Sceptile (Pokémon)

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Grovyle #253: Grovyle
Pokémon
#255: Torchic Torchic
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Sceptile (disambiguation).
Sceptile
ジュカイン Jukain
#254
254Sceptile.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type
Grass '
Category
Forest Pokémon
Abilities
Overgrow Unburden
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers
Hoenn
#003
Regional Browser numbers
Fiore
R-131
Almia
R-243
Oblivia
R-144 N-035
Height
5'07"
Imperial
1.7 m
Metric
Weight
115.1 lbs.
Imperial
52.2 kg
Metric
Dex color
Green
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
Body06.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F254.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding
Monster and
Dragon groups
21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
3
Base Exp.: 208 Battle Exp.: 2081*

Sceptile (Japanese: ジュカイン Jukain) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves from Grovyle starting at level 36. It is the final form of Treecko.

Biology

Physiology

Sceptile climbing a wall

Sceptile's appearance is based on a lizard. Sceptile’s neck is somewhat long, and it has two crests on its head. Its eyes are semicircular with yellow scleras and red rims. Sceptile’s lower jaw is also colored red, and there is a belt-like band of red coloration on its waist. There is a thin stripe across Sceptile’s chest, somewhat resembling the shape of the letter V. Sceptile’s plant-like characteristics include the six yellow nodules, described as "seeds" on its back (similar in appearance to the nodules on leguminous plants that are able to take in nitrogen from the air) and a palm-tree-branch-like tail. Sceptile’s arms are long and have two sharp, elongated leaves and three claws on each. It has two lines running down the middle of its back

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Sceptile's signature move in Generation III was Leaf Blade. It is a move known by wild and captive Sceptile alike, learned by Sceptile and Grovyle by practicing "Forest Combat." The leaves are sharp as swords and can even slice down thick trees. Also, being a Template:Type2 Pokémon with beneficial plant parts, it can perfect moves such as SolarBeam and Synthesis, and as it is a Pokémon with dragon-like characteristics, it can learn Template:Type2 moves like Dragon Pulse, Dragon Claw, and DragonBreath. The seeds growing on Sceptile's back are said to be bursting with nutrients that can revitalize trees.

Behavior

Sceptile are very protective of their environment and the Pokémon that live in it, attacking unwary trainers that wander into its forest. It agilely leaps from tree branches, and has an incredible Speed stat. Sceptile carefully and with loving care grows trees and plants. It regulates its body temperature by basking in sunlight.

Habitat

Sceptile, being known as "King of the Forest" live in thick tropical jungles. Hoenn is the most likely place to find it.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

It uses the sharp leaves on its arms to strike its prey, so it seems to be a carnivore.

In the anime

Major appearances

Sceptile first appeared in Shocks and Bonds. Tyson was using the Forest Pokémon to battle an Aggron during the Hoenn League.

Ash's Grovyle eventually evolved into Sceptile in Odd Pokémon Out.

Ash's Sceptile appeared again in The Semi-Final Frontier! facing Tobias.

Minor appearances

Another Sceptile appeared in Last Call, First Round!. It was used with a Blaziken in a coordinator's appeal.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG161 Sceptile Ash's Pokédex Sceptile, the Forest Pokémon. Its arms are equipped with razor-sharp leaves, and it moves lightly through tree branches in order to attack its enemies.

In the manga

Like most other starters, Sceptile has made its only notable appearance in possession of Emerald, being picked as his final battling member for his Battle Factory challenge, which it won after a tough fight. Once he deduced it was no rental Pokémon, but one smuggled in by a third party, he took it into his possession and used it to challenge the Battle Pyramid, Battle Arena, Battle Palace, and Battle Dome challenges, in which only the latter its team failed to win, due to Emerald making a last-minute decision to switch out his party of Sceptile, Sudowoodo, and Dusclops feeling that its newly recovered memories and affection for its teammates when under Professor Birch's care would slow it down. It was able to learn the ultimate Grass-type attack Frenzy Plant and help defeat Guile Hideout's giant, fake Kyogre.

