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[OVERVIEW]
In theory, Seviper seems like a functional breaker with its decent mixed attacking stats and movepool. In reality though, it struggles much more than one would think due to lacking bulk, an average Speed tier, and a reliance on Sucker Punch without STAB to hit faster threats, leaving it open to offensive pressure from the likes of Stoutland and Pinsir. It also receives some competition from fellow Poison-types in Skuntank, Haunter, and Victreebel, as they have additional utility such as Defog, Destiny Bond, and Strength Sap, respectively, and they all sport better Speed tiers and a secondary typing.
[SET]
name: Mixed Attacker
move 1: Sludge Wave
move 2: Giga Drain
move 3: Earthquake / Flamethrower
move 4: Sucker Punch
item: Life Orb
ability: Shed Skin
nature: Naughty
evs: 8 HP / 56 Atk / 224 SpA / 220 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Seviper can try to catch Poison-type checks such as Mudsdale and Alolan Raichu off-guard with its good coverage and workable power. Seviper's great coverage is a notable trait it has as a Poison-type wallbreaker. However, its mediocre bulk and speed prevent it from being able to wallbreak often, so other offensive Poison-types like Skuntank and Victreebel are superior choices for their better defensive utility and additional STAB.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Jmash324, 363823]]
- Quality checked by: [[2xTheTap, 11407], [UberSkitty, 355061]]
- Grammar checked by: [[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216]]

[OVERVIEW]
In theory, Seviper seems like a functional breaker with its decent mixed attacking stats and movepool. In reality though, it struggles much more than one would think due to lacking bulk, an average Speed tier, and a reliance on Sucker Punch without STAB to hit faster threats, leaving it open to offensive pressure from the likes of Stoutland and Pinsir. It also receives some competition from fellow Poison-types in Skuntank, Haunter, and Victreebel, as they have additional utility such as Defog, Destiny Bond, and Strength Sap, respectively, and they all sport better Speed tiers and a secondary typing.
[SET]
name: Mixed Attacker
move 1: Sludge Wave
move 2: Giga Drain
move 3: Earthquake / Flamethrower
move 4: Sucker Punch
item: Life Orb
ability: Shed Skin
nature: Naughty
evs: 8 HP / 56 Atk / 224 SpA / 220 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Seviper can try to catch Poison-type checks such as Mudsdale and Alolan Raichu off-guard with its good coverage and workable power. Seviper's great coverage is a notable trait it has as a Poison-type wallbreaker. However, its mediocre bulk and speed prevent it from being able to wallbreak often, so other offensive Poison-types like Skuntank and Victreebel are superior choices for their better defensive utility and additional STAB.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Jmash324, 363823]]
- Quality checked by: [[2xTheTap, 11407], [UberSkitty, 355061]]
- Grammar checked by: [[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216]]
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