Sceptile.
BST 530 · grass
Sceptile is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug and resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground.
Sceptile base stats
BST 530 · ranges at level 100Sceptile weaknesses and resistances
damage taken from each attacking typeSceptile abilities
2 total · 1 hiddenSceptile evolution line
3 stages
Best Sceptile moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerSceptile moves
gen 9 · 114 moves · 20 level-up · 67 TM/HM · 5 egg · 22 tutorSceptile Pokédex entries
4 generations · newest firstThe leaves that grow on its arms can slice down thick trees. It is without peer in jungle combat.
It agilely leaps about the jungle and uses the sharp leaves on its arms to strike its prey.
The leaves growing on Sceptile’s body are very sharp edged. This Pokémon is very agile—it leaps all over the branches of trees and jumps on its foe from above or behind.
Sceptile has seeds growing on its back. They are said to be bursting with nutrients that revitalize trees. This Pokémon raises the trees in a forest with loving care.
The leaves that grow on its arms can slice down thick trees. It is without peer in jungle combat.
The leaves that grow on its arms can slice down thick trees. It is without peer in jungle combat.
It agilely leaps about the jungle and uses the sharp leaves on its arms to strike its prey.
The leaves growing on SCEPTILE’s body are very sharp edged. This POKéMON is very agile - it leaps all over the branches of trees and jumps on its foe from above or behind.
SCEPTILE has seeds growing on its back. They are said to be bursting with nutrients that revitalize trees. This POKéMON raises the trees in a forest with loving care.
In the jungle, its power is without equal. This POKéMON carefully grows trees and plants. It regulates its body temperature by basking in sunlight.
The leaves on its forelegs are as sharp as swords. It agilely leaps about the branches of trees to strike.
Sceptile species data
gen III species · breeding and trainingAbout Sceptile
Sceptile is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). The leaves that grow on its arms can slice down thick trees. It is without peer in jungle combat. Sceptile stands 1.7 m (5'07") tall and weighs 52.2 kg (115.1 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokémon.
Sceptile base stats
Sceptile has a base stat total of 530, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Speed at 120 (excellent), while its lowest is Defense at 65 (average). Sceptile functions as a mixed attacker with balanced offensive stats. Sceptile is extremely fast with a base Speed of 120.
Sceptile weaknesses and resistances
As a Grass-type, Sceptile is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug-type moves, resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground-type attacks. This gives Sceptile 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Sceptile abilities
Sceptile's abilities include Overgrow, Unburden. Overgrow strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its Hidden Ability is Unburden, which doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.
Sceptile moves and learnset
Sceptile can learn 114 moves in Generation 9, including 20 by leveling up, 67 via TM/HM, 5 through breeding, and 22 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Frenzy Plant (Grass, 150 power), Leaf Storm (Grass, 130 power), Solar Blade (Grass, 125 power), Solar Beam (Grass, 120 power). For coverage, Sceptile can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal).
Training Sceptile
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Sceptile can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Sceptile yields 3 Speed EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Sceptile belongs to the Monster and Dragon egg groups. Sceptile is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Treecko → Grovyle → Sceptile).
Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Sceptile. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Sceptile, or use the team builder to see how Sceptile fits into your squad.
