Serperior (Pokémon)


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Serperior (Japanese: ジャローダ Jalorda) is a  introduced in Generation V.

It evolves from starting at level 36. It is the final form of.

Biology
Serperior is a primarily pale green, serpentine Pokémon. Its face and throat are white, while its back is dark green. Curled, mint-colored patterns extend into the white portion of its face, and it has narrow red eyes. In the lower jaw, two fangs are visible when its mouth is open. There are two pointed yellow extensions on the back of its head. Coiled, dark green extensions spread out from the sides of its lower neck, forming a curving pattern lower down the body. Just below its neck, it has two small leaf-like protrusions coming out of either side. It has curved yellow markings around its middle and several palmate leaves on its tail. Serperior will only attack with full force against opponents that are unfazed by its piercing glare. It is capable of amplifying solar energy with its body.

Trip's Serperior
Trip's Servine was revealed to have evolved into a Serperior in Jostling for the Junior Cup!, which also served as the species' main series debut.

Other
Serperior debuted in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram, under the ownership of. It battled and lost against Ash's Pikachu in a tournament held in Eindoak Town.

Minor appearances
A Serperior appeared in Nanette's fantasy in New Places... Familiar Faces!.

In the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer
A Serperior appeared in the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, under the ownership of. It battled Cheren's in a Gym.

In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga
Serperior is Monta's starter Pokémon that he first obtained it as a Snivy in the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga, a "walkthrough comic" based on the Black and White games.

In the movie adaptations
Mako owns a Serperior in .

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
owns a Serperior named Amanda that evolved sometime prior to The Lesson End Here.

In the Pokémon RéBURST manga
Fraud owns a Serperior which he uses as his Burst.

Pokédex entries

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Game locations

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In side games

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In events

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Trivia

 * Serperior,, and all share the same base stat total of 528.
 * Serperior is the only starter, Grass-type, and Generation V Pokémon with a serpentine body.

Origin
Serperior is based on multiple species of s and limbless lizards, such as ', ', and  (species of s), as well as the, , and possibly. The shape of its head and the extensions on its collar may be based on the or  flowers, a 's hood, or a snake's shed skin. Serperior may also originate from, a green,. Its body markings resemble the motifs popularized during the.

Ken Sugimori has said that Snivy, Servine, and Serperior are based on French royalty, specifically mentioning the anime  as inspiration. The fact that Serperior amplifies sunlight in its body, as stated in its Pokédex entry, may be an allusion to King, who famously referred to himself as the "Sun King". Its white face also alludes to the fashion, mostly used by the European aristocracy in the 17th century. The dark green design on its chest seems to form a, a French insignia that is used on many European noble families' and nations' coat of arms. Along with its regal look, Serperior's ability to seize opponents with its piercing stare is a reference to the, the king of serpents in European legend.

Name origin
Serperior is a combination of serpent and superior. It may also be a combination of serpent and warrior or emperor.

Jalorda is a combination of 蛇 ja (snake) and lord.

Related articles

 * Trip's Serperior
 * Amanda
 * Monta's Serperior