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Serperior(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Grass Pokémon that made its first appearance in the fifth generation games Pokémon Black and White. Serperior is the final evolved form of Snivy.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Serperior is a primarily pale green, serpentine Pokémon. Its face and throat are white, while its back is dark green. Curled, mint-colored patterns extend into the white portion of its face, and it has narrow red eyes. In the lower jaw, two fangs are visible when its mouth is open. There are two pointed yellow extensions on the back of its head. Coiled, dark green extensions spread out from the sides of its lower neck, forming a curving pattern lower down the body. It has now completely lost the legs from its previous stages and now must slither about due to its new, serpentine form; however, just below its neck, it has two small leaf-like arms on either side of its body, which it usually keeps folded behind its back. It has curved yellow markings around its middle and several palmate leaves on its tail.

Serperior will only attack with full force against opponents that are unfazed by its piercing glare, which is said to be able to halt its foes' movements. This intimidating stare and its regal form have earned it the title of "Lord of the Forest". It is capable of amplifying solar energy with its body.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Serperior made its debut appearance in the games Pokémon Black and White as the Grass-type evolution of Servine. It also appeared in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

Other Pokémon games[]

PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond: Serperior is the Area Keeper and queen of the Arbor Area, as well as Snivy's mother.

In the anime[]

Trip's Servine was revealed to have evolved into a Serperior in Jostling for the Junior Cup!.

Origin and inspiration[]

Serperior is based on a snake, perhaps specifically the vine snake, tree snake or green snake. It may also be based on legless lizards. The shape of its head and the extensions on its collar may be based on the bird of paradise or false bird of paradise flowers, a cobra's hood, or a snake's shed skin.

Ken Sugimori has said that Snivy, Servine, and Serperior are based on Western culture, specifically mentioning Lady Oscar from the manga series The Rose of Versailles as an inspiration. Serperior, Emboar, and Samurott's evolutionary lines are collectively based on Western, Chinese, and Japanese culture respectively, to represent the diversity of the Unova region.

The fact that Serperior amplifies sunlight in its body, as stated in its Pokédex entry, may be an allusion to King Louis XIV of France, who famously referred to himself as the "Sun King". Its white face may allude to the skin whitening fashion, mostly used by the European aristocracy in the 17th century. The way it keeps its tiny arms behind its back is a signal of dominance and authority. Its body markings resemble the acanthus leaf motifs popularized during the Renaissance. The dark green design on its chest seems to form a fleur-de-lis, a French insignia that is used on many European noble families' and nations' coat of arms. Along with its regal look, Serperior's ability to seize opponents with its piercing stare may be a reference to the basilisk, the king of serpents in European legend. This, along with its basil-like leaves may be a visual pun as both have the same root Βασιλεύς denoting royalty.

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black It can stop its opponents' movements with just a glare. It takes in solar energy and boosts it internally.
Pokémon White They raise their heads to intimidate opponents but only give it their all when fighting a powerful opponent.
Pokémon Black 2 It only gives its all against strong opponents who are not fazed by the glare from Serperior's noble eyes.
Pokémon White 2 It only gives its all against strong opponents who are not fazed by the glare from Serperior's noble eyes.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X It only gives its all against strong opponents who are not fazed by the glare from Serperior's noble eyes.
Pokémon Y It can stop its opponents' movements with just a glare. It takes in solar energy and boosts it internally.
Pokémon Omega Ruby It only gives its all against strong opponents who are not fazed by the glare from Serperior's noble eyes.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire It can stop its opponents' movements with just a glare. It takes in solar energy and boosts it internally.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet It generates energy from sunlight, then amplifies that energy dozens of times within its long body.
Pokémon Violet An intimidating gaze and majestic appearance have caused this Pokémon to be known as the Lord of the Forest.

Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Evolve Servine
Pokémon White
Evolve Servine
Pokémon Black 2
Evolve Servine
Pokémon White 2
Evolve Servine
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Trade
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Evolve Servine
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Servine
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun
Exeggutor Island (Island Scan)Thur
Pokémon Moon
Exeggutor Island (Island Scan)Thur
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
Evolve Servine
Pokémon Violet
Evolve Servine

Evolution[]

Snivy
Reach level 17.
Servine
Reach level 36.
Serperior
PKMN495 PKMN496 PKMN497

Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 75
Attack 75
Defense 95
Sp. Attack 75
Sp. Defense 95
Speed 113
Total 528

Moveset[]

Main article: Serperior/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites
Black White
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Black 2 White 2
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X Y
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Scarlet Violet
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