Sceptile

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Sceptile is a Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. It is known as the Forest Pokémon.

Sceptile has a Mega Evolution, available from Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire onwards.

Pokédex data

National №	254
Type	Grass
Species	Forest Pokémon
Height	1.7 m (5′07″)
Weight	52.2 kg (115.1 lbs)
Abilities	1. Overgrow Unburden (hidden ability)
Local №	003 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 003 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)

Training

EV yield	3 Speed
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	239
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Dragon, Monster
Gender	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP	70	250	344
Attack	85	157	295
Defense	65	121	251
Sp. Atk	105	193	339
Sp. Def	85	157	295
Speed	120	220	372
Total	530	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Sceptile.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	2	½	½	½	2		2	½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2		2

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	254
Type	Grass Dragon
Species	Forest Pokémon
Height	1.9 m (6′03″)
Weight	55.2 kg (121.7 lbs)
Abilities	1. Lightning Rod
Local №	003 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 003 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)

Training

EV yield	3 Speed
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	284
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Dragon, Monster
Gender	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP	70	250	344
Attack	110	202	350
Defense	75	139	273
Sp. Atk	145	265	427
Sp. Def	85	157	295
Speed	145	265	427
Total	630	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Sceptile.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
		¼	0	¼	4		2	½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2		2			2			2

Evolution chart

#252
Treecko
Grass

(Level 16)

#253
Grovyle
Grass

(Level 36)

#254
Sceptile
Grass

Sceptile changes

In Generations 3-4, Sceptile has a base experience yield of 208.
In Generations 3-7, Sceptile has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

Ruby	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.
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.
FireRed LeafGreen	The leaves on its forelegs are as sharp as swords. It agilely leaps about the branches of trees to strike.
Emerald	In the jungle, its power is without equal. This POKéMON carefully grows trees and plants. It regulates its body temperature by basking in sunlight.
Diamond Pearl Platinum	The leaves that grow on its arms can slice down thick trees. It is without peer in jungle combat.
HeartGold SoulSilver	It agilely leaps about the jungle and uses the sharp leaves on its arms to strike its prey.
Black White Black 2 White 2	The leaves that grow on its arms can slice down thick trees. It is without peer in jungle combat.
X	The leaves that grow on its arms can slice down thick trees. It is without peer in jungle combat.
Y	It agilely leaps about the jungle and uses the sharp leaves on its arms to strike its prey.
Omega Ruby	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.
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.
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl	The leaves that grow on its arms can slice down thick trees. It is without peer in jungle combat.

Moves learned by Sceptile

In other generations
3
4
5
6
7
8

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Sword/Shield

Moves learnt by level up

Sceptile learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Dual Chop	Dragon	40	90
1	Energy Ball	Grass	90	100
1	False Swipe	Normal	40	100
1	Fury Cutter	Bug	40	95
1	Leafage	Grass	40	100
1	Leer	Normal	—	100
1	Pound	Normal	40	100
1	Quick Attack	Normal	40	100
1	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100
5	Mega Drain	Grass	40	100
12	Detect	Fighting	—	—
15	Quick Guard	Fighting	—	—
20	Assurance	Dark	60	100
25	Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
30	Slam	Normal	80	75
35	Double Team	Normal	—	—
42	Leaf Blade	Grass	90	100
49	Screech	Normal	—	85
56	Endeavor	Normal	—	100
63	Leaf Storm	Grass	130	90

Moves learnt on evolution

Sceptile learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Dual Chop	Dragon		40	90

Egg moves

Sceptile learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Sceptile egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Absorb	Grass	20	100
Crunch	Dark	80	100
Crush Claw	Normal	75	95
Double Kick	Fighting	30	100
Dragon Breath	Dragon	60	100
Endeavor	Normal	—	100
Grassy Terrain	Grass	—	—
Leaf Storm	Grass	130	90
Leech Seed	Grass	—	90
Magical Leaf	Grass	60	∞
Night Slash	Dark	70	100
Slash	Normal	70	100
Synthesis	Grass	—	—
Worry Seed	Grass	—	100

Move Tutor moves

Sceptile can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Frenzy Plant	Grass		150	90

