Pokémechanics
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

#254Sceptile

Sceptile as it appears in Omega Ruby & Alpha SapphireShiny Sceptile as it appears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Species
Forest Pokémon
Type
Catch rate
45
Growth
Medium Slow
Height
1.7 m
Weight
52.2 kg
Gender
87.5% ♂ 12.5% ♀
Egg cycles
20
Base friendship
70

Sceptile

Omega Ruby
The leaves growing on Sceptile’s body are very sharp edged. This Pokémon is very agile—it leaps all over the branches of trees and jumps on its foe from above or behind.
Alpha Sapphire
Sceptile has seeds growing on its back. They are said to be bursting with nutrients that revitalize trees. This Pokémon raises the trees in a forest with loving care.

Base stats

EVs: +3 Speed

HP70
Attack85
Defense65
Sp. Atk105
Sp. Def85
Speed120
Total530

Abilities

Overgrow
Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Unburden (hidden)
Doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.

Locations

Not found in the wild in this generation. Obtain by evolution, breeding, an event, or transfer from an earlier game.

Damage taken

  • x1
  • x1
  • x2
  • x2
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x2
  • x1
  • x1
  • x2
  • x0.5
  • x0.5
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x2
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
1Absorb
Special
20
100
25
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
1Leaf Storm
Special
130
90
5
100
Lowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
1Leer
Status
--
100
30
100
Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage.
1Night Slash
Physical
70
100
15
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
1Pound
Physical
40
100
35
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
1Quick Attack
Physical
40
100
30
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
5Absorb
Special
20
100
25
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
9Quick Attack
Physical
40
100
30
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
13Mega Drain
Special
40
100
15
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
16Fury Cutter
Physical
40
95
20
--
Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
18Pursuit
Physical
40
100
20
--
Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out.
23Leaf Blade
Physical
90
100
15
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
28Agility
Status
--
--
30
--
Raises the user’s Speed by two stages.
33Slam
Physical
80
75
20
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
36Dual Chop
Physical
40
90
15
--
Hits twice in one turn.
39Detect
Status
--
--
5
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
45X-Scissor
Physical
80
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
51False Swipe
Physical
40
100
40
--
Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1.
57Quick Guard
Status
--
--
15
--
Prevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.
63Leaf Storm
Special
130
90
5
100
Lowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
69Screech
Status
--
85
40
--
Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages.
TM/HM
MachineAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
HM01Cut
Physical
50
95
30
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
HM04Strength
Physical
80
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
HM06Rock Smash
Physical
40
100
15
50
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
TM01Hone Claws
Status
--
--
15
--
Raises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.
TM02Dragon Claw
Physical
80
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM05Roar
Status
--
--
20
--
Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
TM06Toxic
Status
--
90
10
--
Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
TM10Hidden Power
Special
60
100
15
--
Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
TM100Confide
Status
--
--
20
100
Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.
TM11Sunny Day
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
TM15Hyper Beam
Special
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM17Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM20Safeguard
Status
--
--
25
--
Protects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
TM21Frustration
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
TM22Solar Beam
Special
120
100
10
--
Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
TM26Earthquake
Physical
100
100
10
--
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
TM27Return
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
TM28Dig
Physical
80
100
10
--
User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
TM31Brick Break
Physical
75
100
15
--
Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
TM32Double Team
Status
--
--
15
--
Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.
TM39Rock Tomb
Physical
60
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM40Aerial Ace
Physical
60
--
20
--
Never misses.
TM42Facade
Physical
70
100
20
--
Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM44Rest
Status
--
--
5
--
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM45Attract
Status
--
100
15
--
Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM47Low Sweep
Physical
65
100
20
100
Lowers the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM48Round
Special
60
100
15
--
Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.
TM52Focus Blast
Special
120
70
5
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
TM53Energy Ball
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
TM54False Swipe
Physical
40
100
40
--
Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1.
TM56Fling
Physical
--
100
10
--
Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
TM62Acrobatics
Physical
55
100
15
--
Has double power if the user has no held item.
TM68Giga Impact
Physical
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM70Flash
Status
--
100
20
--
Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.
TM75Swords Dance
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.
TM78Bulldoze
Physical
60
100
20
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM80Rock Slide
Physical
75
90
10
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
TM81X-Scissor
Physical
80
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM86Grass Knot
Special
--
100
20
--
Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
TM87Swagger
Status
--
85
15
--
Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
TM88Sleep Talk
Status
--
--
10
--
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM90Substitute
Status
--
--
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.
TM94Secret Power
Physical
70
100
20
30
Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
TM96Nature Power
Status
--
--
20
--
Uses a move which depends upon the terrain.
TM98Power-Up Punch
Physical
40
100
20
100
Raises the user’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
Tutor
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Dragon Pulse
Special
85
100
10
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Drain Punch
Physical
75
100
10
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
Dual Chop
Physical
40
90
15
--
Hits twice in one turn.
Endeavor
Physical
--
100
5
--
Lowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.
Focus Punch
Physical
150
100
20
--
If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
Frenzy Plant
Special
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
Giga Drain
Special
75
100
10
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
Grass Pledge
Special
80
100
10
--
With Fire Pledge, damages opposing Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP every turn for four turns.
Iron Tail
Physical
100
75
15
30
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
Low Kick
Physical
--
100
20
--
Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
Outrage
Physical
120
100
10
--
Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
Seed Bomb
Physical
80
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Snore
Special
50
100
15
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
Synthesis
Status
--
--
5
--
Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.
Thunder Punch
Physical
75
100
15
10
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
Worry Seed
Status
--
100
10
--
Changes the target’s ability to Insomnia.

Other generations

Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl & Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, X & Y, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Sword & Shield, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet