The Pokémon of May 27th, 2025 is…
#336 Seviper
“Seviper (Japanese: ハブネーク Habunake) is a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
It is well known for its ongoing feud against Zangoose.
Seviper is a serpentine Pokémon that is usually depicted scrunched up like an accordion. It is mostly covered in black scales, but it has several markings on its body. It has yellow hexagon markings that run from its head to its tail, small yellow bumps where it touches the ground, and various purple scar-like marks. It has elongated red fangs that protrude from its upper jaw and fierce red eyes. Its tail is partially red and has a blade-like shape. Seviper sharpens its tail on rocks.
Seviper wraps around its opponents to make them unable to move. Its tail and fangs are venomous and are used for striking and poisoning prey or enemies. It has been bitter enemies with Zangoose for many generations. It lives in grasslands and savannas. In New Pokémon Snap, a Seviper can be seen attempting to prey on an Octillery.
Prior to Generation V, Poison Tail was its signature move, but other Pokémon could still inherit it via breeding.
Seviper appears to be based on a viper; specifically, the habu, a type of venomous snake. Aside from its scars, the shape of its color pattern resembles that of the elegant pitviper.
The rivalry Seviper shares with Zangoose is based on the real relationship between mongooses and snakes. In many cultures the mongoose is depicted as an antagonist of snakes, likely due to it being their natural predator. In Japan (specifically Okinawa and Amami), it was common for the habu and the mongoose to be pitted against each other in roadside shows. This practice is now considered inhumane and is rarely seen today.”-Bulbapedia.
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