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 |
 Chi-Yu DarkFire | A | |
Obtain MethodNorth Province Area Two Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Chi-Yu builds →Overheat 2x151-178%KO Fire Blast 2x128-151%KO Inferno 2x116-137%KO Heat Wave 2x110-130%KO | ||
 Arcanine Fire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Arcanine builds →Overheat 2x117-139%KO Flare Blitz 2x144-170%KO Fire Blast 2x100-118%KO Heat Wave 2x86-101%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x151-178%KO Flare Blitz 2x90-106%KO Hurricane 2x86-101%KO Fire Blast 2x128-151%KO | ||
 Gyarados Water | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Gyarados builds →Hurricane 2x66-79% Blizzard 2x44-52% Fire Blast 2x44-52% Ice Beam 2x37-44% | ||
 Noivern Dragon | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Noivern builds →Hurricane 2x97-114%KO Heat Wave 2x56-66% Flamethrower 2x54-63% Leech Life 2x46-54% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Ting-Lu's Earthquake hits Sceptile for 41-48%. Kyogre threatens a KO with Ice Beam (89-105%).
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityVesselofruin ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake41-48% | ||
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Kyogre builds →Ice Beam 2x89-105%KO Thunder27-32% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn13-15% | ||
 Mudsdale Ground | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Mudsdale builds →Earthquake33-39% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoody ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves View Smeargle builds →
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Scarlet & Violet 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 65 partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups.
Scarlet & Violet Sceptile Best Moveset
The game plan is straightforward: click Swords Dance, then sweep. Psychicseed and Unburden support the setup turn. EVs go into max Sp. Atk and Speed so Sceptile hits hard once it's boosted.
Best Build
Sceptile best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Swords Dance
- Acrobatics
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
- Acrobatics
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Protect
- Grass Pledge
- Vacuum Wave
- Helping Hand
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Giga Drain
- Dragon Pulse
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Dragon Pulse
- Energy Ball
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Most of Sceptile's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Frenzy Plant and Leaf Storm, but Normal and Dark and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Sceptile in Scarlet & Violet
Sceptile isn't available in the wild in Scarlet & Violet. Start by transferring Treecko from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond. The evolution path from Treecko to Sceptile is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Sceptile in Scarlet & Violet
Sceptile Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, Sceptile works as a sweeper with 530 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid option in Scarlet & Violet for the right team. Leafblade with Psychicseed is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Scarlet & Violet, but Sceptile does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Sceptile hits 630 BST.
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