Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Sceptile

Sceptile

Forest Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Sceptile is a Grass Type Forest Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Sceptile can be found with Overgrow as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 3 Speed EV Yield. We recommend the Hasty Nature, based on 530 combined Base Stats.

National Dex Pokemon

Navigate this Sceptile Guide using the links below.

Sceptile Stats & Abilities
Sceptile Evolutions
Sceptile Locations
Sceptile Weakness
Sceptile Best Moves
Sceptile Level Up Moves
Sceptile TM Moves
Sceptile Tutor Moves
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Sceptile Stats and Abilities

Based on Sceptile Base IVs we consider this pokemon A-Tier choice. Sceptile Highest IV Stat is Speed 120 and the Lowest being Defense 65.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	70	250	344
D	Attack	85	157	295
F	Defense	65	121	251
B	Special Attack	105	193	339
E	Special Defense	85	157	295
B	Speed	120	220	372
A	Total	530


Sceptile	Detail
Best Nature	Hasty ↑ +10% Speed ↓ -10% Defense
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sweet Dislikes: Sour
EV Yield	3 Speed
Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Dragon, Monster
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)


Abilities	Description
Overgrow Ability 1	Overgrow increases the power of Grass-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
Unburden Hidden Ability	Raises Speed if a held item is used.

How To Evolve Sceptile in BDSP

Treecko requires (Level 16) to evolve into Grovyle and then (Level 36) to evolve into Sceptile.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution	Evolution Requirement	Final Evolution
Treecko	Level 16 →	Grovyle	Level 36 →	Sceptile

Where To Find Sceptile in BDSP

Sceptile has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Sunlit Cavern	National	Treecko Lv. 16-63
Still-Water Cavern	National	Treecko Lv. 16-63
Riverbank Cave	National	Treecko Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave	National	Treecko Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Sceptile Weakness

Sceptile is a Grass Type pokemon. This will cause Sceptile to take More Damage from Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Ground, Water, Grass, Electric Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Sceptile Weaknesses


Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Flying Poison Bug Fire Ice
0.5x Less Damage	Ground Water Grass Electric
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Sceptile Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Lugia
S	Ho-Oh
S	Rayquaza
S	Dragonite
S	Salamence

What pokemon is Sceptile Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Palkia
S	Kyogre
S	Groudon
S	Celebi
S	Garchomp

Best Moves Sceptile in BDSP

Best Moveset for Sceptile Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
63	Leaf Storm	Special	195	90	5	Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
1	Energy Ball	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
42	Leaf Blade	Physical	135	100	15	High critical hit ratio.
30	Slam	Physical	80	75	20

Best Moveset for Sceptile TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM52	Focus Blast	Special	120	70	5	May lower opponent's Special Defense.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Sceptile Lv Up Moves

Sceptile TM Moves

Sceptile Tutor Moves

Sceptile Level Up Moves

List of Moves Sceptile can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Dual Chop	Power: 40 Acc: 90 PP: 15 Physical Hits twice in one turn.
1	Fury Cutter	Power: 40 Acc: 95 PP: 20 Physical Power increases each turn.
1	False Swipe	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
1	X-Scissor	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
1	Energy Ball	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
1	Pound	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Leer	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
1	Leafage	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Strikes opponent with leaves.
1	Quick Attack	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.
5	Mega Drain	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
12	Detect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
15	Quick Guard	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Protects the user's team from high-priority moves.
20	Assurance	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if opponent already took damage in the same turn.
25	Giga Drain	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
30	Slam	Power: 80 Acc: 75 PP: 20 Physical
35	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
42	Leaf Blade	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
49	Screech	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 40 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
56	Endeavor	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Reduces opponent's HP to same as user's.
63	Leaf Storm	Power: 195 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.

Sceptile TM Moves

List of Moves Sceptile can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM02	Dragon Claw	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
TM05	Roar	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM09	Bullet Seed	Power: 37.5 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM10	Work Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM19	Giga Drain	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM20	Safeguard	Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 Status The user's party is protected from status conditions.
TM22	Solar Beam	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM23	Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM26	Earthquake	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM27	Low Sweep	Power: 65 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM28	Dig	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM31	Brick Break	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM52	Focus Blast	Power: 120 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM53	Energy Ball	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM54	False Swipe	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
TM56	Fling	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM59	Dragon Pulse	Power: 85 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. This attack never misses.
TM60	Drain Punch	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM68	Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM70	Flash	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM75	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM80	Rock Slide	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM81	X-Scissor	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM86	Grass Knot	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Sceptile Tutor Moves

List of Tutor Moves Sceptile can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Frenzy Plant	Power: 225 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.

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