Mega Sceptile

#0254 in the National Pokédex • Forest Pokémon

A Mega Evolution of Sceptile

#0254 in the National Pokédex • Forest Pokémon

A Mega Evolution of Sceptile

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

250

344

Attack

110

202

350

Defense

139

273

Sp. Atk

145

265

427

Sp. Def

157

295

Speed

145

265

427

Total

630

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Grovyle

Torchic

Normal

Shiny

Mega Sceptile

Forest Pokémon

#0254

Grass Dragon

Height

1.9 m (6'03")

Weight

55.2 kg (121.7 lbs)

Abilities

Lightning Rod

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Mega Sceptile takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Ice

4×

Poison

2×

Flying

2×

Bug

2×

Dragon

2×

Fairy

2×

Resists

Water

0.25×

Electric

0.25×

Grass

0.25×

Ground

0.5×

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Treecko #0252	Level 16	Grovyle #0253
Grovyle #0253	Level 36	Sceptile #0254
Sceptile #0254	Mega Evolution	Mega Sceptile #0254

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Pound	Normal	Physical	40	100	35	Pounds with fore legs or tail.
Start	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100	30	Reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
Start	Absorb	Grass	Special	20	100	25	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
Start	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100	30	Lets the user get in the first hit.
Start	Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Start	Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	130	90	5	A storm of sharp leaves is whipped up. The attack’s recoil sharply reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
13	Mega Drain	Grass	Special	40	100	15	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
16	Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	40	95	20	Successive hits raise power.
18	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100	20	Heavily strikes switching POKéMON.
23	Leaf Blade	Grass	Physical	90	100	15	Slashes with a sharp leaf. High critical-hit ratio.
28	Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-	30	Sharply increases the user's SPEED.
33	Slam	Normal	Physical	80	75	20	Slams the foe with a tail, vine, etc.
36	Dual Chop	Dragon	Physical	40	90	15	The user attacks its target by hitting it with brutal strikes. The target is hit twice in a row.
39	Detect	Fighting	Status	-	-	5	Evades attack that turn. It may fail.
45	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100	15	The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
51	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100	40	Leaves the foe with at least 1HP.
57	Quick Guard	Fighting	Status	-	-	15	The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves. If used in succession, its chance of failing rises.
69	Screech	Normal	Status	-	85	40	Sharply reduces the foe's DEFENSE.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.

		Class				Description
Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-	20	A dance that in creases ATTACK.
Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95	30	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
Roar	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Scares wild foes to end battle.
Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90	5	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100	15	A powerful physi cal attack.
Solar Beam	Grass	Special	120	100	10	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100	10	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100	10	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
Flash	Normal	Status	-	100	20	Blinds the foe to reduce accuracy.
Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90	10	An attack that may cause flinching.
Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
Protect	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Swagger	Normal	Status	-	85	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
Attract	Normal	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Return	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-	25	Prevents all status problems.
Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The power varies with the POKéMON.
Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-	5	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100	15	An attack that may lower DEFENSE.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Nature Power	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The type of attack varies depending on the location.
Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100	15	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95	15	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	-	20	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
Dragon Claw	Dragon	Physical	80	100	15	Slashes the foe with sharp claws.
Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70	5	The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Energy Ball	Grass	Special	90	100	10	The user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100	20	The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
Hone Claws	Dark	Status	-	-	15	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	65	100	20	The user attacks the target’s legs swiftly, reducing the target’s Speed stat.
Round	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	55	100	15	The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.
Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100	20	The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.
Confide	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Power-Up Punch	Fighting	Physical	40	100	20	Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
Work Up	Normal	Status	-	-	30	The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
Brutal Swing	Dark	Physical	60	100	20	The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.