#0495 · Gen 5 · 308 BST
Snivy
An early-evolution Grass-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with modest stats. Common ability: Overgrow.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
120/58/67/58/67/74
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
152/106/117/106/117/126
Abilities
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Snivy
Snivy is a Grass/None-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with a Base Stat Total of 308. An early-evolution Grass-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with modest stats. Common ability: Overgrow.
Best stat: Speed (63 base)
Snivy's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 45 base Attack and 63 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Overgrow
- Contrary
How to use Snivy competitively
Open the damage calculator with Snivy selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Snivy appears in the species dropdown. Drop Snivy into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0495 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Type | Grass / None |
| Abilities | Overgrow, Contrary |
| Base Stat Total | 308 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 45 / 45 / 55 / 45 / 55 / 63 |