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Serperior

Serperior (Japanese: ジャローダ, Hepburn: Jarooda) (sur-PEER-ee-ur^[1]) is the Grass-type First partner Pokémon of the Unova region, introduced in Generation V.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Serperior is a very large reptilian snake-like Pokémon. It has a white neck and face with a pointy snout, with pale-green designs on the top of its head with two yellow leaf-like extensions on the back of its head. Its eyes are bright red and fierce-looking, despite its regal, stoical demeanor. It has a dark green body with a pale-green underside with two, swirly yellow designs on it. The small wing-like protrusion from its previous form is now its collar being curled and leaf-like, being green on the exterior and yellow in the interior. It has two small leaf-like hands, which it barely uses and normally leaves behind its back. It now completely lacks any legs and now must slither about due to its new, serpentine form, despite having the "tiny leaves" as arms (perhaps as a vestigal leftover of previous forms). Its red eyes are also relatively small in comparison with Snivy's. Its long, green tail has three small green leaves sprouting from it.

Special Abilities[]

Serperior can severely intimidate and completely stop an opponent's movements simply by glaring at them. Like its pre-evolutions, it uses photosynthesis to boost its energy.

Behavior[]

Serperior is a very regal, self-confident Pokémon that is not easily intimidated. It will only use all of its strength if its opponent is not fazed by its fierce and noble glare. When confronted with opponents that prove to be their equals, however, they will let their true power show. Their glares are said to freeze weaker foes dead in their tracks. Even with their haughtiness, the great agility and cleverness of Serperior have made them mainstays in the teams of many Unova trainers.

Habitat[]

Serperior are very rare in the wild, but live in densely forested areas.

Evolution[]

Serperior evolves from Servine at level 36. It is the final evolved form of Snivy.

Game info[]

Locations[]

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
Black and White	Evolve Servine	None
Black 2 and White 2	Evolve Servine.	None
X and Y	Transfer	None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire	Evolve Servine	None
Sun and Moon	Island Scan - Poni Island

Pokédex entries[]

Black
It can stop its opponents' movements with just a glare. It takes in solar energy and boosts it internally.
White
They raise their heads to intimidate opponents but only give it their all when fighting a powerful opponent.
Black 2
It only gives its all fighting against strong opponents who are not fazed by the glare from Serperior's noble eyes.
White 2
It only gives its all fighting against strong opponents who are not fazed by the glare from Serperior's noble eyes.
X
It only gives its all against strong opponents who are not fazed by the glare from Serperior's noble eyes.
Y
It can stop its opponents' movements with just a glare. It takes in solar energy and boosts it internally.
Omega Ruby
It only gives its all against strong opponents who are not fazed by the glare from Serperior's noble eyes.
Alpha Sapphire
It can stop its opponents' movements with just a glare. It takes in solar energy and boosts it internally.

Stats[]

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

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

TM/HM[]

Breeding[]

To see the Egg Moves that Serperior can learn, refer to Snivy.

Tutoring[]

Sprites[]

Serperior's back sprite

Serperior's Shiny back sprite

Serperior's sprite

Serperior's Shiny sprite

Serperior's back sprite

Serperior's Shiny back sprite

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Supporting[]

Trip's Serperior

Other[]

A female Serperior appears as the keeper of the Arbor Area in PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond, where she is a Queen and has a daughter, Princess Snivy.

Trivia[]

Unlike other snake-based Pokémon such as Arbok and Seviper, Serperior is not even part Poison-type. This may because the former two are based on venomous snakes (cobras and vipers), whereas Serperior resembles a python or boa, which are non venomous.
- However, Serperior is capable of learning a few Poison-type moves such as Gastro Acid, Coil, and Toxic.
Despite being the final stage in a 3-Pokémon evolutionary chain and having a base stat total of 528, Serperior still has the same Special Attack stat as an Oddish (and the same Attack stat as a Bellsprout).
Serperior is the second longest Pokémon in Generation V, shorter than both Black Kyurem and losing to White Kyurem by about 2 feet altogether, (Black= 11 feet, white= 12 feet).
- However, its height may be measured through length of its body rather than stature.
Serperior is the longest final Starter evolution, with a length of 10 feet and 10 inches.
Serperior is the only Generation V First partner Pokémon that is based on a reptile (snake), while Emboar and Samurott are based on mammals (wild boar and sea otter respectively).
Serperior was used to advertise the Year of the Snake in 2025.

