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Sceptile

Forest Pokémon

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Sceptile official artwork
Official art

Sceptile is a Grass-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice, with a base stat total of 530. In Pokémon Champions it’s #55 on the Doubles ladder and #101 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Grass
Height
1.7 m 5′07″
Weight
52.2 kg 115.1 lbs
Base stat total
530 Higher than 82% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen III Ruby & Sapphire
Abilities
Champions#55 Doubles ▲1 · #101 Singles ▼4Usual set Sceptilite · Timid · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32Full set →
Pokédex entrySapphire / Alpha Sapphire
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.
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Base stats

HP70145–177250–344
Atk8594–150157–295
Def6576–128121–251
SpA105112–172193–339
SpD8594–150157–295
Spe120126–189220–372
Total530Higher than 82% of Pokémon
HP70Atk85Def65Spe120SpD85SpA105

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Spe.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
BugFireFlyingIcePoison

Resists

½×
ElectricGrassGroundWater
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalFightingRockGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 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 on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Sceptile against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Sceptile · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172Sceptile · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
140Sceptile · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#55 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

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

MovesDragon PulseEarth PowerDetectEnergy Ball

Singles

#101 of 262 used

▼ 4 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Sceptilite (69.9%) · (68.3%) · Timid (60.0%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (48.5%)

MovesEarth PowerDragon PulseLeaf StormShed Tail

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

Usage over time

Values
Sceptile, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,222–
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,619–
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3150.1%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6860.1%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,250<0.1%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,943<0.1%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Mega Sceptile: 0.2% of Champions VGC teams on Showdown →

0.1% of teams · rank #195 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 1 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 1 team behind these numbers.Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Timid
Stat Points
32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 Spe
  1. Earth Power
  2. Shed Tail
  3. Leaf Storm
  4. Dragon Pulse

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

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games0.2%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.2%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.2%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.1%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 97.7%
  • 2.3%

Stat Points

  • Timid 32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 Spe47.4%
  • Modest 32 SpA / 2 SpD / 32 Spe16.1%
  • Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe15.3%
  • Modest 28 HP / 12 SpA / 22 SpD / 4 Spe5.2%

These 4 cover 84.0% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

  1. #0252TreeckoGrass
    1. Level 16
      #0253GrovyleGrass
      1. Level 36
        #0254SceptileGrass
        1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Sceptilite
          #0254Mega SceptileGrassDragon

Moves

Level up 15

EvoLeaf BladeHigh critical hit ratio.GrassPhys90100%15
1LeafageNo additional effect.GrassPhys40100%40
1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1PoundNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30
5Mega DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec40100%15
12DetectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5
15Quick GuardProtects allies from priority attacks this turn.FightingStatus——15
20AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.DarkPhys60100%10
25Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
30SlamNo additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20
35Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15
42ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40
49EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
56Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.GrassSpec13090%5

TM / HM / TR 63

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20
TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM33Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.GrassSpec60—20
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM39Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.FightingPhys65100%20
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM44Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhys6090%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30
TM57False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhys40100%40
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM73Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.FightingPhys75100%10
TM78Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM105X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM137Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10
TM146Grass PledgeUse with Fire or Water Pledge for added effect.GrassSpec80100%10
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM155Frenzy PlantUser cannot move next turn.GrassSpec15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5
TM159Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.GrassSpec13090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM184Vacuum WaveUsually goes first.FightingSpec40100%30
TM190Solar BladeCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassPhys125100%10
TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20
TM194Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.GrassPhys55100%20
TM200Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.DragonPhys2590%20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM221Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15
TM222Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhys60100%15
TM226Dragon CheerAlly: Crit ratio +1, or +2 if ally is Dragon type.DragonStatus——15
TM229Upper Hand100% flinch. Fails unless target using priority attack.FightingPhys65100%15

Egg moves 13

EggAbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec20100%25
EggDouble KickHits 2 times in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30
EggDragon Breath30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20
EggEnergy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
EggFalse SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhys40100%40
EggFury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160.BugPhys4095%20
EggLeech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.GrassStatus—90%10
EggNight SlashHigh critical hit ratio.DarkPhys70100%15
EggShed TailUser takes 1/2 its max HP to pass a substitute.NormalStatus——10
EggSlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20
EggSynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.GrassStatus——5
EggWorry SeedThe target's Ability becomes Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10
EggX-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

Biology

It can slice trees down with its leaves, but prefers raising them. The seeds on its back contain nutrients. An acrobatic species, it can jump between tree branches to attack foes from above or behind.

Forms

Mega Sceptile

GrassDragon
BST 630

HoldsSceptilite

Mega Sceptile's tree-esque tail has now grown even further. The circles on its back and tail can explode on contact and it can even launch its own tail.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon, List of generation VI Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Forest Pokémon
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Green
Forest
Pal Park area
Forest
Original Hoenn#003New Hoenn#003Blueberry#184Hyperspace#041

  1. It agilely leaps about the jungle and uses the sharp leaves on its arms to strike its prey.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y

  2. 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

  3. The leaves on its forelegs are as sharp as swords. It agilely leaps about the branches of trees to strike.

    FireRed · LeafGreen

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

Names around the world

English
Sceptile
Japanese
ジュカイン
Japanese (romaji)
Jukain
Korean
나무킹
Chinese (Traditional)
蜥蜴王
Chinese (Simplified)
蜥蜴王
French
Jungko
German
Gewaldro
Spanish
Sceptile
Italian
Sceptile

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

3 Spe
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
239
Medium Slow

Breeding

MonsterDragon
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Grovyle: Level 36.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.