How to get Seviper in Pokemon Go: Best moveset for PvP & PvE, can it be shiny, more

Niladri Sarkar
pokemon go seviper with game background

Seviper is a rare and popular regional Pokemon that many Pokemon Go players have yet to catch. So, here’s all you need to know to get it, its best moves for PvP and PvE, and if shiny Seviper is available.

Region-exclusive species are some of the most difficult Pokemon Go finds due to their limited availability, and trainers grind hard to collect all of them. One such Pokemon is Seviper, a fan-favorite Poison type from the anime series that you must be eager to grab.

So, here’s everything you need to know to get Seviper in Pokemon Go, along with its shiny odds and recommended moveset for PvP and PvE.

How to get Seviper in Pokemon Go

You can get Seviper globally in Pokemon Go in the wild and in 3-Star Raids from May 4, 2024, at 10 AM until May 6, 2024, at 10 AM (local time) during the Rivals Week 2024 event, alongside its rival Zangoose.

You should know that Seviper is normally found only in the Americas and Africa. So, if you’re looking to get this region-exclusive Pokemon before the event, you can take part in trading with your in-game friends.

Can Seviper be shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, you can get shiny Seviper in Pokemon Go. You’ll be glad to know that the shiny odds of Seviper will be boosted to 1 in 128 encounters, or 0.78% chance during the Rivals Week 2024 event.

seviper in the pokemon anime
Seviper’s stats in Pokemon Go are 196 Attack, 118 Defense, and 117 HP.

Seviper Pokemon Go best moveset for PvP

The best PvP moveset for Seviper in Pokemon Go is Poison Jab with Poison Fang and Crunch.

Poison Jab is a fantastic Fast Move in PvP as it boasts good damage output and energy gains on top of getting STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) for Seviper. It goes well with Poison Fang, a Charged Move costing only 40 energy and guaranteed to drop the opponent’s Defense by one stage. This handy trick has helped me win battles, even when Seviper was in a tight spot.

In such cases, I’d recommend using Poison Fang and switching out Seviper. Crunch is a great secondary move that has a 30% chance to debuff its target’s Defense by one stage.

Seviper Pokemon Go best moveset for PvE

The best PvE moveset for Seviper in Pokemon Go is Poison Jab and Crunch.

While Crunch lacks STAB, Poison Fang is too weak to be used in Raids. So, Seviper is left with nothing better than the Dark-type Crunch to salvage.

Is Seviper good in Pokemon Go?

No, Seviper is not good in Pokemon Go battles. While it is a rare species with a gorgeous shiny that is undoubtedly a great addition to your Pokedex, its stats and moves are too weak to make an impact.

But, if you are eager to use it, it can help in eliminating Fairy-type targets in the Great League.

Complete Seviper Pokemon Go moveset

Here are all the moves that Seviper can learn in Pokemon Go:

Fast Moves

  • Poison Jab (Poison)
  • Iron Tail (Steel)

Charged Moves

  • Poison Fang (Poison)
  • Crunch (Dark)
  • Wrap (Normal)

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