Mega Sceptile Raid Guide
Weak to Ice, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Poison — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Mega Sceptile.
Best counters
Ranked by DPS against Mega Sceptile. Tap a row for full stats.
Budget counters
No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.
Stats & weaknesses
- Raid tier
- Mega
- Weather boost
- Sunny
- Shiny available
- Yes
- Base Attack
- 320
- Base Defense
- 186
- Base Stamina
- 172
Weak to — use these types
Resists — avoid these types
Catch CP after the raid
The CP you will see on the encounter screen.
| IVs | Lv 20 CP | Lv 25 CP (weather) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 / 10 / 10 floor | 2,280 | 2,836 |
| 15 / 15 / 15 100% | 2,375 | 2,955 |
Raid guide
How the fight goes and what to bring.
Mega Sceptile resists Electric, Grass, Water, Ground — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.
FAQ
What are the best counters for Mega Sceptile?
The top counter is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard at 46.5 DPS against Mega Sceptile. Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (45.4) and Shadow Weavile (44) follow.
What is Mega Sceptile weak to?
Mega Sceptile takes super effective damage from Ice, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Poison-type moves. Ice is a double weakness (2.56×), so those attackers clear it fastest.
How many trainers do I need to beat Mega Sceptile?
Mega Sceptile can be soloed. The six best counters average 42.8 DPS against it at level 40, which clears the boss inside the timer with room to spare; bring a second trainer if your team is not powered up.
Can I beat Mega Sceptile without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Kyurem (White) at 46.5 DPS. Eternatus and Kyurem (Black) are the next ones down.
Can Mega Sceptile be shiny?
Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny.
What weather boosts Mega Sceptile?
Sunny. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 2,836–2,955 CP instead of 2,280–2,375. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.
Is Mega Sceptile worth raiding?
As one of your own Pokemon, Mega Sceptile ranks #1 among Grass-type raid attackers (Tier S). That is strong enough to justify raiding for a good one.
What is the best moveset for Mega Sceptile?
The counter list on this page is for beating Mega Sceptile. For the moves Mega Sceptile should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.