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(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Ash Sceptile.png|thumb|left|250px|Sceptile in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Sawyer Mega Sceptile.png|thumb|250px|Mega Sceptile in the anime]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Sceptile]]=====
In ''[[AG161|Odd Pokémon Out]]'', {{Ash}}'s Grovyle evolved into a Sceptile after it tried to rescue a {{p|Meganium}} it had a crush on.
 
=====[[Sawyer's Sceptile]]=====
In ''[[XY106|A Meeting of Two Journeys!]]'', [[Sawyer]]'s Grovyle was revealed to have evolved into a Sceptile. In ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]'', it was revealed that it can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]].
 
=====Other=====
Sceptile debuted in ''[[AG128|Shocks and Bonds]]'', under the ownership of {{ho|Tyson}}. It was used to battle [[Johnny]]'s {{p|Aggron}} during the [[Ever Grande Conference]]. Tyson later used Sceptile in his match against Ash; it battled {{AP|Glalie}}, but both Pokémon ended up getting knocked out by the other's attacks.
 
====Minor appearances====
In ''[[DP174|Last Call — First Round!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Sceptile was used in a [[Double Performance]] alongside a {{p|Blaziken}} during the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]].
 
A Sceptile appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
 
A Sceptile that can Mega Evolve into Mega Sceptile appeared in the ending segment of ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]''.
 
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Emerald}}
{{Animedexbody|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.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Emerald}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY106|Sceptile|Serena's Pokédex|Sceptile, the Forest Pokémon, and the evolved form of Grovyle. The seeds growing on Sceptile's back are brimming with vitamins that can revitalize trees.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
 
===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer===
[[File:Brendan Sceptile ORAS Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Sceptile in the animated trailer]]
In the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]], {{ga|Brendan}}'s Sceptile battled [[Steven Stone]]'s Mega {{p|Metagross}}. It was also capable of Mega Evolving.
 
===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Brendan Sceptile PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Sceptile in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG07|The Vision]]'', {{ga|Brendan}}'s Sceptile infiltrated the [[Team Magma Hideout]] and prepared to battle [[Courtney]]'s {{p|Camerupt}}.
{{-}}
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Emerald Sceptile.png|thumb|220px|Sceptile in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Emerald Mega Sceptile.png|thumb|left|220px|Mega Sceptile in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Emerald's Sceptile}}
Sceptile's most notable appearance is in possession of {{adv|Emerald}}, being picked as his final battling member for his {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}} challenge in ''[[PS305|Interesting Interactions Involving Illumise]]'', which he won after a tough fight. Once he deduced he was no rental Pokémon, but one smuggled in by a third party, he took him into his possession and used him to challenge the [[Battle Pyramid]], [[Battle Arena]], [[Battle Palace]], and [[Battle Dome]] challenges. In the {{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}, he has obtained a [[Sceptilite]], with it he can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Sceptile.
 
A Sceptile appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PS306|Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming]]''.
 
A Mega Sceptile appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PS598|Claydol Unleashes]]''.
 
===Pokémon Battle Frontier===
[[Rald]] has a Sceptile, which is one of his main Pokémon. It first appeared in ''[[CBF1|Enta Arrives at the Battle Frontier!]]''.
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Sceptile (TCG)}}
 
