Sceptile Pokémon GO is a Grass-type Pokémon with its own GO stats, move pool and evolution requirements. This guide covers whether Sceptile can be Shiny, how its evolution works, its weaknesses, current move pool and the main details worth knowing before you spend Candy or Stardust.
If you are building your collection or preparing for a future event, the Sceptile Pokémon GO information below keeps the permanent details in one place. Exact encounter availability changes through seasons and events, so current event guides should always be checked alongside this evergreen page.
Can Sceptile Be Shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Sceptile is available in Pokémon GO. A Shiny encounter is never guaranteed, but Sceptile Pokémon GO can be collected in its alternate colour when an eligible encounter method is available.
Shiny Sceptile has been obtainable through wild encounters, research encounters, evolution and photobomb encounters. Those methods can rotate in and out of the game, so their presence here does not mean every method is active at all times.
How to Evolve Sceptile Pokémon GO
GrovyleSceptileSceptile evolves from Grovyle using 100 Candy. Evolution requirements in Pokémon GO can be different from the main-series games, so the Candy, item, Buddy or time requirements above are the ones that matter in GO.
Sceptile Pokémon GO Weaknesses
Sceptile is weak against Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice and Poison attacks in Pokémon GO. These are the attacking types to prioritise when you need super-effective damage against Sceptile.
Sceptile resists Electric, Grass, Ground and Water attacks. Pokémon GO uses its own battle multipliers, so the amount of damage differs from the main-series games even when the general type matchup is familiar.
Sceptile Pokémon GO Stats
Pokémon GO base stats are not currently available for Sceptile.
Sceptile Pokémon GO Moves
Sceptile can currently draw from the move pool below. The strongest choice depends on whether you are building for raids, Gyms, Team GO Rocket or PvP, so this evergreen guide lists the available moves rather than pretending one moveset is automatically best for every format.
| Move type | Available moves |
|---|---|
| Fast Moves | Fury Cutter, Bullet Seed |
| Charged Moves | Leaf Blade, Aerial Ace, Earthquake, Dragon Claw, Breaking Swipe |
| Elite Charged Moves | Frenzy Plant |
Elite moves are not normally available from a standard TM. When an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM is required, it is worth checking the exact battle format and current meta before using such a limited item.
Can Sceptile Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO?
Yes. Sceptile can Mega Evolve into Mega Sceptile in Pokémon GO. The first Mega Evolution requires 200 Mega Energy.
How to Get Sceptile in Pokémon GO
Sceptile is released in Pokémon GO, but its exact encounter methods can change as seasons, events, raids, eggs and research rotate. For that reason, the safest way to hunt Sceptile Pokémon GO is to check the current Pokémon GO guides on The Click alongside this evergreen page rather than relying on an old spawn list.
When Sceptile is set as your Buddy Pokémon, it requires 3 km of walking per Buddy Candy. Buddy walking can therefore provide another steady Candy source when Sceptile is not appearing frequently.
Is Sceptile Worth Catching in Pokémon GO?
Yes, there are good reasons to keep catching Sceptile Pokémon GO when it is available. Its Shiny form gives collectors another target and the family also connects to Mega Evolution. Whether you should invest Stardust in a particular Sceptile depends on its IVs and the battle format you actually plan to use.
More About Sceptile
For the wider species information outside Pokémon GO, including main-series stats, abilities, forms and game appearances, visit the Sceptile Pokédex. The Sceptile Pokémon GO guide can then stay focused on GO-specific mechanics. You can also visit the official Pokémon GO website for official game announcements.
