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Sceptile

SceptileGrass
  • sunny
Sceptile is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Sceptile is a Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,757 CP and is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Fury Cutter / Frenzy Plant. It is boosted by Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.

Sceptile Stats and Max CP

223 ATK
169 DEF
172 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3117 CP
Lvl 40
2757 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1969 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1575 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1181 CP

Sceptile's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Sceptile PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Keeping Megas and Shadows out of the picture, Sceptile is one of the more aggressive Grass types in Pokémon GO. Armed with the lightning-fast move duo of Bullet Seed and Leaf Blade, Sceptile unleashes a fierce onslaught on its victims. Its Community Day move Frenzy Plant is a bonus for high damage, and ultimately, this Pokémon is a must-have Grass type. 👌

⚔️ Raids

Regardless of whether you're lacking Megas or not, Sceptile is a great addition to your team of Grass-type Raid Pokémon. Its quick, timer-friendly damage output is an asset in Raids, but be sure to dodge, as Sceptile is sort of fragile. 👀

🛡️ Gyms

Grass types are notorious for having several weaknesses. On top of that, Sceptile isn't too bulky either. These factors render Sceptile an underwhelming Gym Defender. 👎

💎 Sceptile’s best moveset for PvE is Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant.

Sceptile PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Sceptile is functional in PvP thanks to its lightning-fast moveset that excels in baiting shields. Unlike many such moves that don't hold too much power, Leaf Blade is deadly both in speed and damage. ☠️

While Sceptile’s fragility is a concern, it still pressurizes opponents and is instrumental in wearing down the opposition — be it HP or shields. A fun pick that's definitely worth running, although outclassed by other Grass types in overall utility.

Fun fact: With Bullet Seed, Sceptile has the fastest STAB Leaf Blade in Pokémon GO! ‼️

🔵 Great League

Sceptile is decent in the Great League, with its primary strength being Leaf Blade. This move boasts an exceptional 70 DMG for just 35 energy, destroying the format’s top Water, Ground, and Rock types, as well as Annihilape, Dunsparce, Shadow Steelix, and Morpeko. ✅

🟡 Ultra League

With the Ultra League featuring bigger and meaner monsters, Sceptile has it tougher. However, the ability to beat numerous Water and Ground types with its Grass moves, and Earthquake taking out Registeel, Steelix, and Ampharos, Sceptile ensures meaningful contributions. 👌

🟣 Master League

Despite having no limit to its offenses, the power levels of the staple Pokémon in the Master League are too much for Sceptile to handle. It gets cut down by tremendously high ATK opponents, so it's best not to use this starter in the Master League. 👎

💎 Sceptile's best moveset for PvP is Bullet Seed, Leaf Blade, and Earthquake.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
GrassGrass-type
#27
Great LeagueGreat League
#591
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#407

Sceptile Type Chart

Sceptile takes increased damage from:Sceptile takes increased damage from:

BugBug160.0%
FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
IceIce160.0%
PoisonPoison160.0%

Sceptile takes reduced damage from:Sceptile takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
GroundGround62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Sceptile best moveset

Moves

Fury Cutter + Frenzy Plant

Grass
BugFury Cutter
GrassFrenzy Plant
Sceptile's best Grass-type moveset is Fury Cutter / Frenzy Plant, with 15.35 DPS and 278.1 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain and Sunny weather. Sceptile ranks #27 (A Tier) as a Grass attacker with that moveset.
1.BugFury CutterGrassFrenzy Plant13.5315.35278.1
2.GrassBullet SeedGrassFrenzy Plant12.3814.05254.5
3.BugFury CutterGrassLeaf Blade11.7313.31241.2
4.GrassBullet SeedGrassLeaf Blade10.9912.48226.0
5.BugFury CutterDragonBreaking Swipe10.9712.45225.5
6.GrassBullet SeedDragonBreaking Swipe9.9911.35205.5
7.BugFury CutterGroundEarthquake9.7711.10201.0
8.BugFury CutterDragonDragon Claw9.3810.65192.9
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Fast Attacks

  • BugFury Cutter480.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Fury Cutter
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy8
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.2s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy4

    Effects
    Fury Cutter has no special effects.
    See Fury Cutter details page ↗
  • GrassBullet Seed7131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Bullet Seed
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage7
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage5
    Energy13

    Effects
    Bullet Seed has no special effects.
    See Bullet Seed details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • DragonBreaking Swipe45331.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Breaking Swipe
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage45
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.5s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage50
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Breaking Swipe has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Breaking Swipe details page ↗
  • DragonDragon Claw45331.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dragon Claw
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage45
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.9s - 1.1s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50

    Effects
    Dragon Claw has no special effects.
    See Dragon Claw details page ↗
  • FlyingAerial Ace55332.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Aerial Ace
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage55
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window2.0s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy45

    Effects
    Aerial Ace has no special effects.
    See Aerial Ace details page ↗
  • GrassLeaf Blade70332.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Leaf Blade
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage70
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy35

    Effects
    Leaf Blade has no special effects.
    See Leaf Blade details page ↗
  • GrassFrenzy Plant *100502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Frenzy Plant
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window2.0s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy45

    Effects
    Frenzy Plant has no special effects.
    See Frenzy Plant details page ↗
  • GroundEarthquake1401003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Earthquake
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage120
    Energy65

    Effects
    Earthquake has no special effects.
    See Earthquake details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Sceptile's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Sceptile's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Sceptile has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Sceptile CP Chart

CP Chart

Sceptile reaches a maximum of 2,757 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,500–1,575 CP, rising to 1,876–1,969 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,125–1,181 CP.

