Sceptile
Fury Cutter
Frenzy Plant
Sceptile is a Grass-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Hoenn region (#254, Generation 3). With a max CP of 3,117 and base stats of 223/169/172 (Atk/Def/Sta), Sceptile has a total stat product of 564. Sceptile's best moveset is Fury Cutter and Frenzy Plant, making it a competitive Bug-type attacker for raids.
Sceptile is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type moves. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type attacks. Sceptile is a 3.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Fury Cutter
Frenzy Plant
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Sceptile's best offensive moveset is Fury Cutter combined with Frenzy Plant, achieving 14.7 DPS and 264 TDO as a Bug-type attacker (ranked #17, Tier C).
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
Sceptile as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsSceptile is not currently available as a raid boss. When Sceptile returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Sceptile from raids would have 1575 CP at level 20, or 1969 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Sceptile
Sceptile is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Sceptile as Raid Counter
Sceptile is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Sceptile
Sceptile evolves from Grovyle using 100 Candy.
A Shadow version of Sceptile is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Sceptile knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking 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.
Sceptile Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Sceptile in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Sceptile from raids or eggs will show 1,575 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Sceptile is a Grass-type Pokemon with a stat total of 564. With its high Attack stat (223), Sceptile is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type moves when using Sceptile. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Sceptile's performance.
Sceptile's moves get a damage boost in Sunny 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 Sceptile much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Sceptile?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Low Priority
Sceptile ranks #17 as a Bug-type attacker with a Tier C rating, meaning stronger options are readily available. With a max CP of 3,117 and base stats of 223/169/172, its overall performance in raids falls behind top-tier competitors. Unless Sceptile is a personal favorite or you have surplus Stardust and Candy, your resources are better spent on higher-ranked Bug-type attackers. Keep one for your collection but skip the power-up investment for now.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Sceptile deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.