Origin[]

Like its pre-evolutions, Serperior is based on the green vine snake and possibly the expression "snake in the grass" (someone untrustworthy). It may also incorporate features of European royalty as well as emperors of ancient China and Japan. The fact that it loses its legs upon evolving is based on the scientific theory that snakes are descended from aquatic lizards who lost their legs. Its ability to freeze its opponents with a gaze is similar to the Basilisk, a mythological 'king of serpents' who could kill or petrify anyone who looked it in the eye. Its great size and power may be based on a green anaconda or possibly the giant prehistoric snake Titanoboa, due to being a large tropical nonvenomous constrictor. As the starters of Generation V are based on empires, and also according to Ken Sugimori, Serperior is based on the French royalty, with Lady Oscar from The Rose of Versailles serving as inspiration.

Etymology[]

Serperior comes from serpent and superior. It may also incorporate emperor.

Jarōda comes from 蛇 (ja, snake) and lord.

Names in other languages[]

English, Italian and Spanish: Serperior
French: Majaspic
German: Serpiroyal
Chinese: 君主蛇
Korean: 샤로다

Gallery[]

Serperior's Dream World Art

Serperior in PokePark 2: Wonders Beyond

Serperior TCG Artwork

See also[]

v · d · e List of Generation V Pokémon

#001–025 (#494–518)	Victini Snivy Servine Serperior Tepig Pignite Emboar Oshawott Dewott Samurott Patrat Watchog Lillipup Herdier Stoutland Purrloin Liepard Pansage Simisage Pansear Simisear Panpour Simipour Munna Musharna

#026–050 (#519–543)	Pidove Tranquill Unfezant Blitzle Zebstrika Roggenrola Boldore Gigalith Woobat Swoobat Drilbur Excadrill Audino Timburr Gurdurr Conkeldurr Tympole Palpitoad Seismitoad Throh Sawk Sewaddle Swadloon Leavanny Venipede

#051–075 (#544–568)	Whirlipede Scolipede Cottonee Whimsicott Petilil Lilligant Basculin Sandile Krokorok Krookodile Darumaka Darmanitan Maractus Dwebble Crustle Scraggy Scrafty Sigilyph Yamask Cofagrigus Tirtouga Carracosta Archen Archeops Trubbish

#076–100 (#569–593)	Garbodor Zorua Zoroark Minccino Cinccino Gothita Gothorita Gothitelle Solosis Duosion Reuniclus Ducklett Swanna Vanillite Vanillish Vanilluxe Deerling Sawsbuck Emolga Karrablast Escavalier Foongus Amoonguss Frillish Jellicent

#101–125 (#594–618)	Alomomola Joltik Galvantula Ferroseed Ferrothorn Klink Klang Klinklang Tynamo Eelektrik Eelektross Elgyem Beheeyem Litwick Lampent Chandelure Axew Fraxure Haxorus Cubchoo Beartic Cryogonal Shelmet Accelgor Stunfisk

#126–150 (#619–643)	Mienfoo Mienshao Druddigon Golett Golurk Pawniard Bisharp Bouffalant Rufflet Braviary Vullaby Mandibuzz Heatmor Durant Deino Zweilous Hydreigon Larvesta Volcarona Cobalion Terrakion Virizion Tornadus Thundurus Reshiram

#151–156 (#644–649)	Zekrom Landorus Kyurem Keldeo Meloetta Genesect

See also	Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Generation V

v · d · e

Paldea Pokédex

Characters · Locations (Paldea · Kitakami · Terarium)

Mainland

#001–025	Sprigatito Floragato Meowscarada Fuecoco Crocalor Skeledirge Quaxly Quaxwell Quaquaval Lechonk Oinkologne Tarountula Spidops Nymble Lokix Hoppip Skiploom Jumpluff Fletchling Fletchinder Talonflame Pawmi Pawmo Pawmot Houndour

