What is Sceptile's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Sceptile's maximum CP is 3,154 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Sceptile good in Pokémon GO?

Sceptile has 223 Attack, 169 Defense, and 172 Stamina. It's an excellent attacker.

Can Sceptile be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Sceptile is available in Pokémon GO.

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

1,500 - 1,575 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

1,876 - 1,969 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

3,126 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

1,500 - 1,575 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

1,125 - 1,181 CP

Sceptile

#254 · Hoenn

Grass

☁️ Sunny Boost

Base Stats

Attack 223

Defense 169

Stamina 172

Total: 564

Pokémon Info

Max CP	3,154
Generation	Hoenn (Gen 3)
Buddy Distance	3km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	❌ No

About Sceptile

Sceptile is a Grass-type Pokémon from Hoenn (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,154 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Sceptile has base stats of 223 Attack, 169 Defense, and 172 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 564.

Sceptile can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.

In Sunny weather, Sceptile receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Sceptile is 3km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

Treecko

#252

→

🍬 25

Grovyle

#253

→

🍬 100

Sceptile

#254

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Fury Cutter	Bug	3	+6	7.5	-	-	-
Bullet Seed STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Leaf Blade STAB	Grass	70	-33	-	70	-35
Aerial Ace	Flying	55	-33	-	55	-40
Earthquake	Ground	140	-65	-	120	-65
Dragon Claw	Dragon	50	-33	-	50	-35
Breaking Swipe STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-
Frenzy Plant ELITE STAB	Grass	100	-50	-	100	-45

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Sceptile takes increased damage from these types:

Fire 1.6×

Ice 1.6×

Poison 1.6×

Flying 1.6×

Bug 1.6×

Resistances

Sceptile takes reduced damage from these types:

Water 0.625×

Electric 0.625×

Grass 0.625×

Ground 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Sceptile

Top Pokémon to use when battling Sceptile in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
2	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
3	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
4	Rayquaza	Dragon Flying	284	170	213	4,387
5	Eternatus	Poison Dragon	278	192	268	5,067
6	Salamence	Dragon Flying	277	168	216	4,289
7	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
8	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
9	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
10	Dragonite	Dragon Flying	263	198	209	4,338

🏆 Sceptile PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	4	15	14	20	1,498
2	3	15	14	20	1,492
3	3	15	15	20	1,496
4	0	7	11	21	1,499
5	4	14	14	20	1,494
6	4	14	15	20	1,498
7	0	10	8	21	1,500
8	0	15	3	21	1,499
9	5	13	14	20	1,497
10	0	5	13	21	1,499

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	15	13	38	2,496
2	1	14	13	38	2,500
3	1	15	12	38	2,500
4	0	13	15	38	2,496
5	0	14	9	39	2,498
6	1	12	15	38	2,500
7	0	14	13	38	2,489
8	0	14	14	38	2,496
9	2	15	15	37	2,495
10	0	10	13	39	2,498

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Sceptile IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	2,363	1,181	1,575	1,969	2,757	3,126
98% (15/15/14)	2,357	1,178	1,571	1,964	2,749	3,117
96% (15/14/15)	2,357	1,178	1,571	1,964	2,749	3,117
93% (14/14/14)	2,340	1,170	1,560	1,950	2,730	3,096
91% (15/13/13)	2,338	1,169	1,558	1,948	2,727	3,092
87% (13/13/13)	2,318	1,159	1,545	1,931	2,704	3,066
82% (12/12/12)	2,296	1,148	1,530	1,913	2,678	3,037
80% (10/15/15)	2,313	1,156	1,542	1,928	2,699	3,060
67% (10/10/10)	2,251	1,125	1,500	1,876	2,626	2,978
0% (0/0/0)	2,035	1,017	1,356	1,696	2,374	2,692

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Sceptile with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	3,126 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	2,757 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	1,500 - 1,575 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	1,876 - 1,969 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	1,500 - 1,575 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	1,125 - 1,181 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Sceptile with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	39	26	2,757
2	2,757	27	2,757
3	2,757	28	2,757
4	2,757	29	2,757
5	371	30	2,363
6	2,757	31	2,757
7	2,757	32	2,757
8	2,757	33	2,757
9	2,757	34	2,757
10	788	35	2,560
11	2,757	36	2,757
12	2,757	37	2,757
13	2,757	38	2,757
14	2,757	39	2,757
15	1,181	40	2,757
16	2,757	41	2,757
17	2,757	42	2,757
18	2,757	43	2,757
19	2,757	44	2,757
20	1,575	45	2,949
21	2,757	46	2,757
22	2,757	47	2,757
23	2,757	48	2,757
24	2,757	49	2,757
25	1,969	50	3,126

📖 Complete Sceptile Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Sceptile (#254) is a Grass-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,154 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Sceptile is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Sceptile in 2026.

📊 Sceptile Stats Analysis

Sceptile's Attack stat is 223 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Sceptile a strong damage dealer.

With 169 Defense (Good) and 172 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 564. This gives Sceptile reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Grass-type Pokémon, Sceptile's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Sceptile Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Sceptile depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Fury Cutter (Fast) with Leaf Blade (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Sceptile has 2 Fast Attacks and 6 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Sceptile has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Sceptile PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Sceptile can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Grass typing provides useful matchups against Water, Electric, Grass-type threats while being weak to Fire, Ice, Poison types.

Master League

In Master League, Sceptile faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Sceptile Raid Guide & Counters

Sceptile appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Fire, Ice, Poison-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Sceptile at Level 20 (1,500 - 1,575 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (1,876 - 1,969 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,575 CP.

🎯 How to Get Sceptile in Pokémon GO

Sceptile can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Sceptile Evolution Guide

Sceptile is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

Treecko (#252)
Grovyle (#253) — 25 Candy
Sceptile (#254) ← current — 100 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Sceptile in Pokémon GO

Shiny Sceptile is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Sceptile gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,876 - 1,969 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Sceptile

Q: What is Sceptile's max CP?
A: 3,126 CP at Level 50, or 2,757 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Sceptile good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.

Q: Can Sceptile be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Sceptile is available.

Q: What is Sceptile weak to?
A: Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Fury Cutter + Leaf Blade for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

Grass Grass-Type 🗺️ Hoenn 📱 Full Pokédex ✨ Shiny Checklist 📅 Events

Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.