Servine

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The Pokémon’s story

Servine needs to keep its body clean: dirt interferes with the photosynthesis it depends on. Its attention to cleanliness accompanies a very fluid way of moving, giving the impression that it glides across the ground. Against an enemy, these movements can confuse the opponent before a vine strike knocks it out. The Pokédex thus connects an everyday habit with its fighting technique: preserving access to light and remaining hard to follow.

A detail worth noticing

Alpha Sapphire explains why Servine pays such attention to cleanliness: a layer of dirt would prevent it from using photosynthesis. Omega Ruby describes its gliding run and vine strikes, used after confusing an opponent with its movements.