Serperior
Vine Whip
Frenzy Plant
Serperior is a Grass-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Unova region (#497, Generation 5). With a max CP of 2,574 and base stats of 161/204/181 (Atk/Def/Sta), Serperior has a total stat product of 546. Serperior's best moveset is Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant.
Serperior is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type moves. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type attacks. Serperior is a 3.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Vine Whip
Frenzy Plant
Vine Whip
Frenzy Plant
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
In Great League PvP, Serperior runs Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant, ranked #34 (Tier B) with a 62.51% win rate. In Ultra League PvP, Serperior runs Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant, ranked #26 (Tier A) with a 67.18% win rate. Serperior has access to 2 fast moves and 4 charged moves, giving trainers flexibility depending on the battle format.
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Iron Tail (14 DPS), while Vine Whip generates energy the fastest (10 EPS). Note that Frenzy Plant is an Elite TM move and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Serperior as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsSerperior is not currently available as a raid boss. When Serperior returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Serperior from raids would have 1301 CP at level 20, or 1626 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Serperior
Serperior is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
How to Get Serperior
Serperior evolves from Servine using 100 Candy.
A Shadow version of Serperior is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Serperior knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Serperior as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.
Serperior Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Serperior in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Serperior from raids or eggs will show 1,301 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Serperior is a Grass-type Pokemon with a stat total of 546. With its bulk spread of 204 Defense and 181 Stamina, Serperior has solid survivability in battles.
Watch out for Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type moves when using Serperior. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Serperior's performance.
Serperior's moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy. With 4 charged moves available, a second move gives Serperior much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Serperior?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Niche PvP Pick
Serperior doesn't stand out as a raid attacker but has a place in PvP, ranked #34 (Tier B) in Great League with a 62.51% overall win rate. With base stats of 161/204/181 and a max CP of 2,574, its stat distribution favors bulk, which is ideal for PvP formats. Run Vine Whip with Frenzy Plant for best results. Consider building one if you enjoy using it, but there are stronger PvP options in this league.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Serperior deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.