253 #253 Grovyle #255 Torchic 255

Sceptile Sceptile #254 - Forest Pokemon

Sceptile
Hear Sceptile's Cry
type Grass
gender 87.5% Male12.5% Female
height 6'7" 1.7 m
weight 115.1 lb. 52.2 kg
generation
National: #254 | Hoenn: #003

Family Family

Breeding

Egg Groups Steps to Hatch
Monster | Dragon 5,100

Moves Moves

Abilities

OvergrowStrengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Level-up Moves

Lv.MoveTypeClassPow.PPAcc.Effect
1PoundNormalPhysical4035100%Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
1LeerNormalNone--30100%Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
1AbsorbGrassSpecial2025100%Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical4030100%Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
1Night SlashDarkPhysical7015100%Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
1Leaf StormGrassSpecial140590%Lowers the user's Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
6AbsorbGrassSpecial2025100%Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
11Quick AttackNormalPhysical4030100%Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
16X-scissorBugPhysical8015100%Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
17PursuitDarkPhysical4020100%If the target leaves battle this turn, user will hit the target with double power and then hit its replacement normally.
23ScreechNormalNone--4085%Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
29Leaf BladeGrassPhysical9015100%Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
35AgilityPsychicNone--30--Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
43SlamNormalPhysical802075%Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
51DetectFightingNone--5--Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
59False SwipeNormalPhysical4040100%Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
67Leaf StormGrassSpecial140590%Lowers the user's Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.

TMs/HMs

#MoveTypeClassPow.PPAcc.Effect
TM1Hone ClawsDarkNone--15--Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
TM2Dragon ClawDragonPhysical8015100%Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM5RoarNormalNone--20100%Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokemon.
TM6ToxicPoisonNone--1090%Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial115100%Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
TM11Sunny DayFireNone--5--Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150590%User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM17ProtectNormalNone--10--Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM20SafeguardNormalNone--25--Protects the user's field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical120100%Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
TM22SolarbeamGrassSpecial12010100%Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010100%Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical120100%Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
TM28DigGroundPhysical8010100%User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7515100%Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
TM32Double TeamNormalNone--15--Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical501080%Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical6020--Never misses.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7020100%Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM44RestPsychicNone--10--User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM45AttractNormalNone--15100%Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM47Low SweepFightingPhysical6020100%Lowers the target's Speed by one stage.
TM48RoundNormalSpecial6015100%Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial120570%Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial8010100%Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4040100%Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
TM56FlingDarkPhysical110100%Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
TM62AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical5515100%Has double power if the user has no held item.
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150590%User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM70FlashNormalNone--20100%Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
TM75Swords DanceNormalNone--30--Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6020100%Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical751090%Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
TM81X-scissorBugPhysical8015100%Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial120100%Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
TM87SwaggerNormalNone--1590%Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
TM88Sleep TalkNormalNone--10--Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM90SubstituteNormalNone--10--Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4015100%Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
TM96Nature PowerNormalNone--20--Uses a move which depends upon the terrain.
TM98Power-up PunchFightingPhysical4020100%Has a 100% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
TM100ConfideNormalNone--20--Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
HM1CutNormalPhysical503095%Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
HM4StrengthNormalPhysical8015100%Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

Egg Moves

MoveTypeClassPow.PPAcc.Effect
Razor WindNormalSpecial8010100%Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
Double KickFightingPhysical3030100%Hits twice in one turn.
Leech SeedGrassNone--1090%Seeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.
DragonbreathDragonSpecial6020100%Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
SynthesisGrassNone--5--Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.
CrunchDarkPhysical8015100%Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
EndeavorNormalPhysical15100%Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's.
Mud SportGroundNone--15--All damage from Electric moves is halved until the end of the battle.
Crush ClawNormalPhysical751095%Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
GrasswhistleGrassNone--1555%Puts the target to sleep.
Bullet SeedGrassPhysical2530100%Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
Magical LeafGrassSpecial6020--Never misses.
Natural GiftNormalPhysical115100%Power and type depend on the held berry.
Worry SeedGrassNone--10100%Changes the target's ability to Insomnia.
Leaf StormGrassSpecial140590%Lowers the user's Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
Grassy TerrainGrassNone--10--For five turns, heals all Pokemon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.

Stats Stats

at level 100 Base Hindering (90%) Neutral (100%) Beneficial (110%)
HP70
Statbar
250 - 344250 - 344250 - 344
Attack85
Statbar
157 - 242175 - 269192 - 295
Defense65
Statbar
121 - 206135 - 229148 - 251
Sp. Attack105
Statbar
193 - 278215 - 309236 - 339
Sp. Defense85
Statbar
157 - 242175 - 269192 - 295
Speed120
Statbar
220 - 305245 - 339269 - 372
TOTAL 530
Statbar

Other Stats

Base Experience Max Experience Catch Rate Happiness EV Yields
208 1,059,860 45 70 Speed: 3 points

Damage Taken

Normal 1x
Fighting 1x
Flying 2x
Poison 2x
Ground 0.5x
Rock 1x
Bug 2x
Ghost 1x
Steel 1x
Fire 2x
Water 0.5x
Grass 0.5x
Electric 0.5x
Psychic 1x
Ice 2x
Dragon 1x
Dark 1x
Fairy 1x

Images Images

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Flavor Text Flavortext

Black 2The leaves that grow on its arms can slice down thick trees. It is without peer in jungle combat.
White 2
Black
White
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGoldIt agilely leaps about the jungle and uses the sharp leaves on its arms to strike its prey.
SoulSilver
RubyThe leaves growing on SCEPTILE's body are very sharp edged. This Pokemon is very agile - it leaps all over the branches of trees and jumps on its foe from above or behind.
SapphireSCEPTILE has seeds growing on its back. They are said to be bursting with nutrients that revitalize trees. This Pokemon raises the trees in a forest with loving care.
EmeraldIn the jungle, its power is without equal. This Pokemon carefully grows trees and plants. It regulates its body temperature by basking in sunlight.
FireRedThe leaves on its forelegs are as sharp as swords. It agilely leaps about the branches of trees to strike.
LeafGreen

Other Other

Name Etymology Scepter + reptile
253 #253 Grovyle #255 Torchic 255