# Sceptile - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sceptile in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Sceptile)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Sceptile
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Focus Blast**: 68.714%
- **Leaf Storm**: 58.661%
- **Substitute**: 56.869%
- **Endeavor**: 55.872%
- **Tera Blast**: 20.707%
- **Leaf Blade**: 20.341%
- **Swords Dance**: 19.709%
- **Roar**: 19.114%
- **Earthquake**: 17.823%
- **Acrobatics**: 14.581%

## Common Abilities
- **Unburden**: 96.261%
- **Overgrow**: 3.739%

## Common Items
- **Petaya Berry**: 50.571%
- **Throat Spray**: 19.136%
- **Focus Sash**: 12.125%
- **White Herb**: 5.418%
- **Grassy Seed**: 5.173%
- **Cell Battery**: 1.652%
- **Psychic Seed**: 1.091%
- **Other**: 4.833%

## Common Teammates
- **Azumarill**: 68.414%
- **Hippowdon**: 65.941%
- **Bronzong**: 65.931%
- **Florges**: 65.871%
- **Pelipper**: 62.668%
- **Dragonite**: 9.739%

## FAQ for Sceptile in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Sceptile?
The most common moves for Sceptile are Focus Blast, Leaf Storm, Substitute, Endeavor. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Sceptile?
Sceptile is frequently paired with Azumarill, Hippowdon, Bronzong, Florges. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 56.775% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sceptile?
Sceptile is most effectively run with the ability **Unburden** (96.261%) and the item **Petaya Berry** (50.571%).

### What is the most common role for Sceptile?
Based on common item usage (Petaya Berry), Sceptile often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9ou-1825 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/gen9ou/Sceptile) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - 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).*