# Sceptile - OU Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

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

## Page Links

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

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Sceptile.

## Common Moves
- **Leaf Blade**: 75.669%
- **Swords Dance**: 73.916%
- **Acrobatics**: 56.678%
- **Drain Punch**: 55.810%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 20.063%
- **Leaf Storm**: 19.733%
- **Focus Blast**: 17.852%
- **Giga Drain**: 17.131%
- **Earthquake**: 15.570%
- **Thunder Punch**: 10.431%

## Common Abilities
- **Unburden**: 92.453%
- **Overgrow**: 7.547%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 49.869%
- **Weakness Policy**: 14.520%
- **Grassy Seed**: 9.949%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 6.107%
- **Electric Seed**: 4.390%
- **Air Balloon**: 2.966%
- **Choice Specs**: 2.647%
- **Leftovers**: 2.384%
- **Petaya Berry**: 1.259%
- **Life Orb**: 1.219%

## Common Teammates
- **Charizard-Mega-X**: 49.688%
- **Infernape**: 48.458%
- **Gliscor**: 44.558%
- **Snorlax**: 43.749%
- **Heracross**: 43.617%
- **Alomomola**: 8.310%

## FAQ for Sceptile in ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Sceptile?
The most common moves for Sceptile are Leaf Blade, Swords Dance, Acrobatics, Drain Punch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Sceptile?
Sceptile is frequently paired with Charizard-Mega-X, Infernape, Gliscor, Snorlax. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/4/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 45.646% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sceptile?
Sceptile is most effectively run with the ability **Unburden** (92.453%) and the item **Focus Sash** (49.869%).

### What is the most common role for Sceptile?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Sceptile often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the ou-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/ou/Sceptile) - Full interactive stats page
- [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ou) - 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).*