Sceptile

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

Sceptile has a Mega Evolution, available in Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire and Pokémon Go.

Pokédex data

National № 0254
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 № 0003 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0003 (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.

Pokédex data

National № 0254
Type Grass Dragon
Species Forest Pokémon
Height 1.9 m (6′03″)
Weight 55.2 kg (121.7 lbs)
Abilities 1. Lightning Rod
Local № 0003 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0003 (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.

Evolution chart

(Level 16) (Level 36)

Sceptile changes

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

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Dual ChopDragonPhysical 40 90
1Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
1False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
1Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95
1LeafageGrassPhysical 40 100
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1PoundNormalPhysical 40 100
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
1X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
5Mega DrainGrassSpecial 40 100
12DetectFightingStatus
15Quick GuardFightingStatus
20AssuranceDarkPhysical 60 100
25Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
30SlamNormalPhysical 80 75
35Double TeamNormalStatus
42Leaf BladeGrassPhysical 90 100
49ScreechNormalStatus 85
56EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
63Leaf StormGrassSpecial 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 ChopDragonPhysical 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 gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
Crush ClawNormalPhysical 75 95
Double KickFightingPhysical 30 100
Dragon BreathDragonSpecial 60 100
EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
Grassy TerrainGrassStatus
Leaf StormGrassSpecial 130 90
Leech SeedGrassStatus 90
Magical LeafGrassSpecial 60 101
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
SynthesisGrassStatus
Worry SeedGrassStatus 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 PlantGrassSpecial 150 90

Moves learnt by TM

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

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Dual ChopDragonPhysical 40 90
1Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
1False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
1Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95
1LeafageGrassPhysical 40 100
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1PoundNormalPhysical 40 100
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
1X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
5Mega DrainGrassSpecial 40 100
12DetectFightingStatus
15Quick GuardFightingStatus
20AssuranceDarkPhysical 60 100
25Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
30SlamNormalPhysical 80 75
35Double TeamNormalStatus
42Leaf BladeGrassPhysical 90 100
49ScreechNormalStatus 85
56EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
63Leaf StormGrassSpecial 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 ChopDragonPhysical 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 GlideGrassPhysical 60 100
Scale ShotDragonPhysical 25 90

Moves learnt by TM

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

Moves learnt by TR

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

Sceptile sprites

Type Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Sceptile sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Sceptile sprite from Diamond & Pearl Sceptile sprite from Black & White Sceptile sprite from X & Y
Shiny Sceptile Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Sceptile Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Sceptile Shiny sprite from Black & White Sceptile Shiny sprite from X & Y

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
Scarlet
Violet
Not available in this game

Other languages

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

 

English Forest Pokémon
Japanese みつりんポケモン
German Dschungel-Pokémon
French Pokémon Forêt
Italian Pokémon Foresta
Spanish Pokémon Bosque
Korean 밀림포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 密林宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 密林寶可夢

Name origin

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