#026–050	Houndoom Yungoos Gumshoos Skwovet Greedent Sunkern Sunflora Kricketot Kricketune Scatterbug Spewpa Vivillon Combee Vespiquen Rookidee Corvisquire Corviknight Happiny Chansey Blissey Azurill Marill Azumarill Surskit Masquerain

#051–075	Buizel Floatzel Wooper Clodsire Psyduck Golduck Chewtle Drednaw Igglybuff Jigglypuff Wigglytuff Ralts Kirlia Gardevoir Gallade Drowzee Hypno Gastly Haunter Gengar Tandemaus Maushold Pichu Pikachu Raichu

#076–100	Fidough Dachsbun Slakoth Vigoroth Slaking Bounsweet Steenee Tsareena Smoliv Dolliv Arboliva Bonsly Sudowoodo Rockruff Lycanroc Rolycoly Carkol Coalossal Shinx Luxio Luxray Starly Staravia Staraptor Oricorio

#101–125	Mareep Flaaffy Ampharos Petilil Lilligant Shroomish Breloom Applin Flapple Appletun Spoink Grumpig Squawkabilly Misdreavus Mismagius Makuhita Hariyama Crabrawler Crabominable Salandit Salazzle Phanpy Donphan Cufant Copperajah

#126–150	Gible Gabite Garchomp Nacli Naclstack Garganacl Wingull Pelipper Magikarp Gyarados Arrokuda Barraskewda Basculin Gulpin Swalot Meowth Persian Drifloon Drifblim Flabébé Floette Florges Diglett Dugtrio Torkoal

#151–175	Numel Camerupt Bronzor Bronzong Axew Fraxure Haxorus Mankey Primeape Annihilape Meditite Medicham Riolu Lucario Charcadet Armarouge Ceruledge Barboach Whiscash Tadbulb Bellibolt Goomy Sliggoo Goodra Croagunk

#176–200	Toxicroak Wattrel Kilowattrel Eevee Vaporeon Jolteon Flareon Espeon Umbreon Leafeon Glaceon Sylveon Dunsparce Dudunsparce Deerling Sawsbuck Girafarig Farigiraf Grimer Muk Maschiff Mabosstiff Toxel Toxtricity Dedenne

#201–225	Pachirisu Shroodle Grafaiai Stantler Foongus Amoonguss Voltorb Electrode Magnemite Magneton Magnezone Ditto Growlithe Arcanine Teddiursa Ursaring Zangoose Seviper Swablu Altaria Skiddo Gogoat Tauros Litleo Pyroar

#226–250	Stunky Skuntank Zorua Zoroark Sneasel Weavile Murkrow Honchkrow Gothita Gothorita Gothitelle Sinistea Polteageist Mimikyu Klefki Indeedee Bramblin Brambleghast Toedscool Toedscruel Tropius Fomantis Lurantis Klawf Capsakid

#251–275	Scovillain Cacnea Cacturne Rellor Rabsca Venonat Venomoth Pineco Forretress Scyther Scizor Heracross Flittle Espathra Hippopotas Hippowdon Sandile Krokorok Krookodile Silicobra Sandaconda Mudbray Mudsdale Larvesta Volcarona

#276–300	Bagon Shelgon Salamence Tinkatink Tinkatuff Tinkaton Hatenna Hattrem Hatterene Impidimp Morgrem Grimmsnarl Wiglett Wugtrio Bombirdier Finizen Palafin Varoom Revavroom Cyclizar Orthworm Sableye Shuppet Banette Falinks

#301–325	Hawlucha Spiritomb Noibat Noivern Dreepy Drakloak Dragapult Glimmet Glimmora Rotom Greavard Houndstone Oranguru Passimian Komala Larvitar Pupitar Tyranitar Stonjourner Eiscue Pincurchin Sandygast Palossand Slowpoke Slowbro

#326–350	Slowking Shellos Gastrodon Shellder Cloyster Qwilfish Luvdisc Finneon Lumineon Bruxish Alomomola Skrelp Dragalge Clauncher Clawitzer Tynamo Eelektrik Eelektross Mareanie Toxapex Flamigo Dratini Dragonair Dragonite Snom

