Sceptile (#0254) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP70130–177250–344

Atk8581–150157–295

Def6563–128121–251

SpA10599–172193–339

SpD8581–150157–295

Spe120112–189220–372

Total530Higher than 82% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 120). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+189Max172No SP140Min126Scarf283Tailwind378

At max Speed, Sceptile outspeeds 26 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×Poison2×

Resists

Electric½×Grass½×Ground½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingRockGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Overgrow
Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
UnburdenHidden ability
Doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#55 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Sceptilite (93.5%) · Overgrow (81.1%) · Timid (78.4%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (51.8%)

Moves Dragon Pulse, Earth Power, Detect, Energy Ball

Singles

#101 of 262 used

▼ 4 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 4 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Sceptilite (69.9%) · Overgrow (68.3%) · Timid (60%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (48.5%)

Moves Earth Power, Dragon Pulse, Leaf Storm, Shed Tail

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

0.35% of teams · rank #116 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Electric Seed
Ability: Unburden
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def
Tera Type: Flying

Earthquake
Acrobatics
Swords Dance
Leaf Blade

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players1%
Rated 1500+0.42%
Rated 1630+0.35%
Rated 1760+1.72%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.35%

Moves

Earthquake98.3%
Acrobatics97.4%
Swords Dance93.1%
Leaf Blade93.1%
Leaf Storm6.8%
Leech Seed6.5%
Rock Slide1.8%
Quick Attack1.2%
Drain Punch0.5%
Roar0.3%

Items

Electric Seed89.4%
Psychic Seed8.8%
Focus Sash1.4%
Sitrus Berry0.1%
Throat Spray0.1%
Assault Vest0.1%

Abilities

99.7%
0.3%

EV spreads

Adamant 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def89.4%
Lonely 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe6.6%
Adamant 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe2.2%
Lonely 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe1.2%
Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe0.2%

Tera types

Flying93.2%
Grass4.5%
Fighting2.2%
Dragon0.1%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0252TreeckoGrass
1. Level 16#0253GrovyleGrass
  1. Level 36#0254SceptileGrass

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

EvoLeaf BladeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys90100%15

1LeafageInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys40100%40

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1PoundInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

5Mega DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec40100%15

12DetectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5

15Quick GuardPrevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.FightingStatus——15

20AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

25Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

30SlamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20

35Double TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

42ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

49EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

56Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5

TM / HM / TR 63

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM73Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

TM78Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10

TM146Grass PledgeWith Fire Pledge, damages opposing Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP every turn for four turns.GrassSpec80100%10

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM155Frenzy PlantUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.GrassSpec15090%5

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM184Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30

TM190Solar BladeRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassPhys125100%10

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM194Grassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20

TM200Scale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15

TM226Dragon CheerThe user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.DragonStatus——15

TM229Upper HandThe user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move.FightingPhys65100%15

Egg moves 13

EggAbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25

EggDouble KickHits twice in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30

EggDragon BreathHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20

EggEnergy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

EggFalse SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

EggFury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20

EggLeech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

EggNight SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

EggShed TailThe user creates a substitute for itself using its own HP before switching places with a party Pokémon in waiting.NormalStatus——10

EggSlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

EggSynthesisHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.GrassStatus——5

EggWorry SeedChanges the target’s ability to Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10

EggX-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Forest Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: Forest
Pal Park area: Forest

Original Hoenn#003New Hoenn#003Blueberry#184Hyperspace#041

It agilely leaps about the jungle and uses the sharp leaves on its arms to strike its prey.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y
The leaves that grow on its arms can slice down thick trees. It is without peer in jungle combat.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
The leaves on its forelegs are as sharp as swords. It agilely leaps about the branches of trees to strike.
FireRed · LeafGreen
In the jungle, its power is without equal. This Pokémon carefully grows trees and plants. It regulates its body temperature by basking in sunlight.
Emerald
SCEPTILE has seeds growing on its back. They are said to be bursting with nutrients that revitalize trees. This Pokémon raises the trees in a forest with loving care.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
The leaves growing on SCEPTILE’s body are very sharp edged. This Pokémon is very agile - it leaps all over the branches of trees and jumps on its foe from above or behind.
Ruby · Omega Ruby