Competitive Information for Serperior [Sun/Moon]
Grass
Abilities:
If this Pokemon has a stat stage raised it is lowered instead, and vice versa.
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokemon's offensive stat is 1.5x with Grass attacks.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Serperior? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Serperior is here! This extraordinary Pokémon is Grass-typed and ready to shine! It's to see Serperior show up as a Sun/Moon opponent. It is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-typed attacks. Uncover the best movesets for Serperior below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Leftovers / Rocky Helmet
Ability: Contrary
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm
- Glare
- Leech Seed
- Substitute
Serperior excels as a renowned Special Sweeper during single battles. This moveset is tailored to take down the opponent's team with devastating special power. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Serperior last longer regaining it's life every turn. With Contrary, if Serperior has a stat stage raised it is lowered instead and vice versa. With a Rocky Helmet equipped to it, if Serperior is hit by a contact move, the attacker loses 1/6 of its max hp.
◆ Glare is a status move (paralyzes the target).
◆ Leech Seed is a status move (1/8 of target's hp is restored to Serperior every turn).
◆ Substitute is a status move (Serperior takes 1/4 its max hp to put in a substitute).
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Item: Grassium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Contrary
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 Atk / 140 Spe
Moveset:
- Leaf Blade / Seed Bomb
- Outrage / Dragon Tail
- Aqua Tail / Return
- Knock Off / Brutal Swing
Serperior is an exquisite Physical Sweeper to use for single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with formidable physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Serperior's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Contrary, if Serperior has a stat stage raised it is lowered instead and vice versa. Aqua Tail was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Grassium Z equipped to it, if Serperior has a grass move, this item allows it to use a grass z-move.
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Serperior afterwards).
◆ Dragon Tail is a physical 60-base power Dragon-type move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Brutal Swing is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent pokemon).
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Item: Grassium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Contrary
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 SpA / 140 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Dragon Pulse / Twister
- Hyper Beam / Hidden Power
- Mirror Coat
In single battles, Serperior is known as an exceptional Special Sweeper. This moveset design focuses to take down the opponent's team with devastating special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Serperior's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Contrary, if Serperior has a stat stage raised it is lowered instead and vice versa. With a Grassium Z equipped to it, if Serperior has a grass move, this item allows it to use a grass z-move.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
◆ Twister is a special 40-base power Dragon-type move (20% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Serperior cannot move next turn).
◆ Hidden Power is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (varies in type based on your Serperior's ivs).
◆ Mirror Coat is a special 0-base power Psychic-type move (if hit by special attack, returns double damage).
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Item: Chesto Berry
Ability: Overgrow
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Calm Mind
- Taunt / Hidden Power
- Giga Drain
- Rest / Protect
Serperior proves to be an incredible Support for single battles. With Overgrow, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Serperior's offensive stat is 1.5x with grass attacks. With good defenses and speed, Serperior is a great candidate for Calm Mind, needing very little help to set up. After one or two Calm Minds, Serperior's offensive abilities improve significantly, and enable it to bring down most Pokemon with a Giga Drain or Hidden Power. After a Calm Mind, Serperior's Special Attack will only be as high as a neutral natured Jellicent's, so getting off more than one Calm Mind should be your goal, and is safer when Serperior has Rest and Chesto Berry. With a Chesto Berry equipped to it, Serperior wakes up if it is asleep then the Chesto Berry gets consumed.
◆ Taunt is a status move (target can't use status moves its next 3 turns).
◆ Hidden Power is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (varies in type based on your Serperior's ivs).
◆ Giga Drain is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Grass-type move (Serperior recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Rest is a status move (Serperior sleeps 2 turns and restores hp and status).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Serperior this turn).
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Item: Zoom Lens
Ability: Contrary
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 233 Hp / 233 Atk / 44 Spe
Moveset:
- Dragon Tail
- Safeguard
- Return
- Outrage
In single battles, Serperior is known as a stupendous Physical Tank. This moveset is formulated to withstand physical attacks and hit back effectively. With Contrary, if Serperior has a stat stage raised it is lowered instead and vice versa. With a Zoom Lens equipped to it, the accuracy of attacks by Serperior is 1.2x if it moves after its target.
