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Sceptile Location, Evolution, and Stats

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Sceptile is a Grass Type Pokemon that appears in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn more about Sceptile, its location, stats, and more.

PokedexSceptile
Pokedex		 Mega Mega Sceptile
Hyperspace Pokedex
Pokemon Legends: Z-A GrovyleGrovyle
Dex #40 		Pokemon Legends: Z-A Sceptile Sceptile
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How to Get Sceptile in Pokemon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension DLC

Appears in 4-Star Hyperspace Wild Zones

Hyperspace Wild Zone
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Evolves From Treecko Line

Treecko Evolution Line
TreeckoTreecko →
Lv. 16 		GrovyleGrovyle →
Lv. 36 		SceptileSceptile

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Sceptile Game Data

Sceptile Type

Regular
Shiny
Hyperspace Dex #41
Sceptile ImageSceptile
Pokemon Grass Type Icon
Gen 3
Height 1.7 m
Weight 52.2 kg
Species Forest Pokémon
EV Yield Spd +3
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Shiny Sceptile
Pokemon Grass Type Icon
Gen 3
Height 1.7 m
Weight 52.2 kg
Species Forest Pokémon
EV Yield Spd +3
List of All Shiny Pokemon

Sceptile Weakness and Resistance

Weak to:
(2x)
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon

Sceptile Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
70
 #212
Atk
85
 #212
Def
65
 #298
SpAtk
105
 #119
SpDef
85
 #178
Speed
120
 #33
Total
530
 #142
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 177 177 145 145 130
Atk 150 137 105 94 81
Def 128 117 85 76 63
SpAtk 172 157 125 112 99
SpDef 150 137 105 94 81
Spd 189 172 140 126 112
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature

Alternate Forms

SceptileSceptile Mega SceptileMega Sceptile

Sceptile Best Nature and Moveset

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Sceptile Learnset

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Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
Base Tackle Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 4
The user attacks by charging forward and slamming into targets with its whole body.
Base Leer Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user frightens targets with an intimidating leer, which lowers their Defense stats for a short time.
Base X-Scissor Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks using scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.
Evo Shed Tail Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves - / 10
The user creates a substitute for itself using its own HP before rushing back to its Trainer. This also increases the user's movement speed for a while.
3 Leafage Grass Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 6
The user attacks by pelting targets with leaves.
6 Quick Attack Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 3
The user attacks by lunging toward targets with blinding speed.
9 Absorb Grass Type Moves Special Type Moves 20 / 7
The user attacks by draining targets of their nutrients. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.
12 Detect Fighting Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 13
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
14 Leech Seed Grass Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user plants seeds that will slowly but continually absorb HP from targets and restore the user's HP.
21 Giga Drain Grass Type Moves Special Type Moves 75 / 9
The user attacks by draining targets of their nutrients. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.
27 Double Team Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user moves so quickly that it creates illusory copies of itself, allowing the user to evade incoming attacks.
30 Dragon Breath Dragon Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks by exhaling a mighty gust of breath. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
33 Energy Ball Grass Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by drawing power from nature and firing it at targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
35 Slash Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing with claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
38 Leaf Blade Grass Type Moves Physical Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by using a leaf like a sword to slice targets. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
40 Screech Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user emits a horrible screech that makes targets reflexively want to cover their ears. This lowers their Defense stats for a while.
44 Dragon Rush Dragon Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 12
The user attacks by tackling targets while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make targets flinch.
50 Synthesis Grass Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user restores some HP by producing energy through photosynthesis.
55 Leaf Storm Grass Type Moves Special Type Moves 130 / 10
The user attacks by whipping up a storm of sharp leaves around targets. The recoil will lower the user's Sp. Atk stat for a while.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
002 Dragon Claw Dragon Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by slicing targets with huge, sharp claws.
005 Roar Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user lets out a mighty roar, which startles targets and drives them back a good distance.
010 Brick Break Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers such as Light Screen and Reflect.
012 Rock Slide Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks by hurling large boulders. This may also make targets flinch.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
022 Aerial Ace Flying Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 9
The user attacks by confounding targets with swift movements before slashing.
023 Thunder Punch Electric Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with an electrified punch. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
025 Crunch Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by crunching targets up with sharp fangs. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
026 Energy Ball Grass Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by drawing power from nature and firing it at targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
027 Swift Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 5
The user attacks by firing star-shaped rays at targets.
028 Dig Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 12
The user attacks by disappearing underground for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets.
030 Swords Dance Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack stat for a while by performing a frenetic dance.
032 Double Team Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user moves so quickly that it creates illusory copies of itself, allowing the user to evade incoming attacks.
033 Body Slam Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by dropping onto targets with its full body weight. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
034 Night Slash Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
036 Rock Tomb Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 10
The user attacks by hurling a boulder. Boulders that hit will also make targets move more slowly. Boulders that miss will remain on the battlefield.
040 Bullet Seed Grass Type Moves Physical Type Moves 15 / 6
The user attacks by forcefully shooting out five seeds, one after the other.
042 Giga Drain Grass Type Moves Special Type Moves 75 / 9
The user attacks by draining targets of their nutrients. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.
044 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
047 Agility Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user relaxes its muscles to make its body feel lighter, increasing the user's movement speed for a short time.
051 Safeguard Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user creates a peculiar field that prevents status conditions for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.
055 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
056 Double-Edge Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks with a reckless, all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.
064 Solar Beam Grass Type Moves Special Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by gathering a great deal of light and then shooting it at targets. This move takes some time to carry out.
069 Earthquake Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by setting off an earthquake that strikes a wide area.
075 Dragon Pulse Dragon Type Moves Special Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by blasting targets with a shock wave emitted from its gaping mouth.
078 Bulldoze Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks targets by stomping on the ground. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
081 X-Scissor Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks using scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
087 Iron Tail Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by slamming its hard tail into targets. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
093 Outrage Dragon Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 15
The user attacks in a furious rampage, then becomes confused.
102 Focus Blast Fighting Type Moves Special Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by heightening its mental focus to unleash its power. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
103 Work Up Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack and Sp. Atk stats for a short time by getting worked up.
109 Facade Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks with a power that is doubled if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, burned, or drowsy.
113 Low Sweep Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 65 / 6
The user attacks targets with a swift move aimed at their legs. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
115 Trailblaze Grass Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 12
The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork also increases its movement speed for a short time.
122 False Swipe Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 6
The user attacks with restraint to ensure that targets are left with at least 1 HP.
128 Seed Bomb Grass Type Moves Physical Type Moves 35 / 7
The user attacks by slamming a barrage of large, hard- shelled seeds down on targets from above.
131 Drain Punch Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with an energy-draining punch. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.
135 Dual Chop Dragon Type Moves Physical Type Moves 45 / 6
The user attacks with two strikes dealt with a tough part of its body, one after the other.
143 Scale Shot Dragon Type Moves Physical Type Moves 15 / 20
The user attacks by shooting out five volleys of scales, one after the other. This increases the user's movement speed but also lowers its Defense stat for a short time.
145 Razor Wind Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 40 / 12
The user attacks with numerous blades made of wind. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit, but it takes some time to carry out.
150 Vacuum Wave Fighting Type Moves Special Type Moves 40 / 3
The user attacks swiftly by whirling its fists to create a wave of pure vacuum that it sends flying at targets.
152 Solar Blade Grass Type Moves Physical Type Moves 125 / 10
The user attacks by gathering a great deal of light, then funneling it into a huge blade to swing at its targets. This move takes some time to carry out.
160 Frenzy Plant Grass Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by slamming targets with the roots of an enormous tree. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Related Guides

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Steel TypeSteel Fairy TypeFairy Normal TypeNormal

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Dex #40 		Pokemon Legends: Z-A Sceptile Sceptile
Dex #41 		Pokemon Legends: Z-A TorchicTorchic
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