Sceptile (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Sceptile (disambiguation).

Sceptile ジュカイン Jukain #254
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type Grass Unknown Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Forest Pokémon
Abilities Overgrow Blue-Striped ----- Unburden Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn #003 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-131 Almia R-243 Oblivia R-144 N-035
Height 5'07" Imperial 1.7 m Metric 5'07"/1.7 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 115.1 lbs. Imperial 52.2 kg Metric 115.1 lbs./52.2 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Green	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 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*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Sceptile (Japanese: ジュカイン Jukain) is a Grass-type 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.It's neck is somewhat long, and it has two crests on its head. Its eyes are semicircular with yellow scleras and red rims. It's lower jaw is also colored red.

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 thick, sharp, powerful, 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, learnt by Sceptile and Grovyle by practicing "Forest Combat."

The leaves are sharp as swords and can even slice down thick trees. Also, being a Grass-type Pokémon with beneficial plant parts, it can perfect moves such as SolarBeam and Synthesis.

It is also a Pokémon with dragon-like characteristics and can learn Dragon-type 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. When in forests and jungles where it can freely leap from branch to branch, its power is second to none.

Behavior

Sceptile is very protective of its 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 is known to lovingly care for trees and plants in the forest. It regulates its body temperature by basking in sunlight.

Habitat

Forest Pokémon

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. However, it has been shown eating Berries before, so it could be considered an omnivore.

In the anime

Sceptile in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Sceptile

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

Other

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

Minor appearances

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

A Sceptile appeared in the opening scenes of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

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

Emerald's Sceptile

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Emerald's Sceptile

Like most other starter Pokémon, 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 helped defeat Guile Hideout's giant, fake Kyogre.

In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga

Rald has a Sceptile which is one of his main Pokémon. It first appeared in Enta Arrives at the Battle Frontier!.

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 {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond The leaves that grow on its arms can slice down thick trees. It is without peer in jungle combat. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold It agilely leaps about the jungle and uses the sharp leaves on its arms to strike its prey. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black The leaves that grow on its arms can slice down thick trees. It is without peer in jungle combat. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 The leaves that grow on its arms can slice down thick trees. It is without peer in jungle combat. 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 Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 None Poké Transfer 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 (Mission 5: Pidgeotto and the Switch Path)
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Treetops: Sun-Dappled Bank (Post-ending)
Pokémon Conquest	Evolve Grovyle

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	JR Kyushu Train Station Sceptile	Japanese	Japan	50	March 17 to April 1, 2012

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Defense: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Atk: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Sp. Def: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Speed: 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 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× 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
	TM01	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM02	Dragon Claw	Dragon	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120120	100}}100%	10
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM47	Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM54	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	04040	100}}100%	40
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM62	Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	05555	100}}100%	15
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM81	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
	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
	Bullet Seed*	Grass	Physical	25	100%	30
	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15
	Crush Claw*	Normal	Physical	75	95%	10
	Double Kick	Fighting	Physical	30	100%	30
	DragonBreath	Dragon	Special	60	100%	20
	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	—	100%	5
	GrassWhistle	Grass	Status	—	55%	15
	Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	140	90%	5
	Leech Seed	Grass	Status	—	90%	10
	Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60	—%	20
	Mud Sport	Ground	Status	—	—%	15
	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
	Razor Wind*	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
	Synthesis	Grass	Status	—	—%	5
	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	Dragon Pulse	Dragon	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Drain Punch	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	—	100%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Frenzy Plant	Grass	Special	150	90%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Grass Pledge	Grass	Special	50	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Synthesis	Grass	Status	—	—%	5
B	W	B2	W2	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Worry Seed	Grass	Status	—	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

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Mega Drain	Grass	Special	40	100%	15
	Giga DrainBW	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
	Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95%	20
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 moves from other generations

By events

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
JR Kyushu Train StationLv.50	Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	140	90%	5
JR Kyushu Train StationBW	Dragon Pulse	Dragon	Special	90	100%	10
A superscript level indicates that Sceptile can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level 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 event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei!    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 Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Grass  Poké Assist: ( Grass ) Field move: (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 ) Field move: (Cut ×3) Browser entry   It dashes about quickly while shooting leaves to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Grass  ( Grass ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×4) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It launches leaf blades around itself.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★ Move: Leaf Storm Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Overgrow Defense: ★★★ Ability 2: Mountaineer Speed: ★★★★★ Ability 3: Sprint Evolves from Grovyle when its Speed is 118 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Magoichi, Murashige, Takakage, and Yatarō

Evolution

Unevolved Treecko  Grass

Level 16 →

First evolution Grovyle  Grass

Level 36 →

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
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Sceptile images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Sceptile has the highest Speed base stat of all non-legendary Grass types.
• Sceptile has several traits which make it unique among fully evolved starter Pokémon.
  • It has the lowest HP base stat of all fully evolved starter Pokémon.
  • It has the highest Speed base stat 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.

Origin

Appearance-wise, this Pokémon resembles the dinosaur known as dilophosaurus. The orbs of nutrients on its 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 may be a combination of reptile and Sceptridium (referring to its fern-like tail) or sectile (referring to the sharp blades growing on its body). It may also derive from scepter (from its title as "King of the Forest") or scissors (referring to the blades on its wrists).

Jukain may derive from 樹海 jukai (abundant leafage).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ジュカイン Jukain From 樹海 jukai French Jungko From jungle and gecko Spanish Sceptile Same as English name German Gewaldro From Gewalt, Wald, and drohen Italian Sceptile Same as English name Korean 나무킹 Namuking From 나무 namu and king Mandarin Chinese 蜥蜴王 Xīyìwáng Literally "Lizard king" Cantonese Chinese 蜥蜴王 Sīkyihkwòhng Literally "Lizard king"

More languages

Related articles

• Ash's Sceptile
• Emerald's Sceptile

External links

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