Mega Sceptile Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Sceptile in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Sceptile
Mega Sceptile is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Dragon typing. The best counter is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard, dealing 46.476 DPS.
Mega Sceptile can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Mega Sceptile is weak to Ice (double weak!), Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Water-type moves as Mega Sceptile resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Mega Sceptile is Kyurem (White) (46.476 DPS), Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (45.429 DPS), and Shadow Weavile (44.000 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Mega Sceptile: After defeating Mega Sceptile, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2280 and 2375 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2836-2955 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Sceptile from raids will have exactly 2375 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Mega Sceptile?
The best counter for Mega Sceptile is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard, dealing 46.476 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (45.429 DPS) and Shadow Weavile (44.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Sceptile?
Mega Sceptile can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Mega Sceptile weak to?
Mega Sceptile is weak to Ice (double weak), Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Water, Ground-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Sceptile be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mega Sceptile's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Mega Sceptile from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Sceptile from raids will have 2375 CP at level 20, or 2955 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2280. If you see 2375 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Sceptile worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega Sceptile is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Mega Sceptile?
For the best moveset for Mega Sceptile itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega Sceptile stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Mega Sceptile without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Sceptile can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kyurem (White) (46.476 DPS) and Eternatus (40.138 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Mega Sceptile in raids?
Weather boost information for Mega Sceptile is not currently available. Grass-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.