Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Vine Whip Seed Bomb
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Seed Bomb costs 33 energy for 55 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Snivy takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 323
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- Eggs
- 1 km · shiny possible
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 485 CP
Snivy moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Ball STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 4.0s | 22.5 | 1.80 |
| Seed Bomb Best STAB | Grass | 55 | 33 | 2.0s | 27.5 | 1.67 |
| Wrap | Normal | 60 | 33 | 3.0s | 20 | 1.82 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Ball | Grass | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | Buff / debuff |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | 55 | 40 | 1.38 | — |
| Wrap | Normal | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Vine Whip (12 DPS); Tackle builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Snivy is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Snivy
How to get Snivy
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Eggs
- 1 km eggs · shiny possible
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Snivy knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 18 | 734 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 18 | 795 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 455 | 497 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 566 | 619 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 455 | 497 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 344 | 376 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 455 | 497 |
Is Snivy good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Snivy has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (107 Defense / 128 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Snivy deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 12 |
| Lv 2 | 37 |
| Lv 3 | 63 |
| Lv 4 | 88 |
| Lv 5 | 114 |
| Lv 6 | 140 |
| Lv 7 | 165 |
| Lv 8 | 191 |
| Lv 9 | 217 |
| Lv 10 | 242 |
| Lv 11 | 267 |
| Lv 12 | 291 |
| Lv 13 | 315 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 339 |
| Lv 15 | 364 |
| Lv 16 | 388 |
| Lv 17 | 412 |
| Lv 18 | 436 |
| Lv 19 | 461 |
| Lv 20 | 485 |
| Lv 21 | 509 |
| Lv 22 | 534 |
| Lv 23 | 558 |
| Lv 24 | 582 |
| Lv 25 | 606 |
| Lv 26 | 631 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 655 |
| Lv 28 | 679 |
| Lv 29 | 704 |
| Lv 30 | 728 |
| Lv 31 | 740 |
| Lv 32 | 752 |
| Lv 33 | 764 |
| Lv 34 | 776 |
| Lv 35 | 789 |
| Lv 36 | 801 |
| Lv 37 | 813 |
| Lv 38 | 825 |
| Lv 39 | 837 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 849 |
| Lv 41 | 860 |
| Lv 42 | 871 |
| Lv 43 | 882 |
| Lv 44 | 893 |
| Lv 45 | 904 |
| Lv 46 | 915 |
| Lv 47 | 926 |
| Lv 48 | 937 |
| Lv 49 | 949 |
| Lv 50 | 960 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0495
- Height
- 0.60 m
- Weight
- 8.10 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0495_POKEMON_SNIVY
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Snivy in Pokemon GO?
Snivy's best moveset is Vine Whip (fast) with Seed Bomb (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Snivy's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Snivy takes super effective damage from Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type moves. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Snivy's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Snivy reaches 960 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 849 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Snivy?
A perfect 15/15/15 Snivy shows 485 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 606 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Snivy better than regular Snivy?
Shadow Snivy deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Snivy in Pokemon GO?
Snivy spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It also hatches from 1 km eggs. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Snivy be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes — shiny Snivy is released. It can appear from wild spawns, eggs, research encounters and raids, and rates are boosted during Community Days and event weekends.