==Other appearances==
[[File:Pokkén Sceptile.png|220px|thumb|Sceptile in Pokkén Tournament]]
===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
{{main|Sceptile (Pokkén)}}
Sceptile is a Speed-type playable character in Pokkén. Moves it can use include {{m|Bullet Seed}}, {{m|Detect}}, {{m|Leaf Blade}}, {{m|Leaf Storm}}, {{m|Leech Seed}}, and {{m|Giga Drain}}. Upon entering Burst form, it Mega-Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Forest's Flash.
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==Game data==
==Game data==
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==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Ash Sceptile.png|thumb|250px|Sceptile in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Sawyer Mega Sceptile.png|thumb|250px|Mega Sceptile in the anime]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Sceptile]]=====
In ''[[AG161|Odd Pokémon Out]]'', {{Ash}}'s Grovyle evolved into a Sceptile after it tried to rescue a {{p|Meganium}} it had a crush on.
=====[[Sawyer's Sceptile]]=====
In ''[[XY106|A Meeting of Two Journeys!]]'', [[Sawyer]]'s Grovyle was revealed to have evolved into a Sceptile. In ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]'', it was revealed that it can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]].
=====Other=====
Sceptile debuted in ''[[AG128|Shocks and Bonds]]'', under the ownership of {{ho|Tyson}}. It was used to battle [[Johnny]]'s {{p|Aggron}} during the [[Ever Grande Conference]]. Tyson later used Sceptile in his match against Ash; it battled {{AP|Glalie}}, but both Pokémon ended up getting knocked out by the other's attacks.
====Minor appearances====
In ''[[DP174|Last Call — First Round!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Sceptile was used in a [[Double Performance]] alongside a {{p|Blaziken}} during the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]].
A Sceptile appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
A Sceptile that can Mega Evolve into Mega Sceptile appeared in the ending segment of ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]''.
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Emerald}}
{{Animedexbody|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.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Emerald}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY106|Sceptile|Serena's Pokédex|Sceptile, the Forest Pokémon, and the evolved form of Grovyle. The seeds growing on Sceptile's back are brimming with vitamins that can revitalize trees.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer===
[[File:Brendan Sceptile ORAS Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Sceptile in the animated trailer]]
In the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]], {{ga|Brendan}}'s Sceptile battled [[Steven Stone]]'s Mega {{p|Metagross}}. It was also capable of Mega Evolving.
===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Brendan Sceptile PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Sceptile in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG07|The Vision]]'', {{ga|Brendan}}'s Sceptile infiltrated the [[Team Magma Hideout]] and prepared to battle [[Courtney]]'s {{p|Camerupt}}.
{{-}}
==In the manga==
[[File:Emerald Sceptile.png|thumb|220px|Sceptile in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Emerald Mega Sceptile.png|thumb|left|220px|Mega Sceptile in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Emerald's Sceptile}}
Sceptile's most notable appearance is in possession of {{adv|Emerald}}, being picked as his final battling member for his {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}} challenge in ''[[PS305|Interesting Interactions Involving Illumise]]'', which he won after a tough fight. Once he deduced he was no rental Pokémon, but one smuggled in by a third party, he took him into his possession and used him to challenge the [[Battle Pyramid]], [[Battle Arena]], [[Battle Palace]], and [[Battle Dome]] challenges. In the {{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}, he has obtained a [[Sceptilite]], with it he can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Sceptile.
A Sceptile appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PS306|Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming]]''.
A Mega Sceptile appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PS598|Claydol Unleashes]]''.
===Pokémon Battle Frontier===
[[Rald]] has a Sceptile, which is one of his main Pokémon. It first appeared in ''[[CBF1|Enta Arrives at the Battle Frontier!]]''.
==In the TCG==
{{main|Sceptile (TCG)}}
==Other appearances==
[[File:Pokkén Sceptile.png|220px|thumb|Sceptile in Pokkén Tournament]]
===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
{{main|Sceptile (Pokkén)}}
Sceptile is a Battle Pokémon in Pokkén Tournament. Its moves include {{m|Bullet Seed}}, {{m|Detect}}, {{m|Leaf Blade}}, {{m|Leaf Storm}}, {{m|Leech Seed}}, and {{m|Giga Drain}}. Upon entering Synergy Burst, it Mega Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Forest's Flash.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Sceptile has the highest base {{stat|Special Attack}} stat and base stat total of all {{type|Grass}} Pokémon, as well as the highest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon.
* [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Sceptile has the highest base {{stat|Special Attack}} stat and base stat total of all {{type|Grass}} Pokémon, as well as the highest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon.
* Sceptile was [[List of references to Pokémon in science|the inspiration for the naming]] of ''Anyphaena sceptile'', a species of spiders. The species name was chosen in reference to both Sceptile and the newly discovered spider being found in the forest.<ref name="yejie lin">[https://web.archive.org/web/20230309124205/https://www.zootax.com.cn/CN/abstract/abstract296.shtml Twenty-three new spider species (Arachnida: Araneae) from Asia]</ref>
* Sceptile was [[List of references to Pokémon in science|the inspiration for the naming]] of ''Anyphaena sceptile'', a species of spider. The species name was chosen in reference to both Sceptile and the discovered spider being found in the forest.<ref name="yejie lin">[https://web.archive.org/web/20230309124205/https://www.zootax.com.cn/CN/abstract/abstract296.shtml Twenty-three new spider species (Arachnida: Araneae) from Asia]</ref>


===Origin===
===Origin===
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==External links==
==External links==
 
{{Mega Evolution}}<br>
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