#351–375	Frosmoth Snover Abomasnow Delibird Cubchoo Beartic Snorunt Glalie Froslass Cryogonal Cetoddle Cetitan Bergmite Avalugg Rufflet Braviary Pawniard Bisharp Kingambit Deino Zweilous Hydreigon Veluza Dondozo Tatsugiri

#376–400	Great Tusk Scream Tail Brute Bonnet Flutter Mane Slither Wing Sandy Shocks Iron Treads Iron Bundle Iron Hands Iron Jugulis Iron Moth Iron Thorns Frigibax Arctibax Baxcalibur Gimmighoul Gholdengo Wo-Chien Chien-Pao Ting-Lu Chi-Yu Roaring Moon Iron Valiant Koraidon Miraidon

Kitakami

#001–025	Spinarak Ariados Yanma Yanmega Wooper Quagsire Poochyena Mightyena Volbeat Illumise Corphish Crawdaunt Sewaddle Swadloon Leavanny Cutiefly Ribombee Ekans Arbok Pichu Pikachu Raichu Bellsprout Weepinbell Victreebel

#026–050	Sentret Furret Starly Staravia Staraptor Fomantis Lurantis Applin Flapple Appletun Dipplin Vulpix Ninetales Poliwag Poliwhirl Poliwrath Politoed Magikarp Gyarados Hoothoot Noctowl Aipom Ambipom Heracross Swinub

#051–075	Piloswine Mamoswine Stantler Seedot Nuzleaf Shiftry Ralts Kirlia Gardevoir Gallade Kricketot Kricketune Pachirisu Riolu Lucario Petilil Lilligant Phantump Trevenant Rockruff Lycanroc Skwovet Greedent Toedscool Toedscruel

#076–100	Poltchageist Sinistcha Growlithe Arcanine Geodude Graveler Golem Bonsly Sudowoodo Timburr Gurdurr Conkeldurr Noibat Noivern Arrokuda Barraskewda Hatenna Hattrem Hatterene Morpeko Orthworm Tandemaus Maushold Mankey Primeape

#101–125	Annihilape Munchlax Snorlax Lotad Lombre Ludicolo Nosepass Probopass Shinx Luxio Luxray Grubbin Charjabug Vikavolt Oricorio Sandshrew Sandslash Gastly Haunter Gengar Gligar Gliscor Houndour Houndoom Spoink

#126–150	Grumpig Vullaby Mandibuzz Mudbray Mudsdale Jangmo-o Hakamo-o Kommo-o Bombirdier Koffing Weezing Mienfoo Mienshao Duskull Dusclops Dusknoir Chingling Chimecho Slugma Magcargo Litwick Lampent Chandelure Surskit Masquerain

#151–175	Cleffa Clefairy Clefable Bronzor Bronzong Glimmet Glimmora Feebas Milotic Dunsparce Dudunsparce Barboach Whiscash Gible Gabite Garchomp Carbink Salandit Salazzle Sneasel Weavile Snorunt Glalie Froslass Tynamo

#176–200	Eelektrik Eelektross Goomy Sliggoo Goodra Ducklett Swanna Chewtle Drednaw Cramorant Pawniard Bisharp Kingambit Mimikyu Impidimp Morgrem Grimmsnarl Indeedee Basculin Basculegion Ursaluna Okidogi Munkidori Fezandipiti Ogerpon

Blueberry

#001–025	Doduo Dodrio Exeggcute Exeggutor Rhyhorn Rhydon Rhyperior Venonat Venomoth Elekid Electabuzz Electivire Magby Magmar Magmortar Happiny Chansey Blissey Scyther Scizor Kleavor Tauros Blitzle Zebstrika Girafarig

#026–050	Farigiraf Sandile Krokorok Krookodile Rellor Rabsca Rufflet Braviary Vullaby Mandibuzz Litleo Pyroar Deerling Sawsbuck Smeargle Rotom Milcery Alcremie Trapinch Vibrava Flygon Pikipek Trumbeak Toucannon Tentacool