Moves learnt by TM

Sceptile is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Focus Punch	Fighting	150	100
02	Dragon Claw	Dragon	80	100
05	Roar	Normal	—	—
09	Bullet Seed	Grass	25	100
10	Work Up	Normal	—	—
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
19	Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
20	Safeguard	Normal	—	—
22	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
23	Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
26	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
27	Low Sweep	Fighting	65	100
28	Dig	Ground	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
52	Focus Blast	Fighting	120	70
53	Energy Ball	Grass	90	100
54	False Swipe	Normal	40	100
56	Fling	Dark	—	100
58	Endure	Normal	—	—
59	Dragon Pulse	Dragon	85	100
60	Drain Punch	Fighting	75	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
70	Flash	Normal	—	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
80	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
81	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
83	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	—	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
93	Cut	Normal	50	95
96	Strength	Normal	80	100
98	Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100
100	Rock Climb	Normal	90	85

Moves learnt by level up

Sceptile learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Dual Chop	Dragon	40	90
1	Energy Ball	Grass	90	100
1	False Swipe	Normal	40	100
1	Fury Cutter	Bug	40	95
1	Leafage	Grass	40	100
1	Leer	Normal	—	100
1	Pound	Normal	40	100
1	Quick Attack	Normal	40	100
1	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100
5	Mega Drain	Grass	40	100
12	Detect	Fighting	—	—
15	Quick Guard	Fighting	—	—
20	Assurance	Dark	60	100
25	Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
30	Slam	Normal	80	75
35	Double Team	Normal	—	—
42	Leaf Blade	Grass	90	100
49	Screech	Normal	—	85
56	Endeavor	Normal	—	100
63	Leaf Storm	Grass	130	90

Moves learnt on evolution

Sceptile learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Dual Chop	Dragon		40	90

Egg moves

Sceptile does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

Move Tutor moves

Sceptile can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Grassy Glide	Grass		70	100
Scale Shot	Dragon		25	90

Moves learnt by TM

Sceptile is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
00	Mega Punch	Normal	80	85
01	Mega Kick	Normal	120	75
05	Thunder Punch	Electric	75	100
08	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
09	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
10	Magical Leaf	Grass	60	∞
11	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
12	Solar Blade	Grass	125	100
15	Dig	Ground	80	100
16	Screech	Normal	—	85
19	Safeguard	Normal	—	—
21	Rest	Psychic	—	—
22	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
24	Snore	Normal	50	100
25	Protect	Normal	—	—
28	Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
31	Attract	Normal	—	100
34	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
39	Facade	Normal	70	100
40	Swift	Normal	60	∞
43	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
48	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
50	Bullet Seed	Grass	25	100
58	Assurance	Dark	60	100
59	Fling	Dark	—	100
63	Drain Punch	Fighting	75	100
73	Cross Poison	Poison	70	100
75	Low Sweep	Fighting	65	100
76	Round	Normal	60	100
78	Acrobatics	Flying	55	100
81	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
88	Grassy Terrain	Grass	—	—
94	False Swipe	Normal	40	100
97	Brutal Swing	Dark	60	100
99	Breaking Swipe	Dragon	60	100

Moves learnt by TR

Sceptile is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
00	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
01	Body Slam	Normal	85	100
07	Low Kick	Fighting	—	100
10	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
12	Agility	Psychic	—	—
20	Substitute	Normal	—	—
24	Outrage	Dragon	120	100
26	Endure	Normal	—	—
27	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
31	Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
32	Crunch	Dark	80	100
47	Dragon Claw	Dragon	80	100
50	Leaf Blade	Grass	90	100
51	Dragon Dance	Dragon	—	—
59	Seed Bomb	Grass	80	100
60	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100
62	Dragon Pulse	Dragon	85	100
64	Focus Blast	Fighting	120	70
65	Energy Ball	Grass	90	100
71	Leaf Storm	Grass	130	90
77	Grass Knot	Grass	—	100
85	Work Up	Normal	—	—
95	Throat Chop	Dark	80	100

In other generations
3
4
5
6
7
8

Sceptile sprites

Type	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal					—	—
Shiny					—	—

See all Sceptile sprites

Where to find Sceptile

Ruby Sapphire	Evolve Treecko/Grovyle
FireRed LeafGreen	Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald	Evolve Treecko/Grovyle
Diamond Pearl Platinum	Trade/migrate from another game
HeartGold SoulSilver	Evolve Treecko/Grovyle
Black White Black 2 White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
X Y	Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Evolve Treecko/Grovyle
Sun Moon	Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Evolve Treecko/Grovyle
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Not available in this game
Sword Shield	Trade/migrate from another game
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl	Evolve Treecko/Grovyle
Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game

Answers to Sceptile questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Sceptile
Japanese	ジュカイン (Jukain)
German	Gewaldro
French	Jungko

Name origin

sceptre: wand used by royalty
reptile: cold-blooded creature with scaly skin