In the TCG

Main article: Sceptile (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold {{{golddex}}}
Silver {{{silverdex}}}
Crystal {{{crystaldex}}}
Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III
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.
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.
Emerald In the jungle, its power is without equal. This Pokémon carefully grows trees and plants. It regulates its body temperature by basking in sunlight.
FireRed The leaves on its forelegs are as sharp as swords. It agilely leaps about the branches of trees to strike.
LeafGreen
Generation IV
Diamond The leaves that grow on its arms can slice down thick trees. It is without peer in jungle combat.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold It agilely leaps about the jungle and uses the sharp leaves on its arms to strike its prey.
SoulSilver
Generation V
Black うでに はえた はっぱは たいぼくも すっぱり きりたおす きれあじ。みつりんの たたかいでは むてき。
White
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Trade
Crystal
None Trade
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Evolve Grovyle
Emerald
None Evolve Grovyle
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
None Pal Park
Platinum
None Pal Park
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Evolve Grovyle
Pal Park
Forest
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Pinball:
Ruby & Sapphire
Evolve from Grovyle
Pokémon Trozei! Endless Level 8
Forever Level 57
Pair Trozei
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Evolve from Grovyle
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)
Pokémon Ranger Jungle Relic
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia
Oil Field Hideout
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Oblivia Ruins
Forest Temple

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
70
130 - 177 250 - 344
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
105
99 - 172 193 - 339
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
Total:
530
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
4/4 ★★★★
Power
4/5 ★★★★
Skill
4/5 ★★★★
Stamina
2/4 ★★☆☆
Jump
3/4 ★★★
Total
17/22 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
00Start Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15
00Start Pound Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
00Start Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
00Start Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25
00Start Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
066 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25
1111 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
1616 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100100% 15
1717 Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 100100% 20
2323 Screech Normal Status 0000 08585% 40
2929 Leaf Blade Grass Physical 09090 100100% 15
3535 Agility Psychic Status 0000 —% 30
4343 Slam Normal Physical 08080 07575% 20
5151 Detect Fighting Status 0000 —% 5
5959 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100100% 40
6767 Leaf Storm Grass Special 140140 09090% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sceptile
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sceptile
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM01 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Dragon Sprite.png TM02 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 25
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM22 SolarBeam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 05050 080}}80% 10
Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM47 Ankle Sweep Fighting Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Canon Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM62 Acrobat Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM78 Smooth Over Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Bug Sprite.png TM81 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sceptile
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sceptile
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TropiusSnoverAbomasnow
Bullet Seed* Grass Physical 25 100% 30
ArbokSnorlaxTotodileCroconawFeraligatrLarvitar
PupitarTyranitarExploudSeviperBagonShelgon
SalamenceTurtwigGrotleTorterraGarchompZuruggu
ZuruzukinCrimganMonozuJiheddoSazandora
Crunch Dark Physical 80 100% 15
RhyhornRhydonRhyperiorCrimgan
Crush Claw* Normal Physical 75 95% 10
TreeckoGrovyleSceptile
Cut* Normal Physical 50 95% 30
link=Nidoran♂ {Pokémon)NidorinoNidoking
Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30
AltariaBagonShelgonSalamenceMonozuJiheddo
Sazandora
DragonBreath Dragon Special 60 100% 20
CuboneMarowakMudkipMarshtompSwampertRampardos
Endeavor Normal Physical 100% 5
SnoverAbomasnow
GrassWhistle Grass Status 55% 15
GrovyleSceptileTropiusTurtwigGrotleTorterra
Leaf Storm Grass Special 140 90% 5
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurTurtwigGrotleTorterra
Leech Seed Grass Status 90% 10
ChikoritaBayleefMeganiumTropius
Magical Leaf Grass Special 60 —% 20
MudkipMarshtompSwampert
Mud Sport Ground Status —% 15
ChikoritaBayleefMeganiumSwabluAltariaTropius
Natural Gift Normal Physical 100% 15
HorseaSeadraKingdraTropiusAxewOnondo
Ononokus
Razor Wind* Normal Special 80 100% 10
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurChikoritaBayleefMeganium
TropiusTurtwigGrotleTorterra
Synthesis Grass Status —% 5
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaur
Worry Seed Grass Status 100% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Sceptile in Generation V
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Sceptile in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sceptile
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sceptile
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
B W B2 W2 Frenzy Plant Grass Special 150 90% 5
B W B2 W2 Grass Oath Grass Special 50 100% 10
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Sceptile can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Sceptile cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sceptile
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sceptile
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 PinRS254.png 
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani254.png 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
File:MDP RT 254.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area: Overgrown Forest
Phrases
51%-100% HP Witness how sharply my leaves cut!
26%-50% HP It seems my HP has fallen to half already.
1%-25% HP I fear the worst... Even my leaves grow blunted...
Level up I've leveled up! My leaves are sharper edged now!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I've leveled up! My leaves are sharper edged now!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 254.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -12%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Grass  Poké Assist: Grass PA.png
( Grass )
Field move: Cut fm.pngCut fm.pngCut fm.png
(Cut ×3)
Loops: 8 Min. exp.: 100 Max. exp.: 160
Browser entry  
Sceptile slashes with the leaves on its arms. It will cut anything that can be cut.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Grass  Poké Assist: Grass PA.png
( Grass )
Field move: Cut 3 field move.png
(Cut ×3)
Browser entry  
It dashes about quickly while shooting leaves to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Grass  Grass Assist.png
( Grass )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Cut 4 field move.png
(Cut ×4)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It launches leaf blades around itself.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Treecko
Unevolved
Treecko
 Grass 
Rare Candy
Level 16


