Stats & Training
Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Sceptile's Speed does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Speed EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
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.
Sceptile Weakness
Type-wise, Sceptile takes extra damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. The Grass typing picks up 4 resistances to work with.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
 Togekiss Fairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Togekiss builds →Sky Attack 2x91-108%KO Fire Blast 2x77-91% Flamethrower 2x63-74% Fly 2x59-70% | ||
 Nihilego RockPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Nihilego builds →Sludge Wave 2x106-124%KO Sludge Bomb 2x100-118%KO Poison Jab 2x56-66% Venoshock 2x74-87% | ||
 Crobat Poison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Crobat builds →Fly 2x93-110%KO Sludge Bomb 2x61-72% Leech Life 2x54-65% X-Scissor 2x54-65% | ||
 Archeops Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Archeops builds →Fly 2x133-157%KO U-turn 2x69-81% Wing Attack 2x90-106%KO Pluck 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Arcanine Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Arcanine builds →Overheat 2x117-139%KO Fire Blast 2x100-118%KO Flamethrower 2x82-97% Fire Fang 2x79-93% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Volcanion can KO Sceptile with Fire Blast (220-258%). Togekiss threatens a KO with Air Slash (95-112%). Mamoswine's Ice Shard also KOs at 95-112%.
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb 2x120-141%KO Fire Blast 2x220-258%KO | ||
Togekiss Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Togekiss builds →Air Slash 2x95-112%KO | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake59-69% Ice Shard 2x95-112%KO Knock Off51-60% | ||
 Toxapex PoisonWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Toxapex builds →Scald11-13% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain17-20% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
The three-stage chain from Treecko through Grovyle ends here at Sceptile. Want more? Breed for Treecko eggs. Plenty of partners available via two egg groups. The evolution from Treecko pushed Sceptile to 530 total stats. Speed saw the largest single gain at +50. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Sceptile to get Treecko eggs easily using 57 partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Bullet Seed, Crunch, Crush Claw and 13 more.
Sun & Moon Sceptile Best Moveset
The Sash lets Sceptile ignore defensive shortcomings for one turn. Use that turn to deal early damage, and Unburden squeezes extra value from the position. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs push damage output.
Best Build
Sceptile best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Protect
- Focus Blast
- Grass Pledge
- Endeavor
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Giga Drain
- Swords Dance
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Bullet Seed and Crunch give Sceptile options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 8 types already covers a decent range on top of Frenzy Plant and Leaf Storm. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Sceptile in Sun & Moon
Sceptile can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Treecko from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Sceptile in Sun & Moon
Sceptile Guide
In Sun & Moon, Sceptile works as a sweeper with 530 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. Protect with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, yes. Mega Sceptile is the evolved form, sitting at 630 BST. Big power spike over base Sceptile (530). Equip the Mega Stone and it transforms in battle.
Overgrow is the go-to ability for Sceptile. It strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Unburden can work in specific setups.
Sceptile is a physical attacker with base 85 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 120 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Game Availability
Available since Ruby & Sapphire, Sceptile appears in 16 games spanning 8 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 6.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves