Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Fury Cutter Frenzy Plant 16.8 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 Shadow 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
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,575 CP
Shadow 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, Shadow Sceptile runs Fury Cutter with Frenzy Plant — 16.8 DPS and 303 TDO as a Bug-type attacker. It also covers the Grass slot with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant.
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 Shadow Sceptile places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug | #6 | A | 16.8 | 303 | Fury Cutter Frenzy Plant |
| Grass | #14 | B | 16.0 | 288 | Bullet Seed Frenzy Plant |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Sceptile
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Sceptile knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
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 Shadow Sceptile good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Sceptile is a Tier A Bug-type attacker at rank #6, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- 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.
- 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
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.70 m
- Weight
- 52.20 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0254_POKEMON_SCEPTILE_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Sceptile in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Sceptile's best moveset is Fury Cutter (fast) with Frenzy Plant (charged), worth 16.8 DPS as a Bug-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Sceptile's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Sceptile's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Sceptile?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow 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.
How do you get Shadow Sceptile in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Sceptile spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Sceptile be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow 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.