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Sceptile Mega

Sceptile Mega

GRASSDRAGON
HP
70
Atk
110
Def
75
SpA
145
SpD
85
Spe
145
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Weaknesses

  • ICE4x
  • BUG2x
  • DRAGON2x
  • FAIRY2x
  • FLYING2x
  • POISON2x

Best Nature

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

Best Moveset

  1. Dragon PulseDRAGONSpecial23.8%
  2. Earth PowerGROUNDSpecial22.8%
  3. ProtectNORMALStatus13.5%
  4. Energy BallGRASSSpecial12.7%

Best Ability / Item

Lightning RodSceptiliteSceptilite

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Best Sceptile Mega Moves

  • #1

    Dragon Pulse

    DRASpecial85 BP

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

    23.82%
  • #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.

    22.76%
  • #3

    Protect

    NORStatus

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

    13.54%
  • #4

    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.

    12.72%
  • #5

    Detect

    FIGStatus

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

    10.08%
  • #6

    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.

    5.59%
  • #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.

    4.46%
  • #8

    Grass Knot

    GRASpecial

    The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.

    2.25%
  • #9

    Vacuum Wave

    FIGSpecial40 BP

    The user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the target. This move always goes first.

    0.98%
  • #10

    Substitute

    NORStatus

    The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.

    0.76%
  • #11

    Other

    3.04%

Best Sceptile Mega Natures

  • #1

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

    53.79%
  • #2

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

    11.53%
  • #3

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

    2.22%
  • #4

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

    1.38%
  • #5

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

    1.33%
  • #6

    Timid 3/0/0/32/0/31

    1.06%
  • #7

    Timid 11/0/0/32/0/23

    1.01%
  • #8

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

    0.86%
  • #9

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

    0.80%
  • #10

    Timid 0/0/3/31/0/32

    0.79%
  • #11

    Other

    25.23%

Best Sceptile Mega Abilities

  • #1

    Lightning Rod

    The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves. Instead of taking damage from them, its Sp. Atk stat is boosted.

    100.00%

Best Sceptile Mega Items

  • #1
    Sceptilite

    Sceptilite

    Allows Sceptile to Mega Evolve into Mega Sceptile.

    100.00%

Best Sceptile Mega Teammates

  • #1
    Rotom-HeatRotom-Heat
    ELEFIR
    TeamsBuilder
    9.89%
  • #2
    GarchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    8.30%
  • #3
    BasculegionBasculegion
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    6.53%
  • #4
    Rotom-WashRotom-Wash
    ELEWAT
    TeamsBuilder
    5.93%
  • #5
    SneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    4.52%
  • #6
    AerodactylAerodactyl
    ROCFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    4.26%
  • #7
    KingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    3.83%
  • #8
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    3.73%
  • #9
    TalonflameTalonflame
    FIRFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    3.41%
  • #10
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.01%
  • #11

    Other

    46.59%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Sceptile Mega?

The best moveset for Sceptile Mega in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Dragon Pulse, Earth Power, Protect, Energy Ball.

How to counter Sceptile Mega in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Sceptile Mega can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (ice 4x, bug 2x, dragon 2x, fairy 2x, flying 2x, poison 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Sceptile Mega?

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