Max CPMax CP2757 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1125 CP - 1181 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1500 CP - 1575 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1500 CP - 1575 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1876 CP - 1969 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Sceptile Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
139 CP2122 CP3205 CP
4288 CP5371 CP6455 CP
7538 CP8621 CP9704 CP
10788 CP11866 CP12945 CP
131024 CP141103 CP151181 CP
161260 CP171339 CP181418 CP
191496 CP201575 CP211654 CP
221733 CP231811 CP241890 CP
251969 CP262048 CP272127 CP
282205 CP292284 CP302363 CP
312402 CP322442 CP332481 CP
342521 CP352560 CP362599 CP
372639 CP382678 CP392717 CP
402757 CP412792 CP422827 CP
432863 CP442898 CP452934 CP
462970 CP473006 CP483043 CP
493080 CP503117 CP

Pokédex information

Hoenn
Pokédex Number#254
Height1.7 m
Weight52.2 kg
RegionGeneration 3
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy10
Stardust500
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy15 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
TreeckoTreecko
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
GrovyleGrovyle
GrovyleGrovyle
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
SceptileSceptile
SceptileSceptile
  • 200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Sceptile (Mega)Mega Sceptile
  • Treecko evolves into Grovyle which costs 25 Candy.
  • Grovyle evolves into Sceptile which costs 100 Candy.
  • Sceptile can transform into Mega Sceptile through Mega Evolution. This costs 200 energy the first time and 40 energy each subsequent time.

Mega Pokémon that boost Sceptile

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Sceptile's Grass-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Sceptile.

Grass Grass

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Sceptile Candy296 Sceptile Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Sceptile Candy10 Sceptile Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Sceptile Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Sceptile Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Sceptile Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Sceptile Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Sceptile Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Sceptile Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Sceptile Candy-

Sceptile Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Sceptile from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Sceptile in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Sceptile family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Sceptile in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

TreeckoTreecko
GrovyleGrovyle
SceptileSceptile
Mega Sceptile (Mega)Mega Sceptile
Shadow Treecko (Shadow)Shadow Treecko
Shadow Grovyle (Shadow)Shadow Grovyle
Shadow Sceptile (Shadow)Shadow Sceptile

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
SceptileSceptileSceptileScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmSceptileSceptile
0.83 m0.85 m1.7 m2.55 m2.64 m

Sceptile's height ranges from 0.83 m to 2.64 m, with the average being 1.7 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Sceptile in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.833 m0.85 m
2′09″2′09″
XS0.85 m1.7 m
2′09″5′07″
M1.275 m2.125 m
4′02″6′12″
XL2.125 m2.55 m
6′12″8′04″
XXL2.55 m2.635 m
8′04″8′08″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability20.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Sceptile

Sceptile high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Sceptile. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Sceptile Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

SceptileSceptileSceptileSceptile

Sceptile Pokédex entries

Hoenn
VersionsPokédex entry
RubyThe 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.
SapphireSCEPTILE 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.
EmeraldIn the jungle, its power is without equal. This POKéMON carefully grows trees and plants. It regulates its body temperature by basking in sunlight.
FireRed, LeafGreenThe leaves on its forelegs are as sharp as swords. It agilely leaps about the branches of trees to strike.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2The leaves that grow on its arms can slice down thick trees. It is without peer in jungle combat.
HeartGold, SoulSilverIt agilely leaps about the jungle and uses the sharp leaves on its arms to strike its prey.
XThe leaves that grow on its arms can slice down thick trees. It is without peer in jungle combat.
YIt agilely leaps about the jungle and uses the sharp leaves on its arms to strike its prey.
Omega RubyThe 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.
Alpha SapphireSceptile 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Sceptile’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Grass-type Pokémon, Sceptile is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-type moves.

What are the best moves for Sceptile in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Sceptile in Pokémon GO are Fury Cutter and Frenzy Plant. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 15.351 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 278.091.

How does Sceptile perform in Raids?

Sceptile's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Sceptile rank as a Grass-type attacker?

Sceptile is a solid A-Tier Grass-type attacker, ranking at number #27. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

What Mega Pokémon boost Sceptile?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Sceptile: Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, Mega Sceptile, Primal Groudon, Mega Abomasnow, and Mega Chesnaught.

What is Sceptile’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Sceptile’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2757 CP and 3117 CP at Level 50.

Can Sceptile be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Sceptile can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Sceptile Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Sceptile cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.