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Sceptile

Sceptile

GRASS
HP
70
Atk
85
Def
65
SpA
105
SpD
85
Spe
120
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Weaknesses

  • BUG2x
  • FIRE2x
  • FLYING2x
  • ICE2x
  • POISON2x

Best Nature

Timid 18/0/1/14/1/32

Best Moveset

  1. Leaf StormGRASSSpecial16.4%
  2. Earth PowerGROUNDSpecial16.3%
  3. Quick GuardFIGHTINGStatus12.7%
  4. Rock TombROCKPhysical10.2%

Best Ability / Item

UnburdenWhite HerbWhite Herb

Sceptile technical VGC usage sections

Best Sceptile Moves

  • #1

    Leaf Storm

    GRASpecial130 BP

    The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.

    16.36%
  • #2

    Earth Power

    GROSpecial90 BP

    The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

    16.26%
  • #3

    Quick Guard

    FIGStatus

    The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves.

    12.71%
  • #4

    Rock Tomb

    ROCPhysical60 BP

    The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.

    10.20%
  • #5

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    7.24%
  • #6

    Shed Tail

    NORStatus0 BP

    The user creates a substitute for itself using its own HP before switching places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

    5.25%
  • #7

    Giga Drain

    GRASpecial75 BP

    A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

    3.84%
  • #8

    Fling

    DARPhysical

    The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.

    3.23%
  • #9

    Dragon Pulse

    DRASpecial85 BP

    The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.

    3.20%
  • #10

    Energy Ball

    GRASpecial90 BP

    The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

    3.13%
  • #11

    Other

    18.58%

Best Sceptile Natures

  • #1

    Timid 18/0/1/14/1/32

    34.55%
  • #2

    Modest 32/0/0/32/0/2

    12.87%
  • #3

    Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

    9.47%
  • #4

    Timid 32/0/0/2/0/32

    5.77%
  • #5

    Modest 2/0/0/32/0/32

    5.17%
  • #6

    Timid 18/0/0/16/0/32

    2.40%
  • #7

    Naive 2/0/0/32/0/32

    2.36%
  • #8

    Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

    1.80%
  • #9

    Hasty 0/2/0/32/0/32

    1.38%
  • #10

    Naive 2/32/0/0/0/32

    1.06%
  • #11

    Other

    23.17%

Best Sceptile Abilities

  • #1

    Unburden

    Boosts the Speed stat if the Pokémon's held item is used or lost.

    88.03%
  • #2

    Overgrow

    Powers up Grass-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.

    11.97%

Best Sceptile Items

  • #1
    White Herb

    White Herb

    Raises a lowered stat.

    52.53%
  • #2
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    13.97%
  • #3
    King's Rock

    King's Rock

    Slightly increases the chances of inflicting the Flinch condition on the opponent. Allows Slowpoke and Poliwhirl to evolve when traded.

    12.92%
  • #4
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    10.51%
  • #5
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

    2.62%
  • #6
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Raises the power of moves, but causes recoil damage.

    1.40%
  • #7
    Lum Berry

    Lum Berry

    Cures any status condition .

    1.15%
  • #8
    Mental Herb

    Mental Herb

    Prevents attraction. Consumed after use.

    1.13%
  • #9
    Persim Berry

    Persim Berry

    Cures confusion .

    1.00%
  • #10
    Coba Berry

    Coba Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Flying-type move by 50%.

    0.68%
  • #11

    Other

    2.09%

Best Sceptile Teammates

  • #1
    Staraptor-MegaStaraptor-Mega
    FIGFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    9.67%
  • #2
    GholdengoGholdengo
    STEGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    9.44%
  • #3
    FeraligatrFeraligatr
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    9.29%
  • #4
    HoundoomHoundoom
    DARFIR
    TeamsBuilder
    9.08%
  • #5
    VileplumeVileplume
    GRAPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    8.58%
  • #6
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    4.80%
  • #7
    BasculegionBasculegion
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.68%
  • #8
    Raichu-Mega-YRaichu-Mega-Y
    ELE
    TeamsBuilder
    3.37%
  • #9
    AnnihilapeAnnihilape
    FIGGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    2.60%
  • #10
    PelipperPelipper
    WATFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    2.50%
  • #11

    Other

    36.99%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Sceptile?

The best moveset for Sceptile in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Leaf Storm, Earth Power, Quick Guard, Rock Tomb.

How to counter Sceptile in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Sceptile can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (bug 2x, fire 2x, flying 2x, ice 2x, poison 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Sceptile?

The best item for Sceptile is typically White Herb, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.