#051–075	Tentacruel Horsea Seadra Kingdra Bruxish Cottonee Whimsicott Comfey Slakoth Vigoroth Slaking Oddish Gloom Vileplume Bellossom Diglett Dugtrio Grimer Muk Zangoose Seviper Crabrawler Crabominable Oricorio Slowpoke

#076–100	Slowbro Slowking Chinchou Lanturn Inkay Malamar Luvdisc Finneon Lumineon Alomomola Torkoal Fletchling Fletchinder Talonflame Dewpider Araquanid Tyrogue Hitmonlee Hitmonchan Hitmontop Geodude Graveler Golem Drilbur Excadrill

#101–125	Gothita Gothorita Gothitelle Espurr Meowstic Minior Cranidos Rampardos Shieldon Bastiodon Minccino Cinccino Skarmory Swablu Altaria Magnemite Magneton Magnezone Plusle Minun Scraggy Scrafty Golett Golurk Numel

#126–150	Camerupt Sinistea Polteageist Porygon Porygon2 Porygon-Z Joltik Galvantula Tynamo Eelektrik Eelektross Beldum Metang Metagross Axew Fraxure Haxorus Seel Dewgong Lapras Qwilfish Overqwil Solosis Duosion Reuniclus

#151–175	Snubbull Granbull Cubchoo Beartic Sandshrew Sandslash Vulpix Ninetales Snover Abomasnow Duraludon Archaludon Hydrapple Bulbasaur Ivysaur Venusaur Charmander Charmeleon Charizard Squirtle Wartortle Blastoise Chikorita Bayleef Meganium

#176–200	Cyndaquil Quilava Typhlosion Totodile Croconaw Feraligatr Treecko Grovyle Sceptile Torchic Combusken Blaziken Mudkip Marshtomp Swampert Turtwig Grotle Torterra Chimchar Monferno Infernape Piplup Prinplup Empoleon Snivy

#201–225	Servine Serperior Tepig Pignite Emboar Oshawott Dewott Samurott Chespin Quilladin Chesnaught Fennekin Braixen Delphox Froakie Frogadier Greninja Rowlet Dartrix Decidueye Litten Torracat Incineroar Popplio Brionne

#226–243	Primarina Grookey Thwackey Rillaboom Scorbunny Raboot Cinderace Sobble Drizzile Inteleon Gouging Fire Raging Bolt Iron Crown Iron Boulder Terapagos Walking Wake Iron Leaves Pecharunt

See also

Pokédex

v · d · e

Unova Pokédex

Characters · Locations

Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version

#000–024	Victini Snivy Servine Serperior Tepig Pignite Emboar Oshawott Dewott Samurott Patrat Watchog Lillipup Herdier Stoutland Purrloin Liepard Pansage Simisage Pansear Simisear Panpour Simipour Munna Musharna

#025–049	Pidove Tranquill Unfezant Blitzle Zebstrika Roggenrola Boldore Gigalith Woobat Swoobat Drilbur Excadrill Audino Timburr Gurdurr Conkeldurr Tympole Palpitoad Seismitoad Throh Sawk Sewaddle Swadloon Leavanny Venipede

#050–074	Whirlipede Scolipede Cottonee Whimsicott Petilil Lilligant Basculin Sandile Krokorok Krookodile Darumaka Darmanitan Maractus Dwebble Crustle Scraggy Scrafty Sigilyph Yamask Cofagrigus Tirtouga Carracosta Archen Archeops Trubbish

#075–099	Garbodor Zorua Zoroark Minccino Cinccino Gothita Gothorita Gothitelle Solosis Duosion Reuniclus Ducklett Swanna Vanillite Vanillish Vanilluxe Deerling Sawsbuck Emolga Karrablast Escavalier Foongus Amoonguss Frillish Jellicent

#100–124	Alomomola Joltik Galvantula Ferroseed Ferrothorn Klink Klang Klinklang Tynamo Eelektrik Eelektross Elgyem Beheeyem Litwick Lampent Chandelure Axew Fraxure Haxorus Cubchoo Beartic Cryogonal Shelmet Accelgor Stunfisk