◆ Safeguard is a status move (for 5 turns, protects Serperior's party from status).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Serperior afterwards).
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Item: Assault Vest
Ability: Contrary
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Def / 4 Spe
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm
- Dragon Pulse
- Hidden Power
- Giga Drain
Serperior thrives as a decent Physical Wall perfect for single battles. It's goal is to absorb physical damage and return fire with decent force. With Contrary, if Serperior has a stat stage raised it is lowered instead and vice versa. With a Assault Vest equipped to it, Serperior's sp. Def is 1.5x, but it can only select damaging moves.
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Hidden Power is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (varies in type based on your Serperior's ivs).
◆ Giga Drain is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Grass-type move (Serperior recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
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Item: Big Root
Ability: Overgrow
Nature: Hardy
EVs: 72 Hp / 72 Atk / 84 Def / 76 SpA / 84 SpD / 112 Spe
Moveset:
- Wring Out
- Giga Drain
- Growth
- Leech Seed
Dominating single battles, Serperior is a spectacular Double Wall. It's meant to provide strong resistance against both physical and special moves. With Overgrow, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Serperior's offensive stat is 1.5x with grass attacks. This Moveset is a tricky one. I can't decide for its Nature though. First is to set Leech seed + Growth combo. Once Special attack increased, use Giga Drain and your HP will be boosted to Full then use Wring Out another Special Attack to achieve its maximum damage dealt which is 120. This is a no TM and no Breeding moveset so any can replace Growth with Calm Mind though. With a Big Root equipped to it, Serperior gains 1.3x hp from draining/aqua ring/ingrain/leech seed/strength sap.
◆ Giga Drain is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Grass-type move (Serperior recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Growth is a status move (raises Serperior's attack and special attack by 1 stage; 2 in sun).
◆ Leech Seed is a status move (1/8 of target's hp is restored to Serperior every turn).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Serperior? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Grassium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Contrary
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 Atk / 140 Spe
Moveset:
- Leaf Blade / Seed Bomb
- Outrage / Dragon Tail
- Aqua Tail / Return
- Knock Off / Brutal Swing
Serperior makes an a brilliant Physical Sweeper in double battles. It was designed to crush rivals using powerful physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Serperior's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Contrary, if Serperior has a stat stage raised it is lowered instead and vice versa. Aqua Tail was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Grassium Z equipped to it, if Serperior has a grass move, this item allows it to use a grass z-move.
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Serperior afterwards).
◆ Dragon Tail is a physical 60-base power Dragon-type move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Brutal Swing is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent pokemon).
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Item: Grassium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Contrary
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 SpA / 140 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Dragon Pulse / Twister
- Hyper Beam / Hidden Power
- Mirror Coat
Ready for double battles? Serperior is a fabulous Special Sweeper. This moveset is designed to overwhelm foes with intense special moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Serperior's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Contrary, if Serperior has a stat stage raised it is lowered instead and vice versa. With a Grassium Z equipped to it, if Serperior has a grass move, this item allows it to use a grass z-move.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
◆ Twister is a special 40-base power Dragon-type move (20% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Serperior cannot move next turn).
◆ Hidden Power is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (varies in type based on your Serperior's ivs).
◆ Mirror Coat is a special 0-base power Psychic-type move (if hit by special attack, returns double damage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Serperior can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Serperior.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Serperior can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Serperior
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Sunny day + Growth
- Moves: Safeguard + Outrage
- Moves: Grassy terrain + Secret power
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Leech seed
- Moves: Toxic + Leech seed
- Ability: Contrary + Move: Leaf storm
- Ability: Overgrow + Item: Focus sash
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Protect, Snatch
- Moves that Break Screens: Defog
- Moves that inflict status: Glare, Toxic
Moves that boost Serperior's stats
- Calm Mind
- Coil
- Growth
- Swords Dance
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Serperior
- Defog
- Dragon Pulse
- Frenzy Plant
- Glare
- Hidden Power
- Hidden Power Fire
- Hidden Power Ground
- Knock Off
- Leaf Storm
- Leech Seed
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Substitute
- Synthesis
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Serperior in Sun and Moon
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/4/252/ )
- Timid Nature ( 56/0/0/200/0/252/ )
- Optimize Serperior's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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