Why Servine Belongs in Every 🐸 Amphibians & Reptiles Collection
Your complete Servine Pokémon card guide: standout artwork, key sets, ability highlights, and binder strategy for every collector.
2024-12-02
Popularity Rank: #770
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #726
2019 survey: #673
#770 / 1025
#0496
Servine
Grass Snake Pokémon
It moves along the ground as if sliding. Its swift movements befuddle its foes, and it then attacks with a vine whip.
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0496
Height
0.8 m
Weight
16.0 kg
Capture rate
45 / 255
Generation
Gen V
Gender ratio
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Hatch steps
5,100 steps
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Color
Green
Habitat
—
Shape
Upright
What makes Servine so likeable
Three fast, fan-friendly reasons Servine stands out — no lore dump, just the vibe.
- The Bulbapedia article opens by explaining that it evolves from Snivy starting at level 17 and evolves into Serperior starting at level 36.
- Starter Pokémon nostalgia is real — Servine triggers that "my first team" warmth instantly.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Servine feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Servine from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Perfect Order
Common
Black Bolt
Illustration rare
Black Bolt
Common
Mythical Island
Two Diamond
Fates Collide
Uncommon
Legendary Treasures
Common
Legendary Treasures
Uncommon
Boundaries Crossed
Uncommon
McDonald's Collection 2012
None
Black & White
Uncommon
Black & White
Uncommon
Showing 11 of 11 loaded cards · card data from TCGdex with pokemontcg.io as backup · images via Scrydex when needed
Laying out a Servine page that photographs well
Spread layout for Servine, TCG picks to anchor the page, and open artwork you can print for Michi-style scene pockets.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Servine #5 (Perfect Order) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Servine #88 (Black Bolt) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
Servine #6 (Fates Collide) is a staple for Servine fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Servine mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Servine chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Perfect Order
Common
Black Bolt
Illustration rare
Fates Collide
Uncommon
Black Bolt
Common
Mythical Island
Two Diamond
Legendary Treasures
Common
Legendary Treasures
Uncommon
Right page
Boundaries Crossed
Uncommon
McDonald's Collection 2012
None
Black & White
Uncommon
Black & White
Uncommon
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Start with a background that echoes Servine's grass, then place your chase holo in the top-left anchor slot. Secondary copies can step down in rarity toward the edges so the spread breathes in photos.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Servine
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Servine
Scene wallpaper — Servine
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Servine
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- For one showcase spread, print a scene that spans multiple pockets (Michi-style), then nest your favourite Servine holos around it like a gallery wall.
- National Dex #496 is a quiet flex on dividers or handwritten indices — collectors who sort by number will thank you.
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Servine (ジャノビー) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- Grass typings give artists a built-in palette — when two Servine cards clash, it's usually because lighting diverged, not because the species lacks identity.
Abilities, moves & metagame notes
Optional competitive context for Servine. Display collectors can skip straight to the backstory below.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Servine — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
60
Attack
60
Defense
75
Sp. Atk
60
Sp. Def
75
Speed
83
Total: 413
Players file Servine around tier "NFE" while Ability Overgrow (Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Mono-grass Servine spreads live on lighting variation: same palette, different contrast.
- Hidden Ability Contrary is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Servine — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Servine, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
It moves along the ground as if sliding. Its swift movements befuddle its foes, and it then attacks with a vine whip.
They avoid attacks by sinking into the shadows of thick foliage. They retaliate with masterful whipping techniques.
When it gets dirty, its leaves can’t be used in photosynthesis, so it always keeps itself clean.
Servine shows up in White lore as they avoid attacks by sinking into the shadows of thick foliage.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Canon tags Servine as the Grass Snake Pokémon and known for green colouration — backgrounds that echo those cues (studio, habitat, or abstract) usually photograph better than random neon gradients.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Efoserp
Spanish
Servine
French
Lianaja
Italian
Servine
Japanese
ジャノビー
Japanese (Romaji)
Janovy
Korean
샤비
Chinese (Simplified)
青藤蛇
Chinese (Traditional)
青藤蛇
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