254: Sceptile

Essentials

Sceptile

Forest Pokémon

Abilities

Overgrow: Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Hidden Ability

Unburden: Doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 254
Original Hoenn: 3
New Hoenn: 3

Names

Japanese: ジュカイン (jukain)
: ジュカイン
Official roomaji: Jukain
Korean: 나무킹
Chinese: 蜥蜴王
: 蜥蜴王
French: Jungko
German: Gewaldro
Spanish: Sceptile
Italian: Sceptile

Breeding

Gender

⅞ male, ⅛ female

Egg groups

Monster
Dragon

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

239

Effort points

3 Speed

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium slow

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Treecko	Grovyle Level up, starting at level 16	Sceptile Level up, starting at level 36

Sceptile Forms

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	70	56.6	313	344
Attack	85	60.5	238	269
Defense	65	43.0	198	229
Special Attack	105	83.7	278	309
Special Defense	85	69.9	238	269
Speed	120	95.3	308	339
Total	530	80.3

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 6/17/22

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: The leaves that grow on its arms can slice down thick trees. It is without peer in jungle combat.

: The leaves that grow on its arms can slice down thick trees. It is without peer in jungle combat.
: It agilely leaps about the jungle and uses the sharp leaves on its arms to strike its prey.
: 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.
: 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.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Forest Pokémon
Color: Green
Cry
Habitat: forest
Footprint
Shape: Sciurine

Height

5'6.9"
1.7 m

Weight

522

115.1 lb
52.2 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Pal Park

Area: Forest
Score: 90
Rate: 3

Moves

Grass moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Special moves better suit Sceptile's higher Special Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
				—	—		Leaf Storm			5	130	90%		Lowers the user's Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
	—	—	—	—	—		Night Slash			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
—	—	—	—	—	—		Pound			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—	—	—	—		Leer			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
—	—	—	—	—	—		Absorb			25	20	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
						0	Dual Chop			15	40	90%		Hits twice in one turn.
						—	Dual Chop			15	40	90%		Hits twice in one turn.
						—	Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
						—	Leaf Storm			5	130	90%		Lowers the user's Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
						—	Night Slash			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
						—	Pound			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
						—	Leer			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
						—	Absorb			25	20	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Quick Attack			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
6	6	6	6	6	5	5	Absorb			25	20	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
11	11	11	11	11	9	9	Quick Attack			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	16	16	16	16			X-Scissor			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
					13	13	Mega Drain			15	40	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
16					16		Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
17	17	17	17	17	18	18	Pursuit			20	40	100%		Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out.
23	23	23	23	23			Screech			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
29	29	29	29	29	23	23	Leaf Blade			15	90	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
35	35	35	35	35	28	28	Agility			30	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
43	43	43	43	43	33	33	Slam			20	80	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
					36		Dual Chop			15	40	90%		Hits twice in one turn.
51	51	51	51	51	39	39	Detect			5	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
					45	45	X-Scissor			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
59	59	59	59	59	51	51	False Swipe			40	40	100%		Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
					57	57	Quick Guard			15	—	—	3	Prevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.
	67	67	67	67	63	63	Leaf Storm			5	130	90%		Lowers the user's Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
					69	69	Screech			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
Level up, learned by Grovyle but not Sceptile
	16	16	16	16			Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
Level up, learned by Treecko but not Sceptile
26	26	26	26	26			Mega Drain			15	40	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
46	46	46	46	46	21	21	Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
	51	51	51	50	37	37	Energy Ball			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
					45	45	Endeavor			5	*	100%		Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's.
							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
Egg, learned by Treecko but not Sceptile
							Bullet Seed			30	25	100%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
							Crunch			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
							Crush Claw			10	75	95%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
							Double Kick			30	30	100%		Hits twice in one turn.
							Dragon Breath			20	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
							Endeavor			5	*	100%		Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's.
							Grass Whistle			15	—	55%		Puts the target to sleep.
							Grassy Terrain			10	—	—		For five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.
							Leaf Storm			5	130	90%		Lowers the user's Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
							Leech Seed			10	—	90%		Seeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.
							Magical Leaf			20	60	—		Never misses.
							Mud Sport			15	—	—		Halves all Electric-type damage.
							Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
							Razor Wind			10	80	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
							Synthesis			5	—	—		Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.
							Worry Seed			10	—	100%		Changes the target's ability to Insomnia.
							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
							Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
							Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
							Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
							Dragon Pulse			10	85	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
							Drain Punch			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
							Dual Chop			15	40	90%		Hits twice in one turn.
							Dynamic Punch			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to confuse the target.
							Endeavor			5	*	100%		Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's.
							Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
							Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
							Frenzy Plant			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
							Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
							Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
							Grass Pledge			10	80	100%		With Fire Pledge, damages opposing Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP every turn for four turns.
							Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
							Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
							Low Kick			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
							Mega Kick			5	120	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
							Mega Punch			20	80	85%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
							Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
							Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
							Outrage			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
							Seed Bomb			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
							Seismic Toss			20	*	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
							Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
							Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
							Substitute			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.
							Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
							Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
							Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
							Synthesis			5	—	—		Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.
							Thunder Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
							Worry Seed			10	—	100%		Changes the target's ability to Insomnia.
							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
						01	Work Up			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.
			01	01	01		Hone Claws			15	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
01	01	01					Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
02	02	02	02	02	02	02	Dragon Claw			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
05	05	05	05	05	05	05	Roar			20	—	—	-6	Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
06	06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
09	09	09					Bullet Seed			30	25	100%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
10	10	10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	11	11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
15	15	15	15	15	15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
17	17	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
19	19	19					Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
20	20	20	20	20	20	20	Safeguard			25	—	—		Protects the user's field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
21	21	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
22	22	22	22	22	22	22	Solar Beam			10	120	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
23	23	23					Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
26	26	26	26	26	26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
28	28	28	28	28	28		Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
31	31	31	31	31	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
39	39	39	39	39	39	39	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
40	40	40	40	40	40	40	Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
42	42	42	42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
43	43	43					Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
			47	47	47	47	Low Sweep			20	65	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by one stage.
			48	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
	52	52	52	52	52	52	Focus Blast			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
	53	53	53	53	53	53	Energy Ball			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
	54	54	54	54	54	54	False Swipe			40	40	100%		Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
	56	56	56	56	56	56	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
						59	Brutal Swing			20	60	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	58	58					Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
			62	62	62	62	Acrobatics			15	55	100%		Has double power if the user has no held item.
	59	59					Dragon Pulse			10	85	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	60	60					Drain Punch			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
	68	68	68	68	68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
	70	70	70	70	70		Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
	75	75	75	75	75	75	Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
			78	78	78	78	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
	78	78					Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
	80	80	80	80	80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
	81	81	81	81	81	81	X-Scissor			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	82	82					Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	83	83					Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
	86	86	86	86	86	86	Grass Knot			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
	87	87	87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
				88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	90	90	90	90	90	90	Substitute			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.
					94		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
			94	94			Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
				96	96	96	Nature Power			20	—	—		Uses a move which depends upon the terrain.
				98	98		Power-Up Punch			20	40	100%		Raises the user's Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
				100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1		Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4		Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H5							Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
H6	H6	H6			H6		Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
	H8	H8					Rock Climb			20	90	85%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.