Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Fury Cutter Frenzy Plant 14.7 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on Frenzy Plant. Frenzy Plant is an Elite TM move. Frenzy Plant costs 50 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Sceptile takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 564
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 15 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,575 CP
Sceptile moves
2 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Seed STAB | Grass | 7 | 13 | 1.0s | 7 | 13 |
| Fury Cutter Best | Bug | 4 | 8 | 0.5s | 8 | 16 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Breaking Swipe | Dragon | 45 | 33 | 1.0s | 45 | 1.36 |
| Dragon Claw | Dragon | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
| Earthquake | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Leaf Blade STAB | Grass | 70 | 33 | 2.5s | 28 | 2.12 |
| Frenzy Plant Best STAB Elite | Grass | 100 | 50 | 2.5s | 40 | 2.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Seed | Grass | 5 | 13 | 2 | 2.50 | 6.50 |
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Breaking Swipe | Dragon | 50 | 50 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Leaf Blade | Grass | 70 | 35 | 2.00 | — |
| Frenzy Plant | Grass | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Sceptile runs Fury Cutter with Frenzy Plant — 14.7 DPS and 264 TDO as a Bug-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Fury Cutter (8 DPS); Fury Cutter builds energy fastest (16 EPS). Frenzy Plant is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Sceptile places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug | #17 | C | 14.7 | 264 | Fury Cutter Frenzy Plant |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Sceptile is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Sceptile
Use Sceptile against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Sceptile
- Evolve from
- Grovyle · 100 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Sceptile knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 69 | 2,383 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 69 | 2,580 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,538 | 1,614 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,913 | 2,008 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,538 | 1,614 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,163 | 1,221 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,538 | 1,614 |
Is Sceptile good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier C (rank #17 as a Bug-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Sceptile is a favourite.
- Attack is its highest stat (223), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 6 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Sceptile deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 39 |
| Lv 2 | 122 |
| Lv 3 | 205 |
| Lv 4 | 288 |
| Lv 5 | 371 |
| Lv 6 | 455 |
| Lv 7 | 538 |
| Lv 8 | 621 |
| Lv 9 | 704 |
| Lv 10 | 788 |
| Lv 11 | 866 |
| Lv 12 | 945 |
| Lv 13 | 1,024 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,103 |
| Lv 15 | 1,181 |
| Lv 16 | 1,260 |
| Lv 17 | 1,339 |
| Lv 18 | 1,418 |
| Lv 19 | 1,496 |
| Lv 20 | 1,575 |
| Lv 21 | 1,654 |
| Lv 22 | 1,733 |
| Lv 23 | 1,811 |
| Lv 24 | 1,890 |
| Lv 25 | 1,969 |
| Lv 26 | 2,048 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,127 |
| Lv 28 | 2,205 |
| Lv 29 | 2,284 |
| Lv 30 | 2,363 |
| Lv 31 | 2,402 |
| Lv 32 | 2,442 |
| Lv 33 | 2,481 |
| Lv 34 | 2,521 |
| Lv 35 | 2,560 |
| Lv 36 | 2,599 |
| Lv 37 | 2,639 |
| Lv 38 | 2,678 |
| Lv 39 | 2,717 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,757 |
| Lv 41 | 2,792 |
| Lv 42 | 2,827 |
| Lv 43 | 2,863 |
| Lv 44 | 2,898 |
| Lv 45 | 2,934 |
| Lv 46 | 2,970 |
| Lv 47 | 3,006 |
| Lv 48 | 3,043 |
| Lv 49 | 3,080 |
| Lv 50 | 3,117 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0254
- Height
- 1.70 m
- Weight
- 52.20 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0254_POKEMON_SCEPTILE
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Sceptile in Pokemon GO?
Sceptile's best moveset is Fury Cutter (fast) with Frenzy Plant (charged), worth 14.7 DPS as a Bug-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Sceptile's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Sceptile takes super effective damage from Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type moves. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Sceptile's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Sceptile reaches 3,117 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,757 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Sceptile?
A perfect 15/15/15 Sceptile shows 1,575 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,969 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Sceptile better than regular Sceptile?
Shadow Sceptile deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Sceptile in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Grovyle (100 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Sceptile be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Sceptile depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.