Is Sceptile Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?
Trade-only. AbilityOvergrow on a fast Grass-type with strong Special Attack. Kanto doesn't need imported Grass when Venusaur and Exeggutor already compete for the same slot.
Treecko resists most of Brock's coverage and hits back hard.
Treecko has the type edge here and should clean up Misty's team.
Treecko trades roughly evenly with Lt. Surge's team.
Erika's team hits Treecko's weaknesses hard.
Koga's team hits Treecko's weaknesses hard.
Treecko trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.
Blaine's team hits Treecko's weaknesses hard.
Treecko has the type edge here and should clean up Giovanni's team.
Treecko has the type edge here and should clean up Lorelei's team.
Treecko has the type edge here and should clean up Bruno's team.
Agatha's team hits Treecko's weaknesses hard.
Lance's team hits Treecko's weaknesses hard.
Terry's team hits Treecko's weaknesses hard.
Sceptile cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. On GBA, cross-region trading unlocks post-game after Celio's Sevii Islands Ruby & Sapphire quest. The Switch re-release supports only one-way transfers out to Pokemon HOME. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 36.
- After Brock
- TUTORNormalMega Kick12075%5
- LV 29GrassLeaf Blade135100%15
- After Erika
- TM22GrassSolar Beam180100%10
- TM19GrassGiga Drain113100%10
- TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- After Koga
- TM01FightingFocus Punch150100%20
- After Giovanni
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- TM26GroundEarthquake100100%10
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
How to Get Sceptile in FireRed & LeafGreen
Three stages start with a Treecko trade from Hoenn. Level to 16 for Grovyle, 36 for Sceptile. The full chain sits outside a FireRed or LeafGreen catch path entirely.
How to Obtain Sceptile in FRLG
Step 1Obtain TreeckoCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Ruby & SapphireAvailableCatch in Ruby & Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon, then trade to the current game via link cable.CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom EmeraldAvailableCatch in Emerald via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Gift · Silph Co. · Gift from Steven Stone (post-Red).LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Sunlit Cavern · After National Dex obtained.LATER APPEARANCEHOME TRANSFERNot TradeablePokemon HOME on Switch FireRed & LeafGreen is permanently deposit-only — once it launches, Treecko can be sent from this game into HOME, but never transferred in.
Step 2Evolve into Grovyle
Step 3Sceptile ✓
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
What is Sceptile Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Sceptile
 Charmander Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
 Pidgey Normal | D | |
 Weedle BugPoison | D | |
 Beedrill BugPoison | C | |
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
 Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Nidoqueen builds →Aerial Ace 2x43-53% Poison Sting 2x23-28% | ||
 Charmeleon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Charmeleon builds →Ember 2x38-45% Aerial Ace 2x34-42% | ||
 Spearow Normal | C | |
Beedrill BugPoison | C | |
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Nidoqueen builds →Aerial Ace 2x43-53% Poison Sting 2x23-28% | ||
Charmeleon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Charmeleon builds →Ember 2x38-45% Aerial Ace 2x34-42% | ||
Spearow Normal | C | |
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) | ||
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Golbat builds →Wing Attack 2x58-68% Leech Life 2x15-18% | ||
Charmeleon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Charmeleon builds →Flamethrower 2x72-85% Aerial Ace 2x32-39% | ||
 Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Parasect builds →Aerial Ace 2x44-52% Leech Life 2x25-31% | ||
Butterfree Bug | C | |
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Bulbasaur (Pallet Town Gift) | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Golbat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x85-100%KO Wing Attack 2x59-70% Leech Life 2x15-18% | ||
Beedrill BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Beedrill builds →Sludge Bomb 2x92-109%KO Aerial Ace 2x40-48% Twineedle 2x28-33% | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Nidoking builds →Sludge Bomb 2x103-121%KO Flamethrower 2x52-61% Ice Beam 2x52-61% Peck 2x27-32% | ||
Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Bulbasaur (Pallet Town Gift) | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Golbat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x85-100%KO Wing Attack 2x59-70% Leech Life 2x15-18% | ||
Beedrill BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Beedrill builds →Sludge Bomb 2x92-109%KO Aerial Ace 2x40-48% Twineedle 2x28-33% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Nidoking builds →Sludge Bomb 2x103-121%KO Flamethrower 2x52-61% Ice Beam 2x52-61% Peck 2x27-32% | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x132-155%KO Fly 2x66-79% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Flareon builds →Overheat 2x117-138%KO Smog 2x20-23% | ||
Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Bulbasaur (Pallet Town Gift) | ||
 Muk Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Muk builds →Sludge Bomb 2x102-120%KO Fire Blast 2x50-58% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Golbat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x82-96% Wing Attack 2x55-66% Leech Life 2x13-16% | ||
 Moltres Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Ember Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Moltres builds →Overheat 2x152-180%KO Fly 2x79-93% | ||
Charizard Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x135-159%KO Fly 2x68-81% | ||
Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Bulbasaur (Pallet Town Gift) | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Flareon builds →Overheat 2x121-143%KO Smog 2x19-23% | ||
 Articuno Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Articuno builds →Ice Beam 2x82-97% Fly 2x70-83% | ||
 Ho-oh Fire | S | |
Obtain MethodNavel Rock Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Ho-oh builds →Overheat 2x136-160%KO Fly 2x97-115%KO | ||
Moltres Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Ember Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Moltres builds →Overheat 2x151-178%KO Fly 2x78-92% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | A | |
Charizard Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x134-158%KO Fly 2x68-80% | ||
 Entei Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodRoaming Interact Encounter | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Swampert's Ice Beam hits Sceptile for 46-55%. Starmie's Ice Beam hits Sceptile for 67-79%. Cloyster deals 78-92% with Explosion.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Swampert builds →Earthquake20-23% Ice Beam 2x46-55% Hydro Pump14-16% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin13-16% Ice Beam 2x67-79% Thunderbolt17-20% Surf17-20% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityShellarmor ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Cloyster builds →Explosion78-92% Surf11-14% Rapid Spin16-19% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Claydol builds →Rapid Spin20-23% Earthquake20-23% Explosion97-115%KO Psychic19-22% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Regirock builds →Explosion126-148%KO Rock Slide38-45% Superpower60-72% | ||
Sceptile Evolutions
The three-stage chain from Treecko through Grovyle ends here at Sceptile. Want more? Breed for Treecko eggs. A decent partner pool 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 27 partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Crunch, Crush Claw, Dragon Breath and 3 more.
FRLG Sceptile Best Moveset
120 Speed is the fastest Grass type, and 105 Sp. Atk fires Grass TermStab from the special side at strong power. AbilityOvergrow pushes Grass moves harder at low HP. The moveset sweeps with MoveGiga Drain and MoveLeaf Blade for Grass coverage. 85 Attack means Leaf Blade (physical) hits softer than the special options.
Best Build
Sceptile best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Hidden Power Ice
- Substitute
- Leech Seed
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Breeding's the move. Crunch and Crush Claw give Sceptile options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Solar Beam and Leaf Blade. The egg moves push it further.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Base Stats
The leaves on its forelegs are as sharp as swords. It agilely leaps about the branches of trees to strike.
Sceptile FireRed & LeafGreen Guide
No. Sceptile isn't catchable in FireRed & LeafGreen. Obtain one in Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald, then trade it over.
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves