Sceptile doesn't stand out in any single area, but it gets the job done for in-game teams. 5 type weaknesses to keep in mind. Been around since Gen 3. Known as the Forest Pokemon. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
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.
Sceptile Weakness
FragileType-wise, Sceptile takes extra damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. The Grass typing picks up 4 resistances to work with.
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.
How to Evolve
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
Best Sceptile Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Swords Dance
- Acrobatics
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
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 DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-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. But the speed tells the real story — base 120 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Sceptile appears in 16 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Sceptile appears in 16 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A