Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Seviper
Say it: seh-VY-per
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Seviper is the Fang Snake Pokémon — Poison and rival to Zangoose. In Pokémon GO it is a Poison attacker with Poison Jab + Poison Fang / Crunch. Poison helps against Fairy and Grass; Ground and Psychic hit Poison hard. Catch Seviper from the wild, eggs, or events.
Say it: seh-VY-per
Seviper (#336) is a Poison Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a niche Poison attacker with Poison Jab / Iron Tail + Poison Fang / Crunch / Wrap. Against Seviper, lead with Ground or Psychic. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Seviper is a Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0336. Use the Poison type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Poison Jab + Poison Fang / Crunch is the usual kit. Low priority versus stronger Poison types. Shadow Seviper is a novelty — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Poison moves hit Grass and Fairy hard.
When Seviper is your opponent, Ground, Psychic hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 196
- Defense
- 118
- Stamina
- 177
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Groudon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
- 2. Shadow Excadrill · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Drill Run
- 3. Landorus (Therian) · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 4. Excadrill · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Drill Run
- 5. Garchomp · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 6. Shadow Mamoswine · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + High Horsepower
- 7. Rhyperior · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 8. Groudon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
- 9. Krookodile · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 10. Golurk · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earth Power
- 11. Flygon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 12. Donphan · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Rhyperior · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 2. Donphan · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 3. Flygon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 4. Golem · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 5. Sandslash · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 6. Hippowdon · beats Ground
Sand Tomb + Earth Power
- 7. Seismitoad · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earth Power
- 8. Quagsire · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 9. Gastrodon · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earth Power
- 10. Camerupt · beats Ground
Rock Throw + Earth Power
- 11. Dugtrio · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 12. Marowak · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Bone Club
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Seviper’s always-available TM pool. Poison Jab + Poison Fang covers niche Poison needs.
Fast
- Poison Jab · Standard
Poison energy / default
- Iron Tail · Standard
Steel damage
Charged
- Poison Fang · Standard
Poison / debuff
- Crunch · Standard
Dark coverage
- Wrap · Standard
Normal filler
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- poison jab
- iron tail
Charged
- poison fang
- crunch
- wrap
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #620 of 954 · CP 1474
Poison Jab + Crunch
- Ultra League · rank #482 of 747 · CP 2380
Poison Jab + Crunch
- Master League · rank #569 of 1023 · CP 2380
Poison Jab + Crunch
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
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