Grovyle
First Evolution
Grovyle
 Grass 
Rare Candy
Level 36


Sceptile
Second Evolution
Sceptile
 Grass 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 254.png Spr 3e 254.png Spr 3f 254.png Spr b 3r 254.png
Spr 3r 254 s.png Spr 3e 254 s.png Spr 3f 254 s.png Spr b 3r 254 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 254.png Spr 4p 254.png Spr 4h 254.png Spr b 4d 254.png
Spr 4d 254 s.png Spr 4p 254 s.png Spr 4h 254 s.png Spr b 4d 254 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 254.png Spr 5b2 254.png Spr b 5b 254.png
Spr 5b 254 s.png Spr 5b2 254 s.png Spr b 5b 254 s.png
Sceptile For other sprites and images, please see Sceptile images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Sceptile has several traits which make it unique among fully evolved starter Pokémon.
    • It has the lowest HP of all fully evolved starter Pokémon.
    • It has the highest Speed of all fully evolved starter Pokémon.
    • It has the highest base stat total of all fully evolved Grass-type starter Pokémon.
    • It is the lightest fully evolved Grass-type starter Pokémon.
    • It is the only bipedal fully evolved Template:Type2 starter Pokémon.
    • It is the only fully evolved starter Pokémon introduced in Generation III that does not gain another type.
  • Sceptile has the highest base Speed out of all non-legendary Template:Type2 Pokémon.
  • Sceptile and its previous evolutions are the only Grass-type Pokémon in the Dragon Egg Group.
  • Sceptile is the only Grass-type Pokémon capable of learning Dragon Claw and Dragon Pulse, and along with its previous evolutions, is the only Grass-type Pokémon able to learn DragonBreath.

Origin

Bulbanews

Appearance-wise, this Pokémon resembles the dinosaur known as dilophosaurus. The orbs of nutrients on it back may be based on the fact that many leguminous plants have nitrogen stored in nodes on their roots. The Treecko line's appearance and mannerisms are also strongly derived from leaf-tailed geckos.

Name origin

Sceptile's name is likely a play on reptile and Sceptridium, as its tail is similar to a fern in appearance, or possibly sectile, referring to the long, sharp blades growing on its body. It may have also come from scepter, from its title as King of the Forest.

Jukain may be based on 樹海 jukai, abundant leafage.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin
French Jungko From jungle and gecko
German Gewaldro From Gewalt, Walt and drohen
Korean 나무킹 Namuking From 나무 namu and king
Chinese (Mandarin) 蜥蜴王 Xī Yì Wáng Literally "lizard king"


Related articles

External links

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