#125–149	Mienfoo Mienshao Druddigon Golett Golurk Pawniard Bisharp Bouffalant Rufflet Braviary Vullaby Mandibuzz Heatmor Durant Deino Zweilous Hydreigon Larvesta Volcarona Cobalion Terrakion Virizion Tornadus Thundurus Reshiram

#150–155	Zekrom Landorus Kyurem Keldeo Meloetta Genesect

Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2

#000–024	Victini Snivy Servine Serperior Tepig Pignite Emboar Oshawott Dewott Samurott Patrat Watchog Purrloin Liepard Pidove Tranquill Unfezant Sewaddle Swadloon Leavanny Sunkern Sunflora Lillipup Herdier Stoutland Mareep

#025–049	Flaaffy Ampharos Psyduck Golduck Azurill Marill Azumarill Riolu Lucario Dunsparce Audino Pansage Simisage Pansear Simisear Panpour Simipour Venipede Whirlipede Scolipede Koffing Weezing Magnemite Magneton Magnezone

#050–074	Growlithe Arcanine Magby Magmar Magmortar Elekid Electabuzz Electivire Rattata Raticate Zubat Golbat Crobat Grimer Muk Woobat Swoobat Roggenrola Boldore Gigalith Onix Steelix Timburr Gurdurr Conkeldurr

#075–099	Drilbur Excadrill Skitty Delcatty Buneary Lopunny Cottonee Whimsicott Petilil Lilligant Munna Musharna Cleffa Clefairy Clefable Eevee Vaporeon Jolteon Flareon Espeon Umbreon Leafeon Glaceon Sandile Krokorok

#100–124	Krookodile Darumaka Darmanitan Basculin Trubbish Garbodor Minccino Cinccino Rufflet Braviary Vullaby Mandibuzz Sandshrew Sandslash Dwebble Crustle Scraggy Scrafty Maractus Sigilyph Trapinch Vibrava Flygon Yamask Cofagrigus

#125–149	Tirtouga Carracosta Archen Archeops Klink Klang Klinklang Budew Roselia Roserade Gothita Gothorita Gothitelle Solosis Duosion Reuniclus Combee Vespiquen Emolga Heracross Pinsir Blitzle Zebstrika Buizel Floatzel

#150–174	Zorua Zoroark Ducklett Swanna Karrablast Escavalier Shelmet Accelgor Deerling Sawsbuck Foongus Amoonguss Castform Nosepass Probopass Aron Lairon Aggron Baltoy Claydol Larvesta Volcarona Joltik Galvantula Ferroseed

#175–199	Ferrothorn Tynamo Eelektrik Eelektross Frillish Jellicent Alomomola Axew Fraxure Haxorus Zangoose Seviper Elgyem Beheeyem Litwick Lampent Chandelure Heatmor Durant Cubchoo Beartic Cryogonal Tornadus Thundurus Landorus

#200–224	Skorupi Drapion Skarmory Numel Camerupt Spoink Grumpig Drifloon Drifblim Shuppet Banette Wingull Pelipper Lunatone Solrock Absol Tangela Tangrowth Mienfoo Mienshao Gligar Gliscor Pawniard Bisharp Cobalion

#225–249	Terrakion Virizion Tympole Palpitoad Seismitoad Stunfisk Shuckle Mantyke Mantine Remoraid Octillery Corsola Staryu Starmie Wailmer Wailord Lapras Spheal Sealeo Walrein Swablu Altaria Vulpix Ninetales Bronzor

#250–274	Bronzong Sneasel Weavile Delibird Vanillite Vanillish Vanilluxe Swinub Piloswine Mamoswine Ditto Beldum Metang Metagross Seel Dewgong Throh Sawk Bouffalant Druddigon Golett Golurk Deino Zweilous Hydreigon

#275–299	Slakoth Vigoroth Slaking Corphish Crawdaunt Igglybuff Jigglypuff Wigglytuff Lickitung Lickilicky Yanma Yanmega Tropius Carnivine Croagunk Toxicroak Larvitar Pupitar Tyranitar Reshiram Zekrom Kyurem Keldeo Meloetta Genesect