# Sceptile - Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sceptile in Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series8`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series8 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Sceptile)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8/Sceptile
- **Format Overview**: [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series8](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8)

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## Common Moves
- **Bulldoze**: 71.259%
- **Grass Pledge**: 69.741%
- **Breaking Swipe**: 69.133%
- **Frenzy Plant**: 68.555%
- **Leaf Blade**: 22.072%
- **Rock Slide**: 18.218%
- **Acrobatics**: 15.776%
- **Earthquake**: 9.139%
- **Protect**: 7.775%
- **Detect**: 7.615%

## Common Abilities
- **Overgrow**: 72.153%
- **Unburden**: 27.847%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 69.399%
- **Psychic Seed**: 10.427%
- **Weakness Policy**: 9.795%
- **Focus Sash**: 5.648%
- **Other**: 4.732%

## Common Teammates
- **Solgaleo**: 71.184%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 70.226%
- **Dracovish**: 68.815%
- **Mudkip**: 68.048%
- **Entei**: 67.880%
- **Rotom-Heat**: 8.650%

## FAQ for Sceptile in series8-1760

### What are the top moves for Sceptile?
The most common moves for Sceptile are Bulldoze, Grass Pledge, Breaking Swipe, Frenzy Plant. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Sceptile?
Sceptile is frequently paired with Solgaleo, Grimmsnarl, Dracovish, Mudkip. 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 `0/0/20/252/0/236`. This configuration accounts for 68.050% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sceptile?
Sceptile is most effectively run with the ability **Overgrow** (72.153%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (69.399%).

### What is the most common role for Sceptile?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Sceptile often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the series8-1760 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/series8/Sceptile) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series8) - 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).*