Sceptile

Official artwork of SceptileGrass Shiny Pokémon icon

Sceptile is a Grass-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 3117 in Pokémon GO. Sceptile's best moveset is Fury Cutter and Frenzy Plant. It is weather boosted by Sunny weather, and it was originally found in the Hoenn region. Shiny Sceptile is available in Pokémon GO.

Sceptile is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Electric, Grass, Ground, and Water-type moves.

Stats

Max CP3117 CP
Attack223 ATK
Defense169 DEF
Stamina172 STA
Weather Boost
  • sunnySunny
ReleasedYes Yes
Shiny releasedSceptile can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
Buddy distance3 km
Pokédex informationPokédex information
Pokédex Number#254
Height1.7 m
Weight52.2 kg
RegionHoenn Generation 3
Can be tradedAllowed
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Catch Rate20%
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
10 Candy
500 Stardust
Additional Move Cost
25 Candy
10000 Candy
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
15 Mega Energy

Sceptile type chart

Takes increased damage
BugBug160.0%
FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
IceIce160.0%
PoisonPoison160.0%
Takes decreased damage
ElectricElectric62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
GroundGround62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Sceptile's best moves and movesets

Moves

Sceptile's best moveset is Fury Cutter and Frenzy Plant, with 16.74 DPS (damage per second) and 399.7 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain and Sunny weather. You need an Elite Charge TM to teach Sceptile Frenzy Plant.

Best Sceptile moves
DPS16.74
TDO399.74
Score31.8
Weather Boost
  • rain
  • sunny
Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Sceptile with its best moveset, we recommend to use Fury Cutter/Leaf Blade. You will lose around 10.2% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Sceptile's strongest moveset (Fury Cutter/Frenzy Plant).

Sceptile moves comparison

The following chart shows Sceptile's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge 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.

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.BugFury Cutter GrassFrenzy Plant *16.74399.731.8
      2.GrassBullet Seed GrassFrenzy Plant *15.42368.229.3
      3.BugFury Cutter GrassLeaf Blade 15.04359.228.5
      4.GrassBullet Seed GrassLeaf Blade 14.08336.226.7
      5.BugFury Cutter DragonBreaking Swipe 12.82306.224.3
      6.BugFury Cutter GroundEarthquake 12.38295.623.3
      7.BugFury Cutter DragonDragon Claw 12.18290.822.8
      8.GrassBullet Seed DragonBreaking Swipe 11.54275.720.9
      9.GrassBullet Seed DragonDragon Claw 11.26268.920.1
      10.GrassBullet Seed GroundEarthquake 11.04263.619.5
      11.BugFury Cutter FlyingAerial Ace 10.90260.419.1
      12.GrassBullet Seed FlyingAerial Ace 10.23244.217.2

      Fast Attacks

      • BugFury Cutter3Damage6Energy
        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
        Damage3
        Energy6
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration0.4s
        Damage window0.1s - 0.4s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage2
        Energy4

        Effects
        Fury Cutter has no special effects.
        See Fury Cutter details page ↗
      • GrassBullet Seed8Damage14Energy
        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
        Damage8
        Energy14
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration1.1s
        Damage window0.8s - 1.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage5
        Energy13

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

      Charged Moves

      • GroundEarthquake140Damage100Energy
        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
        Duration3.6s
        Damage window2.7s - 3.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage110
        Energy65

        Effects
        Earthquake has no special effects.
        See Earthquake details page ↗
      • FlyingAerial Ace55Damage33Energy
        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
        Duration2.4s
        Damage window1.9s - 2.2s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage55
        Energy40

        Effects
        Aerial Ace has no special effects.
        See Aerial Ace details page ↗
      • DragonDragon Claw50Damage33Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Dragon Claw
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • DragonDragon
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage50
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration1.7s
        Damage window1.1s - 1.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage50
        Energy35

        Effects
        Dragon Claw has no special effects.
        See Dragon Claw details page ↗
      • GrassLeaf Blade70Damage33Energy
        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
        Duration2.4s
        Damage window1.3s - 2.2s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy35

        Effects
        Leaf Blade has no special effects.
        See Leaf Blade details page ↗
      • GrassFrenzy Plant *100Damage50Energy
        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
        Duration2.6s
        Damage window2.1s - 2.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage100
        Energy45

        Effects
        Frenzy Plant has no special effects.
        See Frenzy Plant details page ↗
      • DragonBreaking Swipe35Damage33Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Breaking Swipe
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • DragonDragon
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage35
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration0.8s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage50
        Energy35

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Breaking Swipe has a 50.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
        See Breaking Swipe details page ↗
      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge 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 Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Sceptile's Max CP is at Level 50. Sceptile Combat Power values in Pokémon GO Raids, Eggs, and Field Research encounter can be found below.

      Max CPMax CP3117 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
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • sunnySunny
      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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Sceptile Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      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.

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      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

      Sceptile evolution chart

      Family
      PokémonRequiresEvolution
      Thumbnail image of TreeckoTreecko
      • Candy Icon25 Candy
      Thumbnail image of GrovyleGrovyle
      Thumbnail image of GrovyleGrovyle
      • Candy Icon100 Candy
      Thumbnail image of SceptileSceptile
      Thumbnail image of SceptileSceptile
      • Mega Evolution Icon200 / 40 Mega Energy
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SceptileMega Pokémon iconMega Sceptile
      • Treecko evolves into Grovyle which costs 25 Candy.
      • Grovyle evolves into Sceptile which costs 100 Candy.
      • Sceptile can Mega evolve into Mega Sceptile. Evolving Mega Sceptile costs 200 Mega energy the first time, and 40 energy every other 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.

      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega VenusaurMega Pokémon iconMega Venusaur
      GrassPoison
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SceptileMega Pokémon iconMega Sceptile
      GrassDragon
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AbomasnowMega Pokémon iconMega Abomasnow
      GrassIce
      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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 and Groudon
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Sceptile Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Sceptile in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

      CogConfigure
              NormalNiceGreatExcellent
              No Berry
              -24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
              Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
              Razz BerryRazz Berry
              -33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
              Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
              Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
              - 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
              Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
              Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
              - 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
              Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
              InfoMore information

              Catch probability with multiple throws

              In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Sceptile, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

              To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

              Catch rate formula

              Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

              • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
              • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

              There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

              Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

              Catch rate multipliers

              The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

              MultiplierAmount
              Razz Berry1.5
              Silver Pinap Berry1.8
              Golden Razz Berry2.5
              Curveball1.7
              Nice Throw1.15
              Great Throw1.5
              Excellent Throw1.85
              PokéBall1.0
              Premier Ball1.0
              Great Ball1.5
              Ultra Ball2.0
              Bronze medal1.1
              Silver medal1.2
              Gold medal1.3

              List of Sceptile costumes

              Photobomb

              A list of Sceptile costumes available in Pokémon GO.

              No costume sprites available

              Sceptile high resolution sprites

              Photobomb

              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.

              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.