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Snivy (ツタージャ Tsutaja)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#495
		Evolves From:	None
		Evolves Into:	Servine
		Generation:	Generation V
		Pronunciation:	$SNIY-vee$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	45	Species:	Grass Snake Pokémon
Attack:	45	Type(s):	Grass
Defense:	55	Height:	0.6 m 2' 00"
Special Atk:	45	Weight:	8.1 kg 17.9 lbs
Special Def:	55	Abilities:	Overgrow Contrary (Dream World)
Speed:	63	Pokédex Color:	Green
Stat Total:	308	Gender:	12.5% ♀/87.5% ♂
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Snivy (Japanese: ツタージャ Tsutarja) is the Grass-type Starter Pokémon of the Unova region, introduced in Generation V. Snivy's classification is the Grass Snake Pokémon. Like all of the previous grass starters, Snivy has the ability Overgrow. It is #001 in the Unova Pokédex and its evolutions are #002 (Servine) and #003 (Serperior) like other grass Starter Pokémon. Snivy is very prideful.

Appearance

150px-Snivy Grass Mixer — Snivy using Leaf Tornado
Added by Pokemonmewtwos

Snivy is a serpentine creature with a mainly green body, tan stomach and lower head, with the end of its tail being shaped like a leaf as large as its head. Though unlike most other snake-like creatures, Snivy sports arms and legs, being green and tan, respectively. The arms are quite plant-like, ending in three prongs that act like fingers. Its head is a tear drop shape with the top half being green and the bottom half, in front of the neck, being tan. Its eyes are in the intersection between the border of the green and tan parts of its head. Its eyes are surrounded by a yellow marking and are usually half closed. Near the bottom of its neck is a yellow collar which comes up on either side on its body, and comes together in the center of its back, making a line to the bottom of the leaf tail.

In the Anime

The first Snivy seen was when Professor Juniper, introduced the starter Pokémon of Unova. When Trip arrived to pick his starter he chose Snivy, because of its confidence.

Ash's Snivy

Main article: Ash's Snivy

Trip's Snivy

Main article: Trip's Serperior

It battled Ash and Pikachu when they first came to Unova and won. It was later revealed that it evolved and is male proven by Ash's Snivy using attract.

In Japanese, Snivy says taaja and is voiced by Megumi Hayashibara.

Evolution

Snivy evolves into Servine, also a Grass type, at level 17. Servine then evolves into Serperior at level 36.

Game Info

Game Locations

Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Snivy Locations
Black/White	Starter Pokémon from Professor Juniper in Nuvema Town.	One
Black 2/White 2	Starter Pokémon from Bianca in Aspertia City.	One

Pokédex Entries

Pokédex Entries
Generation I
Snivy did not appear during the Generation I games.
Generation II
Snivy did not appear during the Generation II games.
Generation III
Snivy did not appear during the Generation III games.
Generation IV
Snivy did not appear during the Generation IV games.
Black
It is very intelligent and calm. Being exposed to lots of sunlight makes
White
They photosynthesise by bathing their tails in sunlight. When they are not
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.

Learnset

Leveling
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Tackle	50	100%	35	Normal	Physical
4	Leer	—	100%	40	Normal	Status
7	Vine Whip	35	100%	15	Grass	Physical
10	Wrap	15	90%	20	Normal	Physical
13	Growth	-	-%	40	Normal	Status
16	Leaf Tornado	65	90%	10	Grass	Special
19	Leech Seed	—	90%	10	Grass	Status
22	Mega Drain	40	100%	15	Grass	Special
25	Slam	80	75%	20	Normal	Physical
28	Leaf Blade	90	100%	15	Grass	Physical
31	Coil	-	-%	20	Poison	Status
34	Giga Drain	75	100%	10	Grass	Special
37	Wring Out	-	100%	5	Normal	Special
40	Gastro Acid	-	100%	10	Poison	Status
43	Leaf Storm	140	90%	5	Grass	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Version
Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (JP)	Green	Back
Snivy did not appear in Generation I
Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
Snivy did not appear in Generation II
Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
Snivy did not appear in Generation III
Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
Snivy did not appear in Generation IV
Black	White	Black 2	White 2		Back

Trivia

Snivy is based on a snake.
Snivy's Japanese name is possibly derived from ツタ tsuta, Japanese ivy, and 蛇 jaa, snake.
Some large snakes such as pythons and anacondas have vestigial legs which are visible on the outside of them or old snake skeletons carry hips. Yet Snivy's legs seem to function. When Snivy is a Servine, its arms become shorter. And when it evolves into Serperior, it loses its legs completely and its arms become small and stubby.
Snivy has also been nicknamed "Smugleaf" by fans and has quickly become an internet meme as soon it was revealed.
In the anime, it is said that Snivy are clever Pokémon. Sometimes if they find their trainers incompetent, they'll abandon them.
The English name is the combination of the words "snake", and "ivy".
Snivy is the second Grass-type starter to stand on two legs, the other being Treecko.
Snivy is also a playable character in Pokepark 2 : Wonders Beyond, she's also a princess and daughter of Queen Serperior.

References

Snivy is the most infamous Generation 5 starter pokemon.