# Sceptile - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C

> Find the best Sceptile builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Sceptile Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C (`gen9championsvgc2026regmc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regmc |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **Win Rate** | 31.818% |
| **Record** | 7-15 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Sceptile)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Sceptile
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Fire (2x), Ice (2x), Poison (2x), Flying (2x), Bug (2x) |
| **Resists** | Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ground (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

**Ability Notes**: Lightning Rod: Electric moves become 0x.

## Common Moves
- **Dragon Pulse**: 60.000%
- **Protect**: 26.667%
- **Detect**: 20.000%
- **Earth Power**: 20.000%
- **Focus Blast**: 13.333%
- **Leaf Storm**: 13.333%
- **Rock Slide**: 6.667%
- **Dragon Cheer**: 6.667%
- **Shed Tail**: 6.667%
- **Giga Drain**: 6.667%

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

## Common Items
- **Sceptilite**: 92.308%
- **Grassy Seed**: 7.692%

## Common Teammates
- **Weavile**: 27.273%
- **Garchomp**: 27.273%
- **Jolteon**: 27.273%
- **Sneasler**: 22.727%
- **Rotom-Heat**: 18.182%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 18.182%

## FAQ for Sceptile in gen9championsvgc2026regmc-1760

### What are the top moves for Sceptile?
The most common moves for Sceptile are Dragon Pulse, Protect, Detect, Earth Power. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Sceptile?
Sceptile is frequently paired with Weavile, Garchomp, Jolteon, Sneasler. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Sceptile weak to and resistant against?
Sceptile is weak to Fire (2x), Ice (2x), Poison (2x), Flying (2x), Bug (2x), resists Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ground (1/2x), and is immune to no types. Ability notes: Lightning Rod: Electric moves become 0x.

### 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?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sceptile?
Sceptile is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (100.000%) and the item **Sceptilite** (92.308%).

### What is the most common role for Sceptile?
Based on common item usage (Sceptilite), Sceptile often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9championsvgc2026regmc-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/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Sceptile) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - Build teams with Sceptile
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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