Pikachu and Brock's Onix, it battled Erika's Vileplume, as well as a Beauty's Lotad and a Lass's Whimsicott. After freeing Onix from Whimsicott's Leech Seed with Leaf Storm, Snivy was injured by Lotad's Energy Ball, but Brock caught it and then healed it with a Potion.
GOTCHA!
A Snivy briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
Pokémon Evolutions
A Snivy briefly appeared in The Plan, under the ownership of a Trainer who was listening to Ghetsis's speech in Accumula Town.
In the manga
Be the Best! Pokémon B+W
- Main article: Monta's Serperior
Snivy is Monta's starter Pokémon in Be the Best! Pokémon B+W, a "walkthrough comic" based on the Black and White games. It later evolved into its final form.
Pocket Monsters BW
A Snivy appeared in PMBW01.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Cheren's Snivy
- Main article: N's Snivy
Snivy is featured as one of the starter Pokémon in Professor Juniper's lab. While talking on the phone to Fennel, Tepig spilled some Berry Juice on Snivy, causing him to fight with Tepig. Eventually, Oshawott joined in on the commotion until the three starter Pokémon had managed to make a mess of her office, after which Juniper returned them to their Poké Balls, commenting that she was worried that the three might be too much for their future Trainers. Snivy was given to Cheren by Bianca because she thought he resembled him. He first appeared in Fussing and Fighting.
Professor Cedric Juniper's Snivy was supposed to be given to new Trainers but was liberated by N. Snivy went with N, and evolved into a Servine while with N, and was then given to White. She first appeared in The Case of the Missing Pokémon.
A Team Plasma Grunt's Snivy first appeared in The Final Battle: Crushed Ambition.
In the TCG
- Main article: Snivy (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
Snivy appears as a Pokémon released from a Poké Ball in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U. When released, it uses Razor Leaf, a move that it cannot legally learn.
Snivy also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.
Trophy information
NA: Along with Ekans and Onyx, this Pokémon is considered to be a snake Pokémon, even though it has two legs. When it evolves into Serperior, however, it sheds those legs. In Smash Bros., Snivy unleashes Razor Leaf on fighters, sending sharp leaves flying and damaging anything in range.
PAL: Like Ekans and Onix, Snivy is known as a snake Pokémon. Unlike those Pokémon, it has two legs. When it eventually evolves into Serperior, though, it loses them. It attacks using Razor Leaf, which sends super sharp leaves flying into fighters in front of it, potentially hitting them over and over again.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Snivy returns as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, retaining its behavior from the previous game.
As the Player
In PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
Snivy appears as one of the player character in PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond. She is the daughter of Queen Serperior, which makes her Princess of the Arbor Area. Much to her mother's dismay, she is quite rambunctious and prefers playing and getting dirty than being elegant and proper. Upon hearing of Pikachu and Oshawott's task to save the PokéPark, she helps them to open the portal in the Arbor Zone, on the condition that they take her with them.
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Snivy is also playable in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity. The player may either choose to be transformed into Snivy, or have the partner be one. The same also applies to Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon.
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Game locations
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In side games
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In events
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BW | Pokémon Center Tohoku Snivy | Japanese | Japan | 5 | December 4 to December 18, 2011 |
Held items
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Events* | Muscle Band (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
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HP: 45
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105 - 152 | 200 - 294 | |
45
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45 - 106 | 85 - 207 | |
55
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54 - 117 | 103 - 229 | |
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55
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54 - 117 | 103 - 229 | |
63
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61 - 126 | 117 - 247 | |
Total: 308
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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TCG-only moves
Move | Card |
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Razor Leaf | Snivy (Legendary Treasures RC1) |
Side game data
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In Pokémon GO, Snivy can be obtained by completing 1/4 of the Special Research, Snivy in the Sunshine.
Evolution
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Sprites
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Trivia
- Snivy and the other Black and White starter Pokémon were first revealed as silhouettes on the May 9, 2010 episode of Pokémon Sunday. They were later revealed in full in the June 2010 issue of CoroCoro.
- Shortly after its release, much like many other Generation V Pokémon newly introduced, Snivy received the fan-made moniker, "Smugleaf". This name was picked up on and published in an article on the video gaming-focused blog Kotaku and later in an issue of Official Nintendo Magazine Australia and New Zealand, as well as its United Kingdom counterpart.
- Snivy is the only Grass-type starter Pokémon that is not listed as the first Pokémon in its regional Pokédex, although it is still #001; this is because the Pokémon before it has a Pokédex number of #000. It is also the only Grass-type starter Pokémon that is not the first Pokémon of its generation in National Pokédex order.
- Snivy has the lowest base stat total of all Grass-type starter Pokémon.
- In Pokémon Black and White, Snivy, along with Tepig and Oshawott, has the lowest experience yield of all Pokémon, with a base value of 28. This was done specifically for the first two battles of the games, so the player's starter wouldn't level up after defeating Bianca and thus have a level advantage over Cheren.
- From Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 onward, their base experience yield was raised to 62 to bring them in line with the other starter Pokémon in the series.
- Snivy was designed by Reiko Tanoue, who was inspired by a picture book that compared snakes to vines.[1]
Origin
Snivy seems to be based on different species of serpents and legless lizards. Its Grass typing may be a reference to vine snakes, or even tree snakes and grass snakes. The Pokémon's combination of snake- and lizard-like features is also similar to skinks. The shape of its head, body, and the protrusions on its shoulders may be based on the bird of paradise or false bird of paradise flowers.
Ken Sugimori has said that Snivy, Servine, and Serperior are based on French royalty, specifically mentioning the anime The Rose of Versailles as inspiration.[1][2]
Name origin
Snivy may be a combination of snake and ivy. It may also involve snide, sly, snark (a snide remark), or snicker (a sly or snide laugh).
Tsutarja is a combination of 蔦 tsuta (Japanese creeper) and 蛇 ja (snake).[3]
In other languages
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Related articles
- Ash's Snivy
- Trip's Snivy
- Cheren's Snivy
- N's Snivy
- Monta's Snivy
- Starter Pokémon
- Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Pokémon Peer interview (Translation by Pokebeach)
- ↑ Nintendo Dream Vol. 201, January 2011 (Translation by Dr. Lava)
- ↑ Page 5 of interview with Game Freak, hosted on Nintendo's official website (Japanese, archived)
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