What Mega Sceptile's stats tell us
With base stats of 320 Attack, 186 Defense and 172 Stamina (a total of 678), Mega Sceptile has an offensive, glass-cannon build — high Attack, thin bulk. That puts its ceiling at a max CP of 4,585 at level 50.
It's a top-1 Bug-type attacker, so it earns a real slot in your raid roster.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Fury Cutter
Frenzy Plant
Bullet Seed
Frenzy Plant
Fury Cutter
Earthquake
Fury Cutter
Breaking Swipe
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Mega Sceptile's best offensive moveset is Fury Cutter combined with Frenzy Plant, achieving 20.5 DPS and 369 TDO as a Bug-type attacker (ranked #1, Tier S). Alternatively, Mega Sceptile can serve as a Grass-type attacker with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant (#1, Tier S).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Fury Cutter (8 DPS), while Fury Cutter generates energy the fastest (16 EPS). Note that Frenzy Plant is an Elite TM move and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Raid Guide
Mega Sceptile as Raid Boss
Mega Raids Active Now Shiny AvailableMega Sceptile is currently available as a Mega Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO. A 100% IV Mega Sceptile from raids will have 2317 CP at level 20, or 2897 CP at level 25 with weather boost. View full raid guide →
Best Counters to Beat Mega Sceptile
Mega Sceptile is weak to Ice, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Poison-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Mega Sceptile as Raid Counter
Mega Sceptile is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Mega Sceptile
Mega Sceptile evolves from Sceptile using Candy.
Mega Sceptile is currently available as a Mega Raids raid boss. After defeating it in a raid, you can catch it at level 20 (2317 CP for a perfect 15/15/15 IV) or level 25 with weather boost (2897 CP).
Walking Mega Sceptile as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km. It also earns 15 Mega Energy per km when you have Mega Evolved it before.
To Mega Evolve Mega Sceptile, you need Mega Energy. The initial Mega Evolution requires 200 Mega Energy, with subsequent Mega Evolutions costing less based on your Mega Level. You can earn Mega Sceptile's Mega Energy by completing Mega Raids, walking Mega Sceptile as your buddy (15 Mega Energy per km after the first Mega Evolution), or through special research tasks and events.
Mega Sceptile Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Mega Sceptile in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Mega Sceptile from raids or eggs will show 2,317 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Mega Sceptile is a Grass/Dragon-type Pokemon with a stat total of 678. With its high Attack stat (320), Mega Sceptile is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Be careful of Mega Sceptile's double weakness to Ice-type moves, which deal 156% increased damage. Opponents with these move types can take down Mega Sceptile very quickly.
Mega Sceptile's moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy. With 6 charged moves available, a second move gives Mega Sceptile much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Mega Sceptile?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Highly Recommended
Mega Sceptile is a top-tier Bug-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #1 overall with a Tier S rating. With a max CP of 4,585 at level 50 and base stats of 320/186/172 (Atk/Def/Sta), it excels as a raid attacker. Prioritize powering up to level 40+ using Fury Cutter and Frenzy Plant for maximum damage output. This is one of the strongest Bug-type options available and worth investing your Stardust and Candy into immediately.