About Sceptile
Sceptile (Pokédex #0254) is a Grass-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 3. It is officially classified as the Forest Pokémon. 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.
As a Grass-type POKEMON, Sceptile has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug moves. It resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground moves, taking only half damage from them.
Sceptile's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 530 (very strong). Full distribution: HP 70 · ATK 85 · DEF 65 · SP.ATK 105 · SP.DEF 85 · SPD 120. Its standout stat is SPD (120), which makes it best suited for outspeeding opponents roles. Its abilities are Overgrow, Unburden, with Unburden as its hidden ability.
Sceptile stands 1.7 m (67") tall and weighs 52.2 kg (115.1 lbs). It is typically found in Forest environments. Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Medium Slow. Egg groups: Monster, Dragon.
Sceptile is part of the Treecko → Grovyle → Sceptile evolution line (3-stage). Sceptile is the final evolved form — the strongest stage of this line.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Treecko and Grovyle. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.
