Sceptile Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Sceptile in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Sceptile
Sceptile is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 39.474 DPS.
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: Sceptile is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as 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 Sceptile is Mega Blaziken (39.474 DPS), Blacephalon (38.778 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (38.105 DPS).
Catching Sceptile: After defeating Sceptile, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1538 and 1614 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1913-2008 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Sceptile from raids will have exactly 1614 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 Sceptile?
The best counter for Sceptile is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 39.474 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (38.778 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (38.105 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Sceptile?
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 Sceptile weak to?
Sceptile is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Sceptile be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, 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 Sceptile from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Sceptile from raids will have 1614 CP at level 20, or 2008 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1538. If you see 1614 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Sceptile worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
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 Sceptile?
For the best moveset for Sceptile itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full 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 Sceptile without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Sceptile can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (38.778 DPS) and Eternatus (34.444 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 Sceptile in raids?
Weather boost information for 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.