# Sceptile - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sceptile in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Sceptile)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Sceptile
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Dragon Pulse**: 65.388%
- **Giga Drain**: 53.839%
- **Roar**: 42.175%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 38.749%
- **Acrobatics**: 31.703%
- **Focus Blast**: 31.163%
- **Leaf Blade**: 22.964%
- **Earthquake**: 20.180%
- **Swords Dance**: 19.943%
- **Synthesis**: 13.441%

## Common Abilities
- **Unburden**: 79.790%
- **Overgrow**: 20.210%

## Common Items
- **Throat Spray**: 42.175%
- **Electric Seed**: 19.834%
- **Focus Sash**: 13.488%
- **White Herb**: 11.218%
- **Life Orb**: 9.228%
- **Other**: 4.057%

## Common Teammates
- **Blaziken**: 30.846%
- **Crobat**: 30.076%
- **Cloyster**: 30.076%
- **Steelix-Mega**: 30.076%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 30.076%
- **Charizard-Mega-X**: 22.462%

## FAQ for Sceptile in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Sceptile?
The most common moves for Sceptile are Dragon Pulse, Giga Drain, Roar, Hidden Power Ice. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Sceptile?
Sceptile is frequently paired with Blaziken, Crobat, Cloyster, Steelix-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Sceptile?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Sceptile?
The top build for Sceptile features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 44.762% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sceptile?
Sceptile is most effectively run with the ability **Unburden** (79.790%) and the item **Throat Spray** (42.175%).

### What is the most common role for Sceptile?
Based on common item usage (Throat Spray), Sceptile often functions as a **tactical** in the gen8nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Sceptile?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 85 |
| Defense | 65 |
| Sp. Atk | 105 |
| Sp. Def | 85 |
| Speed | 120 |
| **BST** | **530** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Sceptile on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Sceptile) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Sceptile
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*