Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Sceptile's Speed does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Speed EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
The leaves that grow on its arms can slice down thick trees. It is without peer in jungle combat.
The leaves that grow on its arms can slice down thick trees. It is without peer in jungle combat.
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 |
Ting-Lu's Earthquake hits Sceptile for 41-48%. Kyogre threatens a KO with Ice Beam (89-105%).
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityVesselofruin ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake41-48% | ||
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Kyogre builds →Ice Beam 2x89-105%KO Thunder27-32% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn13-15% | ||
 Mudsdale Ground | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Sceptile View Mudsdale builds →Earthquake33-39% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoody ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves View Smeargle builds →
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The three-stage chain from Treecko through Grovyle ends here at Sceptile. Want more? Breed for Treecko eggs. Plenty of partners 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 72 partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups.
The game plan is straightforward: click Swords Dance, then sweep. Psychicseed and Unburden support the setup turn. EVs go into max Sp. Atk and Speed so Sceptile hits hard once it's boosted.
Best Build
Sceptile best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Swords Dance
- Acrobatics
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
- Acrobatics
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Protect
- Grass Pledge
- Vacuum Wave
- Helping Hand
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Giga Drain
- Dragon Pulse
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Dragon Pulse
- Energy Ball
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Swords Dance
- Acrobatics
- Earthquake
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
- Acrobatics
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Protect
- Grass Pledge
- Vacuum Wave
- Helping Hand
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Giga Drain
- Dragon Pulse
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Dragon Pulse
- Energy Ball
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Drain Punch
- Swords Dance
- Acrobatics
Physical Tank Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Drain Punch
- Thunder Punch
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Drain Punch
- Swords Dance
- Acrobatics
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Drain Punch
- Thunder Punch
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Most of Sceptile's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Frenzy Plant and Leaf Storm, but Normal and Dark and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Stall teams hate this. Sceptile can spread damage across 10 types, with Normal and Bug punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Frenzy Plant and Leaf Storm keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Breeding's the move. Absorb and Crunch give Sceptile options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Frenzy Plant and Leaf Storm. The egg moves push it further.
Stall teams hate this. Sceptile can spread damage across 11 types, with Dragon and Normal punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Leaf Storm and Solar Blade keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Sceptile isn't available in the wild in Scarlet & Violet. Start by transferring Treecko from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond. The evolution path from Treecko to Sceptile is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Sceptile in Scarlet & Violet
Sceptile can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Treecko from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Sceptile in Legends: Z-A
No wild encounters for Sceptile. The 3-stage chain runs through Treecko, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 36 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Sceptile in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Sceptile starts with Treecko at Lv. 58-63 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TreeckoGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Evolve into Grovyle
Step 3Sceptile ✓
Sceptile isn't available in the wild in Sword & Shield. Start by transferring Treecko from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond. The evolution path from Treecko to Sceptile is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Sceptile in Sword & Shield
Sceptile works as a sweeper with 530 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid choice for the right team. That 120 base Speed does the heavy lifting.
Overgrow is the go-to ability for Sceptile. It strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Unburden can work in specific setups.
Sceptile is a physical attacker with base 85 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 120 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Best way to handle Sceptile: Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Sceptile appears in 16 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves