Mega Sceptile vs Sceptile
GrassTypeGainsGrass
Dragon- 70HP=70
- 85Attack+25110
- 65Defense+1075
- 105Sp. Atk+40145
- 85Sp. Def=85
- 120Speed+25145
- 530Total+100630
- OvergrowAbilityLightning Rod
- UnburdenHidden
How to get the Sceptilite
Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireGiftRoute 120If the player's first partner Pokémon was Treecko
From Steven after battling Kecleon, if the player's first partner Pokémon was Treecko
Omega RubyBuyRoute 114After defeating or catching Groudon, if you did not start with Treecko
Sold by the stone salesman on Route 114 after you defeat or catch Groudon, if you did not start with Treecko
Alpha SapphireBuyRoute 114After defeating or catching Kyogre, if you did not start with Treecko
Sold by the stone salesman on Route 114 after you defeat or catch Kyogre, if you did not start with Treecko
- Sun, MoonGiftMystery Gift code distribution in 2017, now ended; no in-game way to get it in this game
- Ultra Sun, Ultra MoonBuyBattle Tree64 BPAfter becoming Champion
- Legends: Z-AGiftReward for reaching the required rank in a season of Z-A Battle Club Ranked Battles
Mega Sceptile Moves
Moves List
Most of Mega Sceptile's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Frenzy Plant and Leaf Storm, but Normal and Bug and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
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
The level-up pool tells the story here. Mega Sceptile learns Leaf Storm and Leaf Blade naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 9 types extends the reach beyond that.
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.
The level-up pool tells the story here. Mega Sceptile learns Leaf Storm and Leaf Blade naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 7 types extends the reach beyond that.
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.
Most of Mega Sceptile's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Frenzy Plant and Leaf Storm, but Dark and Normal and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
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.
Mega Sceptile Weakness
Type-wise, Mega Sceptile takes extra damage from Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, and Fairy. Watch out for Ice attacks, those deal 4x damage. The Grass/Dragon typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Lightning Rod grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ground |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass |
What is Mega Sceptile Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Mega Sceptile
Dragapult can KO Mega Sceptile with Draco Meteor (216-254%). Kyurem threatens a KO with Draco Meteor (173-204%). Salazzle deals 54-63% with Flamethrower.
 Dragapult DragonGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mega Sceptile View Dragapult builds →U Turn 2x48-57% Draco Meteor 2x216-254%KO Shadow Ball67-78% | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLoaded Dice NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mega Sceptile View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 4x58-68% Draco Meteor 2x173-204%KO | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCorrosion ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mega Sceptile View Salazzle builds →Flamethrower54-63% | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mega Sceptile View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x108-127%KO Extreme Speed41-48% | ||
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDisguise ItemRed Card NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mega Sceptile View Mimikyu builds →Play Rough 2x104-123%KO Shadow Sneak23-28% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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Evolution
The three-stage chain from Treecko through Grovyle ends here at Sceptile. The evolution from Treecko pushed Sceptile to 530 total stats. Speed saw the largest single gain at +50. In battle, Sceptile holding Sceptilite Mega Evolves into Mega Sceptile. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Shiny Mega Sceptile
A shiny Sceptile becomes a shiny Mega Sceptile when it Mega Evolves, so these are the routes to Shiny Sceptile.
Shiny Sceptile can be hunted across 16 games. The strongest verified route is 1/100 via Dynamax Adventure (Max Lair) in Sword & Shield.
Normal
ShinyShiny Sceptile Evolution
4 Forms
Shiny Sceptile Odds & Hunting Methods
16 of 16 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Mega Sceptile
A few locations for Sceptile across late-game routes. The list below shows no spawn rates for these spots, so pick the one that fits where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Sceptile in Legends: Z-A
To get Sceptile, start by catching Treecko through walking encounters at Lv. 16-52. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 2Catch or Evolve GrovyleHyperspace Lumiose - Grass 3-StarLv.23-25GrassLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Grass 4-StarLv.36-38GrassLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Treecko (Step 1)
Step 3Sceptile ✓Hyperspace Lumiose - Grass 4-StarLv.41-43GrassLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Grass 5-StarLv.54-56GrassLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Grovyle (Step 2)
Sceptile doesn't appear in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, and neither does Treecko. Catch Grovyle instead and evolve it into Sceptile. The step cards below map the 3-stage chain.
How to Obtain Sceptile in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Obtain Treecko
Step 3Sceptile ✓
No wild encounters for Sceptile in Sun & Moon. Bring Treecko over from Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire and evolve it into Sceptile, as the step cards below show.
How to Obtain Sceptile in Sun & Moon
- Step 1Obtain TreeckoLATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Gift · Silph Co. · Gift from Steven Stone (post-Red). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Sunlit Cavern · After National Dex obtained. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Canyon Biome. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Grovyle- Step 3Sceptile ✓
Can't catch Sceptile directly. Start with Treecko as a gift from the locations below, then evolve at level 36. The 3-stage chain from Treecko to Sceptile is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Sceptile in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Step 2Evolve into Grovyle
Step 3Sceptile ✓
Base Stats
Mega Sceptile has 630 base stats in total. Sp. Atk and Speed lead at 145, and HP is lowest at 70.
The seeds on its back are filled with energy from Mega Evolution. The Pokémon detonates these seeds to launch the tip of its tail.
Mega Sceptile Event Distributions
Sceptile is a recurring Mystery Gift regular, handed out across many separate events.
These distributions give Sceptile. Mega Sceptile appears only in battle, through Mega Evolution with the Sceptilite.
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Apr 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Apr 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Mar 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Mar 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Mar 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Mar 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Mar 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Mar 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Game Availability
Mega Sceptile first appeared in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire and is in 4 games: Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Legends: Z-A.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
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 6ORASDebut
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
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
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