# Sceptile-Mega - National Dex Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Sceptile-Mega)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Sceptile-Mega
- **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
- **Leaf Storm**: 89.163%
- **Work Up**: 84.295%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 77.032%
- **Focus Blast**: 73.120%
- **Substitute**: 14.738%
- **Hidden Power Ground**: 14.737%
- **Giga Drain**: 8.645%
- **Swords Dance**: 5.034%
- **Earthquake**: 4.996%
- **Agility**: 4.538%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Sceptilite**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Greninja**: 72.407%
- **Volcarona**: 65.629%
- **Melmetal**: 65.555%
- **Mew**: 65.452%
- **Mimikyu**: 65.225%
- **Rillaboom**: 14.016%

## FAQ for Sceptile-Mega in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Sceptile-Mega?
The most common moves for Sceptile-Mega are Leaf Storm, Work Up, Dragon Pulse, Focus Blast. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Sceptile-Mega?
Sceptile-Mega is frequently paired with Greninja, Volcarona, Melmetal, Mew. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Sceptile-Mega?
The top build for Sceptile-Mega features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 86.285% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sceptile-Mega?
Sceptile-Mega is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (100.000%) and the item **Sceptilite** (100.000%).

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

### What are the base stats for Sceptile-Mega?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 110 |
| Defense | 75 |
| Sp. Atk | 145 |
| Sp. Def | 85 |
| Speed | 145 |
| **BST** | **630** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Sceptile-Mega on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Sceptile-Mega) - 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-Mega
- [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).*